Spring 2017
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First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor
www.fumc-a2.org
734-662-4536
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 Table of Contents
Who We Are ............................................................................ 2
Worship ................................................................................ 3-5
Children’s Ministries ......................................................... 6-7
Youth Ministries ................................................................. 8-9
Adult Education ............................................................. 10-11
Small Groups .................................................................. 12-13
Calendar .......................................................................... 14-15
Mission and Outreach .................................................. 16-18
United Methodist Women .................................................. 19
Caring Ministries ........................................................... 20-21
Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry ....................... 22-23
Rainbow Crossing ............................................................... 23
Church and Society ............................................................. 24
Our Memorial Garden......................................................... 24
Cooperative Preschool ....................................................... 24
Green Wood Coffee Houses .............................................. 25
Music & Liturgical Arts................................................. 26-27
Ann Arbor First Music Series...................................... 28-29
How to Contact Us/Staff List ............................ Back Cover
Thank you to all of the congregation members who provided
photographs for our Spring 2017 brochure!
Building Community ● Community Building
Welcome!
We are an open and accepting congregation where all people are
welcome! We believe that church should be a place of community,
support and love as we grow in relationship to God, to each other,
and to the world.
Our church has a long history of vibrant and engaging worship as
well as opportunities for spiritual growth for all ages. We also
believe service is an important expression of our faith and an
opportunity to connect with others.
As we look to the future, our vision statement for the year 2021 has
four areas of focus.
1. Intentional Worship: Vibrant and Alive
2. Strategic Mission: Risk-Taking Mission and Service
3. A Place for Everyone: You Belong Here
4. Built to Last: Our faith. Our finances. Our buildings.
If you’d like to learn more, check out our website, www.fumc-a2.org,
where you can read the full vision statement as well as learn about
our programs for children, youth, and adults!
We gather and worship at two locations in Ann Arbor: downtown and Green Wood.
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 Who We Are
Our Mission
To grow a community that welcomes and engages all persons to be Christ
followers.
Our Vision
To transform the world by transforming lives and building up the next
generation of Christ followers.
Our Journey
To know God, love others, serve the world.
What is expected of our members?
 Worship regularly. If not out of town or sick, it is expected that members
will attend FUMC worship weekly.
 Grow in faith by participating in small groups for study, fellowship, and/
or service.
 Serve God with your hands, by volunteering in service to the
congregation, community, and the world.
 Give in proportion to your income with a tithe (10%) as an
expected goal.
 Share the story of how God is at work in your life.
Welcoming Statement
As congregants of the First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor, we
welcome and affirm all persons. We are intentional in being inclusive of those
of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender orientations, all genders,
ethnicities, nationalities, and abilities. In modeling the ministry of Jesus
Christ, we shall all journey together into full participation in the life of the
United Methodist Church and a closer relationship with God.
Adopted January 7, 2007
FUMC New Member Classes
Interested in learning more? Come to one of our FUMC New Member Classes!
Classes will be offered January 29 and May 7. Additional classes to be
announced for the fall. Bring your questions and join the pastors for a casual
conversation about opportunities to learn and grow at FUMC. We’ll talk about
United Methodism, our church, membership, and how you can get involved!
— 4:00-6:00 PM in the Asbury Room. RSVP to the office, 734-662-4536.
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 Worship
We typically offer three worship services each weekend:
 Saturday, 5:00 PM — Casual Worship, Green Wood Campus
 Sunday, 9:30 AM — Traditional Worship, Downtown Campus
 Sunday, 11:15 AM — Blended Worship, Downtown Campus
Communion is usually celebrated on the first weekend of each month.
Everyone is invited to the table.
Please see page 26 for a description of the typical musical offerings.
December 31/January 1 .......................................................................... Rev. Nancy Lynn
HOLY COMMUNION (Downtown we will have one service only at 9:30 a.m.)
“Liminal Space” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Matthew 25:31-45
January 7/8 ....................................................................................... Rev. Doug Paterson
“Planted and Watered” Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
When Faith Meets Life –
The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church
Living what you believe is always easier said than done. Yet, that is God’s call on our
life. We believe in the perfect love of God that we find in Jesus and are asked to live out
that same love. So what does that look like?
Throughout our history, United Methodists have emphasized expressing our
individual faith in community. In fact, for our founder, John Wesley, expressing God’s
love in the world around us is the path of holiness. United Methodists have a set of
Social Principles which address how we engage different social concerns in our
community, country, and around the globe. We will spend the next few weeks looking at
these principles and what they might mean for us as we seek to be God’s faithful people
in the world .
January 14/15 ......................................................................................Rev. Doug Paterson
“When Faith Meets Life: Our Call and Identity”
January 21/22 ......................................................................................Rev. Doug Paterson
“When Faith Meets Life: The Natural World”
January 28/29 ......................................................................................Rev. Doug Paterson
“When Faith Meets Life: The Nurturing Community”
February 4/5 HOLY COMMUNION ....................................................Rev. Doug Paterson
“When Faith Meets Life: The Social Community I”
February 11/12 GLOBAL MUSIC CELEBRATION.................................... Rev. Nancy Lynn
“Global Church, Global Community”
February 18/19 CELEBRATING UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ......Rev. Doug Paterson
“When Faith Meets Life: The Social Community II—Accessibility”
February 25/26 ....................................................................................Rev. Doug Paterson
“When Faith Meets Life: The Economic Community”
Spring worship information continues on the next page
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 Worship
March 1 ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP 7:00 PM
Lent 2017 “Grounded”
This Lent we have some very special things going on. On the weekend of March 19th
we celebrate 100 years of Boy Scout Troop 4. Our church has been the sponsor of Troop
4 during that entire time. It is one of the longest, continuing troops in the United States.
On the weekend of March 26th author Dianna Butler Bass will be with us and will
preach downtown. There will be a book study this Lent on her book Grounded, and the
concept of “grounded” will be our preaching theme.
March 4/5 LENT I — HOLY COMMUNION ........................................ Rev. Doug Paterson
“Grounded: Knowing Whose You Are” Matthew 4:1-11
March 11/12 LENT II ............................................................................... Rev. Nancy Lynn
“Grounded to Take Risks” Genesis 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17
March 18/19 LENT III — CELEBRATING BOY SCOUT TROOP 4 ..... Rev. Doug Paterson
March 25/26 LENT IV
Green Wood...................................................................................................................... TBD
Downtown 9:30 & 11:15 AM .................................................................. Diana Butler Bass
April 1/2 LENT V — HOLY COMMUNION ......................................... Rev. Doug Paterson
“Grounded in Hope” Ezekiel 37:1-14
April 8/9 LENT VI — PALM SUNDAY................................................. Rev. Doug Paterson
“Grounded in Joy and Sorrow” Matthew 21:1-11
April 13 MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP 7:00 PM
April 14 GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
Downtown midday Community services — 12:00, 12:30, and 1:00
Green Wood evening services — 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 PM
PM
April 15/16 EASTER .......................................................................... Rev. Doug Paterson
“The Ground of Faith” John 20:1-18
April 22/23 .............................................................................................Youth Led Worship
Seniors in high school will reflect on the impact of their faith as part of
this annual worship service. All components of this
service are planned and cared for by the youth of our
congregation.
