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SUMMARY:Tween Group
DESCRIPTION:Tween Group will meet on Friday\, June 3\, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm to have a scavenger hunt and dinner downtown! Please drop off your 4th-6th graders at 5:30pm in the church parking lot and pick them up at 7:30pm (also in the church parking lot). Ms. Julia and Magen Lindstrom will lead us downtown for some fun! Please RSVP to Ms. Julia at jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org if your tween can join us so we are sure to have enough food for all!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/tween-group/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T194339Z
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SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday is Pentecost\, the time when we remember the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples like tongues of fire and giving birth to the church. It is also confirmation Sunday! What a time to welcome and celebrate these commitments of discipleship among a handful of young people. This winter/spring\, these young people have been wrestling with the questions of “Who am I as God’s beloved?” “How do I belong in this church and in God’s kingdom?” And “What is God’s purpose in my life?” May we all be inspired by their voices and challenged to ask these questions of ourselves and we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit among us. \nAfter worship and in preparation for next Sunday\, Casey Curran will be in our gathering spaces with his camera. He hopes to capture short videos of you answering the question\, “What piece of wisdom would you share?” These short clips will be used to create a video montage for Graduate Sunday on June 12. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/pentecost/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
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SUMMARY:Pajama and Pancake Party
DESCRIPTION:The last week of Sunday School for children and parents (Family Foundations) will be June 5\, 2022. We will celebrate after church with a Pajama and Pancake Party in the Arches on the 2nd floor. Children are encouraged to wear their (appropriate for public) pajamas to church on Sunday\, June 5!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/pajama-and-pancake-party/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220603T003723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T004120Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: The Old Testament and Reparations
DESCRIPTION:Reparations involves making amends for a wrong that has been done\, taking action to repair torn or frayed relationships. In a contemporary context\, reparations often refers to taking action to repair the damage done by the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Opinions on reparations run deep; information\, on the other hand\, is frequently shallow. Restoring relationships is a central theme of Jesus’s teaching. As we grow into our anti-racist identity as a congregation and as Christians\, what do we need to learn about restoring relationships and making amends for past wrongs? \nThroughout the summer and fall\, we’ll be taking periodic looks into reparations from a variety of perspectives. This Sunday\, Carol Hodges will lead us in a conversation about reparations from an Old Testament perspective. She will draw on an recent Christian Century article\, “Saving the Egyptians\,” written by Matthew Schlimm\, a member of our church when he was in his early teen years. Matt is now in his mid-forties\, a professor of Old Testament at Dubuque University Theological Seminary in Iowa\, a United Methodist pastor\, and a member of the Michigan Conference. Come join us for a thought-provoking look at reparations and what the Old Testament has to say about them. The class will meet in the Parlor at 11:15am. Participants may also join by Zoom. \nCLICK HERE to join this conversation on Zoom on Sunday\, June 5 after worship.\nMeeting ID: 858 1867 6776   (No passcode needed\, Carol uses the waiting room feature.) \nNote: The series will continue on Sunday\, June 12 as Jennifer Clark looks at the way poets have struggled with reparations.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-the-old-testament-and-reparations/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
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SUMMARY:Youth Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Youth Tribe is a gathering just for young people in 7th through 12th grade. This week we’ll meet at a special time–5pm to 7pm–for a Kalamazoo Service Project team meeting. There will be no regular youth group meeting this week. For additional meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/youth-tribe-2-2022-06-05/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220519T202756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T203957Z
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SUMMARY:Bach Around the Block
