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Gratitude for a Church That Serves

Thank you to our incredible Kitchen Cleaning Crew for their time and hard work restoring our church kitchen—it looks amazing!

And a big thank you to all who helped provide 75 Easter baskets for children at the Methodist Children’s Home Society. From 45 Christians and Grip Groups to Monday Moms and Women’s Retreat participants. In addition, Micah 6 was able to distribute 100 Easter Baskets this past weekend thanks to our Hands on Mission—your generosity made a lasting impact.

Spring Clean Up

Our church sits on nine beautiful acres—and we need your help to keep it looking great! Join us Saturday, May 3, from 9 to noon for some spring clean-up. We’ll weed, edge, and tidy up the grounds. Bring gloves, and yes—there will be coffee and donuts! Go to our website events page to RSVP, or see Jane Carvell so we know how many to expect.

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Need a little encouragement?

Call our Voice of Hope line at 248-646-6407 and press 2 to hear an uplifting message recorded just for you. Whether you're seeking comfort, inspiration, or a gentle reminder of God's love, take a moment to listen. New messages are shared each week—don’t miss your moment of hope today.

Worship Sunday

Read more worship information—including dedications, Sunday School details, and livestream links—by clicking the button below.

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Featured Events

Understanding Teenage Brains

Parents and guardians of teens and pre-teens—don’t miss Understanding Teenage Brains on Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Join us for this free seminar with speaker Mark Oestreicher and gain insights into what’s really going on in your teen’s head!

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Hands on Mission: Hands with Detroit

Hands with Detroit is coming up, and we’re calling on our church family to get involved! This is a wonderful opportunity to show our love and support for the community through service projects and much-needed donations. You can participate individually or as a group by helping with projects or collecting items to donate. Your involvement makes a real difference!

Merry Mates Dinner & Program – “Lest We Forget”

Join us Thursday, May 16, in Fellowship Hall at Birmingham First for dinner and a moving program with John King, author of Lest We Forget! Stories of Those Who Served. The evening includes stories of veterans from our congregation, gathered and published by John in 2023.

Gather at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:00, and the program begins at 6:45. Cost is $20 per person, payable at the door. All are welcome—singles, couples, guests, and newcomers! RSVP by May 11 to Carol and Jim Rillema at crillema@gmail.com or 248-851-6438.

The Ripple Effect – Spring Tea Luncheon

Join the United Women in Faith for a special Spring Tea Luncheon on Saturday, May 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Berkley First campus. Enjoy an Indian-inspired afternoon tea and hear from guest speaker Kaylee John of our Bangalore, India mission, as we reflect on the ripple effect of faithful service. This free event is a wonderful way to celebrate spring, honor mothers and women, and enjoy a time of fellowship. Advance registration is requested.

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan supplies over 75% of the blood products used across Southeast Michigan, yet less than 15% is collected within those same communities. As our local blood provider, maintaining a stable and consistent inventory—typically a 3- to 5-day supply—is critical to meeting ongoing needs. Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets?

You can help by donating blood on Monday, May 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The blood drive will be held in Fellowship Hall. Appointments are preferred.

Make Your Appointment to Give

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Vacation Bible School

Register your kids for a fun week in the Wilderness of True North at our Vacation Bible School during the week of June 23-27. Volunteer to help make this event a success! Read all about the ways you can help, find our more information, how you can attend a craft night, or sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below.

Rummage Sale Information

UMW Spring Rummage Sale is Almost Here!

Volunteers Needed: April 27 – May 2

Calling all volunteers! The UMW Spring Rummage Sale is next week, and we need your help to make it a success. Volunteers must be members of Birmingham and Berkley First or sponsored by a church member.

Our United Women in Faith are known for using rummage sale proceeds to support those in need. In 2024 alone, UMW donated thousands of dollars to over 30 charities!

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Ways You Can Help

Hunger Ministry will be collecting food/supplies in paper grocery bags which will be handed out after the service on Sunday, May 11. Please return your bag filled with donations on Sunday, May 18 in Fellowship Hall. Click the button below for a printable list, or to sign up to help sort the donations.

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Shout out to anyone who can sew!

The Days for Girls ministry at Birmingham and Berkley First is always looking for help in creating the bags and flannel liners we donate to DFG Livonia for feminine hygiene kits, which are then distributed by missionaries worldwide. We’re currently halfway to our annual goal of 1,000 bags, 1,000 waterproof carriers, and 1,000 flannel liners, all due by June 1. Please consider joining the team and lending a hand! Contact Buff at buff.cummings@gmail.com for more information.

Curious about Ushering?

Sign up for one or more services at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. now through May and give it a try! Enjoy welcoming congregants, handing out bulletins, collecting offerings, and tidying up the Sanctuary. Ushers arrive 20 minutes before the service and finish 15 minutes after—a small time commitment that makes a big impact! Our current ushers will be happy to guide you.

Volunteer Opportunity - CLC Let it Shine!

Thank you to those who came out this past Saturday to help clean the CLC.

Join us on Saturday, May 24 from 3-6 PM for our next cleaning day. Drop in whenever you can—every helping hand makes a difference! This is also a great community service opportunity for those looking to give back. Questions? Contact Page Gorman at pagegorman@sbcglobal.net. Let’s work together to make CLC shine!

Feed Yourself and Feed Others

If you are a Kroger shopper signing up for Community Rewards can directly benefit the Hunger Ministry of Birmingham and Berkley First just by doing your regular shopping. If you have a Kroger rewards card it can be linked to our church through the Community Rewards program. Visit Kroger.com or download their Mobile App and link your current Kroger card and our church will earn rewards too!

All rewards money earned will go directly to our Hunger Ministry to help feed people locally and globally. Link your card or enroll HERE.

April Showers Bring… Dignity & Well-Being!

This April, we are joining Noah at Central in their first ever April Showers Campaign—a month-long effort to collect fresh t-shirts, socks, and underwear for their mobile shower program.

For our neighbors experiencing homelessness, a hot shower and a change of clothes aren’t just about hygiene—they’re about restoring dignity, confidence, and hope as they journey toward safety, stability, and housing.

Donation Guidelines:

New white, black or gray men’s socks. No women’s socks please. All can wear men’s socks, but not all will fit into women’s socks.
Men’s and women’s underwear size M-3XL
T-shirts size M-3XL

Gentile reminder to please prioritize quality over quantity. The recipients of these items will need them to be durable.

DROPOFF: Please place the donated items in the bins by the Welcome Desk, or in the CLC through the month of April.

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