April 29/30..........................Rev. Bob Roth, Wesley Chaplain
“Some Women Astounded Us” Luke 24:13-35
May 6/7...........................................................Rev. Nancy Lynn
HOLY COMMUNION
(Confirmation Celebration downtown at 9:30 a.m.)
“God Loves You And...” 1 John 4:7-21
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 Worship
May 13/14
Green Wood and 11:15 AM downtown ............................................. Rev. Doug Paterson
“Hope Beyond Fear” Acts 7:55-60; John 14:1-14
Downtown 9:30 AM .................................................................. Children’s Spring Musical
Enjoy a performance of “Table for Five...Thousand!” led by our youngest musical
ensembles (Written by Tom S. Long and Allen Pote)
May 20/21
Green Wood ........................................................................................ Rev. Doug Paterson
“What’s Your Elevator Speech?” Acts 17:22-31
Downtown 9:30 & 11:15 AM ......................................................................... Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir, Vocal Staff, and Michigan Sinfonietta Orchestra present
Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, K. 4277.
May 27/28 MEMORIAL SUNDAY
Rev. Doug Paterson
SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS
(Only one downtown service at 9:30 a.m.)
“Glimpse of Glory” Acts 1:1-11
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE IN THE
GARDEN at 10:45 AM
June 3/4.......................LAY LED WORSHIP
June 10/11......................Rev. Nancy Lynn
“Sounds of Silence” Luke 5:12-16
June 17/18 ........................ Rev. Doug Paterson
June 24/25 ........................ Rev. Doug Paterson
July 1/2 .............................. Rev. Doug Paterson
July 8/9 .............................. Rev. Doug Paterson
July 15/16.........................Rev. Doug Paterson
July 22/23 ............................... Rev. Nancy Lynn
July 29/30 ............................... Rev. Nancy Lynn
August 5/6 .............................. Rev. Nancy Lynn
August 12/13.......................... Rev. Nancy Lynn
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 Children’s Ministries
Children’s Ministries serves ages birth through 6th grade and their families
with the purpose of equipping and empowering parents to be their family’s
spiritual leaders, connecting people within the FUMC community, and teaching
and establishing the foundational elements of the Christian faith. Contact: Beth
Pascoe, [email protected], Melissa Hart, [email protected], or Jen
Sopoci, [email protected].
Knowing God
Sunday Morning Options:
 1st–6th graders (Cool Disciples) learn about Bible stories and lifeapplicable concepts through kid-friendly multidisciplinary workshops
such as Puppets, Cooking, Drama, Games, Storytelling, Video, Photography, Art, and Science. Using the Workshop Rotation Model, the same Bible
story is taught for multiple weeks, with each grade rotating to a different
workshop every week. On the first Sunday of each month, 1st-6th graders
worship together with their families in our Communion service.

3-year-olds to Kindergarteners creatively
experience God’s love
with curriculum and
activities related to the
Bible stories that the
1st-6th graders learn.
Free play and singing
(Cherub Choir) are also
incorporated into this
time.

Kids under age three
begin learning about
God’s love in a clean,
safe, age-appropriate
environment. Two-yearolds play, create art projects, share
snacks, listen to stories, and learn
simple prayers in their own classroom. Infants and babies are
lovingly nurtured by our regular
caregivers and volunteer assistants
in our Nursery.
Other Opportunities:
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Green Wood Multi-age children’s
programming (age three through 6th grad) is occasionally offered as part
of Green Wood Saturday worship.
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 Children’s Ministries

Children’s Choirs and Music (see page 27 for information about music)

Acolyte Ministry Children in grades three or older are invited to light the
altar candles during Sunday worship services.
Loving Others
Holiday Celebrations
 Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt

and Ukrainian Egg Decorating,
April 9
Advent wreath-making
Annual Events
 Children’s Spring musical
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
(May 14, 2017)
Family Camp at YMCA Camp
Algonquin in Hastings,
MI (May 26-28, 2017)
Vacation Bible Camp
(July 10-14, 2017)
Serving the World
Children’s Ministries
Many opportunities to
serve as workshop leaders, class shepherds,
class coordinators,
Vacation Bible Camp,
and other special event
volunteers.
FiSH (Families in Service – Here)
FiSH’s mission is to find and create service opportunities that are
appropriate for kids so that families can serve together. Some examples include Bryant Break Bags and 6th graders hosting Connections.
FiSH FRI Service Evenings
On the third Fridays (Sep-Apr) a variety of hands-on service projects are
planned for families to work together with folks of all ages in their church
community.
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 Youth Ministries
Our ministry to youth provides a safe, caring and supportive
environment where young people (grades 7–12) are encouraged
to develop and nurture a Christ-centered life through fellowship,
service, worship, education, and recreation.
We balance the need of individual faith journeys with the importance of
fostering a strong group identity. Our goal is not to teach your children what
to think, but to teach them how to think…giving them tools and opportunities
to practice their skills.
We are a community committed to caring, serving, learning, and growing with
each other regardless of ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or identity,
economic status, disability, or other human differences.
UMYF: United Methodist Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings, 6:00–8:00 PM
All students meet for dinner and eat together at 6:00 PM in our Social Hall
(downtown) and then separate into different programs geared toward the
needs and interests of each age group: Jr. Highs (grades 7 & 8) and Sr. Highs
(grades 9-12). Activities, games, video, and discussion are woven together to
encourage youth to explore their faith.
The Sol Café: Light for Teen Souls
Sunday mornings, 9:20–10:30 AM
Join us in Calkins Hall (downtown) for refreshments and fellowship with
friends. Classes begin at 9:30 and end at 10:30 AM. We encourage family worship on the first Sunday of the month; youth may sit with their families or
other youth. Youth may
participate in worship
leadership by reading
scripture and serving
Communion.
Confirmation
This two-year process
begins at the start of seventh grade. Eighth graders who have met the
expectations for class
attendance (Sol Café: Explorers), worship attendance, and participation
in service opportunities
and youth group activities are eligible to be confirmed. We aim to provide the foundation needed to
prepare them for a life-long faith journey.
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 Youth Ministries
Retreats and Mission Trips
We offer a Spring “SoulFull” Retreat in March and a Fall Retreat in October.
Active youth are eligible to apply for summer mission trips. Our 7th & 8th
graders have led a one-week Vacation Bible school on the Zeba Indian Reservation in Michigan’s upper peninsula for over twenty years. Ninth through
twelfth graders experience a week-long trip to a different destination each
summer, such as
Guatemala, Appalachia,
North Dakota, and
Maine.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Parents and adult volunteers having direct
contact with youth are
required to attend training, which includes a
background check.

