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SUMMARY:Parenting Group Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Group – April 20th to May 25\, 2026 \nThe Enneagram of Parenting  – The 9 types of children and How to Raise Them Successfully by Elizabeth Wagele \nOur Church Parenting Group invites you to join us as we read and reflect on The Enneagram of Parenting: The 9 Types of Children and How to Raise Them Successfully by Elizabeth Wagele. This insightful and practical book explores the nine Enneagram personality types in children\, helping parents better understand their child’s unique temperament\, motivations\, and needs. \nTogether\, we will read\, study\, and prayerfully discern how this wisdom can support us in nurturing our children with greater compassion\, awareness\, and intention. Whether you are new to the Enneagram or familiar with it\, this group offers a welcoming space for conversation\, reflection\, and shared learning. \nWe meet on Monday evenings from 6:30–7:30ish\, and childcare is provided. All are welcome! \n4/20/26 – Week 1 – Readings: Children and the Enneagram \nType 1: the Perfectionist Style \nPgs. 1 – 9 \n4/27/26 – Week 2 – Readings: Type 2: The Helper Style \nType 3: The Achiever Style \nPgs. 23-37 \n5/04/26 – Week 3 – Readings: Type 4: The Romantic Style \nType 5: The Observer Style \nPgs. 51-65 \n5/11/26 – Week 4 – Readings: Type 6: The Questioner Style \nType 7: The Adventurer Style \nPgs. 79-93 \n5/18/26 – Week 5 – Readings: Type 8: The Asserter Style \nType 9: The Peacemaker Style \nPgs. 107-121 \n5/25/26 – Week 6 – Readings: Parents and The Enneagram \nTwenty Additional Problem Areas \nPgs. 135-159 \nComplimentary Readings: Will be sent weekly
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/parenting-group-book-study/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Book Study - Monday Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s book is Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace — What We Believe\, What We Do\, and Why by Laceye C. Warner.\nOrder your copy through your preferred bookseller and join us as we explore what it means to live more fully into our faith as United Methodist Christians.\nThe United Methodist Church is entering a new season following historic changes at General Conference and the launch of a new vision statement:\n“Empowered by the Holy Spirit… Love Boldly\, Serve Joyfully\, and Lead Courageously.”\nThis study offers us the opportunity to:\n\n\nReground ourselves in our rich Wesleyan heritage\n\n\nReflect on what we believe and why\n\n\nLean into the future with hope and passion\n\n\nSign up Here!\nMonday Evenings (6:45–8:15 pm)\nMarch 23 – April 27Four groups (3 in-person\, 1 Zoom)Leaders: Dawn Goellner\, Mary Hoey\, Roger Peters\, Max Plank
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/all-congregational-book-study-monday-class/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065201
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Book Study - Tuesday Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s book is Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace — What We Believe\, What We Do\, and Why by Laceye C. Warner.\nOrder your copy through your preferred bookseller and join us as we explore what it means to live more fully into our faith as United Methodist Christians.\nThe United Methodist Church is entering a new season following historic changes at General Conference and the launch of a new vision statement:\n“Empowered by the Holy Spirit… Love Boldly\, Serve Joyfully\, and Lead Courageously.”\nThis study offers us the opportunity to:\n\n\nReground ourselves in our rich Wesleyan heritage\n\n\nReflect on what we believe and why\n\n\nLean into the future with hope and passion\n\n\nSign up Here!\nTuesday Afternoon (1:00 – 2:30pm)
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/all-congregational-book-study-tuesday-class/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:Quiet Center
DESCRIPTION:Come and find the Quiet Center…\n…a time to step aside from the pressures and tensions of daily life.\n…a way to center yourself in the supportive presence of others.\n…a space to remember whose we are\, and move back into the world with grace…\n\n…be at peace\, and simply be.\n\nAll are welcome!  We meet in room 207.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/quiet-center-3/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Book Study - Wednesday Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s book is Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace — What We Believe\, What We Do\, and Why by Laceye C. Warner.\nOrder your copy through your preferred bookseller and join us as we explore what it means to live more fully into our faith as United Methodist Christians.\nThe United Methodist Church is entering a new season following historic changes at General Conference and the launch of a new vision statement:\n“Empowered by the Holy Spirit… Love Boldly\, Serve Joyfully\, and Lead Courageously.”\nThis study offers us the opportunity to:\n\n\nReground ourselves in our rich Wesleyan heritage\n\n\nReflect on what we believe and why\n\n\nLean into the future with hope and passion\n\n\nSign up Here!\nWednesday Evenings (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/all-congregational-book-study-wednesday-class/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T130000
