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Where Can I Serve?
One of the most important values of this congregation is to actively work in serving others directly while we also work to create a more just and peaceful world through our worldwide United Methodist Church connection. We are involved in a variety of local mission projects year round and invite you to join us. Contact the church office, 248-545-4467, ferndalefirstumc@ameritech.net to get involved.
 
Community Clothes Closet (during church office hours Mondays- Thursdays 9am-1pm,  when needed, by appointment please)
 
Year Round
  • Collections for:
    • Clothing, shoes, socks & underwear for our Community Clothes Closet
    • Packaged food for Gleaners
    • Toiletries
  • HELP Fund (Pastor’s discretionary assistance for human needs)
  • Teddy Bear Ministry (support for those in grief/need)
 
 
Spring
  • “Spruce & Boost” (May) in conjunction with “Clean the Ferndale Up” planting flowers, cleaning our corner of the neighborhood and deep-cleaning our facility.
Summer
  • Green Cruise: Blessing of the Bicycles (2nd Saturday Aug.)
Fall
 
Winter
  • Fair Trade Coffee/Tea/Candy/Crafts Sales
  • Advent Festival
  • Mitten Tree Ministry
  • Cookie Ministry (provide & deliver at Christmas to those working Christmas Eve)
  •  Christmas Day Open House
  • Teddy Bear Sunday (Feb.)