Please join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am, in person or online!
This Sunday, June 29th, Pastor Mary Butler-Loring, will give a sermon titled, "Can We Talk: Racism," 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! United Women in Faith will meet on Thursday, June 26th, at 1pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to join us! A New Article: "50 Ways to Increase Worship Attendance" https://www.churchleadership.com/50-ways/50-ways-to-increase-worship-attendance/ 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! The (Greater) Dixboro Rummage Sale is back! After a two-year hiatus, the rummage sale is back and has moved to a new location, with a new sponsor: Briarwood Church: Where: Briarwood Church, 7950 Warren Road, Ann Arbor, (at the corner of Warren & Curtis). When: Sale is Friday, June 27 from 9am to 6pm and Saturday, June 28 from 9am until noon. Drop Off: Monday, June 23 from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday, June 24 from noon to 6pm and Wednesday, June 25 , from 10m-3pm. Questions: Email them at: [email protected] to clarify what items to bring. Memorial Service for Glynda Freeman There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Glynda Freeman on July 12th at 12pm DUMC''s 2nd Annual Cereal Drive The response to DUMC's Cereal Drive was Cereal-ously A-maize-ing! The puns may be corny, but your generosity is not. Our church family donated 145 boxees of cereal in total, which were delivered to Food Gatherers this week. 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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