Sharing the Good News
Advocacy Day 2026
On March 18, 2026, we joined nearly 300 fellow United Methodists at the Michigan State Capitol for Advocacy Day, coming together to speak out on an issue that impacts communities across our state.
Active Shooter Training
On Feb. 19, 2026, 30 leaders from the church came together alongside two Michigan State Police officers for an important and proactive conversation: how to best protect our congregation in the unlikely event of an active shooter situation.
Vital Action’s Meaningful Milestones
Our Vital Action group recently gathered to reflect on several meaningful milestones from the past year.
February 2026
On Feb. 7 Youth Ministry hosted its annual Souper Euchre Bowl!
Gathered in Hope: Advent Tea
For the first time since its beginning in 2014, FUMC hosted its 2025 annual Advent Tea downtown. While the setting was new, the contagious spirit of a caring, thoughtful community was the same.
January 2026
On Jan. 18, the Youth Group put their creativity to work by making cat toys for the Huron Valley Humane Society. This project highlighted how our gifts can be used in service to others, including our furry neighbors.
December 2025
Our annual Giving Tree returned this year. We were able to fulfill all of the gift requests and raise $4,500! Our efforts helped to brighten the holidays for 40 children and a family of five.
CROP Walk 2025
In October 2025, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Ann Arbor proudly hosted the Ann Arbor CROP Hunger Walk. This community event raises vital funds for both local and global hunger relief.
Habitat Build 2025
Volunteering time & raising money Each summer, FUMC joins forces with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley through the Good News Group to help families achieve the dream of homeownership. In the summer of 2025, the team not only volunteered their time but also raised $10,000 for construction...
Youth Service Trip 2025
Working together In June 2025, 19 youth and six adults traveled to Brown Deer, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, for the summer youth service trip. This experience was organized in partnership with United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, a group that coordinates service trips across the U.S. and...