At Faith United Methodist Church we are dedicated to our congregation, with programs to meet the needs of everyone. We hope you will find something through which you can express your faith, seek fellowship, an become part of a church family that meets your needs as a Christian and as an individual.
Congregational Care Ministry
Our congregation is an intergal part of Faith UMC, the health and care of our church is of the utmost importance. Through the caring attention and mindfulness of our Pastor Wayne Price and his Congregational Care Ministry, we hope to provide uplifting spiritual support consisting of prayer, face-to-face visits or Zoom, devotions to lift your spirits and strengthen your hearts and minds, and so much more.
Should you be in need of our Congregational Care team or know someone who does, please feel free to contact the church and Pastor Wayne.
Additionally, we have a vast selection of Devotionals to provide you with immediate support and comfort.
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Daily Devotionals - Pastor Wayne Price - Through the Faith UMC email program you can receive a Daily Devotional, this is a thought provoking and uplifting message. The perfect start to your day! Contact the church office to be put on the email list for this daily blessing.
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Card Making Ministry - Laura Trosiene
Our Card Ministry expresses the caring heart of our church family and provides messages of hope and encouragement through sending homemade cards to members of our church and community.
Cards continue to be sent during this pandemic. Although we cannot get together as a group right now to make cards, individuals are still making them so we can continue this ministry. Our group makes cards for shut-ins, people in the hospital, people who are ill, etc.
If you know of someone who would enjoy receiving a card from our card group (does not need to be a church member, please contact Laura via email at ltrosien55@gmail.com or call her at 734-671-0282. Please supply the persons’ address and what type of card needed (no holiday or birthday cards.)
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JOY Lunch Group: Our JOY “Just Older Youth” Group meets once a month on a Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at various restaurants in the area for lunch. Our motto is: If you enjoy eating good food with GREAT Company, you’re invited! All are welcome!
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Prayer Chain - Karin Hiske, Faith UMC's Church Secretary will take prayer requests and updates on members of our Faith congregation and through the many faith-filled Prayer Team members they will lift up the needs of loved ones and give praise and thanks for all God's blessings. Contact Karin at 734-671-5211 (Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.)
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Pray for Me Campaign - Cheryl Lentner, Youth Coordinator - This is an annual program that provides a prayerful relationship building team of Prayer Champions from our adult congregation (3 generations) to pray for our college, high school and middle school students. What a great way to build a lifetime friendship through prayer.
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Caring for the Caregiver: Rev. Grace Ann Beebe and Renee' Mackay - If you are caring for a family member, friend, etc., this is a place to come to discuss what is on your mind and get support from others in your situation. Currently, The Caregiver group have not been meeting in person, due to Covid. Grace Ann Beebe & Renee' Mackay are continuing to stay in touch with many of the regular members, encouraging them to stay in touch with one another. It is the hope to possibly start back in person in Compton Hall in September, but we're still waiting to see how things play out. Please contact the church with any questions. Please know we will respectfully have protection policies in place at this time.
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Women's Relationship Book Study - BJ Williams
Our book study is a Book/Bible Study. We will explore books with the theme of women dealing with life's stresses, with a focus of how the Bible supports us through these challenges. Specifically, at this time we have selected the book, Leading A Life of Balance by Marilyn Meberg.
If you would like a copy of the book, please send an email to BJ Williams at williamsfamily48183@yahoo.com or text her at 734- 365-1431. The cost of the book is $10.
You may want to look up the Bible passages before we meet for the upcoming chapter, but it isn't necessary. Please bring your Bible and book with you.
We are currently not meeting face-to-face, but will attempt to meet again in the Fall on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 P.M. in the parlor, with safe meeting practices in place.
*Community Closet
(OPEN!! Tuesdays 11a-1p, 5p-7p for Guests to come and shop.)
WE HAVE SAFE PRACTICES IN PLACE FOR ALL VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS - WE HAVE MASKS AVAILABLE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE.
Faith UMC is the new home of the Community Closet (formerly Arthur's Closet), now located just adjacent to our front lobby.
We are offering this outreach program for people who need clothing...FREE, gently used clothing.
We anticipate volunteers to make a monthly promise to be a "shopkeeper" for us.
If you would like to participate in this program, please contact Cindy Allison at (313) 618-4971.
Faith Out and About Monthly Breakfast
We meet the first Thursday of the month at local area diners on the outside patio when weather permits,at 9:00 a.m. Come join us to discuss upcoming activities and socialize. Reservations will be made by BJ Williams, so please contact her at williamsfamily48183@yahoo.com or text her at 734- 365-1431, if you are interested in joining us check the with BJ for the location.
We are hopeful to continue to meet in the Fall, for a bring your own breakfast in the church parlor or Compton Hall. Details to follow regarding the safe practices that will be in place.
*This group is contributing to our "Making a Difference Together" missional efforts.
