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Volunteer Opportunities in 2019

In November and December of 2018 we evaluated the neighborhoods around Central church to determine the key profiles of individuals and families in our neighborhood. One of the characteristics of people in our area is that they are looking for local volunteer opportunities. In response to this information Central is planning missions in 2019 to local non-profit organizations. Our plan is to build ongoing partnership relationships with these groups, and to open these opportunities up to people from our local…
2019 Faith Formation Opportunities

Winter 2019 Programming

The holidays are over, we’re into a brand new year, and Central’s schedule of studies and activities gets back into full swing. Book & Bible Studies C3 Small Group Studies Are you ready to apply our current sermon series to your own life and callings? If you are searching for a new purpose, this study may help with your discernment. The Creating a Culture of Call (C3) team is excited to offer a variety of small group book study opportunities in…
2018 Advetn Programming

Advent & Christmas 2018

Advent Worship: Creating a Culture of Calling Message Series First Sunday in Advent – Sunday, December 2nd Services at 9:15 and 10:30am. Baby’s First Christmas at the 10:30am service. Pastor Jack’s message: “The Stories We Live–Called For… “ Music by the Chancel Choir and Agape Ringers. Second Sunday in Advent – Sunday, December 9th Services at 9:15 and 10:30am. Pastor Jack’s message: “The Stories We Live–Called Through…“ Christmas Cantata during 10:30 worship presented by the children and youth. Third Sunday in…

Special Forum on “A Way Forward”

Friday, Nov. 9th @ 7pm In preparation for the upcoming 2019 Special Session of The United Methodist Church General Conference, Birmingham First UMC will be hosting a Michigan Area-wide informational forum “The Church and Human Sexuality–Finding a Way Forward.” The forum is intended to give United Methodists in Michigan an opportunity to engage in a discussion of the issues, challenges and possible outcomes from this 2019 called special session of the General Conference (GC) that could profoundly impact the practices…