BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First United Methodist Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231120T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231120T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231116T232810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T232810Z UID:10010158-1700482500-1700484300@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the FUMC lawn on State St. for our Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil. This vigil is being put on in partnership with First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor. \nTransgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on Nov. 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/trans-day-of-remembrance-vigil/ CATEGORIES:Daytime,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230116T143556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T143556Z UID:10004557-1700697600-1700783999@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Office closed DESCRIPTION:The church office is closed Thursday\, Nov. 23. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/office-closed-6/ CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime,Evening,Families,Kids,Morning,Worship,Young Adults,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230116T143702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T143702Z UID:10009027-1700784000-1700870399@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Office closed DESCRIPTION:The church office is closed Friday\, Nov. 24. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/office-closed-7/ CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime,Evening,Families,Kids,Morning,Worship,Young Adults,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231101T182823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T182823Z UID:10009909-1700996400-1701000000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Hanging of the Greens DESCRIPTION:Advent is drawing near\, and it is time to ready our worship space and celebrate the season. Join us for a pizza lunch immediately following worship. Then there will be activities for children while youth and adults adorn the sanctuary and narthex with the trees\, ornaments\, greens and lights. All are welcome and needed. Many hands makes lighter work and more fun. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/hanging-of-the-greens-3/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Families,Morning,Young Adults,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230919T224530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181201Z UID:10009883-1700998200-1701002700@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn and share about the challenges that people with all sorts of disabilities and struggles encounter and also the gifts that they offer. Becoming more aware is the first step in being more inclusive and welcoming. This group meets monthly on the fourth Sunday of each month at our downtown church in Calkins or connect remotely via Zoom. \nContact Wendy Everett for more information. \nLearn more and find the Zoom link here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/dat-3/2023-11-26/ LOCATION:Downtown Campus of First United Methodist Church or Zoom\, Michigan\, 48104 CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009416-1701003600-1701007200@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2023-11-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231027T204617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T204617Z UID:10009900-1701511200-1701518400@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Advent Tea DESCRIPTION:All are invited to an Advent Tea at Green Wood Church (1001 Green Rd.) on Saturday\, Dec 2 from 10 a.m. – noon. This will be an opportunity to prepare our hearts for the season of hope\, peace\, joy and love\, as we light the Advent candles. Our program will include music\, inspirational readings\, prayer and friendship. Please RSVP here for the event by Friday\, Dec. 1. Feel free to share this sign up with friends and have them come as well! We have space for 90 folks. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/advent-tea-2/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Morning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231203T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231203T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230919T222436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T204958Z UID:10009868-1701603000-1701607500@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Creation Care DESCRIPTION:FUMC’s environmental group to educate and learn from each other and to inspire our congregation (and beyond) to take care of God’s creation. We meet monthly on the first Sunday of each month at our downtown church in Calkins or connect remotely via Zoom. \nContact Wendy Everett for more information. \nLearn more and find the Zoom link here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/creation-care-3/2023-12-03/ LOCATION:Downtown Campus of First United Methodist Church or Zoom\, Michigan\, 48104 CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009417-1701608400-1701612000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2023-12-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231204T142052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T142059Z UID:10009800-1701777600-1701781200@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Open Table: Mary Had a Baby DESCRIPTION:Open Table Zoom | Advent No-Prep Bible Study \nThis drop-in zoom Bible study titled “Mary Had a Baby” is based on African-American spirituals. \nWe meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays\, noon-1 p.m. \nJoin the group here. \n  URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/open-table-bible-study-2/2023-12-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231101T181812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T192634Z UID:10009907-1702206000-1702209600@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Christmas Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Christmas Bazaar in the social hall following worship! This event is sponsored by the Women of Faith group. The items sold during the bazaar will raise funds for their missions and scholarships. \nSome items that will be for sale: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/christmas-bazaar/2023-12-10/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Morning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230919T223452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181854Z UID:10009876-1702207800-1702212300@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Conversations about Science and Religion DESCRIPTION:How do we bridge the gap between science and religion? Join members of our own FUMC science and medical community for conversations about experiences and struggles with faith\, belief\, and the place of God in scientific study. This group meets monthly on the second Sunday of each month at our downtown church in Calkins or connect remotely via Zoom. \nContact Wendy Everett for more information. \nLearn more and find the Zoom link here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/science-and-religion/2023-12-10/ LOCATION:Downtown Campus of First United Methodist Church or Zoom\, Michigan\, 48104 CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009418-1702213200-1702216800@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2023-12-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231204T142052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T142059Z UID:10009801-1702382400-1702386000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Open Table: Mary Had a Baby DESCRIPTION:Open Table Zoom | Advent No-Prep Bible Study \nThis drop-in zoom Bible study titled “Mary Had a Baby” is based on African-American spirituals. \nWe meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays\, noon-1 p.m. \nJoin the group here. \n  URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/open-table-bible-study-2/2023-12-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231101T181812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T192634Z UID:10009908-1702810800-1702814400@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Christmas Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Christmas Bazaar in the social hall following worship! This event is sponsored by the Women of Faith group. The items sold during the bazaar will raise funds for their missions and scholarships. \nSome items