Holy Week at 
Dearborn First UMC

Experience the last days of Jesus’ life, culminating in the
Resurrection and promise of New Life on Easter.

Worship. Reflect. Anticipate. Celebrate.

Worship

PALM SUNDAY
In-Person + Livestream Worship
APRIL 13 @ 10 A.M.

Sermon: “The Uncertainty of Obedience”
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Worship Online
Worship on Facebook Live
Worship on YouTube

MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER MEAL
APRIL 17, 5:30 - 8:30 P.M.

Good Shepherd UMC - Fellowship Hall
1570 Mason St., Dearborn

Come take part in a Seder meal, led by Rabbi Jerry Weinstein.


RSVP BY MONDAY, APRIL 7 HERE

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
In-Person + Livestream Worship
APRIL 18 @ 7 P.M.

Dearborn First UMC

Come reflect on the last seven words of Christ.

Worship Online
Worship on Facebook Live
Worship on YouTube

Look Forward with Joy

Congregate.

HOLY WEEK BREAKFAST
Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.
Dearborn First UMC • Wesleyan Hall

Ready your hearts and minds for for the Holy Week to follow at he Holy Week Breakfast, shared with our friends at Good Shepherd UMC! Pastor Suzy Todd will offer words of inspiration to seek God’s kingdom as we turn our hearts and minds to Holy Week, marking the last days of Christ, and the joy of Easter.

Volunteers are appreciated. Help prepare food and set up on Friday, April 11, starting at 10 a.m., and on Saturday before and after the breakfast.

Anticipate.

TRUNK OR TR’EASTER EVENT
Saturday, April 19, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dearborn First UMC Parking Lot

Ready for a FREE fun twist on the traditional
Easter egg hunt?

Grab your Easter egg basket and come on down.
Follow the trail of wonderfully decorated trunks and
collect surprises along the way.

Where to park? Use the FREE City of Dearborn parking on Garrison Street, across from the church!

Celebrate.

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, April 20 @ 10 a.m.
In-Person + Livestream Worship

Celebrate the Hope of new life in the risen savior!

Sermon: “The Empty Tomb”
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18

We look forward to special music of the season, and adorning the cross with Easter flowers as a sign of new life in Christ!

Connect, Care and Serve at Dearborn First UMC

Featured
FREE Young Adult Retreat
Apr 4
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.

Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session - CANCELLED
Apr 8
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.

Lunch Packing for NOAH at Central
Apr 9
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.

The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC
Apr 10
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.

Holy Week Breakfast
Apr 12
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

Palm Sunday Worship
Apr 13
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).

Maundy Thursday Worship
Apr 17
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.

Good Friday Worship
Apr 18
Good Friday Worship

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, Friday, April 18 @ 7 p.m. at Dearborn First UMC - 1570 Mason Street, Dearborn. Come reflect on the Final 7 Words of Christ, combined with our friends at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. 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.

Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Apr 19
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.

Trunk or Tr'EASTER
Apr 19
Trunk or Tr'EASTER

EASTER FUN FOR ALL AGES! Grab your basket and come to Dearborn First UMC’s parking lot where you can load up on goodies as you follow the trail of festively-decorated trunks and friendly faces!