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...
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...
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,...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...