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SUMMARY:Messy Church - Walk to Emmaus
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all been to Emmaus. \nMaybe not physically\, but we know that road—the place where hope fades and disappointment takes over. In Luke’s Easter story\, the disciples walk with heavy hearts\, believing everything they hoped for is gone. Yet Jesus is right beside them… even when they don’t recognize him. \nThat’s often our story\, too. In moments of disappointment\, Jesus can feel hard to see. But this story reminds us that hope is never as far away as it seems. \nThrough creative exploration\, we can bring this journey to life. Use art to express the contrast between disappointment and hope. Go on a search for Jesus—discovering how he shows up in unexpected places. And don’t forget the bread: in its breaking\, the disciples finally recognize him\, reminding us that even ordinary moments can become sacred. \nEmmaus teaches us that disappointment isn’t the end. Hope is still walking with us—and sometimes\, we just need our eyes opened to see it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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-walk-to-emmaus/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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SUMMARY:Fair Trade Coffee Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fair Trade Coffee sales will take place on April 12 between the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. worship services in the Social Hall. Proceeds from this sale will support an important mission connected to Michigan State University’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). \nWe are joining University United Methodist Church in East Lansing in supporting this program\, which helps first-generation college students from migrant and seasonal farmworker families succeed in college. Due to recent federal funding cuts\, this long-standing program is now in need of community support. \nWhen you purchase Fair Trade coffee\, the profits will go toward helping sustain this program and support these students. Even if coffee isn’t your thing\, you can still make a donation at the sales table to help us support this meaningful mission.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/fair-trade-coffee-sale/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T123000
DTSTAMP:20260309T132504Z
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SUMMARY:Community Good Friday Worship
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to this simple Tenebrae-style service with people from several Chelsea-area churches. Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning “darkness.” While the sanctuary begins in the light\, as the service unfolds\, candles are extinguished\, and the sanctuary grows darker as we near the cross\, Jesus’ final moments\, and the tomb. The visuals\, songs\, scripture readings\, and prayers will engage all our senses.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/community-good-friday-worship/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Worship,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260303T135947Z
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Worship
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2026 – Maundy Thursday \nScripture: John 13:1-35 \nOn his final night\, Jesus gathers with his closest friends around a shared table. He knows what’s coming—betrayal\, denial\, abandonment—yet he washes feet\, breaks bread\, and offers the cup. Even knowing what Judas will do\, Jesus does not turn him away. He serves him. He loves him. \nIn a world quick to cancel\, Jesus offers compassion. He refuses to define Judas—or any of us—by our worst moment. Instead\, he redefines what love looks like: not selective or safe\, but radical\, persistent\, and full of grace. \nThis Maundy Thursday\, we remember a love that kneels\, that serves\, that stays. It’s a love that includes even the ones who falter—Peter\, Judas\, and yes\, us too. The good news is this: nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. And if we’ve received that love\, we’re called to extend it—especially when it’s hard.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/maundy-thursday-worship/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Worship,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T200000
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SUMMARY:Parenting Group - Building Resilience in Children & Teens
DESCRIPTION:Our Parenting Group will resume\, and we will start the year with a great book:\nBuilding Resilience in Children and Teens by Kenneth R. Ginsburg with Martha M. Jablow.\nOver 8 weeks\, we will explore how to raise children that can be emotionally strong\, connected\, and rooted in love\, grounded in faith\, grace\, and community.\nBuilding Resilience in Children and Teens is a practical\, strength-based guide for adults who are raising\, teaching\, mentoring\, or caring for young people. The authors remind us that resilience can be taught and strengthened—it’s not something children either have or don’t have. Centered on the Seven Cs of Resilience\, the book offers everyday tools to help children meet challenges with confidence\, connection\, and hope as they grow.  This group is a supportive space for parents and caregivers to learn together\, share honestly\, and be reminded that we don’t do this work alone. \nMeeting Dates:\nFebruary 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\nMarch 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\nTime: 6:30–7:30 PM\nLocation: Room 207\nChild Care: Provided \nYou may also join online via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link\, please email Susan Adam-Rita. All parents and caregivers are welcome.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/9911/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
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SUMMARY:UMC Day of Advocacy - "Feed the Need"
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, United Methodists from across Michigan will gather in Lansing for the UMC Day of Advocacy\, themed “Feed the Need.” \nThis important day gives concerned individuals the opportunity to meet with lawmakers and encourage them to prioritize the fight against food insecurity in our state. Together\, we can lift our voices in faith and advocate for neighbors who struggle with hunger. \nTo learn more or get involved\, contact the church office. \nYou may also register online at:\nhttps://miumc.swoogo.com/AdvocacyDay \nLet’s show up\, speak up\, and help feed the need.