DESCRIPTION:This year’s ‘Bach Around the Block’ will be on Monday evening\, June 6\, 2022 at 7pm and will begin here at First United Methodist Church. This organ event features the different organs on Bronson Park and concert goers walk from church to church to hear the different instruments. The event is free. \nBACH AROUND THE BLOCK IS BACK!\nPresented in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Bach Festival\nMONDAY\, JUNE 6 around Bronson Park in Kalamazoo\n_______________ \n7pm: First United Methodist (212 S Park St) \nFantasy and Fugue in C Minor (BWV 537)\nDr. Stephen White (Chapter Dean) – St. Thomas Episcopal Battle Creek \nPrelude and Fugue in G Minor (BWV 558)\nCaroline Guo – David Sly Scholarship recipient Student of Jackie Stilger\nJackie Stilger – First United Methodist\n_______________ \n7:30pm: First Congregational (345 W Michigan Ave) \nTrio super: Herr Jesu Christ\, dich zu uns wend (BWV 655)\nJesus Christ\, unser Heiland\, der von uns (BWV 665)\nKommst du nun\, Jesu\, vom Himmel herunter (BWV 650)\nDr. Mark Wells – St. Philip Catholic Battle Creek \nO Mensch\, bewein dein Sunde gross (BWV 622)\nMichael Montgomery – Westwood United Methodist\n_______________ \n8pm: First Presbyterian (321 W South St) \nPrelude and Fugue in B Minor (BWV 544)\nAutumn – First Presbyterian Kalamazoo \nKyrie\, Gott\, heiliger Geist (BWV 671)\nDr. Janet Hill – Prince of Peace Lutheran Portage\n_______________ \nTWO IMPORTANT BAB NOTES Masking/Proof of Vaccine \nWe are grateful to the Kalamazoo Bach Festival for helping promote this year’s Bach Around the Block.\nThe Festival requires that attendees at all their events be masked and have proof of vaccine. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/bach-around-the-block/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
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SUMMARY:EPS/Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Since just five FUMC households filled the large bag pictured with ESP foam during our April recycling event\, the Outreach team will offer collection of EPS (expanded polystyrene foam or\, styrofoam) on the second Sunday of each month. Styrofoam collected will be delivered to Mayor’s Riverfront Park where it is picked up by recycling award winning company\, Dart Manufacturers\, out of Mason\, Michigan. Dart grinds the EPS and distributes it to manufacturers of picture frames\, interior molding\, pens\, rulers and other items. \nWe invite you to bring your foam items to church on Sunday\, June 12 when a member of the Outreach team will be available at the collection box. Please note that only foam labeled 6\, rinsed and wiped clean food containers\, and items that break when bent are accepted. Thank you for joining us in another effort to make every day Earth Day!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/eps-styrofoam-collection/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T135616Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing in a Circle
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday is Peace with Justice Sunday\, Trinity Sunday and Graduate Sunday! It is a lot to celebrate\, but we are going to make it happen. We will be receiving a special offering for this denominational wide effort of funding ministries that focus on making peace and building justice. Your Peace with Justice Sunday gifts change lives in places where the joy of knowing Christ is mixed with the tragedy of violence. United Methodists relate to this special Sunday by seeking peaceful solutions\, creating and supporting peace-related ministries in their conference and learning about peaceful\, just efforts around the world. We will celebrate our graduates with a blessing and hearing about their accomplishments and future plans. Let us celebrate the love of God! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/dancing-in-a-circle/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: The Old Testament and Reparations
DESCRIPTION:Reparations involves making amends for a wrong that has been done\, taking action to repair torn or frayed relationships. In a contemporary context\, reparations often refers to taking action to repair the damage done by the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Opinions on reparations run deep; information\, on the other hand\, is frequently shallow. Restoring relationships is a central theme of Jesus’s teaching. As we grow into our anti-racist identity as a congregation and as Christians\, what do we need to learn about restoring relationships and making amends for past wrongs? \nThroughout the summer and fall\, we’ll be taking periodic looks into reparations from a variety of perspectives. This Sunday\, Jennifer Clark will lead us in a conversation about reparations from the perspective of two poets’ works. To more fully appreciate their writings\, she’ll first provide a brief overview of how our country has tackled reparations in the past. The class will meet in the Parlor at 11:15am.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-the-old-testament-and-reparations-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220505T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T212145Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Youth Tribe\, our group for young people in 7th through 12th grade\, is gathering for a beach night at Van Buren State Park to celebrate and honor our seniors. This is a family night\, all youth and families are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. We’ll gather together to share a time of worship\, story telling\, and special prayers and celebrations for our seniors. For additional meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/youth-tribe-2-2022-06-12/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220616T190730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T123807Z
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SUMMARY:The Spirit has Something to Say
