Welcome to Know. Love. Affirm.
From the following opportunities to know God, love unconditionally, and affirm all, we hope you find what you need on your journey to follow Jesus.
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Do You Have a Centering Practice to Share?
We are all searching for deeper meaning and divine connection in our life. If you have a meaningful practice that brings peace and wonder in your daily life, perhaps you would like to share it with your FUMC friends.
Open Table: Conversations about Faith and the Bible
Gospel of John Study - We will be reading and discussing the Gospel of John through May. Please contact Debbie Houghton (debbie@fumc-a2.org) for more information. 734.662.4536.
Please note: Open Table will not meet on Tuesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 12.
Tuesdays Open Table,12-1 p.m., attend with this Zoom link>
Thursdays Open Table, 7:30-8:30 p.m., attend with this Zoom link>
Sermon Chat
Mondays, 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Zoom only
Please note: Sermon Chat is taking a break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Adult Faith Formation Classes
Learn about the upcoming May Adult Faith Formation Classes below here.
Centering Practices
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
Jesus Welcomes Our Inner Child
Join us for practices that remind us that Jesus welcomes our inner child. Led by Amy Kennedy.
Vital Conversations
Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
Vital Conversations with Dr. Damani J. Partridge
Join us for a vital conversation with Dr. Damani J. Partridge, who will share with us elements of his work and current research in Detroit and Berlin, as well as the role his commitments to and observations of social justice play in his research.
Joint Session of Global Issues and Conversations about Science
and Religion
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
"Part 3: The Different Sides of Humanity – the Biology of Human Violent Behavior"
Join us when neuroscientist Erik Wong, PhD, leads us in our third discussion on this topic. This session will include time to discuss questions submitted in advance along with a look at global violent trends, conflicts and their influence on human biology, and future therapeutic interventions.
Disability Awareness Talks will not meet in May. The next session will be on Sunday, June 26 at 11:15 am when the topic will be "The Mothers of Gynecology - who were they?" Join Carole DeHart and Debbie Houghton as they share a little known history of gynecological research.
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Know someone who would appreciate a prayer shawl during a difficult time? Please email Amy Kennedy, amy@fumc-a2.org
Our Visitation Team helps folks stay in touch with monthly phone calls or visits. Email Amy Kennedy, amy@fumc-a2.org, if you know someone who'd like to be added to their list of JOY friends.
Prayers for Ukraine - look for blue and gold pieces of yarn in baskets by doors to the sanctuary. Take some yarn and tie it on our Trees of Lament along the Promenade (or anywhere you like) to express your prayers for Ukrainian people. You can find some additional information about this prayer practice here. May God give us all hope and courage and compassion.
Prayer Requests - Would you like to share a joy or concern with our community or church staff? Please share the details here.
Can you help us let healthcare workers know that they are appreciated with handwritten notes of encouragement? Please see suggestions for messages here.
Stephen Ministry – Offering active listening and support during life transitions and vulnerable times. Contact Amy Kennedy at amy@fumc.org if you need to speak with someone confidentially or if you want to learn more about training to become a Stephen Minister.
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Creation Care
Next meeting: Our next Creation Care meeting will be on Sunday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m. (in the Chapel and on Zoom) where we will watch and discuss two short (5-10 minute) videos by Sir David Attenborough about the importance of living a sustainable lifestyle (and the consequences if we don’t).
Read the Creation Care Monthly Column here>
Habitat for Humanity: Good News Group
The summer build season is here! We are looking for volunteers to help us on two build days: July 9 and 23, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Contact the church office, 734.662.4536, to be connected to sign up. We are also raising money for building supplies. Donate money at any time here or by sending a check to the church (memo line: Habitat for Humanity). Any support you are able to offer would be greatly appreciated!
Global 6K for Water
A team from FUMC is participating in World Vision's Global 6K on May 21, 2022 to raise money to bring water to vulnerable children. Would you consider supporting us? Here is a link to our team fundraising page. Our team name is Michigan Team MOVE IT.
Hope Clinic Cereal Drive
Please help support Hope Clinic by sharing your favorite cereal with someone else. Bring a box or two to church with you....
Something that every household in America has in their kitchen is cereal! Right now, the pantry is very low on boxes of cereal for our guests to choose from. (Imagine if you went to the store and your top five cereal choices were not on the shelves??) We will be collecting cereal through May 15. We will have designated boxes outside the sanctuary, and thank you!
Additional ways to support food security - Hope Clinic
Hope Clinic has been serving those in need in our community for almost 40 years. In addition to our Cereal Drive, at Hope Clinic you can support people facing food insecurity by joining others from FUMC once a month to prepare and serve an evening carry out meal and/or by volunteering as an individual doing food support related jobs.
