Join Us for the Chelsea/Newburg Family Camping Trip! Summer will be here before we know it, and many of us are already making plans! One event you won’t want to miss is our annual Chelsea/Newburg Family Camping Trip. 📅 Dates: Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29 📍 Location: Greenwood Acres Family Campground, Jackson, MI […]
Join Chelsea First for a Disaster Relief Mission Trip to Georgia Chelsea First United Methodist Church is preparing to serve in a disaster relief mission trip to Georgia from March 2–8, 2025. This effort comes in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which struck in late September 2024, causing widespread destruction, heavy flooding, […]
Learning Together: A Lenten Exploration of Anti-Racist Values in Matthew, Mark, and Luke A series of daily devotionals to engage with during Lent is available online. We encourage everyone to engage in these devotions. This devotional series was developed by the UMC General Commission on Religion & Race. The Lenten devotional was inspired by a […]
We are excited to announce the launch of a new Parent & Caregiver Group starting January 2025! This group will meet every Monday starting January 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm both in-person and online to accommodate everyone. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers, share experiences, and discuss a […]
The Quiet Center Meg Gilbert and David Shaw will be facilitating a time, place, space, and ways for us to find our “Quiet Center”. On the first and third Tuesday of the month, a space will be provided for you to come to for meditation. This can be a TIME to step away from the […]
ASH WEDNESDAY – March 5, 2025 Intention & Action SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:51-62 The “would-be followers” have good intentions. They want to follow Jesus, but Jesus calls them to put their money where their mouths are. Somewhere between good intentions and impulsive action lies discipleship. On Ash Wednesday, we make a commitment to align our intentions […]
Explore Racial Justice Through Faith: Upcoming Book Study March 6th – April 10th Thursdays 7pm Location: CFUMC, in-person We invite you to join us for a 6-week book study based on John Elford’s book, Our Hearts were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy. John Elford is a retired white […]
C’mon and Ring With Us! The Rezound Handbell Choir at Chelsea First is open to all people high school age and older who have a desire and passion to ring. Rezound is an intergenerational group of adults that meets weekly to create music with English-style handbells and chimes. This musical group is open to anyone […]
This session focuses on ways to grow our generosity as we follow in the extravagant love of God and the example of Jesus. As we follow Jesus, we give generously to each other and plant seeds of kindness upon the earth. Each session includes crafts, songs, stories and ends with dinner! All ages are encouraged […]
We invite you to join a new Bible Study for the season of Lent. The group will meet Monday evenings, 6:30-8 pm, March 10-April 14. This is a “hybrid” class; you may participate by Zoom or in-person. The Final Days: A Lenten Journey Through the Gospels by Matt Rawle will be our book resource for the study. […]
Join Us for the Michigan Conference Day of Action – March 12, 2025 On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, United Methodists from across Michigan will gather in Lansing for the Michigan Conference Day of Action. This annual event is an opportunity for people of faith to meet with state legislators, advocate for justice, and call for […]
Explore Racial Justice Through Faith: Upcoming Book Study March 6th – April 10th Thursdays 7pm Location: CFUMC, in-person We invite you to join us for a 6-week book study based on John Elford’s book, Our Hearts were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy. John Elford is a retired white […]
C’mon and Ring With Us! The Rezound Handbell Choir at Chelsea First is open to all people high school age and older who have a desire and passion to ring. Rezound is an intergenerational group of adults that meets weekly to create music with English-style handbells and chimes. This musical group is open to anyone […]
We invite you to join a new Bible Study for the season of Lent. The group will meet Monday evenings, 6:30-8 pm, March 10-April 14. This is a “hybrid” class; you may participate by Zoom or in-person. The Final Days: A Lenten Journey Through the Gospels by Matt Rawle will be our book resource for the study. […]
The Quiet Center Meg Gilbert and David Shaw will be facilitating a time, place, space, and ways for us to find our “Quiet Center”. On the first and third Tuesday of the month, a space will be provided for you to come to for meditation. This can be a TIME to step away from the […]
Explore Racial Justice Through Faith: Upcoming Book Study March 6th – April 10th Thursdays 7pm Location: CFUMC, in-person We invite you to join us for a 6-week book study based on John Elford’s book, Our Hearts were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy. John Elford is a retired white […]
C’mon and Ring With Us! The Rezound Handbell Choir at Chelsea First is open to all people high school age and older who have a desire and passion to ring. Rezound is an intergenerational group of adults that meets weekly to create music with English-style handbells and chimes. This musical group is open to anyone […]
We invite you to join a new Bible Study for the season of Lent. The group will meet Monday evenings, 6:30-8 pm, March 10-April 14. This is a “hybrid” class; you may participate by Zoom or in-person. The Final Days: A Lenten Journey Through the Gospels by Matt Rawle will be our book resource for the study. […]
Explore Racial Justice Through Faith: Upcoming Book Study March 6th – April 10th Thursdays 7pm Location: CFUMC, in-person We invite you to join us for a 6-week book study based on John Elford’s book, Our Hearts were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy. John Elford is a retired white […]
Support Fair Trade & Habitat for Humanity – Spring Sale on March 30! Join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 10–11 AM in the Social Hall for our Spring Fair Trade Sale, hosted by the Missions Committee! This is your chance to purchase delicious, ethically sourced coffee, tea, and chocolate while making a difference. […]
C’mon and Ring With Us! The Rezound Handbell Choir at Chelsea First is open to all people high school age and older who have a desire and passion to ring. Rezound is an intergenerational group of adults that meets weekly to create music with English-style handbells and chimes. This musical group is open to anyone […]
We invite you to join a new Bible Study for the season of Lent. The group will meet Monday evenings, 6:30-8 pm, March 10-April 14. This is a “hybrid” class; you may participate by Zoom or in-person. The Final Days: A Lenten Journey Through the Gospels by Matt Rawle will be our book resource for the study. […]
The Quiet Center Meg Gilbert and David Shaw will be facilitating a time, place, space, and ways for us to find our “Quiet Center”. On the first and third Tuesday of the month, a space will be provided for you to come to for meditation. This can be a TIME to step away from the […]
Explore Racial Justice Through Faith: Upcoming Book Study March 6th – April 10th Thursdays 7pm Location: CFUMC, in-person We invite you to join us for a 6-week book study based on John Elford’s book, Our Hearts were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy. John Elford is a retired white […]
Get Acquainted with Chelsea First Saturday, April 5, 9:30 am-Noon (childcare provided) We 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 […]
C’mon and Ring With Us! The Rezound Handbell Choir at Chelsea First is open to all people high school age and older who have a desire and passion to ring. Rezound is an intergenerational group of adults that meets weekly to create music with English-style handbells and chimes. This musical group is open to anyone […]
Daniel J. Mahoney was elected as Jackson’s mayor in 2021 and 2023. He will talk about Jackson’s history with redlining, tracing its effects into the present day. Under Mayor Mahoney’s leadership, Jackson is developing and implementing novel programs to expand affordable housing: providing down-payment assistance, setting a goal to construct 100 homes on city-owned vacant […]
