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Why Easter Matters
“The High Cost of Following Christ”


Worship in the Sanctuary - 9:30 a.m.
Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Worship in the Christian Life Center - 9:30 a.m.
Rev. Susie Hierholzer

Berkley Sermon - 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Zack Dunlap
Indoor Worship Requires Pre-Registration

Register to attend indoor worship. We have plans in place to make this a meaningful and safe experience for all who attend. We look forward to...

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Join Us After Worship
Meeting ID: 811 4446 7807
Passcode: 012440
By telephone – 312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.
Generosity Campaign

Kathy and Rick Nauer reflect on why they give to the church and how their giving "gives back." For more information about our "All We Can" generosity campaign or to submit your Estimate of Giving card....

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COVID Self-Screening for Building Entry
We ask that everyone entering the Birmingham and Berkley First campuses adhere to our self-screening. These requirements can be found here and are posted at all entrances.
BE THE CHURCH
Book Drive - Birmingham First

Spread the joy of reading! Multicultural Family Center Book Drive Birmingham First's Church & Society Ministry is sponsoring an all-church book drive as part of our ongoing support of the Pontiac-based nonprofit Multicultural Family Center which...

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UMCOR Disaster Relief - Texas - Birmingham First

Birmingham and Berkley First are supporting UMCOR in responding to the winter storm in Texas. Please join us in prayer for the areas affected and consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response. 100% of your donation will go to disaster response....

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Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers Needed - Birmingham First

Volunteers Needed to host April 3 Easter Egg Hunt Many busy bunnies are needed to stuff plastic eggs with candy and trinkets and assist in hosting our first every community Easter Egg Hunt on our front lawn. Sign Up Here to Volunteer All...

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March Madness for Missions - Birmingham First

We're so excited that the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is back this year. That means it's time again for March Madness for Missions! Selection Sunday is March 14th, so make sure to sign up to get a bracket or two for our annual March Madness...

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SEASON OF LENT
Easter Egg Hunt
April 3
10:00 a.m.
Birmingham Front Lawn
and Jaycee Park in Berkley
Easter Vigil- April 3
Featuring Alvin Waddles and Friends
7:30 p.m. Birmingham Parking Lot

Performing live, outside, in our parking lot, “Detroit original,” Alvin Waddles, leads a tour de force ensemble of musicians in a gospel celebration of the promises of hope and new life. Tune your car radio to our station and buckle-up because this will be a thrilling evening.
Easter Sunday – April 4
9:30 a.m. Parking Lot Worship

Experience the power, the hope, and the assurance of Easter from your own car. This live service, complete with soaring music and an inspirational message, is a unique and meaningful way to experience Easter in 2021. Drive-in, park your car, tune in your radio, and be a part of the Easter celebration!

Palm Sunday Worship
March 28

9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary and Livestream

9:30 a.m.
Christian Life Center and Livestream

10:00 a.m.
Berkley Campus and Livestream
Maundy Thursday Worship
April 1
7:30 p.m. Livestream

The table of Christ extends from the Birmingham and Berkley First worship spaces to your home. Join with our clergy and musicians as we remember the last supper and Jesus’ new commandment, to love one another.
Good Friday: Stations of the Cross: Walking the Way Today
April 2
Noon−3 p.m.
Birmingham Front Lawn

Take a moment to reflect on the past year and how Christ walks with us in the midst of loss. A self-paced, meditative walk through the beautiful front lawn will provide space to remember Christ’s walk to the cross along with our own pains and sorrows. Opportunities for prayer, meditation, contemplation, and music will be provided.
Good Friday Worship
Berkley First
April 2

6:30 p.m. Berkley Campus and Livestream
All Church Lent Study Start This Sunday

Have you ever wondered Why Easter Matters? This is the question we will be addressing in each of our worshiping communities in March. During the All-Church Lent Study, we will utilize the book Why Easter Matters, by Andy Stanley. We will look at...

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Weekly Family Lent Devotions

The Children and Family Ministries team is providing a weekly Friday Lent devotion. Subscribe to receive your weekly devotion. Each weekly email will have ...

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CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
UNITE Basketball Update

Checking in with our Unite Families.....
Fun with Snowmen and Hot Chocolate!
OTHER INFORMATION
Endowment Dinner - Save the Date

Save the date! Endowment Dinner (Using COVID safety guidelines.) April 30, 2021

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Saving Grace - A Guide to Financial Well-Being

Information Meeting - Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well Being helps people of faith create healthy relationships with money and bring their financial lives in line with their faith journeys...

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Becoming a Member - Upcoming Discover First Classes

We would love to be your church family! If you want to learn more about Birmingham First, join us for Discover First. We believe that any baptized person is baptized into the "whole" church. Any person who...

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College Care Packets

We are sending one more college care packet for this school year the week of March 28. If you or your college student changed their address since the last packet mailing which was in February, please send their new address...

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Building and Sanctuary Open Hours - Extended

Birmingham Campus “open hours” are expanding. Starting Tuesday, February 16, we will be open: Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. We will be closed for lunch from 12:00-12:30 p.m...

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Giving and Receiving Help
If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out.