Learn more here>
Protecting Children from Hunger
Mind the Gap
Did you know that 1 in 6 children are at risk of hunger in the United States? Let’s speak up and use the power of our letters and emails to let our Representatives in Congress know that we want them to support federal programs that address childhood hunger and food insecurity! Pick up a packet of instructions and a sample letter at worship services or find instructions online here to participate in our Offering of Letters.
Learn more here>
Spring Concert by the Out Loud Chorus
Out Loud Chorus invites us to their spring concert on May 20 and 21 at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. They are the original Washtenaw County mixed LGBTQ+ chorus.
Learn more here>
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Worship Opportunities
Worship Series: "Connecting Church and Community"
May 1 - Food Insecurity - Rev. Nancy Lynn
May 8 - Classism - Rev. Tim Kobler
Upcoming Worship in May
May 14 and15: Youth Worship
May 22: Music Sunday - The Chancel Choir presents Te Deum by Dan Forrest.
May 29: Peace - Rev. Nancy Lynn
Holy Communion in June will be the weekend of June 11-12, rather than our customary first weekend of the month.
Weekend Worship:
Saturdays at 5 p.m. at Green Wood, in-person
Sundays at 10 a.m. downtown, in-person or watch it livestreamed here whenever it's convenient.
The new Green Wood worship schedule, Saturdays at 5 p.m.:
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First Saturdays of the month: A communion service led by the pastors.
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Second and Fourth Saturdays of the month: Katie Geddes and Friends will lead a worship service featuring music, Scripture readings, and occasionally speakers and poetry readings.
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Third and Fifth Saturdays of the month: Mike Fedel and Friends will lead a worship service featuring music, Scripture readings, and occasionally drama.
Register your worship attendance here.
Recorded scripture and sermon on YouTube
If you missed last weekend's worship services - you can find a recording of the downtown service here.
Wednesday Rise & Shine Worship
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 7:30-8:00 a.m. on Zoom
Start your day offering gratitude with your neighbors and be on your way to work by 8 a.m. Join us to celebrate new light and love every morning. No sermon-just psalms, songs and prayers in community. All are welcome!
Wednesday Vesper Services
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 on YouTube
Join us for our Wednesday Vesper service, led by Carole DeHart and Debbie Houghton. The current theme is "O God, Our Creator!"
Please note: May 18 will be the last Vesper service for the summer. In the fall Vespers will return for the season of Advent.
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Other Upcoming Events and Announcements
“Oh Wondrous Life” Watercolor Display – Downtown Display Case
The FUMC Ann Arbor Watercolor Group has their art on exhibit through June featuring everything from paintings of grandchildren, pets, nature and animals. For the first couple of Sundays in May, one of the artists will be by the display case after worship to answer any questions.
Blessing of the Bikes
May 14, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Green Wood
Motorcyclists and bicyclists are invited to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season by Wesley Foundation Chaplain Tim Kobler. Complimentary pizza, canned soda, bottled water and home-made pie. No admission charge. Scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs are also welcome.
Who We Are: Exploring Membership at FUMC
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 7-8 p.m. on Zoom
Sunday, May 29, 2022, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 pm in-person in the Chapel
Are you interested in finding out more about the church? We (Revs. Nancy and Shonagh) would like to meet and get to know you, and also answer any questions that you might have. We will also let you know about our membership process. Join us for a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, May 25 and in-person on Sunday, May 29 in the Chapel. Questions? Contact Rev. Shonagh Taruza at shonagh@fumc-a2.org
Drop and Swap Family Event at Green Wood
Drop Off Days – Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4
Swap Day – Saturday, June 4
Spring cleaning is the perfect way to get ready for the swap! This event promotes environmental and economic sustainability, and community within the church. Drop off items in good condition that you want to donate, then on Saturday, June 4 everyone is welcome to take any items.
The church's current COVID Guidelines can be found here.
Global Issues
Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. on Zoom
We will continue the discussion on demographics with emphasis on current immigrant and refugee pressures as well as shifts in these pressures through the rest of this century as UN forecasts an increase of 3B people on the planet, 97% of whom will be from Africa. Join us for this difficult but necessary discussion. This group meets weekly on Sundays, contact the church office, 734.662.4536, for more information.
Mindful Mondays
Meets Mondays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 8-9 a.m. on Zoom
Please note: Mindful Monday will not meet on May 30
Join us for a reflective and meditative start to your week. We welcome all to join us in this peace filled hour!
Recently added announcements include:
- Send us Graduation News
- Memorial Garden Plantings
- May Events
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