Common questions
Have questions about First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor? Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below.
What is FUMC's Mission, Vision and Values Statement?
Mission: We are a progressive, Christ-centered church focused on loving boldly and building hope through worship, education, service and social justice.
Vision: With God’s help, we will transform ourselves and our community through acts of unconditional love, the pursuit of justice, and a commitment to dignity and compassion for all.
Values: Love Boldly, Live Curiously, Serve Compassionately.
Learn more in this brochure.
Who are FUMC's pastors and staff?
You can learn about our pastoral staff, and other staff members, on our church staff list.
What time are FUMC's worship services?
We currently have three worship options available.
- Contemporary Worship Service, Saturdays at 5 p.m. (Green Wood Sanctuary in our downtown campus)
- Traditional Worship Service, Sundays at 10 a.m. and livestreamed on YouTube
- Rise & Shine Worship, Wednesdays at 8 a.m. on Zoom
What accessibility accommodations are available in your building?
Learn about our accessibility accommodations here.
What does FUMC offer for my kids?
Our children’s program is designed to excite kids from birth through grade 6 about knowing God, loving others and serving the world. Learn more here.
Our ministry to youth provides a safe, caring and supportive environment where young people (grades 7–12) are encouraged to develop and nurture a Christ-centered life through service, fellowship, education, worship and recreation. Learn more here.
Learn about First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery (FUMCN) here.
How do I get involved/serve with FUMC?
We have many ways for you to get involved, learn more about our adult group opportunities here or opportunities to serve here.
What should I wear when I come to worship?
You are welcome to dress casually for our services. For our Sunday morning service, most attendees will dress in business casual, but you are welcome to come as you are.
How do I schedule a baptism, wedding or funeral?
The sacrament of baptism is conducted during our worship services. Please contact Tina Alee at tina@fumc-a2.org or 734-662-4536 to request a baptism date.
Learn how to schedule a wedding here.
To discuss your needs for a memorial service or funeral, please contact the office at 734-662-4536. Learn about our memorial garden here.
Where should I park?
Parking is free downtown on Sundays at all metered locations and garages. Our 40 spot lot is for anyone who needs close parking or accessible spaces (e.g. first time visitors, accessibility, mobility challenges, etc.). It is on a first come, first serve basis.
There is metered street parking throughout the downtown area, and just across Washington Street is the Liberty Square garage. This and other garages nearby offer hourly parking in town and are operated by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The DDA offers an interactive map on their website.
Blake Transit center, the hub of Ann Arbor’s TheRide bus service, is just two blocks west and two blocks south of our downtown location. We have bus stops right on or adjacent to our downtown property for several routes.
Because parking is limited we ask that congregation members not park at the church unless they are here on church business. Our parking lot is monitored by Premium Parking.
Premium Parking monitors spaces in our lot when there are no church services scheduled. It is turned off during during worship hours and for larger church events.
How can I book my recital, meeting or other event in your building?
Our sanctuary is available to university music students and studio teachers for recitals. Learn about booking a recital here.
Meetings and other events may also be booked. Learn about booking your meeting or other event here.
How do I become a member of FUMC Ann Arbor?
My question is not listed here. How can I get in touch?
If you don’t see your question here, we would love to chat with you about your specific request. You can submit a question using our contact form, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as we can!