Counselors: Our
UMYF counselors are
the adult volunteers
who take on roles such as running games, facilitating a small group discussion, and/or planning and leading a program. Counselors may also
accompany youth on overnight excursions. The leaders are responsible
for mentoring and are also assigned specific tasks or duties depending on
the nature of the trip.

Sol Café Teachers/Shepherds: These individuals lead on Sunday mornings for
four– to eight-week sessions. Curricula
are chosen based on teacher interests and
passions as well as United Methodist tradition and theology.
 Parent Council: Our parent council works
behind the scenes for specific events during the year. If you are a person with
strong organizational skills, this group is
for you.
If you are interested in volunteering for the
youth program or have any questions about
getting involved, please contact the youth
office, [email protected].
“Thank you for all of your
work on the mission trips.
My girls all had a great
time! I can't remember
the last time they were so
enthusiastic about anything. They were overflowing with positive feelings, fun stories and new
connections with other
youth and adults. I feel so
fortunate that they are
part of our youth group.”
Parent of 7th & 9th graders
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 Adult Education
Keep an eye on our website and worship bulletins for details and information
about additional Adult Education opportunities this spring.
Our Spring/Lent theme for 2017 is Grounded, the title and topic of Diana Butler Bass’s book and focus for her visit to FUMC in March. Check out these adult
education offerings that help us all become grounded in faith.
Grounded in the Heart of the Church
Tuesday Brown Bag Study of the Psalms
Join us as we study the book of Psalms over the lunch hour! All that is
needed is a Bible and a desire to discuss the Scripture. Feel free to drop in
any time! January 10-March 14 – ten week study, 12:00–1:00 PM in the Chapel.
Embracing Spiritual Awakening
Diana Butler Bass, renowned Christian scholar and educator, offers us a picture of what Christianity might look like “beyond the church.” She is our
Lenten speaker in March 2017! Join this introduction to Diana’s work.
Sundays, January 15, 22, 29 ,11:00 AM-12:15 PM, Room 215.
Exploring the Way — A six-week spiritual journey
Looking for a small group opportunity? Check out this introduction to Companions in Christ, a group encouraging spiritual growth in community while
using scripture, prayer and journaling to help your focus on experiencing
God. Sundays, March 5- April 9 – 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Asbury room.
Diana Butler Bass — March 24-26, 2017
Diana Butler Bass draws us into conversation about where to
find God in these changing times. Consider:
 How do we live as a people of faith?
 What does it mean to take the Incarnation seriously?
What if God isn’t so far away?
 Our vibrant, progressive church does not talk much about
“being saved.” What are other reasons to come to church?
Join us in a weekend conversation with scholar and author Diana Butler Bass:
Friday, March 24 – a conversation with the Ann Arbor FUMC community
Saturday, March 25 – an open conversations with the general public
Sunday, March 26 – preaching at the 9:30 and 11:15 services
Watch for more information about registration in January 2017
For small group study opportunities in preparation for Diana’s visit, contact Debbie
Houghton ([email protected])
Subscribe to our email newsletter, Salt and Light, to keep up-to-date on all of our Adult
Education offerings. It is published a couple of times during the programming year.
With interest contact [email protected].
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 Adult Education
Lent Book Study: Grounded by Diana Butler Bass
This popular study time at Lent looks at the book Grounded
this spring, which will be the focus of Diana Butler Bass’s
visit to FUMC on March 24-26. Grounded examines where to
find God in the world – for her, in nature and in her
neighbors. Join us as we think about how finding God in the
world makes a difference in how we live as people of faith.
Wednesdays, March 8-April 12, 6:30-8:15 PM, Green Wood.
Soulfull Saturday Prayer Workshop
Join us as we explore different ways of praying this Lent with prayer stations, meditative practice, and movement. Led by Dee Chapell and Amy
Kennedy. Saturday, March 18, 9:30-11:30 AM, Green Wood.
Grounded in the Practices of the World
Healing the Heart of Democracy
Parker Palmer is an important thinker, writer and a lifelong Quaker who
writes, “When we choose to engage, not evade, the tension of our differences, we will become better equipped to participate in a government of,
by, and for the people . . .” We will take an important step in that direction
as we read and discuss his book, Healing the Heart of Democracy. This study is aimed at helping us frame and focus our
conversations with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and
fellow church members in the uncertain days ahead. Sundays,
February 5, 12, 19 – 11:00 AM-12:15 PM, Room 204. Please get a
copy of the book (see www.courageandrenewal.org or your
favorite source for books) and familiarize yourself with his
ideas before the first session if you can.
Conversations About Science & Religion
How do we bridge the gap between science and religion? Join Rev. Al
Bamsey and our own FUMC science and medical community in monthly
conversations about their experiences and struggles with faith, belief and
the place of God in scientific study. See the class webpage for information
about discussion topics: http://tinyurl.com/FUMC-ConvScience-Religion.
Group meets second Sundays at 11:00 AM in Calkins Hall.
“Mind the Gap” - A Hunger and Food Insecurity Interest Group
This group is passionate about learning about and solving the food insecurity issues in our community and Michigan. We established a goal in the fall
of 2016 to spend at least six months to a year’s time to educate ourselves
about many aspects of hunger and food insecurity. Everyone is welcome to
attend one or more meetings. See the class webpage for information about
discussion topics: http://tinyurl.com/MindTheGap-FUMC. Typically meets
third Sundays at 11:00 AM in Calkins Hall.
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 Small Groups
Connecting with a small group within a big church can, as one member describes, transform a “black and white” church experience into a full color spiritual adventure. From drop-in service opportunities to longer-term covenant
groups, you are welcome to join one or more of the groups below.
Fellowship & Study Groups
Breakfast Club
Fellowship group meets Wednesdays 7:30 AM at The Broken Egg.
Contact: Mary Danforth, [email protected] or 734-649-4849.
Dinner for Eight
Dinner for 8 is an opportunity for us to
become better acquainted with one another. Sign up to dine with new friends 3
to 4 times in the year ahead. Your group
may decide to meet in each others’ homes
or meet at a local restaurant. Dates and
times will be decided by your group.
Dinner
for
Eight
Global Issues
Discuss various perspectives on issues impacting us locally, nationally, and
globally. We use the Great Decisions DVD/book series; members also lead
discussions. Meets Sundays at 11:00 am in the Chapel. Contact: Hal Brannan,
[email protected].
Jukebox Generation
A social group for all people of the church age 50 and above meets monthly
for activities from September through May. Past activities include attending
productions at the Purple Rose Theatre, Super Bowl Party, canoe trips, game
nights, concerts, bowling, assisting during Coffee Hours, and getting together for dinners and brunch. Contact: Phyllis Hill, [email protected]
or 734-213-5544.
Second Saturday Group
Families with kids elementary to teen,
meeting in homes for dinner, sharing, and
DVD or book study. Teens and kids socialize while parents meet. Visit us and we’ll
help launch more groups like ours. Contact: Pam Stout, [email protected]
or 995-1405.
