Connect with God through Study
Dearborn First UMC offers book study opportunities and small group discussions to understand and live out faith more fully.
CHURCH UNIQUE:
How missional leaders cast vision, capture culture, and create movement.
By Will Mancini
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 6 - 8 P.M.
DFUMC Wesleyan Hall
In-Person Only
Led by Pastor Suzy Todd
This book, written by a church consultant, focuses on how to create a church around the gifts that are present in our congregation - uniquely ours, because God made us unique. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!
RSVP to let Pastor Suzy know you’re coming, and/or Contact Pastor Suzy with questions: pastor@dearbornfirstumc.org
PREACHING AS RESISTANCE:
Voices of Hope, Justice, & Solidarity
Edited by Phil Snider
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 6 - 8 P.M.
DFUMC Wesleyan Hall
In-Person
Led by Pastor Suzy Todd
“As nationalism, patriarchy, and alt-right fear-mongering threaten our troubled nation, the pulpit has again become a subversive space of sacred resistance. In this provocative and powerful collection of sermons from diverse pastors across America, hear the brave and urgent voice of Christians calling for radical change rooted in love, solidarity, and justice. LEARN MORE
CHURCH HISTORY
In Plain Language
By Bruce L. Shelley; Revised by Marshall Shelley
TUESDAYS, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
UNDERWAY THROUGH MAY
DFUMC Wesleyan Hall
In-Person Only
Led by Jack Linton & Tara Gnau
This ongoing small group study will follow its evolution from the days of Jesus to present day.
The study based on this informative book runs through the end of May, resuming again in September and running through December.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!
CHECK OUT THE SERIES OF BOOK DISCUSSION DATES WITH PASTOR SUZY!
All sessions start at 6 p.m. and meet in the Wesleyan Hall
February 17 - “The Color of Law” by Richard Rothstein. A forgotten history of how our government segregated America.
March 10 - “Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement” by Will Mancini. This book focuses on how to create a church around the gifts that are present in your congregation - uniquely ours, because God made us unique.
April 28 - “Preaching as Resistance: Voices of Hope, Justice, and Solidarity” by Phil Snider for people interested in leading social justice activities
May 28 - “Anatomy of a Revived Church” by Thom Rainier for those interested in church leadership.
On June 11 - “The Comeback Effect: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Church’s Guests to Return” by Jason Young and Jonathan Malm for people interested in hospitality leadership.
Interested in hosting/leading a Small Group Discussion?
To offer a variety of meeting times and perspectives, Pastor Suzy seeks outgoing, welcoming people to lead small group discussions, either in-person or online, weekdays and/or evenings.
