Celebrating Amy’s Ministry
While it’s never easy to say farewell to our staff, we can rejoice in the 11 years Amy Kennedy served our congregation and community as the Minister of Congregational Care.
Family Camp 2026
33 campers gathered for Family Camp from May 22–24 for a weekend of adventure, worship and community!
FUMCN Year-End Celebrations
Another amazing year at First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery (FUMCN) is coming to a close, marked by both new experiences and beloved traditions.
May 2026
Beautifying our church grounds and the Michigan Conference Cane.
Bible Buddies
This Lent, a small, cuddly idea made a meaningful impact.
April 2026
Creation Care led an Adopt-A-Park workday and youth led worship!
Advocacy Day 2026
On March 18, 2026, we joined nearly 300 fellow United Methodists at the Michigan State Capitol for Advocacy Day, coming together to speak out on an issue that impacts communities across our state.
Active Shooter Training
On Feb. 19, 2026, 30 leaders from the church came together alongside two Michigan State Police officers for an important and proactive conversation: how to best protect our congregation in the unlikely event of an active shooter situation.
Vital Action’s Meaningful Milestones
Our Vital Action group recently gathered to reflect on several meaningful milestones from the past year.
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.