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/umc-day-of-advocacy-feed-the-need/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T173000
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SUMMARY:Messy Church - This Zoo Is Not For You!
DESCRIPTION:This session is based on the children’s book “This Zoo is Not for You” by Ross Collins. In the book\, a platypus goes to a zoo on the day when the animals are holding “interviews” for new additions. At every stop\, the platypus is dismissed as not being worthy of inclusion for some reason. But at the end of the day\, all the animals have a chance to reflect on their behavior and begin to regret turning the platypus away. As they reach back out to him they make a shocking discovery! \nThe session connects with Ephesians 4:1-6 and how we all belong to God. \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-this-zoo-is-not-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T173000
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SUMMARY:Messy Church - Fill A Bucket
DESCRIPTION:In her book\, “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” Carol McCloud invites us to imagine that we all carry around buckets. When people are kind or when someone encourages us\, our buckets are filled. If we are mean to someone\, we deplete their buckets. This great children’s book is a good way to talk about the “Golden Rule” in Matthew 7:12 – “Treat others as you’d like to be treated.” \nThis Messy Church session combines the story book and activities around kindness and service to explore Jesus’ instructions on how to treat others. \nHelp Us Fill a Bucket! \nAs we prepare for our February Messy Church Celebration on February 8\, from 4:00–5:30 PM\, we invite you to help us make this experience extra meaningful by donating boxes of cereal (please\, no Cheerios). \nOur theme is FILL A BUCKET! During our celebration\, we will explore how loving God and loving one another — especially our neighbors — can set off a beautiful chain of kindness in our community. The cereal boxes will be used during our story and celebration time to help illustrate how filling someone else’s bucket fills our own as well. \nAfter our celebration\, all donated cereal will be given to Faith in Action\, helping support families in our wider community. Donations can be dropped off in the church lobby through February 8. \nHelp us make this chain of kindness extra special — one box at a time. Thank you for being part of this joyful act of love!
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/messy-church-fill-a-bucket-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Acquainted with Chelsea First
DESCRIPTION:Get Acquainted with Chelsea First\nSaturday\, January 24\, 9:30 am-Noon (childcare provided) \nWe invite you to participate in the next “Get Acquainted with Chelsea First” session. Perhaps you would like to formalize your relationship with the church and become members. Or perhaps\, you are simply curious to learn more about Chelsea First. Some of you are members already yet would like to know more about the church. \nIt is our hope to become better acquainted with you and help you know more about the church and its ministries. We intend to share information 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 to you. \nPlease click HERE 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: \nJanet Carson\, Jeff Melvin\, John Seto\, Teresa Steklac\, Pastor Joy \n 
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/get-acquainted-with-chelsea-first/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Missions,Social Justice,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
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SUMMARY:Mission Trip Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:March 1 – 5\, Augusta Georgia\n\nChelsea is forming a team with other Michigan United Methodist Churches for a mission trip to Augusta\, Georgia\, from March 1 to 5. Volunteers will serve alongside families and communities still recovering from Hurricane Helen. If attending\, please register by Friday\, January 30. No special skills required. A willing heart and helping hands matter most.\n\nQuestions or interest. Contact Rev. Gasaway with questions at rgasaway@chelseaumc.org or sign up HERE
URL:https://chelseaumc.org/event/mission-trip-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,Children's Ministry,Missions,Special Event,Youth Ministries
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