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Book Study - Thursday Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s book is Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace — What We Believe\, What We Do\, and Why by Laceye C. Warner.\nOrder your copy through your preferred bookseller and join us as we explore what it means to live more fully into our faith as United Methodist Christians.\nThe United Methodist Church is entering a new season following historic changes at General Conference and the launch of a new vision statement:\n“Empowered by the Holy Spirit… Love Boldly\, Serve Joyfully\, and Lead Courageously.”\nThis study offers us the opportunity to:\n\n\nReground ourselves in our rich Wesleyan heritage\n\n\nReflect on what we believe and why\n\n\nLean into the future with hope and passion\n\n\nSign up Here!\nThursday Afternoon (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/all-congregational-book-study-thursday-class/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T150000
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SUMMARY:Creating Safe Religious Communities for Our Immigrant Neighbors & Friends
DESCRIPTION:IS YOUR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY OR CONGREGATION: \n\nConcerned about the rise in immigration enforcement in Washtenaw County?\nWorried that your congregation might be impacted by a raid or other enforcement action?\nLooking for concrete ways to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities?\nWanting to understand how to protect your congregation’s Constitutional rights?\n\nJoin Washtenaw Congregational Sanctuary as we come together to explore ways our community can support and care for one another in response to current immigration policies. \n 
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/creating-safe-religious-communities-for-our-immigrant-neighbors-friends/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Book Study - Saturday Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s book is Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace — What We Believe\, What We Do\, and Why by Laceye C. Warner.\nOrder your copy through your preferred bookseller and join us as we explore what it means to live more fully into our faith as United Methodist Christians.\nThe United Methodist Church is entering a new season following historic changes at General Conference and the launch of a new vision statement:\n“Empowered by the Holy Spirit… Love Boldly\, Serve Joyfully\, and Lead Courageously.”\nThis study offers us the opportunity to:\n\n\nReground ourselves in our rich Wesleyan heritage\n\n\nReflect on what we believe and why\n\n\nLean into the future with hope and passion\n\n\nSign up Here!\nSaturday Mornings (9:30 – 11:00 am)
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/all-congregational-book-study-saturday-class/2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065201
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SUMMARY:Soup-er Supper Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Redeeming Healthcare for Young People \nFor nearly 50 years\, the Corner Health Center has been a leading voice in providing compassionate\, whole-person healthcare for adolescents across the state. At a time when young people often fall through the cracks of an inequitable U.S. healthcare system\, the Corner continues to stand in the gap—offering not just medical care\, but dignity\, advocacy\, and hope. \nOn Sunday\, May 3 at 5:00pm\, as part of the Soup-er Speaker Series hosted monthly by the Social Justice Action Team\, Rev. Alex Plum\, the organization’s CEO\, will share the rich history of the Corner Health Center and highlight its current strategic priorities. Drawing on his background in public health and nonprofit administration\, Rev. Alex brings a unique and informed perspective to the work of transforming healthcare access for young people. \nAn ordained deacon serving in extension ministry at the Corner\, Rev. Alex embodies a calling that bridges faith and service. He lives in Detroit with his husband\, Jason\, and remains deeply committed to building a more just and compassionate healthcare system for all adolescents. \nThe presentation concludes with a soup and salad dinner and time for conversation. ALL are welcome!
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/soup-er-supper-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Acquainted with Chelsea First
DESCRIPTION:Get Acquainted with Chelsea First \nSaturday\, May 9\, 9:30 am-Noon (childcare provided) \nAre you curious to learn more about Chelsea First UMC? Perhaps you would explore becoming a member or getting involved? Perhaps you’d like to meet more people?\nWe invite you to a “Get Acquainted with Chelsea First” event Saturday\, May 9. \nThe time is structured to help all who are present get better acquainted with each other and to learn more about the church and its ministries. You will learn about activities and events\, ways to get involved\, organizational structure and leadership\, finances\, strategic priorities\, and church history. We will also include major beliefs\, history and structure of The United Methodist Church (denomination). A high priority of ours is to shape this time in such a way that it is relevant and informative for you. \nPlease click the link below to sign up and to indicate the ages of children that will be cared for that day. \nWe look forward to sharing this time with you! \nNominations and Leadership Development Team members: Dan Aldrich\, Janet Carson\, Jeff Melvin\, John Seto\, Teresa Steklac\, Pastor Joy \nSIGN UP HERE
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/get-acquainted-with-chelsea-first-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065201
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SUMMARY:Messy Church - Love Your Neighbor!
