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Planning Ahead: Legal & Financial Protections
Elder care law, wills, trusts, and advanced directives.

Join us for this complimentary series designed to help families prepare with confidence. Lunch is provided.

Your health matters! First Nurses will be available in Fellowship Hall to check blood pressure between services on the first Sunday of every month. Compare your results each month to be sure you’re staying on top of your health! This free and friendly service is open to all—no appointment needed! 

Experience a time of rest and renewal through the soothing sounds of singing bowls, facilitated by Shelly Kinney. Join us in the Berkley First Sanctuary on Wednesday, November 12, from 6:15–6:45 p.m. All are welcome to come and find a moment of deep peace in the midst of a busy week.

Take home a taste of Haiti! Haitian Vanilla will be available for purchase in Fellowship Hall following our November 9 Haiti Mission Moment. Each 3 oz bottle is $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Haiti Education Fund. 

Celebrate the births of our new children and their families within our church!

We will celebrate babies born in 2025 on December 7 at the 9:30 a.m. worship service at our Birmingham Campus.
RSVP your baby November 30 to Megan Klapp at mklapp@fumcbirmingham.org

We will celebrate babies born in 2025 on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at our Birmingham Campus.  Please RSVP with Julie White by December 7 at jwhite@berkleyfirst.org

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 here 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. 

November 18, December 16, January 20, February 17,  March 17,  April 21

A safe place of compassion, hope & understanding. Join us for a welcoming & faith-centered Dementia Support Group designed for Caregivers, family members & loved ones of those living with some form of Dementia.

We share experiences, ask questions, and receive emotional support. Meetings are led by compassionate volunteers & professionals who understand the challenges of caregiving. Together we listen, learn & lift one another up. Whether you're seeking guidance, encouragement, or simply someone who understands, you are not alone. Seating for attendees in a casual setting in Room #104 - Wright Parlor (or Room #101 - Martin Room)

Please RSVP to Kyra Jackman at 248-644-8100 or kjackman@arden-courts.com

Potluck Sunday is the third Sunday of every month. Bring a dish to pass and join us in the Social Hall downstairs after worship for a wonderful time to connect with friends new and old.

Want to help set up? Email Rachel Alpert at ralpert@berkleyfirst.org. 

Unite 3-on-3 Basketball
Registration opens Monday, Oct. 22for Young 5s–5th grade. Season runs Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 14, 2026—fun, faith, and hoops! $110 includes a jersey and extras; spots fill fast, so invite friends and sign up early. We love parent coaches and youth referees—questions or to volunteer, contact Beth Torrey at btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org. 

Did you know?  Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets.

Make this a HOLIDAY OF HOPE by donating blood.

Our next blood drive happens on Tuesday, December 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Birmingham First Fellowship Hall.

APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED, but walk-ins welcome as the schedule allows.

Schedule an appointment HERE
Potluck Sunday is the third Sunday of every month. Bring a dish to pass and join us in the Social Hall downstairs after worship for a wonderful time to connect with friends new and old.

Want to help set up? Email Rachel Alpert at ralpert@berkleyfirst.org.

Support Scout Troop 1032 with Your Holiday Greenery Purchase! It’s that time of year again—Scout Troop 1032’s annual Holiday Greenery Sales are here! This year, we are proud to partner with Michigan-based family vendors for all our holiday products, and we are keeping our prices the same as 2024! We’ll be taking pre-orders on three Sundays: November 2, 9, and 16, in Fellowship Hall, from 10:30am to 11:30am.  Visit our Greens Page HERE for more information.

You are invited to dedicate a new hymnal for our worship spaces. Each hymnal is $30 and may be given in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Dedication information will be printed inside the hymnal, creating a lasting tribute that will be shared in song for years to come. For more information or to submit a dedication, please contact the Music Office at music@fumcbirmingham.org.

Hands On Mission

We will have empty Christmas stockings available for church attendees/members to pick up after service at both Birmingham and Berkley First on TWO Sundays: November 16 and November 23.

We ask everyone to fill a stocking for a child and return to both prior to November 30.

