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January 2025

Un-hanging the Greens | Jan. 4, 10 a.m.

Sadly, the Christmas season does come to an end, and it’s time to pack the decorations away until next year. Breakfast will be provided. Learn more>


Participatory Budgeting Event | Jan. 26, 11 a.m.

To better ensure our budget is aligned with our values and vision, please join us in a participatory budgeting event on Jan. 26 immediately following service. Learn more>


Sharing the Good News! Buhr Park Clean Up

In October FUMC Ann Arbor adopted a Buhr Park garden to clean up. Read more>

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Know God

Seeking wisdom for life from Jesus, the Bible and each other.


Adult Faith Formation Classes

Sunday classes are hybrid, in Calkins and on Zoom.


Vital Action: The Unfinished Church: Seeking Relationships with Fred Shaw | Jan. 5, 11:30 a.m.

A Shawnee descendant storyteller shares insights with the bishops about embracing the gifts and perspectives of indigenous peoples and building transformative relationships. Learn more>


Science and Religion: Science, Art, and Spirituality, Looking for Patterns that Connect | Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m.

Michael Kapetan, sculptor and art historian, will include join us. Michael is retired from U-M's School of Art and his wood carving skills adorn more than 70 churches, synagogues and temples. Learn more>


Disability Awareness Talks: Insight into Disability Rights with Kelly Cleland | Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m.

Kelly Cleland will share her experience of working with the Disability Rights Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office in Chicago where she worked to enforce state access laws for people with disabilities, provide advocacy services, and educate police departments. Learn more>


Drop-In Bible Study: No homework! Attend virtually! One hour!

First half of January: extending our holiday celebrations with the last two weeks of the Advent Study: Almost Christmas. Second half of January: We begin the Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints studies.

Tuesdays noon-1 p.m. Learn more>

Thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn more>


Men of Faith | Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.

Join this weekly gathering to share spiritual program material, "God Sightings," and prayer. Learn more>


Global Issues | Sundays, 1 p.m.

Jan. 5: Recess for holiday break

Jan. 12: Class member Erik Wong reports on recent trip to Turkey

Jan. 19: Continuation of above presentation

Jan. 26: Embark on first topic from the 2025 edition of “Great Decisions” from the Foreign Policy Association.

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Mindful Mondays | Weekly, 8 a.m.

All are welcome to join this group that practices different mindful techniques. Learn more>

Love Unconditionally

Caring for one another through life's joys and challenges.

We offer prayer quilts and shawls to folks who are ailing and need to be surrounded by healing prayers. To ask for a prayer shawl for yourself of a friend, please contact Amy Kennedy


We reach out to church friends during the dark days of winter. Call or text a friend you have missed seeing lately to send some light their way and wish them a Happy New Year!

Affirm All

Walking alongside our neighbors working for justice, hope and peace.

Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium | Jan. 20

The University of Michigan offers again an invitation to consider Dr. King’s ongoing legacy and our work in justice and equity. Learn more>


Advocacy Day Preview | Jan. 27

The Michigan Conference of the UMC is once again planning an Advocacy Day on March 12. There will be a Zoom meeting to walk through the timing and topics of this year’s conversation. Learn more>

Worship Opportunities

Current Worship Series

Jan. 5 - Epiphany Rev. Nancy Lynn

Jan. 12 - Rev. Jenaba Waggy

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Upcoming Worship Series

Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints

Our Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints sermon series begins Jan. 19. Holy troublemaking is the work of disrupting systems that harm people through nonviolent, direct action with a community of others. Learn more>

Jan. 19 - What is Holy Troublemaking?  Rev. Nancy Lynn

Jan. 26 - Mister Rogers


Rise & Shine | Wednesdays, 8 a.m. on Zoom. Resumes Jan. 8. Learn more>

Other News & Events

Potluck & Game Night | Jan. 18

Everyone is invited to a potluck and game night at Green Wood following the service (6 p.m.). Bring a dish to pass and a game to share. Shorter games that are easy to learn with a lot of flexibility in participant number are best. Questions? Contact Wendy Everett.


Sacred Rhythm - Pilgrimage in Place | Jan. 30 +

A three-part retreat for those who want to explore Celtic Christianity and contemplative Christian practices in the tradition of Saint Brigid. Learn more>


Intro to Enneagram Workshop | Jan. 31 - Feb. 1

If you're curious about how the Enneagram functions, realizing your Enneagram type, or gaining insights as to how you can incorporate the Enneagram into your daily spiritual nourishment practices, join us for this introductory workshop. Learn more>


Creative Half-Day Retreat with Cora Glass | Feb. 22

Join us for a half-day retreat to delve deeper into our worship series on Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints. We'll ignite our creative spirits, relax and reflect together. Learn more>

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