DESCRIPTION:Love Your Neighbor is based on the story in Luke 10: 25-37 known to many as “The Good Samaritan”. This story may be new. It is difficult to know if the religious expert who asked Jesus\,’ who is my neighbor’ was asking insincerity or if he was attempting to trick Jesus. No matter\, Jesus uses one of his favorite answers…he tells a story. The neighbor in this story is not the one who believes or talks in the same way as the injured man. The neighbor is the stranger who shows compassion and mercy. \n“Where people of all ages come together to share in music\, storytelling\, creative crafts\, and a delicious dinner.”
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/messy-church-love-your-neighbor/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T203000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Leadership Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month\, typically 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 207\, and meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/leadership-board-meeting/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T193000
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SUMMARY:Trek for Vets Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Walk Together for a Greater Purpose: Trek For Vets Comes to Chelsea \nOn Friday\, May 22 at 5:30 PM\, our community will have the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful as Trek For Vets\, a 1.4 mile walk\, passes through Chelsea. \nThis isn’t just a walk—it’s a journey of hope. \nTrek For Vets is a 500-mile walk across Michigan\, covering 20 miles a day for 25 days\, with a mission to raise awareness around veteran isolation\, homelessness\, and suicide. It’s a powerful reminder that the burdens people carry are often unseen—and that healing begins when people choose to walk alongside one another. \nAs the trek comes through Chelsea\, everyone is invited to join for a portion of the walk\, beginning at the M-52 Roundabout (near Robin Hills Farm / Mugg & Bopps) and continuing into downtown. Whether walking the full distance or simply showing up in support\, every step reflects a shared commitment to connection\, compassion\, and care. \nTo help make participation accessible for all\, W.A.V.E. will be providing shuttle transportation: \n\nTo the starting point (Robin Hills / Mugg & Bopps): departures from Palmer Commons at 5:00 PM\, 5:15 PM\, and 5:30 PM\nReturn trips after the event: departures from Palmer Commons at 7:00 PM and 7:15 PM\n\nThis allows everyone to park\, gather\, and participate in a way that works best for them. \nThis event is made possible through the partnership of Pro Allies and Chelsea First United Methodist Church\, alongside many local organizations and businesses who share a heart for this mission. Together with partners including Trek For Vets Coffee\, Chelsea Area Fire Authority\, Chelsea Police Department\, City of Chelsea\, Chelsea Senior Center\, Chelsea Chamber of Commerce\, Chelsea American Legion Post 31\, Washtenaw County Veteran Services\, Grass Lake VFW Post 10194\, Culver’s\, La Jolla Jewelers\, W.A.V.E.\, 5 Healthy Towns\, Stockbridge American Legion Post 510\, Polly’s Country Market\, Mugg & Bopps (Vogels)\, The Lake House Bakery\, Brian’s Service\, LLC\, CHS Varsity Football Team\, Robin Hills and Ursula Hoppe Photography\, this effort reflects the strength and compassion of a community coming together. \nFollowing the walk\, the community is invited to gather at Palmer Commons for a free cookout—a time to share a meal\, build relationships\, and learn more about the mission of Trek For Vets\, including their initiative to fund the journey through Trek For Vets Coffee\, symbolizing one case of coffee for every mile walked. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Pro Allies (proallies.org)\, a program dedicated to supporting first responders\, veterans\, frontline workers\, and their families through connection\, care\, and practical resources. \nThis is who we are at our best: a community that shows up\, that walks together\, and that believes no one should face life’s challenges alone. \nAll are welcome. Come as you are. Walk as you’re able. Stand in support. \nTo volunteer and be part of this event\, please sign up here:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ADA629A57-63534798-trek \nLet’s come together to take part in something that brings hope—one step at a time.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/trek-for-vets-community-event/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T173000
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SUMMARY:Messy Church - Love the World
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Session! \nWe love the world by experiencing beauty all around us. In addition\, we love the world reaffirming our relationship to take care of the world. \n“Where people of all ages come together to share in music\, storytelling\, creative crafts\, and a delicious dinner.”
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/messy-church-love-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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