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MLK Youth Group Trip

Registration is now open for our Youth Group trip to Cass Community Social Services! Who: Central Youth and Friends What: A weekend service and worship experience. When: Leave CUMC at 5 pm on Friday, January 17th; Return by 3 pm Sunday, January 19th. Where: Cass Community Social Services and Cass Community United Methodist Church in Detroit, MI Why: To learn and serve alongside those who have experienced homelessness in Detroit, MI. To experience a new worship context at Cass Community…
Advent by Candlelight

Advent by Candlelight

December 4, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Advent by Candlelight is a special evening for women to become renewed and refreshed before the Christmas rush begins. This is an opportunity to relax and refocus on the season of Advent – a wonderful time of waiting and anticipation. In an elegant atmosphere, lit only by candlelight, guests are served a delightful dessert by a table hostess. The program includes uplifting Scripture readings, music and reflections focused on the Advent season. Sign…
The Way Forward

Conference Update on Judicial Council Ruling

Last week, The Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church handed down its ruling on the constitutionality of the Traditional Plan that was passed in March during the special session of the General Conference. The Council ruled that some of the Traditional Plan petitions were constitutional, and some were not. Petitions found constitutional and taking effect January 1, 2020 included: An expansion of the definition of a “self-avowed practicing homosexual” to include persons in same-sex marriages or civil unions. Prohibition…
Bible & Video Studies

Spring Studies

Thursday Night Studies 6:30 – 8:30pm Lead by Rev. Cora Join us for our last three Thursday night studies of the season! We meet from 6:30-7:30 in the Parlor. Each lesson will feature a short thought-provoking “Animate: Practices” video featuring a contemporary Christian leader, followed by a time of discussion. Each lesson will stand alone, so join us for one week, or all three! April 25th – Worship (featuring Mike Slaughter) May 9th – Sacraments (featuring Phyllis Tickle) May 16th…
The Way Forward

Overview of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference

On Sunday, March 24th, a special meeting was held after worship so that the clergy of Central UMC could provide the congregation with an overview of the recent decision by a Special Session of the UMC General Conference regarding the ordination of LGBTQ individuals and performing same-sex marriage within the UMC. Prior to this meeting, questions were received and the presentation was designed to answer these questions. The question fell into four groups: What happened? Procedural questions regarding the next…

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…