ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSALS will take place every Wednesday, starting September 17 at 6 p.m. in the 2nd floor bell room. If interested, please come or contact Sandi Smith: smccann1436@gmail.com with questions.

TUESDAYS @ 11 A.M.: This small group study returns after summer hiatus. The study begins with the Reformation (Luther, Calvin, and Anabaptists) and finishes up in early December discussing the issues that our church faces today.  New class members are invited - This is a good point to join our journey through "Church History In Plain Language," led by Jack Linton and Tara Gnau. In-person only in Wesleyan Hall. The ongoing study runs through the beginning of December.

Sermon Chats are taking a break, and will resume in Advent. Be watching for details as we get closer to November!

The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email bookclub@dearbornfirstumc.org for the zoom link, or contact the church office during business hours (M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 313.563.5200. The schedule of book titles through the year can be found at DearbornFirstUMC.org/book-club.

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS will take place every Wednesday, starting September 10 at 7:15 p.m. in the Wesleyan Hall. All adults and youth (age 13+) are invited to participate. Contact Bob: music@dearbornfirstumc.org with questions.

Get Ready for Sunday school, starting September 7 @ 10 a.m. for kids aged Kindergarten through 5th grade. Nursery care is also available for kids aged birth through PreK. Questions, contact children@dearbornfirstumc.org.

Youth (grades 6 - 12) and Young Adults (post-high school) are invited to join us during Sunday Worship for Donuts, Discipleship, and Dialogue. We will enjoy donuts and have a youth oriented discussion and/or activity related to the sermon’s topic for the week.

HAPPY Labor Day! In observance of the holiday, Dearborn First UMC offices will be closed Monday, September 1. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday. For Pastoral Emergency, please call Pastor Suzy Todd at 313-563-5200, ex. 1.

SEEKING A FAITH COMMUNITY? Curious about membership at Dearborn First UMC? Come explore church membership with Pastor Suzy Sunday, August 31 at 11:15 a.m. in the DFUMC Library Parlor. Get your questions answered and explore what it means to be part of a faith community at Dearborn First UMC.

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

LAST CHANCE TO SING IN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Come August 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

FREE CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO MUSICIAN INJURY: Dearborn First UMC presents Michigan-based L’Invenzione Baroque Ensemble and their collection, “In the Shadows of Vesuvius.”

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

BLESSING of the BACKPACKS at Dearborn First UMC! Sunday, August 24th during worship. Students and their backpacks will receive a special blessing. Get the school year started off right - blessed by God, full of promise and excitement!

Let’s Celebrate Pastor Suzy’s Big-60 with ice cream! SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 following worship.

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

JOIN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come any or all Sundays: August 17, 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.

Get in on the Ground Floor of 2 MAJOR mission events Wednesday, August 13 @ 6:30 in the Wesleyan Hall. Come help plan “Church has Left the Building” - Sunday morning mission OUTSIDE our church building on September 21, and the Rotating Shelter January 3-10 as we feed and house clients of Cass Community Social Services. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Weekly Small Group Discussion starts Monday, August 11, 7 - 8 p.m. in DFUMC’s Wesleyan Hall. Faith-based conversations led by DFUMC member Dave Rooke, are based on the sermon topics from the prior Sunday. Flexible format means you can come to one, any, or all of the sessions as your schedule allows.

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

JOIN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come any or all Sundays: August 10, 17, 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

JOIN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come any or all Sundays: August 3, 10, 17, 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

Celebrating Graduates and DFUMC scholarship recipients Sunday, July 27 @ 10 a.m. during worship. Come in person or worship via livestream on Facebook, our website, or on YouTube.

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE at the FAMILY FUN DAY & COMMUNITY PICNIC! Saturday, July 26. Activities: 9 a.m. - Noon, Community Picnic: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Dearborn First UMC parking lot and grounds. Enjoy a morning of FREE outdoor fun, followed by a FREE community hot dog picnic! Walk-ins welcome, too!

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE at the FAMILY FUN DAY & COMMUNITY PICNIC! Saturday, July 26. Activities: 9 a.m. - Noon, Community Picnic: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Dearborn First UMC parking lot and grounds. Enjoy a morning of FREE outdoor fun, followed by a FREE community hot dog picnic!

Celebrating Graduates Sunday, July 20 @ 10 a.m. during worship. Come in person or worship via livestream on Facebook, our website, or on YouTube.

Hey Young Adults! Come for a fun night out at Ferndale’s The Corner restaurant for games and dining! Carpool options available or meet the group there. Contact Bailey to RSVP: youngadults@DearbornFirstUMC.org