REHEARSALS:
Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Wesleyan Hall
September - May
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord - Join DFUMC Chancel Choir!
Chancel Choir is open to anyone who loves to express praise, prayer, and words of inspiration and faith through singing!
Rehearsals take place weekly on Wednesdays.
Songs are shared as musical offerings frequently each month during Sunday worship. Choir members report at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays to warm up for worship, which starts at 10 a.m.
It’s a great way to make friends, have fun, and express faith together!
TO JOIN OR ENQUIRE, CONTACT:
Bob Barnhart, DFUMC Music Director/Organist
Email: music@dearbornfirstumc.org
Office Voice Mail: 313-563-5200, ext. 8
Upcoming Events
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.
THURSDAY, November 12 @ 6:30 P.M., come to Dearborn First UMC to experience a night of advocacy and justice-seeking through art of all forms: visual arts, music, storytelling, and spoken prose.
On Sunday, November 15 @ 10 a.m., Dearborn First UMC will be honoring our veterans during a special moment in the worship service. If you, or somebody you know should be recognized, please submit your/their information using the online form at DearbornFirstUMC.org/veterans or contact the church office by Wednesday, November 11: 313-563-5200, ext. 0.
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.
HOLIDAY IN-GATHERING: bring food donations to 10 a.m. worship on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026, to support the food pantries at Henry Ford College and U-M Dearborn.
Hanging of the Greens Staging & Setup party to deck the halls for Advent! Sunday, November 22. Light bites immediately following worship (bring your favorite treat to share!). Staging and setup activities start at 11:15 a.m.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT: Detroit Handbell Ensemble. Saturday, December 12 @ 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 @ 7 P.M. - Live in concert: the Award-winning Five Lakes Silver Band brings holiday spirit to Dearborn First UMC! Admission = your donation. Spread the word - bring a friend!