Whoever you are, wherever you are on life's journey,
YOU are welcome at Salem Church !
Please remember to follow these guidelines below to help everyone feel Welcome and Safe at Salem Church!
 
  • Everyone MUST wear a mask, vaccinated or not. 
  • If you have been or if you think you have been exposed to COViD-19 or have any symptoms of COViD-19, please do not attend in person and join us safely on Zoom.
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so the Ushers have enough time to seat everyone safely. 
  • Please use ONLY the front, main Sanctuary entrance of the Church off of Oakland Street.
  • An usher will seat you with your family members.
  • Please remember to keep social distancing standards while in the Sanctuary and refrain from contact with other members.
  • Holy Communion - single serving communion cups and wafers will be available as you enter the Sanctuary. (Please place empty Communion cups in the trash, by the door, as you exit.) We will also have an offering plate near the entrance as well. 
  • At the close of the worship service, please remain seated until the ushers escort you toward the exit.
  • The restroom in the office hallway will be available for use.
  • The rest of the building will remain closed - including the nursery. You will have access to the restroom in the office hallway via the Gathering Room.
  • We will have some social time following the service outside, and there you may make contact if you are comfortable.
  • If you are not comfortable with being in the sanctuary, please join us on Zoom. 
We have taken appropriate safety precautions to make sure that you are safe and that the church is accessible and clean for your arrival for worship!
We Welcome and Thank our Guest Preacher
Marilyn Schueneman
Sunday, September 19 - 10AM

Our guest preacher, Marilyn Schueneman, earned her Master’s in Theological Studies at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit.



Click on the link below for our Sunday Bulletin!
Salem United Church of Christ is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Sunday 10AM Worship
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Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. We have to choose one or the other—we can't do both. The Christians in Corinth tried to live the Christian life in a worldly way. Paul wrote the letter of 1 Corinthians to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus.
In this 12-part series, author and speaker Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul’s words to the conflicted church. We'll see how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.
Led by Cindy Bradley!
Meeting in the Salem Gathering Room or by Zoom

Salem United Church of Christ is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study
Time: Sep 12, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Every week on Sun, until Nov 21, 2021, 11 occurrence(s)
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Meeting ID: 869 5333 0446
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2022 Offering Envelopes

It's that time of year again! We will be ordering our offering envelopes for 2022 soon. As some friends and members transition to online giving they have found they have no need for an envelope set. If you currently receive a set of envelopes and no longer use them due to online giving, please let the church office know by responding to this email or calling the church office at 248-474-6880. Thank you!

Please keep the family of John Wagner in your prayers.
Survival Kits Offering
September 19, 2021
The Survival Pack Offering will be received on September 19th and with that money the items needed for the Survival Packs will be purchased. The packs will then be assembled on Friday, November 26th at 10 am.  The packs will be distributed to those in need through the VA hospital and Fort Street Presbyterian Church.
Please prayerfully consider this offering.
(Salem has donated 3750 packs that have been distributed over the years, showing the recipients that someone does care.)

Dedication of Salem's Sacred Grounds
Sunday, September 26, 2021 @10AM

Salem United Church of Christ becomes a Sacred Ground!
 
The National Wildlife Federation, America's largest wildlife conservation and education organization, is pleased to announce that Salem United Church of Christ in downtown Farmington has successfully created a Certified Wildlife Habitat through its Sacred Grounds Program.
 
Sunday September 26th Salem Church will dedicate its new native landscaping project to become a designated Sacred Grounds site. Houses of worship who dedicate a portion of their land to support sustainable native habitats by planting native plants, providing water, and cover for birds, bees, insects and small animals join a growing number of churches who are dedicated to environmental stewardship and are taking steps to mitigate climate change. In addition faith communities engage their broader community in the process.

Join us at 10:00am for the dedication service and a chance to learn more about the National Wildlife Federation's programs to create native landscapes at your home, school, workplace, or place of worship.
 
Over the past year Salem has replanted the traditional perennial gardens with a variety of native plants, creating a woodland garden, a pollinator garden and replacing the traditional landscape in front of the building to be a prairie garden. It takes a few years for the plants to reach their full maturity, but while we wait, the roots will grow strong, and the soil will be replenished. Many of our plants have already bloomed and we’ve already noticed an increase in birds, bees, insects and butterflies!
   
On May 28, 2022, Salem will host a native plant sale. We will have a variety of plants and people who can help you choose what plants will work best for your garden. It’s a wonderful way to help our environment and join a growing number of individuals and groups becoming certified wildlife habitats. 
 
To learn more about the National Wildlife Federation programs visit nwf.org.

Harvest Sunday
October 3 at 10AM
Please bring your food donations with you to church for our Harvest Sunday celebration. With the weather becoming more uncertain, we will not be hosting the usual Friday evening gatherings in the parking lot. Food donations can be brought any Sunday and placed in the collection box at the top of the side stairwell. Food will be delivered to Neighborhood House as the box fills. If you wish to bring food donations during the week, please call the church office and we will make sure someone is there to receive your donations at a time that is convenient for you. THANK YOU for your generous support.
















Prayer Shawl Ministry Updated Schedule!

Salem United Church of Christ is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Prayer Shawl Ministry 
Time: Oct 5, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Every month on the First Tue, until Mar 1, 2022, 6 occurrence(s)
    Oct 5, 2021 10:30 AM
    Nov 2, 2021 10:30 AM
    Dec 7, 2021 10:30 AM
    Jan 4, 2022 10:30 AM
    Feb 1, 2022 10:30 AM
    Mar 1, 2022 10:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 828 5679 5548
Passcode: 147105
Property Resources Ministry Team 
(Repair, maintenance, and management of the
building and surrounding property)

The Property Resources Ministry Team is in need of a chair person! If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Jay Schwalm.
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