Please contact Patty Reynolds 248-376-2475 patty1229@yahoo.com or Leah Blinstrub 517-505-4902 leah.blinstrub@gmail.com 

Stop by the Circuit Rider Bookstore on Sundays between worship services and take advantage of our Bookstore Blowout—any book just $5! For questions, contact Linda S. White at lswhite626@gmail.com. 

Join the Chancel Choir for Christmas!
If you love to sing but don’t have time to commit to a full choir schedule, our Christmas Choir is the perfect opportunity for you! Come celebrate the season and rejoice in sound as we prepare beautiful music for Advent and Christmas. It’s a wonderful way to share your voice, your joy, and your faith during this special time of year. If you’re interested, come on by on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. 

Click to sign up!

Help us extend a warm welcome this fall by serving as a Sunday Greeter or Coffee Host. It’s a simple way to share hospitality and brighten someone’s morning! Sign up above, check in at the Kiosk in Fellowship Hall on Sundays, or contact Melissa Ng at mjoyng@comcast.net.

If you’re interested in learning more about life-time gifts and legacy giving such as strategies used for operating budget donations (ministry plan); endowment fund contributions, or donations directed to a designated ministry of your choice, please reach out to Karen Murphy for more information. Karen is our new Development Officer and can be reached directly at (248) 646-1200 ext. 3155, or email at kmurphy@fumcbirmingham.org. She would be happy to set a time to meet together to discuss further. 

Be sure to stop by Fellowship Hall between worship services on the following Sundays: November 9, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, and June 7. Save these dates to stock up on your favorite Fair Trade chocolate, tea, and coffee. Equal Exchange supports a more ethical and sustainable marketplace by ensuring small-scale farmer cooperatives receive fair prices for their products. Your purchase helps create a better world—one cup (or chocolate bar) at a time! 

Are you friendly?
Do you have the gift of hospitality?
Can you answer a phone and press a buzzer?

We’re looking for a few warm, welcoming individuals to take a shift or two each month at the Welcome Desk at the Birmingham campus. This volunteer role is a vital part of our ministry—greeting visitors, answering phones, and helping maintain a safe and friendly environment for everyone, including our First Kids Preschool families.

You’ll be the first face people see and the first voice they hear when reaching out to the church. If that sounds like a role made for you, we’d love to have you on the team!

To learn more or to say YES, contact Jill Brouhard at 248-302-8108. 

Acolyting is a meaningful leadership experience for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.  This role offers a unique opportunity to take an active part in worship by lighting the Christ candles at the beginning of our services in the main sanctuary. As acolytes, children will wear a special robe and cotta provided for them. This important role not only enhances the worship experience but also often becomes a treasured part of their children’s church journey. We generally ask our acolytes to commit to one Sunday per month from September to May. If your child is considering becoming an acolyte, please contact Dayna Ratliff at dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org for further information. 

Volunteering to teach Sunday School is a meaningful way to invest in the spiritual growth of the next generation, regardless of whether you have a child in the program. It’s an opportunity to share your faith, encourage young hearts, and model Christ-like service in action. We will provide you with all the materials needed to teach Sunday School in advance. If interested in volunteering for Sunday School, please reach out to Beth Torrey btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org and Dayna Ratliff dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org. We have open spots in Preschool, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade classrooms.

Nursery Care Volunteer Information
Birmingham First
If you have a passion for caring for our little babies by holding, rocking, and comforting them, we invite you to consider volunteering in our nursery. We are in need of volunteers to help in the nursery during 9:30AM and 11:00AM Sunday services. Your support is greatly appreciated. Click here to sign up.

Birmingham & Berkley First
Call the Voice of Hope at 248-646-6407, then press 2 to hear an uplifting message recorded just for you! Whether you’re looking for comfort, inspiration, or a reminder of God’s love, take a moment to listen and be encouraged. New messages are shared weekly—don’t miss out on a little hope today! 

Birmingham & Berkley First
Have you found comfort in grief or hope in God’s word? Do you love sharing how Jesus has worked in your life? Use your voice to inspire others! Take turns recording a weekly phone message of encouragement. Call Judy Lowery at 248-792-7821 to learn more. Your voice could be the hope someone needs!