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Last Chance to Pick-up Your Pumpkin
Don't miss out on supporting the Hunger Ministry by purchasing your Halloween Pumpkin before Friday. Stop by the front lawn today or tomorrow between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. where one of our volunteers will be happy to help you select the best pumpkin for your porch.
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Begins Tomorrow Morning: Advent Book Study
Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this engaging four-week Advent study. Author and scholar Amy-Jill Levine reveals how the stories of Isaac, Ishmael, Moses, and Samuel foreshadow and enrich the Christmas story in surprising ways.
Join us in the Ritter Room beginning Thursday, October 30, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Book cost: $15. For more information, email Rev. Rachael Dunlap at rdunlap@fumcbirmingham.org.
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Unite 3-on-3 Basketball-Registration is Open
Join us for a season of fun, faith, and basketball! This skill-based league meets Saturday mornings during the winter months and is open to players from young 5’s through 4th grade (and 5th grade girls). Each week includes practice time, game time, and a short faith moment, along with a seasonal mission focus that encourages teamwork and service. Our goal is for players to grow in both basketball and life skills in a positive, faith-filled environment. All community families are welcome—no church membership required!
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TOMORROW: Intuitive Painting Night – All Women Welcome
Join Unfinished Christian Women for an evening of intuitive painting led by Rev. Cora Glass on Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. No painting experience needed—just come ready to explore, reflect, and have fun! Cost is $20 per person and includes all materials. To register, contact Dawn Beagan at 586-933-6240 or email dawndm7@gmail.com.
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Planning Ahead Series
On Sunday, November 9 at Noon, join Schulter & Hughes’, Hailey Burrell and Jamie Oldham, for a timely and informative session highlighting how estate planning and care management come together to create peace of mind for families.
We’ll talk about:
▪ Understanding key legal documents - wills, trusts, power of attorney and advance directives
▪ How to build a “professional family” of trusted advisors
▪ Ways to align financial, medical, and family resources
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New K-Groups
A new wave of K-Groups is starting up through Birmingham and Berkley First, and we would love for you to be a part of it! Short for koinonia or Biblical community, K-Groups meet in homes for an hour once a week. These are “no homework” small groups where the content is your life.
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Micah 6 Webster Community Center Tour
On Friday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m., take a tour of the historic Webster School in Pontiac, now being transformed into the Micah 6 Webster Community Center. Executive Director Coleman Yoakum will lead the tour and share the vision for this inspiring space, which will include a food hub, Head Start classrooms, gym, art studios, and more. Meet at the Birmingham First parking lot at 12:30 p.m. to carpool, or drive yourself to 32 Newberry Street, Pontiac by 1:00 p.m. Please note: the building is under construction and involves walking and stairs. Street conditions may be rough due to nearby infrastructure work.
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Christmas Plant Delivery
Christmas is coming, and so are the beautiful plants! All of our wonderful 50+ year members, our seniors, and those who've lost a loved one will receive a Christmas plant. You make this possible. To sign up, click the button below, or stop by the Kiosk in Fellowship Hall on Sunday to sign up. It is a wonderful way to make new friends! Contact Rev. Rachael Dunlap for more details.
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Yates Cider Mill Meet-up for Children & Families
Join Birmingham and Berkley First on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. for a delightful time of fun, fellowship, and complimentary cider and donuts. Let’s gather at Historical Yates Cider Mill (1950 E. Avon Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307) to enjoy the season together. We will be gathered near the water's edge from 10-11:00 a.m. Feel free to meet up with us for some treats and then stay to explore the beautiful walking path and all the cider mill has to offer!
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Advent By Candlelight
The United Women in Faith will host Advent by Candlelight: Finding Home in Christmas, on Monday, December 1 in the CLC and Sanctuary. We warmly welcome all women from both Birmingham and Berkley First, along with the women they wish to invite. Sign up to host a table, rsvp for the communal table, or attend the Sanctuary program. To RSVP click the button below.
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Merry Mates-RSVP by November 16
Merry Mates will meet for a catered dinner and program, “Haiti: A Mission Update,” on Friday, November 21 in Fellowship Hall. John and Nancy Smith and Paul and Jackie Keller will share about the Birmingham & Berkley First mission team and their work in the Jérémie area of Haiti. Please join us to hear how our church helps bring hope and dignity to people living in one of the world’s poorest countries. We will gather at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, payable upon arrival, and singles, couples, guests, and new faces are all welcome. To reserve your spot, please contact Carol and Jim Rillema at crillema@gmail.com or 248-851-6438 by Sunday evening, November 16.
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Annual Church Conference & Dinner
This is a time to review and celebrate the current year and lift up a vision for the year ahead. It includes the pastor’s annual report, recognition of outgoing and incoming committee members, and presentation of the “Volunteer of the Year” award.
You are invited to connect with one another before the conference and share a delicious meal prepared by Chef Hollie. The gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with dinner (by reservation) being served at 6:00 p.m. The conference will begin in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. RSVP for dinner by Wednesday, November 19 by clicking the button below, or by signing up at the Kiosk on Sunday morning.
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November 16 & 23: Christmas Stocking Pick-up for Brightmoor
November 23: Chai after Church
December 2: Blood Drive (Click here to sign up.)
December 7: New World Angels at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
December 12: Benefit Concert for Cass Community Social Services at 7:00 p.m.
December 14: Baby's First Christmas at 9:30 a.m.
December 14: Heralds of Christmas at 3:00 p.m.
December 14: Christmas Town at 4:00 p.m.
December 22: Abide With Me: A Healing Service of Comfort at 7:00 p.m.
December 24: Christmas Eve Children's Service at 11:00 a.m.
December 24: Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
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Clergy On Call
For after hours pastoral emergencies, call 248-408-0038.
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Building Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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