that will be for sale: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/christmas-bazaar/2023-12-17/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Morning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230913T211923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181016Z UID:10009851-1702812600-1702817100@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Vital Action DESCRIPTION:Join us for dialogue that moves us toward spiritual\, community and social transformation. Our conversation topics include race and racism\, immigration\, culture and oppression. Everyone is invited to come and join the conversation! This group meets monthly on the third Sunday of each month at our downtown church in Calkins or connect remotely via Zoom. \nContact Wendy Everett for more information. \nLearn more and find the Zoom link here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/vital-action/2023-12-17/ LOCATION:Downtown Campus of First United Methodist Church or Zoom\, Michigan\, 48104 CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime,Morning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009419-1702818000-1702821600@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2023-12-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231213T215304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T215304Z UID:10010534-1702828800-1702832400@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Kids & Youth Christmas Theater DESCRIPTION:What happens when Grandma shows up unexpectedly at the Gibson house on Christmas Eve during a blizzard? Is the blizzard disrupting the time and space continuum? Find out at this year’s kids and youth Christmas play. Find details about ordering tickets or becoming a sponsor here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/kids-youth-christmas-theater/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Kids,Young Adults,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230116T143802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T143802Z UID:10004558-1703462400-1703548799@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Office closed DESCRIPTION:The church office is closed Monday\, Dec. 25. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/office-closed-8/ CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime,Evening,Families,Kids,Morning,Worship,Young Adults,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230116T143843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T143843Z UID:10009028-1703548800-1703635199@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Office closed DESCRIPTION:The church office is closed Tuesday\, Dec. 26. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/office-closed-9/ CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime,Evening,Families,Kids,Morning,Worship,Young Adults,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231231T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231231T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231211T164626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T164626Z UID:10010418-1704020400-1704024000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Love Thy Neighbor "Pop-Up" Bag Packing DESCRIPTION:Please join Love Thy Neighbor (LTN) in the Social Hall to pack 100 food bags for hungry neighbors in Ann Arbor. All ages are welcome.  Please consider bringing a food donation at that time. Find more information regarding LTN and desired foods here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/love-thy-neighbor-pop-up-bag-packing/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Families,Morning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009422-1704632400-1704636000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2024-01-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231211T144340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T200936Z UID:10010405-1704639600-1704646800@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in volunteering in any capacity in our church with kids\, youth and adults? Please join us for one of our volunteer training events! \nRegister here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/volunteer-training/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Daytime,Evening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231213T154308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T150811Z UID:10010513-1704801600-1704805200@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Open Table DESCRIPTION:Open Table Zoom \nThis friendly group studies the Bible together weekly at lunch time on Tuesday. No assigned reading\, no homework! We meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays\, noon-1 p.m. \nJoin the group here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/open-table/2024-01-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20240102T225231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T225231Z UID:10010553-1705154400-1705158000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Mary Pratt Memorial Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/mary-pratt-memorial-service/ CATEGORIES:Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240114T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230919T223452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181854Z UID:10009877-1705231800-1705236300@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Conversations about Science and Religion DESCRIPTION:How do we bridge the gap between science and religion? Join members of our own FUMC science and medical community for conversations about experiences and struggles with faith\, belief\, and the place of God in scientific study. This group meets monthly on the second Sunday of each month at our downtown church in Calkins or connect remotely via Zoom. \nContact Wendy Everett for more information. \nLearn more and find the Zoom link here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/science-and-religion/2024-01-14/ LOCATION:Downtown Campus of First United Methodist Church or Zoom\, Michigan\, 48104 CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009423-1705237200-1705240800@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2024-01-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20231213T154308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T150811Z UID:10010514-1705406400-1705410000@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Open Table DESCRIPTION:Open Table Zoom \nThis friendly group studies the Bible together weekly at lunch time on Tuesday. No assigned reading\, no homework! We meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays\, noon-1 p.m. \nJoin the group here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/open-table/2024-01-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T124500 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230913T211923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181016Z UID:10009852-1705836600-1705841100@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Vital Action DESCRIPTION:Join us for dialogue that moves us toward spiritual\, community and social transformation. Our conversation topics include race and racism\, immigration\, culture and oppression. Everyone is invited to come and join the conversation! This group meets monthly on the third Sunday of each month at our downtown church in Calkins or connect remotely via Zoom. \nContact Wendy Everett for more information. \nLearn more and find the Zoom link here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/vital-action/2024-01-21/ LOCATION:Downtown Campus of First United Methodist Church or Zoom\, Michigan\, 48104 CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime,Morning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T093736 CREATED:20230823T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145828Z UID:10009424-1705842000-1705845600@www.fumc-a2.org SUMMARY:Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Global Issues uses the Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions DVD & book. The curriculum is very secular\, but the group attempts to look at the issues from a Christian perspective asking\, “What are we called to do about it?” Occasionally\, participants bring in items from the news that the group discusses. Learn more about this offering. Questions? Contact Leo Shedden. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.fumc-a2.org/event/global-issues-4/2024-01-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Faith Formation,Adults,Daytime END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR