Sharing the Good News
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...
2025 Michigan Annual Conference
Worshiping and connecting At the end of May 2025, over 1,200 United Methodists gathered at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme to worship, connect and take care of conference business. Business included a land recognition, worship, memorials, awards, legislation and information about outreaches paid...
Family Camp 2025
An annual tradition In May 2025, FUMC families came together for the third consecutive year at Family Camp, held at YMCA Camp Algonquin in Hastings, Michigan. A total of 39 participants attended, ranging from nursery-aged children and elementary students to youth, parents, and even a...
Behind the Scenes Tour
Pulling back the curtain In March, FUMC hosted the first “Behind the Scenes” tour. During these tours the curtain is pulled back to showcase what many members have wondered about but have not been able to explore on their own.Touring the organ During this tour, Dr. Paul Haebig, FUMC’s Organist,...