“We become human only in
the company of other human
beings. And this involves
both opening our hearts and
giving voice to our deepest
convictions....When we shrink
from the world, our souls
shrink, too.” Paul Rogat Loeb
Second Quartile
Second Quartile is a group for people around or between the ages of 25 and
50 who meet monthly for fun social, educational, and service activities. We
share responsibility for planning events. Find us on Facebook at “2nd Quartile of the First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor”, or contact Amanda
Williams ([email protected]) for more information.
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 Small Groups
Tuesday Night Study Group
The Tuesday night study group meets weekly at 6:00 PM in the Asbury room.
Our goal is to to bring our faith into our weekday lives through study and
discussion. We typically read four or more books each year (September thru
May). Contact: Linda LaBarre, [email protected].
Groups for Men
Men of Faith
Informal meeting for sharing, discussion of a spiritual program item, and
prayer. Coffee and snack provided. Meets Saturdays 8:00 AM in Asbury. Contact: Jim Higdon, [email protected].
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group
We are a small but diverse group and have had many interesting discussions
and hearty breakfasts over the years at Bob Evans on Carpenter Road near
Washtenaw. We meet at 7:30 AM for an hour on the second Saturday of each
month. Our meeting content is mainly fellowship and discussion of Christian
topics and concerns. One of us says grace when the breakfast is served, and
we say the Lord’s prayer together to conclude. New members and visitors are
welcome. With interest, contact: Dave Hughes, [email protected].
Groups for Women
Mothers Too
A group that discusses personal and church issues in a nonjudgmental,
caring way. Meets 2nd Sundays 11:00 AM, Aldersgate. Contact: Sarah Nooden,
[email protected] or 734-663-5667.
PM3
Sharing and caring group. Programs include making valentines for cancer
patients at U of M, book study, local mission work, & mission trip updates.
Meets 4th Fridays at 12:00 PM, in homes or downtown. Contact: Sandy
Hultquist, 734-663-8890 or [email protected].
Sarah’s Sisters
Sarah’s Sisters is a group of women who are asking and listening, encouraging and supporting, caring and doing. We meet at Moon Winks, a coffee
house in Dixboro on Plymouth Rd once a month from 1:15 - 2:45 PM, on
rotating days of the week, Monday through Thursday. Check the bulletin for
dates. Contact: Dee Chapell, [email protected] or 734-253-2547.
Sisterhood
A group of women that gather for fellowship, discussion and learning.
Sisterhood Thursday meets the third Thursday evening of each month.
Contact Dawn Rudnik, 734-255-6189 or [email protected]. Infrequent
Saturday meetings are also planned, and an annual FlyGirlz off-site adventure trip is organized for the end of summer. In August 2017 we will head
to the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Details to be announced in the spring.
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 Calendar
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please watch the bulletin announcements
or visit our website at www.fumc-a2.org for updated information on all of our events!
January
Jan. 1 — Downtown worship at 9:30 am only
Jan. 10 — Brown Bag Study of Psalms begins
Jan. 13 — Green Wood Coffee House: Juggernaut Jug Band
Jan. 15 — Embracing Spiritual Awakening study begins
Jan. 20 — FiSH FRI Service evening
Green Wood Coffee House: Robbie Fulks
Jan. 22 — Ann Arbor Camerata Concert II
Jan. 28 — Stamp Camp Fundraiser for Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice
Jan. 29 — Green Wood Chamber Concert: Telluric Ensemble
New Member Class
February
Feb. 3 — Green Wood Coffee House: Matt Watroba & Robert Jones
Feb. 4 — FUMCN preschool Open House
Eucher Bowl Fundraiser to benefit Youth Missions
Feb. 8 — FUMCN preschool Open House
Feb. 10 — Green Wood Coffee House: Low Lily
Feb. 11 — Global Music Concert: A Korean Sori Festival
Feb. 11-18 — Costa Rica Mission Trip
Feb. 12 — Global Worship
Feb. 17 — FiSH FRI Service evening
Feb. 18-19 — United Methodist Women Worship—Celebration of All Abilities
Feb. 20 — J.O.Y. Luncheon, hosted by Youth
Feb. 26 — Green Wood Chamber Concert: Ypsilanti “Town Band”
March
Mar. 1 — Ash Wednesday Worship downtown, 7:00 PM
Mar. 3 — Beaumaris Ensemble Performance
Green Wood Coffee House: Tom Chapin
Mar. 5 — Exploring the Way study begins
Mar. 8 — Lenten Book Study of Diana Butler Bass’ book Grounded begins
Mar. 17 — FiSH FRI Service evening
Mar. 17-19 — Youth SoulFull Retreat at Lake Louise
Boy Scout Centennial Celebration weekend
Mar. 18 — SoulFull Saturday Prayer Workshop
Mar. 23 — Kenya Team departs
Mar. 24 — Green Wood Coffee House: Livingston Taylor
Mar. 24-26 — Diana Butler Bass visiting
Mar. 26 — Green Wood Chamber Concert: New Verse Chamber Ensemble
Mar. 31 — Green Wood Coffee House: Christine Lavin
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 Calendar
April
Apr. 2 — Green Wood Chamber Concert: Euterpe Woodwind Quintet
Apr. 3-9 — Rotating Shelter
Apr. 7 — Green Wood Coffee House: Jim Lauderdale
Apr. 9 — Palm Sunday
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Apr. 13 — Maundy Thursday worship downtown 7:00 pm
Apr. 14 — Good Friday worship downtown 12:00, 12:30, 1:00 pm
Good Friday worship at Green Wood 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 pm
Apr. 15 — Green Wood Egg Hunt & Pot Luck 6:00 pm
Apr. 16 — Easter Sunday worship downtown 9:30 & 11:15 am
Apr. 17 — Buildings/offices closed for Staff holiday
Apr. 21 — FiSH FRI Service evening
Green Wood Coffee House: Kitty Donohoe/David Moshier
Apr. 22-23 — Youth-led Worship services
Apr. 27 — J.O.Y. Luncheon
Apr. 28 — Green Wood Coffee House: Don Campbell
Apr. 29 — Choir Retreat
Apr. 30 — Youth Mission Orientation
May
May 5 — Green Wood Coffee House: Don White
May 6 — Music Fundraising Dinner & Show
May 7 — Youth Confirmation at the 9:30 AM service
New Member Class
May 12 — Green Wood Coffee House: Michael Johnson
May 14 — Children’s Spring Musical at the 9:30 AM service
May 19 — Green Wood Coffee House: Kenny White
May 20 — United Methodist Women Social Action Event
May 21 — Mozart’s Mass in C Minor Presentation in worship services
Youth Academy Awards evening
May 26-28 — Family Camp at YMCA Camp Algonquin
May 28 — Memorial Sunday Service of Remembrance in the Garden
May 29 — Buildings/offices closed for Memorial Day holiday
June
Jun. 1-4 — Annual Conference
Jun. 3-4 — Lay-led Worship services
Jun. 24 — Youth Mission Trips depart
July
Jul. 1 — Youth Mission Trip to Zeba returns
Jul. 2 — Youth Mission Trip to Guatemala returns
Jul. 10-14 — Vacation Bible Camp
Jul. 20-23 — Ann Arbor Art Fairs (Thursday-Sunday)
Wesley Foundation Parking Fundraiser
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 Mission & Outreach
Alpha House (IHN)
IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network)
provides meals, food and cleaning
supplies, and volunteers to support
the homeless families living at
Alpha House temporary family
shelter. We will host three times
this year: February 27-March 3,
June 12-18, and November 6-12.
