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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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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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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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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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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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