Worship
One Community, Many Voices.In-Person and Online Worship
We offer two unique worship experiences every Sunday—both rooted in connection, music, and spiritual growth.
Our 9:00 am service is casual and family-friendly, with music led by a band and a variety of instruments and vocalists that create a fresh, dynamic sound. Kids and youth help lead on the first Sunday of each month, when we also share in Communion.
Our 11:00 am service offers a more traditional feel, featuring choir, handbells, organ, and piano, along with meaningful readings and prayers. Communion is also celebrated on the first Sunday.
Both services are available in person and via livestream—we’d love to worship with you wherever you are.
Restored: Car, God, and the Christian Faith
Worship Series: May 10 – May 24
Restored invites us to see our faith through the lens of restoration. Like a project car in need of repair, each of us carries brokenness, wear, and unfinished work. But God doesn’t discard what’s broken—God restores it.
Over three weeks, we’ll explore how God renews our hearts, reshapes our thinking, and calls us to live out our faith daily—not just for show, but as a transformed way of life. This series reminds us that we are God’s ongoing restoration project—loved as we are, and continually being made new.
May 10, 2026
“Project Cars” (Restoring the Heart)
Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12a, Psalm 80:3, Ezekiel 26:26-27
We all have parts of our lives that don’t quite run right. The good news? Jesus specializes in restoration.
This week explores how God begins the work of renewal—not from the outside, but deep within. Scripture reminds us that transformation starts with a new heart, not just better behavior. Like a project car in the shop, God patiently works on what’s broken, offering grace, forgiveness, and new life.
We’ll discover that we don’t have to impress God or others—because God already sees our value and is committed to restoring us from the inside out.
Music Ministry
Music Ministry at Chelsea First
At Chelsea First, music is a vital part of how we worship, grow, and serve. Our Music Ministry invites people of all ages to share their gifts in a variety of styles—traditional hymns, anthems, gospel, contemporary praise, and more—all offered to glorify God and inspire our community. As Colossians 3:16 reminds us: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with gratitude in your hearts to God.”
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir leads worship at the 11 am service from September–May and sings for special events such as Hometown Holidays and Christmas Eve. Open to high school students and adults, the choir shares God’s love through music while enjoying community and fellowship. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 10:15 am.
Rezound Handbell Choir
Rezound Handbell Choir rings five octaves of bells and chimes, offering music monthly at the 11 am service and for special events from September–May. No prior ringing experience is required, though music-reading skills help. Rehearsals are Sundays, 12–1 pm, in the Handbell Room.
For more information about joining any of our ensembles, contact Randy Umfleet, Director of Music Ministries.
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 a 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.
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128 Park St., Chelsea, MI 48118
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