Dearborn Community Food Pantry (Copy)
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.
Youth Retreat @ Lake Louise
Join youth from our church and others for a late Fall trip to the beautiful Lake Louise Camp and Retreat Center. We’ll enjoy nature, bonfires, s’mores, games, music and more. Plus we’ll get our hands busy with service projects around the camp and local area.
When: November 22-24, 2024
We’ll depart DFUMC at 4pm on Friday and retrun by 12pm on Sunday
Who: Youth grades 6th -12th.
Youth are encouraged to invite friends from school and other churches.
Cost: $25-$50 suggested contribution
As always, cost is based on family budget and should never be a barrier to participation. Scholarship funds are available, contact Carl Gladstone for information.
Holiday In-Gathering
HOLIDAY IN-GATHERING: bring food donations to 10 a.m. worship on Sunday, November 24, 2024, to support the food pantries at Henry Ford College and U-M Dearborn.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, December 10 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, January 14 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, November 12 @ 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Friendsgiving (presented by DAIN)
FRIENDSGIVING presented by Dearborn Area Interfaith Network, Monday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Islamic House of Wisdom. Come experience a special interfaith community dinner, exchange loving dialogue, while building neighborly relationships.
Trunk or Treat
Dearborn First UMC TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday, October 28, 3 - 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC parking lot, 22124 Garrison St. Candy and FUN for all ages!
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.
Lunch Packing for NOAH at Central
Dearborn First Missions invites you to help assemble 300 sack lunches for NOAH at Central. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 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.
DFUMC Church Conference
Dearborn First UMC’s annual Church Conference, the yearly business meeting of the local church, will take place Sunday, October 13th at 3 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP for the zoom link by Wednesday, October 9th.
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.
Climate Consciousness Fall Spruce-Up Service Project Day
DFUMC Climate Consciousness Team is hosting a fall gardening day Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. - noon. This is part of a long-range “growth” plan to help our gardens thrive naturally, with less watering and maintenance. Come help improve our impact on God’s creation.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry - August Hiatus
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.
Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for kids aged 4 years - 5th grade, Monday August 12 - Friday, August 16, 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Dinner included) at Dearborn First UMC.
Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for kids aged 4 years - 5th grade, Monday August 12 - Friday, August 16, 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Dinner included) at Dearborn First UMC.
Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for kids aged 4 years - 5th grade, Monday August 12 - Friday, August 16, 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Dinner included) at Dearborn First UMC.
Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for kids aged 4 years - 5th grade, Monday August 12 - Friday, August 16, 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Dinner included) at Dearborn First UMC.
Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for kids aged 4 years - 5th grade, Monday August 12 - Friday, August 16, 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Dinner included) at Dearborn First UMC.
Homecoming Parking Fundraiser!
Our Homecoming Parking fundraiser is back!
We’ll be offering our parking lot once again for use by the community during Dearborn’s Homecoming festivities August 2-4. And we need volunteers to help with hospirality and parking cars! Donations from this event support youth camp and mission trip scholarships!
SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS HERE
Duties:
Hospitality during the parking fundraiser includes: covering entrances, taking donations (cash and online), guiding cars to spaces, handing out DFUMC promo materials for upcoming events, and generally being friendly.
Sign up with your favorite friends and have a parking party before or after heading over to Homecoming!
Impact:
With the help of our church family, the Parking Fundraise can raise thousands of dollars to help send youth to camp and on mission/service trips.
Schedule
FRIDAY
9am-12pm: Setup
12-3pm: Parking Shift 1
3-6pm: Parking Shift 2
6-9pm: Parking/Closing Shift 3
SATURDAY
12-3pm: Parking Shift 4
3-6pm: Parking Shift 5
6-9pm: Parking/Closing Shift 6
SUNDAY
12-3pm: Parking Shift 7
3-6pm: Parking Shift 8
6-10pm: Parking/Closing Shift 9
Volunteers Needed
If you can help welcome parkers, take donations, run a lemonade stand, be friendly, share some information about upcoming events at church and more - then click here to sign up for a slot to help run our Homecoming Parking Fundraiser!
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.
Michigan Annual Conference
Michigan Annual Conference, the yearly business/legislative session of the United Methodist Church in Michigan is fast approaching. Catch the event schedule and summaries of resolutions, special services and other activities at 2024.michiganumc.org
DFUMC OFFICE CLOSED
In honor and remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to our country, Dearborn First UMC offices will be closed Monday, May 27. In case of pastoral emergency, contact Pastor David: 269-903-8560.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Hands With Detroit
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, 9 a.m. - noon, and 1 -4 p.m., Cass Community Social Services. Come take part in a volunteer day and help Dearborn First UMC fulfill its commitment as a Heartbeat Church! Join the volunteer team and/or donate items. Details at DearbornFirstUMC.org/donations
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Lenten Care Cards for the Homebound
ALL AGES ARE INVITED to come make cards for our homebound friends, Wednesday, March 20, 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the DFUMC library as part of Dearborn First UMC’s Lenten opportunities for mission and caring. Pizza served at 5 p.m.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Penrickton Center for Blind Children
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Monday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon, as part of Dearborn First UMC’s Lenten mission events. Meet at 9 a.m. in the DFUMC parking lot to carpool. Contact Glenys Nellist with questions: glenysnellist@gmail.com.
Mission Talks
Workshop presented by the Greater Detroit District of the United Methodist Church, featuring 3 speakers with the aim of encouraging local congregations to initiate discussions or contemplate implementing similar initiatives.
Cass Work Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Cass Community Social Services Thursday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. as part of Dearborn First UMC’s Lenten mission events. Meet at 9 a.m. in the DFUMC parking lot to carpool. Duties are yet unknown, so come prepared for anything.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry (Copy)
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
30th Annual Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Come honor the greatness woven throughout the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a celebration with song, prayer, and acknowledgement of those within our congregations who are pivotal examples of his legacy.
Attend in person or via livestream
Presented by the Greater Detroit District of the United Methodist Church. Co-hosted by: Royal Oak First United Methodist Church.
8th Annual Souperbowl Challenge
8th Annual Souperbowl Challenge now through Feb. 11, 2024. Four local churches compete to fill their food pantries to help those in need. Give online or by check - $1 = 1 can!!! Learn more on our Food Ministries web page.