Contact: Beth Lipton, 734-665-9033
or [email protected].
Cass Community Social Services (CCSS)
CCSS is an agency in downtown Detroit working with the
hungry, homeless, seniors, unemployed, “at-risk” youth, the
mentally ill, developmentally disabled, persons with HIV/
AIDS and Alzheimer’s, and operates two free medical clinics.
We support them with volunteers, donations, and sales.
Contact: Laura Ford, [email protected].
Community Action Network
The Community Action Network (CAN), a non-profit community organization, serves families living in low income Ann Arbor neighborhoods Hikone
and Green Baxter Court. Some of these families have been homeless, and
many are at high risk of homelessness. CAN advocates for low income families with schools, community service providers, and government agencies.
Keep an eye on bulletin announcements and church emails for opportunities
to work on projects with CAN.
Costa Rica Mission Project
A trip is planned for February 11-18, 2017 to the Methodist Children’s Home
in Coronado, near San Jose, Costa Rica. The team will include people from
other churches. Contact: Jim or Mary Danforth (476-6080 or
[email protected]).
Faith and Food Garden
Located next to FUMC/Green
Wood, this garden produces
hundreds of pounds of vegetables each year that are donated
to Food Gatherers for distribution to the hungry. Volunteers
are needed March-October to
dig, plant, water, and harvest.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Contact: Laurie Brannan,
734-332-8739, or [email protected].
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 Mission & Outreach
Fair Trade Coffee Beans for Missions
Enjoy terrific fair-trade coffee! The beans we sell benefit growers, a Michigan
roasting company (Higher Grounds Trading Company), and those in need in
our community! Fair trade organic coffee beans are available for purchase at
our fellowship time on Sundays or through the downtown church office during weekly business hours. Proceeds benefit local agencies. Since 2007,
$5,000 in proceeds from sales have been forwarded to local mission projects. Contact: Adele Roy, [email protected].
FiSH FRI Service Evenings See p. 7
Habitat for Humanity Good News Houses
We continue to partner with other local congregations and Habitat for Humanity of Huron
Valley to provide decent and affordable housing for low-income families in Washtenaw
County. Contact: Mark Wickham
([email protected], 810-599-6164)
or Donna Wegryn ([email protected], 734665-0061.)
Kenya Project
FUMC partners with a rural Kenyan
community to provide education and
a sustainable feeding program to the
poorest of the poor. The Bishop Lawi
Imathiu Secondary School (BLISS)
serves close to 600 secondary school
students and was built primarily with
funds donated by FUMC Ann Arbor.
A Kenya Mission Team will return to
Meru from March 23-April 7, 2017.
Look for a letter with information
about opportunities to support
this mission after the first of the year.
Contact: Gary McClusky, 734-6634482 or Kathy Macdonald,
[email protected].
Liberia Mission Project
We have a covenant relationship with
the Liberia Annual Conference of the
UMC through the Detroit Annual Conference. Our projects have included
financial support for the John Dean Town Health project, Camp Garjay for
youth, the Evelyn Chapman Elementary School, and aid provided during the
recent Ebola crisis. Contact: Jean Eridon, [email protected] or 478-7209.
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 Mission & Outreach (continued)
L.O.V.E. Thy Neighbor
The Local Outreach Volunteer Effort has focused on
helping to provide food to
the Ann Arbor homeless
and hungry since 2008.
Weekly help needed:
(1) Fridays from 6:30–7:30
PM sandwiches are made
and food repacked at FUMC
downtown. (2) Saturdays
food and canned goods are
distributed at St. Andrews
Episcopal church from 7:008:30 AM. For more information please visit: lovethyneighbor-a2.org.
World Peace Café —
Connections Coffee
Each week between Sunday morning worship services, the World Peace Café (WPC)
offers brewed coffee and tea from free
trade and sustainable operations. Staffed
by volunteers, WPC has three goals: fellowship, stewardship and good coffee (and
tea). Donations cover the cost of operation
and help fund mission projects. Contact:
Cathy Pardon, [email protected] or
734-417-7615.
Youth Mission Trips See p. 9
Mission & Outreach continues in the fall!
C.R.O.P. Walk The date and location for the Annual fall community walk
to relieve hunger domestically and worldwide will be announced in the
first half of 2017.
Holiday Giving Tree Drawing on the passion, energy, and generosity of
the FUMC congregation, we partner with community service programs to
provide gifts during Advent to help neighbors at Christmas.
New Coordinator for All Missions and Service Projects
Jeff Wason, active in the youth program and father of two boys, is our
new staff member focused on supporting all aspects of mission and service
projects at FUMC. Have a question, request, or suggestion regarding existing
or possible service opportunities? Contact Jeff at [email protected] or
call/text his cell at 734-846-2408.
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 United Methodist Women
Through Jesus Christ, United Methodist
Women (UMW) strive to be a community
of women committed to knowing God, to
developing a creative and supportive
fellowship, and to being involved in
mission opportunities.
This community of women seeks to be:
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Committed to inclusiveness.
Focused on ministries with women, children, and youth.
Followers of Jesus Christ who live their faith in acts of justice
and mercy.
Catalysts for needed change.
UMW groups are included in the Groups for Women list (see page 13).
Contact: Marilee Woodworth, [email protected]
Upcoming Events

UMW Weekend in Worship
Celebrating Abilities
Saturday, February 18, at Green
Wood, and Sunday, February 19,
downtown

Intergenerational Gathering
with FiSH FRI
Friday, March 17
6:00 PM optional pizza dinner
(reservation required)
6:30-8:00 PM participation in
various service activities

Spring Retreat in April
Judson Collins

Racial Justice Program
Saturday, May 20
Time/location TBD
Action Tables, Light Lunch

Vacation Bible Camp Lunch
Friday, July 14 at downtown
camp conclusion
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 Caring Ministries
Caring Ministries are the hands and feet of a large congregation, providing outreach to support people with special needs or to show hospitality and encouragement to people in transition. If you know of a congregation member who
has been admitted to the hospital or who needs assistance, please contact the
church office. We are all called to care for one
another, so we encourage you to join a minisServices of Healing
try team or look for ways of reaching out to
Everyone has times
others in our church community.
when they feel burdened
Help for New Moms
by loss or
We are lucky to have a church member who
problems that are
hard to shake.
is a lactation consultant and is willing to ofPeriodically we
fer advice and encouragement to new moms
who are experiencing problems with breastcome together as
feeding. If you would like help in this area,
a faith community
please contact Amy Kennedy at amy@fumcand offer services
a2.org or call Amy at 734-662-4536 to be
of healing to remind
connected with this valuable resource.
people we are not alone
in our struggles and that
Caregiver Support
God promises to wipe
At some point in our lives, many of us will
away our tears and offer
find ourselves in the role of caring for a parabundant life. Watch the
ent, spouse or family member. In the past,
bulletin for upcoming
we have offered a support group, workshops
dates. We anticipate
and adult education classes as needed to
offering a service of
support those in this season of life. If you
healing this spring.
need caregiver support, contact Amy Kennedy, [email protected] or 734-662-4536.
