Context: "the whole situation, background, or environment relevant to some happening. . ."; Webster's New World Dictionary We read the Bible looking for inspiration and guidance to help us in our daily lives, to understand God more fully, for values that will shape our lives. Too often, without the benefit of “context,” the words of […]
This year the “annual meetings” of local churches in our region are being conducted in zones. We will gather with people from eleven area churches at the Manchester UMC, 501 Ann Arbor Street, Saturday, October 26, 9:30-11:30 am. Among the business items of the annual meeting are: leaders for the church for 2025; the membership […]
Every year we partner with The Priceless Gift Toy Store ministry in Jackson, MI (http://www.togetherdifference.org/pricelessgifttoystore.html) to help parents or guardians to shop and obtain gifts for their own children for FREE. It’s a gift of love! We will be collecting used toys in fair to excellent condition, gently used, hand-made, and/or new toys that can be […]
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 […]
Each year at Halloween we are proud to be a "rest stop" for all the trick or treaters in Chelsea! Be sure to stop by and get a free hotdog, chips and water. Oh! And of course get some candy! Our restrooms will be open if you need to take a bathroom break. If the […]
Winter Coat Drive for Cass Community – Replacing the Annual Boot Drive This year, in place of our traditional Boot Drive, Chelsea First UMC will be holding a Winter Coat Drive to support Cass Community Social Services. From Sunday, November 3 through Sunday, December 8, we will be collecting NEW winter coats for the Cass Christmas Store. Cass Community's programs offer unhoused men […]
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 […]
Join us Sunday, November 3 from 5-7 pm in the Social Hall for a presentation about the Flint Freedom Schools with a potluck to follow. Soup will be provided so bring a salad, veggie or dessert to share and your own table service. The Michigan United Methodist Conference is a key partner of the Flint […]
