Our Acolyte Program invites students in grades 4–8 to take an active role in worship leadership. Acolytes help open our Sunday services by lighting the candles, symbolizing the presence of Christ among us. Each acolyte typically serves at one worship service per month, making this a meaningful and manageable way for young people to grow in faith and leadership. For more information email office@fumcbirmingham.org.

Each year, our Angel Tree Ministry shares the love of Jesus by providing Christmas gifts to 350 children in our community who have a parent in prison. In November, volunteers help by making phone calls to learn each child’s needs, purchasing and wrapping gifts, and delivering them in time for Christmas. More details and volunteer opportunities will be available in November 2026. 

Since 2015, church members have been sewing components for reusable feminine hygiene kits distributed worldwide by Days for Girls International. These kits—assembled and shipped from the Farmington Chapter—are given primarily to young girls in underdeveloped nations, along with vital health education. Many have been delivered by our own missionaries to FUMC mission sites in Cuba, Honduras, Kenya, and Costa Rica. We welcome volunteers to help sew or cut fabrics, and financial donations are always appreciated to support this life-changing work. For more information email  buff.cummings@gmail.com.

Throughout the school year, we send college students care packages filled with inspirational messages, small treats, and candy. If you or your student would like to receive a package, please email the address to cschulte@fumcbirmingham.org. Even if the address is the same as last year, please resubmit it for the new school year. If you would like to donate items or help assemble packages, contact Sue Smith at sue.smith@beachcom.net. 

Do you have a welcoming spirit and a heart for building community? Our Christian Life Center (CLC) Volunteers create a warm, friendly environment for guests, church members, and fellow volunteers. The CLC offers opportunities for our community to strengthen both body and mind through activities such as yoga, pickleball, and indoor walking—while fostering genuine connections. We have a variety of volunteer openings in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Come be part of making the CLC a place where everyone feels at home! Email the CLC at clcstaff@fumcbirmingham.org.

Our First Nurse Ministry is made up of professional nurses who share both their medical expertise and their spiritual care with members of our church family in need. They offer monthly blood pressure checks and provide compassionate support. If you are a nurse who feels called to use your skills in service to others, we would love for you to join us. For more information email office@fumcbirmingham.org.

You can help make worship a warm and welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors! We have opportunities for people to serve as greeters—whether on a regular schedule (like the first Sunday of each month) or on the weeks you’re available. Greeting is a simple but powerful way to get to know others in your church family while extending Christ’s love to all. Email Melissa Ng at mjoyng@comcast.net.

Our Hunger Ministry works to raise awareness and provide relief for hunger in our local community and around the world. You can help by offering loose change, donating home-baked goods, fresh produce, flowers, and non-perishable food items, using your Kroger Card, and supporting special Hunger Ministry events. Together, we can make a difference—one act of kindness at a time. 

On the second Sunday of each month, stop by Fellowship Hall after worship to shop fair trade products. Fair trade ensures farmers receive a fair share of the price for their goods and often provides resources to help them improve their farming and business practices. Your purchase supports justice, sustainability, and dignity for growers around the world. For upcoming dates email office@fumcbirmingham.org.

Honor or remember a special person or event while supporting mission work through the lighting of the Missions Candle on the altar. A donation of $30 or more goes to our Partners in Mission fund, which supports local, national, and international mission projects. Your gift shines a light that reaches far beyond our sanctuary. For more information email office@fumcbirmingham.org.

Twice a year, we gather clothing donations and send up to 24 boxes to help children in Sneedville, Tennessee. Many hands make light work—come be part of this meaningful effort to share warmth and care with those in need. For more information email office@fumcbirmingham.org.

Volunteer at the Welcome Desk at Birmingham First, or join our list of volunteers who can be called to help with funeral receptions and other special events at both campus locations. Your willingness to serve helps create a warm, caring environment for all who walk through our doors. For more information email office@fumcbirmingham.org.

Our Rummage Sales, sponsored by United Women in Faith, help fund 30 mission projects each year. It takes more than 700 volunteers to make the sale a success! From donating items and sorting donations to preparing meals, setting up, and cleaning up—there’s a place for everyone to serve. Join us and be part of making a difference! For more information email or phone, jcarve55@icloud.com,
248-379-2662.

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.