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Worship in the sanctuary and livestreamed on YouTube
at 9:45AM on Sundays
No Sunday School or coffee hour during the summer
Livestream Worship on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3k7Z3Eu
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Dear Friends,
What a meaningful and full weekend we shared at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church! Each year, clergy and lay members from across Michigan gather for worship, learning, discernment, celebration, and the important work of shaping our ministry together as United Methodists. This year’s theme, “Love Boldly,” invited us to reflect deeply on who we are and how we are called to live out our faith in today’s world.
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I was grateful to attend alongside members of our church family—Rebecca, Robin, and Dave—who faithfully represented our congregation in the work of Annual Conference. We shared in meaningful worship, important conversations, and the joy of connecting with United Methodists from across the state. For me personally, it was also a gift to reconnect and spend time with dear clergy friends, sharing stories, laughter, encouragement, and the kind of holy friendship that sustains ministry. Sometimes conference reminds us that we are never serving alone.
One of the highlights of the weekend was hearing from guest teacher Dr. Ashley Boggan, historian and General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History. Dr. Boggan spoke about what she calls “Wesleyan Vile-tality”—a reclaiming of the passion, boldness, and holy energy that first shaped the Methodist movement. Drawing from the early Methodists, who were once mocked as “vile” because of their passionate faith and willingness to go beyond church walls, she reminded us that Methodism has always been at its best when we are deeply rooted in grace, willing to love courageously, and committed to transforming lives and communities. Rather than simply preserving a denomination, we are called to rekindle the Spirit-filled movement that first inspired it.
As many of you know, I am stepping away briefly this next weekend to celebrate a deeply personal joy—my goddaughter Megan’s wedding. She is marrying Hannah and it has been a joy to watch their love blossom over these last 6 years. What a gift to witness such love and sacred promise in the life of someone so dear to me.
My time out of my home has allowed many faithful volunteers to get a start on preparing the parsonage for the Bonsky family. I am grateful: grateful for our church’s representation, grateful for the wider connection of the United Methodist Church, and grateful for the reminder that God is still calling us to be a people who love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously as we follow Christ together.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Mary
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REV. MARY'S FAREWELL OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION
Please upload photos! Rev. Mary's last Sunday at South Lyon First UMC is June 21st. We will send her off with a farewell open house celebration on June 20th from 3-5PM in the Fellowship Hall. We need your help!
Please use the QR code or this link to upload your favorite photos with Rev. Mary. Please submit photos by June 12th.
Also, many of you have asked about contributing to a gift for Rev. Mary. If you wish to contribute to a surprise gift for use in her future ministries, please mail a check to SLFUMC at 640 S. Lafayette St., South Lyon, MI 48178 by June 3rd
(or pay using the link on the church website).
Please clearly indicate that you wish for the contribution to be used toward a gift for Rev. Mary.
If you would like to help make this event a special send off for Rev. Mary, please sign up below for one of the designated time slots and/or donations. Thank you in advance for your support! Many hands make light work AND a very fun successful event!
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SOUTH LYON PRIDE IN THE PARK JUL 11
Our church is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for South Lyon Pride in the Park! Please mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, July 11 from 12-4pm at McHattie Park. We need lots of volunteers to help us host a table and welcome our community to create a prayer ribbon, enjoy a popsicle, and learn about the many ways to get involved with our church. To volunteer, please use the QR Code below.
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TINY HOME LANDSCAPING DAY
On Saturday, June 6th @ 9:30AM, we need volunteers to help landscape the tiny home and the home next door in Detroit. Projects will include planting bushes, raking and spreading grass seed.
No experience is necessary — just come ready to help outdoors! Please wear comfortable work clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Feel free to bring gardening or yard tools such as rakes, shovels, gloves, or wheelbarrows.
Thank you for helping us put the finishing touches on the home!
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ON-BOARDING ACTIVITY
Church Family, You are invited to join in the On-Boarding activity for our new pastor, Nick Bonsky on June 16th 5:30-8:30PM in Fellowship hall.
On-Boarding provides a great opportunity for us to learn more about our new pastor and to advise him about our church. During this time together, we will be able to share our possibilities and dreams, as well as our concerns for our church and community. As we navigate this transition in pastoral leadership, this process will allow us to constructively discuss our hopes and concerns as we welcome Pastor Nick. These conversations will set us on the right path for fruitful ministry together.
