Worship
One Community, Many Voices.9am Worship Service
Our 9:00 am service blends heartfelt worship with a casual and family-friendly atmosphere. Each week features diverse musical offerings, from our band that leads the music to strings and a variety of vocalists, creating a dynamic soundscape.
On the first Sunday of each month, children and youth take an active role in leading worship, bringing fresh energy and perspective. Communion is also celebrated on these Sundays, inviting all to share in God’s grace.
11am Worship Service
The 11:00 am service offers a rich blend of sacred music and heartfelt connection. Our vocal choir, handbell ensemble, pipe organ, and piano provide a vibrant musical backdrop, while congregational singing fills the sanctuary with joy.
Lay people and clergy work together to lead prayers, responsive liturgies, and reflections that inspire and uplift. On the first Sunday of each month, we celebrate Communion, extending Christ’s invitation to all.
Imagine If…Faith Changes How We Live
September 13, 2026
Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8
What if faith isn’t simply something we practice on Sunday, but something that shapes every part of our lives? Psalm 63 describes a deep longing for God—a thirst that nothing else can satisfy. When we truly encounter God’s love and grace, we don’t leave unchanged.
This week, we’ll explore how worship and a growing relationship with God can reshape our priorities, relationships, choices, and the way we move through the world. Imagine if what happens in worship doesn’t stay in worship. Imagine if faith really changes how we live.
September 13 – 27
Imagine if faith does more than shape what we believe—what if it transforms how we live, how we love, and how we show up for one another? What if the church becomes a place where every person can find genuine belonging, discover their God-given gifts, and know they have a part to play? And what if every generation is welcomed, valued, and empowered to help shape the future?
In this three-week series, Imagine If…, we’ll explore Jesus’ vision for a faith that changes us from the inside out, draws us into authentic community, and makes room for people of every age. Together, we’ll imagine—and begin to live into—a church where grace transforms lives, relationships grow deeper, and God’s love is carried from generation to generation.
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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📍 Chelsea First United Methodist Church
128 Park Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
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Mon–Wed: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thu–Fri: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
📞 Phone
(734) 475-8119
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info@chelseaumc.org
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