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
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...
Youth Service Trip 2025
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...
2025 Michigan Annual Conference
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,...
Family Camp 2025
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...
Behind the Scenes Tour
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...