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Gifts Inventory

Serve each other according to the gift each person has received, as good managers of God’s diverse gifts.

(1 Peter 4:10)

 
Each of us is like a gift package from God. Our combination of gifts is unique. Our giftedness includes our talents and abilities, styles, interests, experiences, preferences, and passions for serving in the world. Our gifts are part of an abundant web of giftedness in our faith community. These gifts were given to us so that we might minister together as partners in God’s work in the world. And our gifts are meant for us to enjoy too! When we live out our gifts, we discover the joys of an abundant life.

This inventory will help you identify your own gifts, and help our church community recognize and celebrate the abundance of our collective gifts. Think about which interests best align with your gifts and talents. 

CONNECT! Children's Ministry

New Curriculum – Follow Me!

Imagine a world where our children not only learn about faith but truly experience the joy and wonder of following Jesus.  The curriculum we use at CONNECT – Our Children’s Ministry Program is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers.  Our curriculum “Follow Jesus” is designed to ignite a sense of wonder in our kids, helping them to see the divine in the everyday and embrace their unique journey with Jesus. It’s a curriculum that encourages curiosity, celebrates discovery, and empowers each child to explore their own path in faith.

Inspired by a philosophy of deep connection and heartfelt engagement, “Follow Me” is about more than just teaching – it’s about transformation. Through dynamic lessons, creative activities, and open-hearted discussions, our children will learn to see the beauty in the world around them and understand how they can bring light and love into their own lives and the lives of others.

For more information, contact Susan Adam-Rita, Director of Children’s Ministry.

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CONNECT! Newsletter

October 23

CONNECT! Recorded Worship Service

A recorded worship service just for children is available each Sunday on our YouTube Channel.

Chelsea First UMC YouTube

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Safe Sanctuary Forms:

Registration Form

Event Permission Form

Youth Ministry

 

Jesus calls us to a relationship with God, ourselves, and others. In the spirit of Love, we’ll spend our time together centered on three questions:

Who am I? *Identity
Who are you? *Belonging
Where do I fit in? *Purpose

Sunday Mornings (September – May):

Middle School youth meet at 9 am in worship and are dismissed to go to class.  The first Sunday of the month they stay in worship.

 

Youth Ministry Newsletter

October 7

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Safe Sanctuary Forms:

Registration Form

Event Permission Form

Adult Ministries

We seek to foster relationships with God and Beloved Community by offering adult opportunities to strengthen faith, deepen biblical knowledge, and nurture spiritual growth.

Each of our offerings is designed to cultivate growth in faith through group experience, and to offer expanded experiences of beloved community for everyone.

We offer opportunities within each of the following areas:

  • Exploring Biblical topics – Bible studies, history and basics of the Methodist movement, topical studies e.g., wisdom literature, exploration of parables, book groups, etc.
  • Engaging in the world – social and environmental justice, antiracism, social ethics of Jesus and Old Testament prophets, etc.
  • Nurturing applied faith practices – prayer and meditation styles and practices, retreats, etc.

Offerings will continue to evolve with fresh opportunities available through the seasons.  Contact Dawn Goellner with questions, ideas, or to volunteer, including helping to facilitate any offerings.

Music Ministry

The Music Ministry at Chelsea First exists so that teams and individuals have an opportunity to serve God with the gifts they have been given in music and the creative arts.   A wide genre of music, including traditional and new hymns, anthems, service music, contemporary praise music choruses, and gospel music, is used in order to glorify God.  Colossians 3.16 really sums it up… Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

To read more about our Music Ministry: Music Ministry

For more information contact Randy Umfleet, Music Director

Mission Ministry

Missions Committee: Making a Difference Locally and Beyond

At Chelsea First, we are dedicated to embodying Christ’s call to love and serve others through impactful mission work. Our Missions Committee supports projects that make a lasting difference both locally and regionally, with a commitment to justice, inclusivity, and compassion. We partner with organizations such as Cass Community Services, Habitat for Humanity, and God’s Country Community Ministry, as well as international efforts through the United Methodist Advance.

Each year, we collaborate with groups like CROP Walk, Faith In Action, and Fair Trade Coffee to address urgent needs and uplift communities. We also support local ministries, missionaries, and various entities through financial contributions.

Want to get involved? Contact Rodney Gasaway to learn more about how you can join in making a difference.

Click the following link for a full list of our ministry partners and detailed descriptions.

Chelsea First Ministry Partners

Congregational Care Team

The Chelsea First’s Congregational Care teams support our congregation in many ways

Care Team Vision: that each of us experiences Chelsea First as a community of help and support, no matter what we are facing, with respect for privacy and confidentiality.

  • Prayer Team members commit to praying privately and confidentially, on their own time, over a set of concerns that are distributed via a weekly email.
  • Cards Team members sign up (via the on-line Signup Genius tool) to send cards and notes to people on the Care list according to a defined schedule.
  • Meals Team members volunteer (via Signup Genius) to prepare and deliver meals to those who need a break from shopping and meal prep.
  • The Rides and Errands Team provides light shopping and transportation assistance.
  • Calling and Visiting Teams are in personal contact with people who are isolated or experiencing particularly difficult times. Special training and selection are required.
  • Communion Team brings consecrated Communion elements to those who are not attending in-person.

For more information on how to be part of the Care Team or how you can get help, click here.

Chelsea First

Our church culture

Chelsea First United Methodist Church (Chelsea First) is a Christ-centered congregation with a positive, open, and engaging spirit. We are the church for everyone, at all seasons of life, and bring a grounded, engaged, and supportive approach to Christian worship while working passionately toward making a positive impact in our community.

734.475.8119
128 Park St. Chelsea, MI 48118

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The church building is open during regular office hours and Sunday mornings.

Office Hours:
​Monday - Wednesday 8-4 pm
Thursday- Friday 8-3 pm

 

 

Chelsea First is part of the United Methodist Church.

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