Adult Ministries Newsletter

April 2025

Know God

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

Vital Action: Growing in Cultural Humility | April 6

Willie Jennings joins the bishops (via podcast) and explores the idea of decentering whiteness and how a posture of justice, mercy, and humility compels us to dismantle systems of oppression. Read more>

Science and Religion: Nexus | April 13

Deborah Nicholas leads our conversation about concepts in “Nexus” such as the power of information networks through human history and the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Read more>

Love Unconditionally

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

No Disabilities Awareness Talk (DAT) on Easter, but you are invited to act as an unofficial Access Helper. Please pay attention to visitors who might need assistance with mobility, large print hymnals, directions or help at Connections.

Last month’s DAT focussed on the God’s Treasures Camp, a camp at Lake Huron Retreat Center. Volunteers and donations are needed to support this camp. Volunteers are rewarded with the impact of giving adults with a variety of challenges the experience of a rare week by the lakeside. For some campers, it is their only week away from their home and caregivers. Learn more>

Find out more about the Access Team who sponsors the DATs on the bulletin board near the church office.

Affirm All

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

Put Your Faith into Action - Bread for the World Offering of Letters

Join us in writing letters/emails to your representatives asking them to support federal funding for supplemental programs which help food insecure families purchase nutritious food and global nutrition programs. Learn more>

Trans Day of Visibility Celebration | March 31

Join FUMC, First Congregational Church, First Baptist Church, and several other congregations to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility at First Congregational Church (608 E. William St.).

International Earth Day of Action | April 26

The Michigan UMC recognizes the importance of gathering to care for our planet and all God’s creation. Beginning with an online worship service, join other churches around the state in action for stewardship of the world around us. Learn more>

Worship Opportunities

Current Worship Series - Living in the Space Between

Celebrate Holy Week and Easter With Us!

View the Holy Week and Easter schedule.

Rise & Shine

Wednesdays, 8 a.m. on Zoom. Learn more>

Other Events & News

Contemporary Worship Service Moving Downtown

We anticipate a soft opening on April 12th for our Saturday service.

Traffic Flow Tip for Downtown

There is a construction crane blocking half of Washington Street through the beginning of May. During this time, it is easier to approach our parking lot from the east, coming from the direction of State Street. The entrance to our parking lot remains open.

Sharing the Good News! Creative Adventures in Holy Troublemaking

Finding inspiration from the poet Mary Oliver, February retreatants delved deeper into the Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints worship series. See more>

Creation Care Updates

Join us for Earth Day and the Climate Teach-In! Learn more>

April

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Adopt-A-Park

Join Creation Care at Buhr Park from 2-4 p.m. to help spruce up this corner of God’s creation. FUMC Ann Arbor is an Adopt-A-Park sponsor in partnership with the City of Ann Arbor. Learn more>

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