All-Ages Worship
COME CELEBRATE KIDS AND YOUTH at this worship service led by and for all ages! Kids and kids-at-heart will share in praise, prayer, and worship as children of God together! A Noisy Offering (loose change and bills) will be collected for a mission project, to be determined by the youth. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to celebrate in-person or via livestream at DearbornFirstUMC.org/live
DFUMC Membership Exploration
SEEKING A FAITH COMMUNITY? Curious about membership at Dearborn First UMC? Come explore church membership with Pastor Suzy Sunday, April 27 at 11:30 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.
Hands With Detroit
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 9 a.m. - noon, and 1 -4 p.m., Cass Community Social Services. Come take part in a volunteer day and share some goodness in the world! Join the volunteer team and/or donate items.
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email library@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.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, May 13 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC commits to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
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.
Music Sunday
Dearborn First UMC MUSIC SUNDAY, May 18 @ 10 a.m. Come worship and praise God through the love of music, led by our own music staff and congregational musicians! Worship in person, or via livestream on our LIVE page, on Facebook LIVE, and on YouTube.
Clergy & Staff Appreciation Sunday
Sunday, May 18th we’ll recognize and thank our dedicated clergy and staff for all their hard work and service over the last year. Monetary gifts of appreciation can be given online, or via cash or check payable to Dearborn First UMC, “Staff Appreciation” in the memo line.
Concert: Five Lakes Silver Band
SUNDAY, MAY 18 @ 7 P.M. - FREE concert: Metro Detroit’s Award-winning Five Lakes Silver Band at Dearborn First UMC! The concert is free, but the band accepts donations, and will be selling march! Spread the word - bring a friend!
Book Discussion w/Pastor Suzy
BOOK DISCUSSION with Pastor Suzy, Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m., DFUMC Wesleyan Hall (In-Person). Based on the book “Anatomy of a Revived Church” by Thom Rainer. Learn about the seven findings of revived churches. RSVP using the online form or email pastor@dearbornfirstumc.org
DFUMC Office Closed
DFUMC Offices will be closed Monday, April 21, 2025 in honor of the Easter holiday. In case of a pastoral emergency, contact Pastor Suzy: 313-563-5200, ext. 1
Easter Sunday Worship
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP, Sunday, April 20 @ 10 a.m. Celebrate the hope of New Life in the Risen Christ! Come celebrate in person, or via livestream here on our website (DearbornFirstUMC.org/live) on Facebook (DearbornFirstUMC.org/facebook) and on YouTube (DearbornFirstUMC.org/youtube).
Trunk or Tr'EASTER - CANCELLED
We are sorry to inform you that this year’s Trunk or Tr’Easter has been cancelled. Kids are invited to come celebrate at church on Easter morning at 10 a.m., and participate in all-ages worship - KIDS HELP LEAD! - on April 27 @ 10 a.m.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
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.
Good Friday Worship
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, Friday, April 18 @ 7 p.m. at Dearborn First UMC - Come reflect on the Final 7 Words of Christ. Pastor Suzy Todd preaching. Worship in person, or via livestream on our LIVE page: DearbornFirstUMC.org/live, on our Facebook page: DearbornFirstUMC.org/facebook or on YouTube: DearbornFirstUMC.org/youtube.
Maundy Thursday Worship
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP, Thursday, April 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Experience the time of Passover celebrated at the Last Supper of Jesus and His disciples with a Seder meal, led by Rabbi Jerry Weinstein. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason St., Dearborn.
Palm Sunday Worship
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP, Sunday, April 13 @ 10 a.m. Come experience Jesus and his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem in person, or via livestream here on our website (DearbornFirstUMC.org/live) on Facebook (DearbornFirstUMC.org/facebook) and on YouTube (DearbornFirstUMC.org/youtube).
Holy Week Breakfast
The FREE event will feature a guest speaker, Rev. Steve Perrine of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Dearborn, as well as a light breakfast of hard-boiled eggs, pastries, fruit and coffee or tea. RSVP using the online form, or contact the church office: 313-563-5200
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email library@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.