Grief and Loss Support Team
This team supports individuals dealing with grief, loss and difficult life transitions including the death of a loved one, illness, separation and divorce. It
is our hope that with the loving support and companionship of our church
friends, we can learn together how to live with such losses in healthy ways.
If you would like to offer companionship to someone who is going through a
tough time or if you know of someone who needs support, please contact Amy
Kennedy, [email protected] or 734-662-4536.
J.O.Y. Luncheons
Each year, we host luncheons for our Just
Older Youth (anyone in the congregation
who is over age 60). The first two J.O.Y.
luncheons in 2017 will be held Monday, February 20 and Thursday, April 27. Lunch is
served at your table and followed by a short
program. Please join us for fun, food, and
fellowship! Contact: Tina Alee, 734-662-4536
or [email protected].
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 Caring Ministries
Memorial Receptions
This UMW group gives compassionate care to grieving families by providing
memorial receptions following services at our church. We welcome additional people who would like to help. Contact Ann Hanton, 580-2107 or [email protected] to get involved.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings is a group of women who get together monthly with others
who understand what it means to lose a husband. This group is open to
women who have not remarried after the death of a spouse. Please contact
Amy Kennedy ([email protected]) for more info.
Prayer Chain
The Prayer Ministry Team serves our congregation with both email and
phone prayer chains. If there is a prayer concern, you may email, phone or
write the request and place it in the Prayer Request box in the narthex or
submit your request via the church website. You may
also contact a pastor directly. Contacts: Olivia Fanning,
[email protected], or Phyllis Dillon, 734-663-6351.
Stephen Ministries
Our church has a cooperative relationship with Stephen
ministers at another church. If you feel you could benefit
from meeting with a good listener, please contact Amy
Kennedy at [email protected] or 734-662-4536 to get
connected.
Uncommon Threads
Uncommon Threads is a group of knitters
and quilters who make prayer shawls and
prayer quilts for those in need of comfort.
This group meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at
1:00 PM at Green Wood. They meet January
through May and in September and October.
If you would like to join in this ministry,
contact: Sandy Hultquist, 734-663-8890 or
[email protected]. If you know of someone in
need of a quilt, please contact Amy Kennedy,
[email protected] or 734-662-4536.
Visitation Team
This group’s mission is to keep in contact with
members of our church who can no longer attend
church or who just need a friend to call on them
from time to time. We call the people we visit our “JOY friends” after our
JOY luncheons. During the holidays, the team sends out cards and notes to
brighten a member’s day. The team meets every other month to report
about our visits and to share ideas of how to better serve those in need.
With interest, contact Phyllis Rector, 734-482-8999 or [email protected].
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 Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry
Our Mission
The Wesley Foundation is a United Methodist campus ministry providing varied opportunities and programs for all students and other campus related persons. We are
a pluralistic community—
academically, theologically,
and by age and interest.
We are also a community of
persons committed to caring,
sharing, serving, learning,
and growing with each other
regardless of ethnic origin,
gender, sexual orientation,
marital or economic status,
disability, or other human
differences.
Our common bond is God’s
love shown through Jesus
Christ. Our emphases include concern for the social implications of the gospel in the world and personal growth as Christians.
Worship at Wesley
Weekly worship at Wesley for the winter semester begins Sunday, January 8
at 5:00 PM. Free dinner for students and younger alumni every Sunday evening following worship.
Grads Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, beginning January 4. For
graduate & professional
students & younger alumni.
Undergrad Bible Study
Every Wednesday during the
semester at 8:00 PM, beginning January 4.
Is Wesley a place for you?
Young adults who become a
part of the Christian community that is Wesley come
from diverse backgrounds.
We welcome students and recent grads from UofM, EMU, and WCC. Wesley
provides a caring, safe space for worship, service, and varieties of spiritual
growth. Ask any Wesley student what Wesley is all about, or give one of the
Wesley groups or activities a try. YOU are welcome here!
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 Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry
A Global Perspective,
A Social Conscience
The Wesley Foundation has a
rich tradition of students and
university community folks
both growing in personal
faith as well as social conscience and active concern
for the world. A year ago,
students came up with our
new motto: “Open Your
Heart, Change The World ~~
Wesley!” With recent increases in hate speech and harassment of ethnic and religious minorities on
campus, Wesley students put up a Black Lives Matter banner this past fall.
Other issues students are engaging this academic year are sexual assault on
campus, treatment of immigrants, and homelessness in Ann Arbor.
Contacting The Wesley Foundation
Telephone: 734-668-6881/Website: www.umich.miwesley.org
Rev. Bob Roth, [email protected] Wesley Chaplain
On Facebook: "Wesley at Michigan alumni & friends"
Rainbow Crossing
Rainbow Crossing is a growing ministry dedicated to ensuring that all persons
can be full, dynamic members of their faith in our church. This group was established expressly to be a supportive community for persons who are lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allies
(LGBTQA); Rainbow Crossing stands in opposition
to the discriminatory and exclusionary language in
the United Methodist Book of Discipline. This ministry meets on fourth Sundays to discuss issues of
faith, offer safe, comfortable support to one another, and identify ways to work for greater understanding and inclusion within the life of our
church, our denomination, and society at large.
Click the rainbow on FUMC’s website to learn about
meetings and other activities. There is a wealth of
educational material available on our web page.
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 Church & Society
Our Church & Society committee develops strategies that might open doors to
social justice and to educational opportunities (our two basic charges) regarding
this national and global upheaval and turmoil in God’s world. We strive to
build bridges with minority communities in the Ann Arbor area and in Detroit,
garner support for Religious Action for Affordable Housing (RAAH) and other
local groups dealing with homelessness, develop new collaborations with Detroit’s Cass Community Social Services (and Cass UMC), support our congregation’s Rainbow Crossing ministry, and promote resources from our UM General
Board of Church and Society. See the website for more information.
 Our Memorial Garden
In 1979, First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor
formed a committee to establish a Memorial Garden.
Formal consecration of the Garden took place on
November 8, 1981. We give thanks for the planting,
preparation, and preservation of the Garden by our
Memorial Garden committee. It has truly become a
holy place. See the church website for more information, or contact the church office to make interment
arrangements for yourself or a loved one.
On Memorial Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 10:45 AM we
will gather in the Garden for our annual service of remembrance honoring those interred in the past year.