DESCRIPTION:It is Juneteenth. Through our reconciling ministries\, our call to anti-racism work and our Big Deal Weekend we are committing ourselves to the decisive action of dismantling racism and resisting oppression in all its forms. This parallels denominational efforts. On this Sunday\, we will observe Juneteenth as a sign of solidarity and hope for all of God’s people. Liberation activists remind us that our liberation is bound to the liberation of all. Jesus liberates people. In the Gospel of Luke\, we find Jesus healing a demoniac\, unbinding him\, and redirecting him to the work of God. On this Juneteenth\, let us be redirected to the work that shines the light on justice and bears witness to the unity of salvation for the entire body of Christ. Come\, let us worship a Liberating God. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-spirit-has-something-to-say/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220616T205023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T044245Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Living the Questions\, a DVD-based discussion class featuring noted theologians and church leaders exploring difficult issues of our faith. Each week will involve a 20-minute video and active\, open discussion among class participants. This week’s session focuses on the sometimes controversial and sometimes contradictory letters of the Apostle Paul. You don’t need to have attended previous sessions to participate–all are welcome! Carol Hodges will lead the conversation in the Parlor after Sunday worship. This week’s class will NOT be available on Zoom.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-the-old-testament-and-reparations-3/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220623T185420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220626T140527Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday After Pentecost: Reconciling Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, we will celebrate the work we’ve done as a Reconciling Congregation and share the important work that lies ahead. From the Big Deal Weekend earlier this year to our new storytelling collective\, The Narrative (which begins on Wednesday\, June 29)\, we are committed to answering our call to be an inclusive church that exemplifies the kingdom of God. We strive to move toward reconciling relationships with all\, affirming those who are marginalized for any reason\, including sexual orientation or gender identity. We welcome all with open hearts\, open minds\, open doors. Join us as we celebrate our Reconciling Work of the Past and our Expanding Work for the future! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/third-sunday-after-pentecost-reconciling-sunday/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220623T234707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T234835Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Living the Questions\, a DVD-based discussion class featuring noted theologians and church leaders exploring difficult issues of our faith. Each week will involve a 20-minute video and active\, open discussion among class participants. You don’t need to have attended previous sessions to participate–all are welcome! Join the conversation in the Parlor after Sunday worship.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-living-the-questions-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220609T221212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T221212Z
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SUMMARY:BLT Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:The BLT Jazz Trio in The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz!\nFeaturing Lana Hoffman\, Terry Lower and Barry Ross\nMusic by Gershwin\, Cole Porter\, Duke Ellington and more \nPresented by the Music and Arts Committee of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. Please review our updated mask practice. \nLana Hoffman\, Vocals\nLana Hoffman is widely regarded as one of the Midwest’s most versatile and engaging singers. Having performed the title role in Broadway’s “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline”\, she is also recognized as an accomplished jazz singer\, in collaboration with many fine jazz artists. She is a featured soloist with local big band orchestras including The Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra and The Otsego Jazz Ensemble. Lana’s latest CD\, “Live at Clara’s on the River” was recorded with Terry Lower and Larry Ochiltree.\nLana Hoffman is also the sole proprietor of Lana’s Boutiques\, located in downtown Kalamazoo and St. Joseph\, Michigan. \nTerry Lower\, Piano\nTerry Lower began piano lessons at the age of six\, and after studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston\, Terry returned to his native state of Michigan\, and has been on the jazz scene for over 40 years. Considered by many to be a virtuoso jazz pianist\, his performances here and abroad include 2 jazz tours in Italy\, several stints on cruise ships\, and performances with Bernadette Peters\, the Mills Brothers\, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra\, and many jazz icons including Benny Golson and Frank Morgan. Also a prolific writer\, Terry has penned compositions and arrangements for recordings and performances by small ensembles\, big bands and large orchestras\, including the Billings Symphony\, the Brass Band Of Battle Creek\, and the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. In 2016\, Terry was voted by the West Michigan Jazz Society as their outstanding musician of the year. \nBarry Ross\, Violin\nBarry Ross grew up in Boston and was the first violinist to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Yale University. In Michigan\, he served as Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for 35 years\, during which he introduced the Family Discovery Concerts series and built the Kalamazoo Symphony Youth Concert programs.