Lunch Packing for NOAH at Central
Dearborn First Missions invites you to help assemble 300 sack lunches for NOAH at Central. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 in DFUMC Welcome Center/Library area. 5:00 p.m. - FREE PIZZA. 5:30 p.m. - lunch sack packing until all 300 are finished. You can also volunteer to make sandwiches at home, donate online, and/or deliver the sandwiches to Central UMC in Detroit on the morning of Oct. 17.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session - CANCELLED
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
FREE Young Adult Retreat
Free Young Adult Retreat, April 4 - 6: Flexible arrival and departure days and times. Escape the daily grind and explore faith at Lake Louise Camp & Retreat Center in Boyne Falls, MI. Register by April 1. DFUMC Youth Director, Bailey Brown, will be attending and invites you to carpool.
UMCOR Sunday
UMCOR SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 10 a.m. - Donate to support the operating expenses of United Methodist Committee on Relief, so that 100% of all relief donations can go directly to those in need.
Youth Invite Night: Sundaes and Silly Powerpoints
Enjoy your sundae and the silly powerpoint presentations created by our youth group! You might learn something new, or you might just enjoy a good laugh with a great group. Bring your friends and be ready to have a good time. All are welcome!
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
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.
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email library@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.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, February 11 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 120 N. Military St. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
History of the Church Small Group Study
TUESDAYS @ 10:30 A.M.: A new small group study explores the evolution of church history from the days of Jesus to present day. Led by Jack Linton and Tara Gnau. In-person only in Wesleyan Hall. The ongoing study runs through the end of May, and will resume in September through the end of the year.
Book Discussion w/Pastor Suzy
BOOK DISCUSSION with Pastor Suzy, Monday, March 10, 6 p.m., DFUMC Wesleyan Hall (In-Person). Based on the book “The Church Unique” by church consultant, Will Mancini. Learn about a new model for visioning that helps church leaders cast a vision, capture culture, and create movement. RSVP using the online form or email pastor@dearbornfirstumc.org
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Mark the beginning of Lent with this service of ashes Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The service will be both in-person and online via livestream. View on our LIVE page, on Facebook, or on YouTube.
Virtual Craft & Chat
Meet up with friendly crafters each Wednesday on Zoom. Bring your own project, supplies, and conversation and watch the time fly by! Contact the church office to request the Zoom link.
Drive-Up Imposition of Ashes
Come kick off Lent with Drive-Up Imposition of Ashes on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason Street.
Virtual Craft & Chat
Meet up with friendly crafters each Wednesday on Zoom. Bring your own project, supplies, and conversation and watch the time fly by! Contact the church office to request the Zoom link.
DAIN Interfaith Feast
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 6 - 8 P.M., Dearborn Area Interfaith Network (DAIN) presents an interfaith feast at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dearborn. This is the first of several such events, aimed at getting to know each other and our houses of worship better, one meal at a time. RSVP at https://dain-february.eventbrite.com/
History of the Church Small Group Study
TUESDAYS @ 10:30 A.M.: A new small group study explores the evolution of church history from the days of Jesus to present day. Led by Jack Linton and Tara Gnau. In-person only in Wesleyan Hall. The ongoing study runs through the end of May, and will resume in September through the end of the year.
Book Discussion with Pastor Suzy
BOOK DISCUSSION with Pastor Suzy: “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America" by Richard Rothstein. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 @ 6 P.M. - In-Person only - DFUMC Wesleyan Hall. DearbornFirstUMC.org/study
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
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.
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email library@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.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, February 11 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 120 N. Military St. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
History of the Church Small Group Study
TUESDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. starting February 11: A new small group study explores the evolution of church history from the days of Jesus to present day. Led by Jack Linton and Tara Gnau. In-person only in Wesleyan Hall. The ongoing study runs through the end of May, and will resume in September through the end of the year.