 Cooperative Preschool
FUMCN (First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery School) is a
caring, stimulating, and secure place for children to grow and learn
using a wide variety of senses. Creative thinking and problem
solving are encouraged. FUMCN’s teaching philosophy centers on
developmentally appropriate curriculum with an emphasis on learning through
play and social interaction. Parental/guardian participation is integral to this
learning process. FUMCN aims to
enhance the parents’ understanding
of their children and to develop
better adult-child relationships.
Licensed by the State Department
of Human Services. Visit our website
at fumcnpreschool.org.
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 Green Wood Coffee Houses
Join us for exceptional music, coffee, and
dessert in an intimate setting at one of
our Friday night Coffee Houses.
Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Performances begin at 8:00 PM.
Open seating. Refreshments available.
January 13
Juggernaut Jug Band ($20)
January 20
Robbie Fulks ($20)
February 3
Matt Watroba & Robert Jones ($15)
February 10
Low Lily ($15)
March 3
Tom Chapin ($20)
March 24
Livingston Taylor ($20)
March 31
Christine Lavin ($20)
April 7
Jim Lauderdale ($20)
April 21
Kitty Donohoe/David Moshier ($15)
April 28
Don Campbell ($20)
May 5
Don White ($20)
May 12
Michael Johnson ($15)
May 19
Kenny White ($15)
To see detailed biographies of our Green Wood Coffee House performers, visit
www.greenwoodcoffeehouse.org. There you may purchase tickets in advance
for a coffee house concert online.
To make a ticket reservation for a coffee house concert, call 734-665-8558 and
leave a message with your name, number of tickets desired, and performance.
Then (if there is time between your call and the performance date) send a check
for the total (payable to “FUMC”) to: FUMC Green Wood, 1001 Green Road, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105. Include name, address, and phone number. Tickets are not
mailed; your name will be on a list at the door.
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 Music & Liturgical Arts
One of the most beautiful and rewarding ways to serve the Lord is through the
worship aesthetics of our Music and Liturgical Arts Ministries. Our music and
arts programs provide multiple opportunities to members of all ages and abilities to praise God through the arts while adding a uniquely inspiring dimension to our worship services. We invite you to consider joining one of our many
ministries. New members are welcome to all ensembles (no auditions required!). Contact: Dr. Ann Marie Koukios at 734-662-4536, ext.25.
Music & Liturgical Arts in Worship
9:30 AM Sunday Downtown Worship – Our 9:30 AM worship services include a
variety of musical offerings featuring our Chancel Choir (each Sunday),
Bell Choirs (third Sundays), Children’s and Youth Choirs (first Sundays),
and Instrumental Ensembles (periodic).
11:15 AM Sunday Downtown Worship – Our 11:15 AM worship features creative mixing of classical and contemporary music. Chancel Choir, Chancel
Bells, Youth, and other FUMC Ensembles perform on a rotating basis.
Our dynamic First Vocal Ensemble is featured weekly, periodically joined
by our First Instrumental Ensemble who mix musical styles of jazz, contemporary, folk, gospel, reggae, and rock.
5:00 PM Saturday Green Wood Worship – Our second worship campus, Green
Wood, is the site of a casual Saturday evening worship service with our
Green Wood Band and Singers led by gospel singer David Vaughn. Local
folk singer Katie Geddes is also featured.
Special Music in our Downtown Worship Services
 Global Worship featuring music of the Korean Culture by Hyowon Woo February 12, 2017 (9:30 & 11:15
AM)
 Lenten Worship services - Our 2017 Lent and Easter worship will contain a
wealth of music and liturgical arts offerings. Our core ensembles will share special
selections throughout the Lenten season at our Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 AM worship
services. The Chancel Choir will provide seasonal offerings beginning Ash Wednesday (March 1, 2017). The Children’s choirs will join the Chancel Choir at Palm
Sunday Worship (April 9, 2017). The Holy Week celebration will continue with inspirational music on Maundy Thursday (April 13, 2017) and Good Friday (April 14,
2017) services, culminating in our Easter Worship with chorus & brass ensemble
(April 16, 2017).
 Children’s Musical in Worship: “Table for Five....Thousand!” written by
Tom S. Long and Allen Pote – May 14, 2017 (9:30 AM)
 Music Sunday with Chancel Choir, Soli & Orchestra: Mozart’s “Mass in C
Minor, K. 4277” – May 21, 2017 (9:30 & 11:15 AM)
Visit our website at www.fumc-a2.org for the most up-to-date information
on our music ministriy offerings.
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 Music & Liturgical Arts
FUMC MUSIC STAFF
Dr. Ann Marie Koukios Minister of Music
Dr. Naki Sung-Kripfgans
FUMC Organist/Pianist
Ms. Carole DeHart – Director
of Children’s Choirs, Youth
Chorale, and Asbury
Ringers
Mr. David Vaughn – Green
Wood Music Director
Instrumental Ensembles
Instrumental groups of adult, youth and
university age participants are once again
being assembled. Please let us know if you are interested in participating
in one of our FUMC instrumental worship ensembles. Instrumentalists of
all ages are welcome. Opportunities for brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, global music, and contemporary ensembles. Please contact Minister
of Music, Dr. Ann Marie Koukios for information ([email protected].)
Ensemble Rehearsal/Meeting Schedules
Adult Ministries
Chancel Choir – Thu. 7:00 – 9:00 PM (weekly)
First Vocal Ensemble – Thu. 9:00 – 9:30 PM (weekly)
Chancel Bell Choir – Wed. 7:00 – 8:30 PM (weekly)
Asbury Ringers – Mon. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (weekly)
Green Wood Band – Sat. 3:30 – 5:00 PM (weekly)
First Instrumental & Global Ensembles – TBA (periodic)
Adult Instrumental Ensembles – TBA (periodic)
Youth Ministries
Youth Chorale – Sun. 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM (weekly)
Youth Bell and Instrumental Ensembles
TBA (periodic)
Children’s Ministries
Drums & Orff (3rd–6th grade) – Sun. 5:15 – 6:00 PM (periodic)
Epworth Choir (3rd–6th grade) – Sun. 6:30 – 7:30 PM (weekly)
Carol Choir (1st–2nd grade) – Sun. 10:45 – 11:10 AM (weekly)
Cherub Choir (pre-school–K) – Sun. 10:15 – 10:30 AM (weekly)
Liturgical Drama Ministries – TBA (periodic)
Music & Liturgical Arts Forum (MALAF)
2nd Mon. 7:00 – 8:30 PM (monthly)
Volunteer Music Office Assistance – Fri. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (weekly)
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 Ann Arbor First Music Series
Our Music and Liturgical Arts Forum continues to plan and produce exciting
and inspiring worship and outreach concerts. Please pick up a copy of our
2016-2017 Music & Arts Brochure and check our church website and weekly
bulletins for more details about the programs below.
Ann Arbor Camerata Orchestra II
Sunday, January 22 — 3:00 PM
In a second appearance on this year’s Downtown Series, the Ann Arbor Camerata
Orchestra will present another inspired concert with stunning repertoire for Chamber
Orchestra. Under the baton of conductor Victor Minke Huls, this concert will feature
performances of Franz Schuberts’s popular Symphony No. 5 and Igor Stravinsky’s ballet
music in Pulcinella Suite as well as a World Premiere of a new composition by contemporary composer Eric Heumann.