We will be led through a process by an experienced On-Boarding facilitator, Rick Blunt, who has been certified to lead these meetings for the United Methodist Church. While the questions are being asked by the facilitator, Pastor Nick will not be present, so the data will be anonymous. Pastor Nick will then join us and address our advice and questions and be in dialogue with us so there is understanding.
I hope that you will be able to join in this On-Boarding experience. We will serve a light dinner at the start of the evening, so please arrive by 5:30 in order to fix your plate and be ready to start the discussion at 5:45PM. We will end by 8:30. Please RSVP HERE or on the sign up sheet on the kiosk by Sunday, June 14th.
Come prepared to be honest about what’s on your heart as we live into the mission of the United Methodist Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Sincerely, Rebecca Lundy
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SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM HELP
Summer is right around the corner and that means the South Lyon Summer Lunch Program is about to begin! We still need drivers to help distribute packed lunches to locations in the community on Tuesday and Thursdays.
If you are willing to help, please sign up using the QR code.
We also need a lot of decorated lunch bags. Bags are provided in the church parlor. Please pick up the bags, take them home to decorate them, and return them to the same basket in the parlor. We serve over 3,000 lunches over the summer, so your help is appreciated!
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TRADING CARD ACTIVITY
SLFUMC invites you to join us for a night of fun, learning and fellowship. On Sunday, June 28th @ 5:00PM come to the Fellowship Hall and learn all about collecting trading cards. If you’re a first-time collector, or seasoned hobbyist, or just want to start doing a fun activity with your child, come to this event. George Jackson from OC Sports Cards will be on hand to answer questions and offer some fun giveaways. After a Q&A session there will be a fun trade night where you can buy, sell, or trade your favorite cards.
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FROM THE STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS TEAM
We currently have job openings for the positions listed below. If you or someone you know is interested in obtaining further information, please use the SPRT email: staffparish@southlyonfirstumc.org. We appreciate your assistance in helping spread awareness of these wonderful opportunities to be a part of our church staff!
MUSIC MINISTRIES LEADER (part-time, 15 hrs/week)
Position responsibilities include coordinating and preparing worship music for services and events, being the principal worship leader and accompanist, leading, coordinating, and recruiting volunteer musicians, working in partnership with the Band Leader, and communicating regularly with church staff.
YOUTH COORDINATOR (part-time, 8-10 hrs/week)
Position responsibilities include cultivating faith formation of the congregation's youth, collaboratively working to develop a Youth Group Plan, recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, and attending Youth Ministries events and other church events and meetings as requested.
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SOUTH LYON COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Versiti has asked us to host a special blood drive on Monday, June 8
to help offset traditional summer
deficits that affect blood supply. Those who donated whole blood at the April drive are eligible to donate in June as well as in August.
South Lyon First United Methodist Church
640 S. Lafayette
South Lyon, Ml 48178
APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED
-Call 866-642-5663
-Visit versiti.org/mi
-Or scan the QR code below
*Walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows!
One blood donation can save up to 3 lives! Every donation creates a ripple of hope. Make a lifesaving difference today- Please schedule your appointment using the QR Code.
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Giving Options
· Use WebGive at our website by clicking here or by using the our QR code :
· Use our giving app on your phone, VancoMobile
· Dropoff a check in our drop-box at door #4 at the church
· Mail a check to SLFUMC, 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
· Explore other options on the Giving page of our website by clicking here here
Please be aware that we will never ask for your financial, account, or payment information by email. If there is a question, you will be contacted by phone or in person by a staff member.
Staff members will never ask for gift cards or financial help by email.
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BUILDING USE REQUEST
Yes! The church has space available for your group. Spaces fill up quickly and there is an approval process, so please allow as much time as possible between your request and the date of your meeting or event to ensure that we can
accommodate your needs.
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Office Hours
- Mon 10am-3pm
- Wed 10am-3pm
- Tues, Thurs, & Fri closed
Check out our website or our live calendar
for more information about our church or any of these programs!
Do you prefer a printed copy of our Midweek Messenger? Hard copies are available in the tote outside door #4 at the church and on the kiosk.
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