Please join us for Sunday Outside, Worship on the Green, at 10:30 am, in person or online!
This Sunday, July 20th, we will be outside, worshipping on the Village Green. Pastor Mary Butler-Loring, will give a sermon titled, "Can We Talk: Living Out Our Faith in Real Life," from the Sermon Series "Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together." You can find a digital version of our bulletin here. We will continue live streaming via YouTube. To view the live streaming, go to the following link: Dixboro Church YouTube Channel! We will begin live-streaming at 10:25 am. Comment in the live chat to let us know you are worshipping with us. We hope to see you Sunday at 10:30 am in person or online! Click on the images for more information:
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Kids for Community at the Dixboro Farmers Market The Kids for Community program continues tonight at the Dixboro Farmer’s Market. We need volunteers every Friday to help staff the table and help children with Service Projects, and arts and crafts. Please consider signing up for a 2 hour shift. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon! Middle School Mission Week Sponsored by: The Dixboro United Methodist Church Monday, August 4 th – Thursday, August 7th Students age 10-14 are invited to volunteer in their community, meet new people and have some fun! We will be volunteering at Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue, Growing Hope, The Rabbit Sanctuary and House by the Side of the Road. Weather permitting, we will head to Gallup Park for some tubing, Rolling Hills Water Park, and a private beach on Whitmore Lake. (Indoor activities are planned, just in case!) Each day we’ll meet at Dixboro United Methodist Church (5221 Church Rd., Ann Arbor) at 9:00 am and head to our volunteer location, have some lunch and then go on to our fun activity for the day. Pick-up back at the church at 5:00 pm. Lunch and snacks are provided! We ask for a donation of $50 to cover the cost of the activities. Please contact Beth Little for more information or to register. [email protected] Women of Dixboro Church Women of Dixboro Church, please join Cathy Freeman for an evening of conversation and fellowship. We will meet at Moonwinks Cafe on Wednesday, July 16th, at 6:30 pm. There will not be a program, an agenda, or a set amount of time to stay though there will be an opportunity to purchase a beverage or food. Hope you can join us! New Article: "Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel?" "Many Christians today feel tension between faith and politics, often confusing partisan allegiance with discipleship. Lovett Weems warns that Christianity's credibility suffers when political power replaces Christ-like love. True patriotism, rooted in Jesus' teachings, values compassion, diversity, humility and love." https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/why-are-so-many-christians-so-cruel/ A New Article: "50 Ways to Increase Worship Attendance" https://www.churchleadership.com/50-ways/50-ways-to-increase-worship-attendance/ Discipleship Ministries: Read a Chapter a Day: Summer 2025 https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/read-a-chapter-a-day-summer-2025-challenge?utm_source=%2AMichigan+Conference+Communication+List&utm_campaign=75cd7cdee1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_04_24_02_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98bd0b5296-75cd7cdee1-411923292 A New Article: A New Vision for Shared Ministry This article is full of ways other churches in the Michigan Annual Conference have struggled through and are thriving today. I believe Dixboro UMC has the potential to join those churches who have turned the corner. Read on and allow the Holy Spirit to inspire! https://michiganumc.org/glimpses-of-a-new-vision-for-shared-ministry/ Hearing Assistance Available for the Worship Service For those in need of hearing assistance, ask an usher for a hearing receiver. For those who have ears, let them hear! Dixboro UMC Welcomes Children of All Ages to Worship Dixboro UMC welcomes children of all ages to worship. We do offer nursery and classes for children ages 0 - teen following the children’s message; however, please feel free to have your children remain in worship with you if that feels more comfortable for you or your child. We love to hear the joyful noise children bring. Those joyful noises remind us that we are a vibrant and active congregation growing in the love of God. Our Children's Ministry is Growing!!!! We need loving hearts and helping hands to show the love of Jesus to all the younger ones. Please sign up Immediately to help in the Nursery, with older kids or give the Children's Message. Sign up sheet is in Fellowship Hall or email: [email protected] Worship Bags For Children Children of all ages are always welcome in worship at Dixboro UMC. As you enter at the front church entrance ask an usher for a worship bag for your child(ren). Let the little children come unto me~Jesus. Bags marked for “Visitors” are gifts for our first time guests and are meant to be taken home. Bags marked for “Sunday Morning Regulars” are meant for use each week –The toys in them are cleaned and replenished each week. –These bags may be personalized by putting your child’s name on the bag and by choosing that bag each week. United Women in Faith - Frozen Casseroles Available The United Women in Faith have frozen casseroles available for purchase. We have Macaroni and Cheese casseroles ($10-serves 2). Homemade by the Divas group. Disability Awareness Talk: "The Lesser Remain" by Melissa McPherson-June 29- 11:30 to 12:30-In Person in Calkins Hall and Online via Zoom Learning and sharing about the challenges that people with all sorts of disabilities and struggles encounter is part of becoming more inclusive and welcoming. We also begin to appreciate the gifts each person offers. Each talk begins with a presentation followed by group discussion. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84773195503?pwd=L3czQ1p5TTludERxWVFwc0ZsbStXQT09 Please call First United Methodist Church at 734-662-4536 ext. 16 if you have questions. [email protected] The Upper Room Devotionals are available The Upper Room devotionals are available, at the entrance to the Sanctuary and on the table by the Pastor’s office. Sundays Come As You Are - Scripture Study - Adult Sunday School 9:45 am - 10:15 am Hymn Requests? Do you have a favorite hymn you'd like to hear? Submit your request in our Hymn Request Box located in the Fellowship Hall following worship. Each month, hymns will be selected based on the birth months of our congregation members, so your favorite might be played in celebration of your birthday! Washtenaw Rides for Older Adults - Now Open to the Community Washtenaw Rides for Older Adults is now open for rides. This program provides no-cost transportation to Washtenaw County Residents ages 60+ who need transportation to medical care, health care, and food access (grocery store, pantry, etc.) How can someone use the program? Individuals who would like to use the program must call Feonix at 734.259.4125. 
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