Beaumaris Ensemble
Kaycee Thomas, oboe; Daniel Thomas, cello
Naki Sung Kripfgans, piano
Friday, March 3 — 7:30 PM
Though new as an ensemble, the personnel of this
exciting trio comprises local artists well known to
most. The group enjoys presenting repertoire of
unique combinations, typically featuring new works
by composers including Kalevi Aho, Nikola Resanovic,
Friedrich Cerha and others, along with lesser known
works by composer such as Robert Schumann.
Global Celebration “A Korean Sori Festival”
Featuring music by Hyo Won Woo
Korean Presbyterian Church Choir of Metro Detroit – Yongmin Kim, conductor
FUMC Chancel Choir – Ann Marie Koukios, conductor
FUMC Youth Chorale & Epworth Children’s Choir – Carole DeHart, conductor
Naki Sung Kripfgans, organ & Mi-Eun Kim, piano
Saturday, February 11 – Korean Exhibits, Dinner & Concert
5:00-7:00 PM International Boutique & the Korean Art Displays
6:00 PM Authentic Korean Dinner
7:30 PM Program of Korean Sacred & Secular Music
Sunday, February 12 – Worship with sacred Korean repertoire (9:30 & 11:15 AM)
From the amazing, magical traditions of peace and harmony
found in the Korean culture, we are pleased to uplift the music of
Korea through a weekend of meaningful events. Beginning with a
sumptuous Korean meal and sale of beautiful boutique products,
Saturday evening will continue with a delightful concert in “A
Korean Sori (Sound) Festival”. Our music staff and choirs will be
joined by the First Presbyterian Korean Choir of Detroit, and local
Korean artists organist Naki Sung Kripfgans and pianist Mi-Eun
Kim in presentations of Korean sacred and secular works. Highlighting the entire weekend is the music of visiting Korean scholar and
choral composer Hyo Won Woo, whose works will be performed on
Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
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 Ann Arbor First Music Series
Music Ministry - Dinner Show Fundraiser
FUMC Vocal Staff & Chancel Choir
Saturday, May 6, 2017 – 6:00 PM
Dinner & Show
This is the second of two music ministry fundraisers planned by our Music and Liturgical Arts
team during the 2016-2017 season. Unlike our
fall Cabaret, this event is an actual Dinner-Show!
Under the culinary skills of Zingerman’s Head
Chef, Alex Young, a sumptuous meal will be prepared and served in our elegantly
decorated Social Hall. Enjoy the show, which takes place as you dine. A musical theme
of “Showboat”, features our FUMC Vocal Staff. Selections include such favorites as Old
Man River, Loving that Man of Mine, Make Believe, La Boheme’s Quando m’en vo,
Carmen’s Habenera, Turandot’s Nessun Dorma, Rigoletto’s La donna è mobile and
more! Our Chancel Choir will join our soli for a rousing finale at the end of this rich
dining experience.
Mozart — Mass in C minor, K. 427
Jessica Dold & Kelly Bixby, sopranos
Thomas Cilluffo, tenor & Luke Randall, bass
FUMC Chancel Choir
Michigan Sinfonietta Orchestra
Ann Marie Koukios, conductor
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Worship services at
9:30 & 11:15 AM
The Mass in C Minor is considered by many to be one of
Mozart’s most profound and
majestic compositions. The “Great Mass in C
Minor”, a common name attributed to this work,
was written between 1782-83 in Vienna during
a time the composer was immersed in studying
the of music Bach and Handel. The grandeur of
Mozart’s setting can be seen in the pomp and
solemnity associated with Salzburg traditions of
the time, quintessential Mozartean vocal solos,
magnificent choruses, sonorous orchestral writing and elegant instrumental solo passages.
The whole conveys a musical offering of inmost
beauty, devotion and praise.
Children’s Musical
“Table for Five....Thousand!”
Sunday, May 14 in worship at 9:30 AM
Our youngest ensembles, under the direction
of Carole DeHart, present a musical offering
written by Tom S. Long and Allen Pote.
Green Wood Chamber
Music Series
We are pleased to present
chamber music concerts at
our second worship location,
nestled in the ambient serene
wooded area of our Green
Wood Sanctuary. All concerts
are at 3:00 PM. Admission to
each is free with a goodwill
offering to support these
local musicians. A reception
will follow each of these
performances. Please see our
brochure and website for
more information on these
outstanding performers!
Telluric Ensemble
Sunday, January 19
Ypsilanti “Town Band” Concert
Sunday, February 26
New Verse Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, March 26
Euterpe Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, April 2
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 How to Contact Us
First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor
www.fumc-a2.org
Downtown — 734-662-4536
120 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Green Wood — 734-665-8558
1001 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry — 734-668-6881
FUMC Cooperative Nursery School — 734-662-7660
CLERGY
Rev. J. Douglas Paterson, Pastor................................................... ext.19 | [email protected]
Rev. Nancy S. Lynn, Pastor ........................................................... ext.15 | [email protected]
PROGRAM STAFF
Amy Kennedy, Minister of Congregational Care ...............................ext.16 | [email protected]
Debbie Houghton, Director of Adult Education ............................ext.16 | [email protected]
Jeff Wason, Coordinator of Mission & Service Projects .............................. [email protected]
Melanie Snook, Director of Youth Ministries............................. ext. 20 | [email protected]
Wendy Everett, Associate Director of Youth Ministries ................ ext.12 | [email protected]
Beth Pascoe, Director of Children’s Ministries .....................ext.17 | [email protected]
Melissa Hart, Assoc. Director of Children’s Ministries ................... ext.17 | [email protected]
Jen Sopoci, Assoc. Director of Children’s Ministries .................... ext.17 | [email protected]
Dr. Ann Marie Koukios, Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts .... ext.25 | [email protected]
Dr. Naki Sung Kripfgans, Organist ...............................................................sungr@umich.edu
Carole DeHart, Director of Children’s Choirs ................................ [email protected]
David Vaughn, Green Wood Music Director.................................... [email protected]
SUPPORT STAFF
Adele Roy, Administrative Assistant ...............................................ext.11 | [email protected]
Tina Alee, Administrative Secretary ..................................................ext.10 | [email protected]
Marty Javornisky, Business Manager ........................................... ext.14 | [email protected]
Jenn Green, Accountant Clerk ...................................................................... [email protected]
Henry Brown, Custodian
Joe Nighswonger, Custodian
Mike Hitchcock, Custodian
WESLEY FOUNDATION CAMPUS MINISTRY ... Ph. 668-6881
Rev. Robert H. Roth, Jr., Chaplain .......................................................... [email protected]
FIRST UNITED METHODIST COOPERATIVE NURSERY ... Ph. 662-7660
Juli Miettinen, Teacher
Susan Sowder, Young Fives Teacher