Sharing the Good News
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,...
New Green Wood Sanctuary
A bright new space On April 5, 2025 more than 60 people gathered for the inaugural worship service in the new Green Wood sanctuary downtown! The bright new space was filled with joy and laughter.Music & snacks The music for the service was led by Brandie Tyuse, Green Wood Sanctuary music...
Last Green Wood Service
Saying goodbye to our Green Wood location On March 29, 2025 we had a wonderful worship service and celebration before closing our Green Wood location. More than 90 people came for the service including some who hadn't been there for more than 15 years!Giving Gratitude Katie Geddes and her group...
Advocacy Day 2025
Petitioning at the Capitol On March 12, 2025 we participated in Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol. We spent the day advocating with state legislators about the crisis in care resulting from the 2019 auto no-fault insurance changes in Michigan. The legislation we focused on would provide...
Creative Adventures in Holy Troublemaking
Reflecting together In February 2025 FUMC held a half-day retreat to delve deeper into the Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints worship series. Participants ignited their creative spirits, relaxed, and reflected together, all fueled by the spirit of holy troublemaking.Activities & art...
Souper Bowl
Annual fundraiser In February 2025 Youth Ministry held their annual Souper Bowl fundraiser. This fundraiser takes places over Super Bowl weekend and provides a great opportunity to have fun, build community, play games, and enjoy a homemade meal of soup, all while supporting the youth program.Food...
Christmas & Cocoa
Gathering around the fireplace In December 2024 Kids Ministry hosted their Christmas and Cocoa event. The event took place in the Wesley Lounge where everyone gathered around the fireplace and enjoyed the tree.Slowing down It’s easy in the holiday season to become overwhelmed by all the excitement...
Advent Tea Grounds Us in a Busy Season
Being mindful during Advent FUMC held their 10th annual Advent Tea in December at Green Wood. The seed for Advent Tea goes back 20 years when an FUMC group named Wowmoms met weekly to support each other in parenting and to study how to live faithfully as Christ followers. It was noticed that young...
Buhr Park Clean Up
Adopting a Garden In fall 2024 FUMC Ann Arbor adopted a Buhr Park garden to clean up. A group of volunteers spent a couple of hours weeding and planting the garden area by the Buhr Park pool entrance.Taking care of God’s creation The activity was led by FUMC’s Creation Care group, which encourages...