\nRoss is Professor Emeritus of Music at Kalamazoo College\, where he founded the Kalamazoo College and Community Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra\, now the Kalamazoo Philharmonia. He has appeared as Conductor\, Concertmaster and Violin Soloist all over the country. Barry teaches at the Crescendo Academy of Music and performs as guest Violinist\, Concertmaster\, and lecturer. He has published numerous articles and books on music-making. In retirement he appears as soloist and is busy improvising the great classics of jazz.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/blt-jazz-trio/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220623T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T211445Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council
DESCRIPTION:Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend the next Church Council meeting\, which will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday\, June 28\, 2022 from 6:30 to 8pm. The Church Council membership is comprised of Church leaders from ministry teams and administrative committees\, clergy\, directors and other lay members holding leadership positions. Any member of the congregation may have a voice\, but only Church Council members may vote on decision items. If you need the Zoom information to access the meeting\, please let us know at churchcouncil@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/church-council-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220623T210453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T210453Z
UID:9557-1656527400-1656532800@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Narrative: A Storytelling Collective
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday from 6:30-8pm\, beginning June 29 and continuing until July 20\, we will gather in the sanctuary and listen to three people speak. Over the course of four weeks\, we will have listened to twelve individuals tell their story of identity and faith. The people telling their stories have attended a class where they learned to build narrative around their experiences. As the audience\, we will listen for moments of relationship\, power\, transformation\, conflict\, joy\, love\, God\, community and intersection. \nThe goal of The Narrative is to bring us closer as a congregation\, deepening how we know each other through God and through the experiences that have shaped us. This is a follow up to the Big Deal Weekend and our Friday night storytelling. When we listen intentionally to people’s stories\, we practice antibias\, antiracist values in truly hearing one another. We hope you will join us in learning and growing with each other in this sacred space of witness. If you have any questions\, please feel free to email Mandakini Brophy at mbrophy@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-narrative-a-storytelling-collective/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220630T145807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T163753Z
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SUMMARY:Humble Channels
DESCRIPTION:“Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond…The beauty of listening is that\, those who are listened to start feeling accepted\, start taking their words more seriously and discovering their own true selves. Listening is a form of spiritual hospitality by which you invite strangers to become friends.” ~Henri Nouwen \nTo deeply listen opens the door to transformation. When we feel listened to by one another\, by God\, and when we listen to our true selves\, transformation is possible. Listening brings connection\, not listening brings separation. Listening to understand means we fear less and the less we fear\, the more we trust\, the more love can flow. As we worship\, let us consider the humble voices that are not frequently listened to consistently. In this listening\, may we be transformed and guided to paths of wellness and strength. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/humblechannels/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220630T204807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T032237Z
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SUMMARY:EPS/Styrofoam Recycling Collection
DESCRIPTION:Since just five FUMC households filled the large bag pictured with EPS foam during our April recycling event\, the Outreach team will offer collection of EPS (expanded polystyrene foam or\, styrofoam) on the second Sunday of each month. Styrofoam collected will be delivered to Mayor’s Riverfront Park where it is picked up by recycling award winning company\, Dart Manufacturers\, out of Mason\, Michigan. Dart grinds the EPS and distributes it to manufacturers of picture frames\, interior molding\, pens\, rulers and other items. \nWe invite you to bring your foam items to church on Sunday\, July 10 when a member of the Outreach team will be available at the collection box. Please note that only foam labeled 6\, rinsed and wiped clean food containers\, and items that break when bent are accepted. Thank you for joining us in another effort to make every day Earth Day!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/eps-styrofoam-recycling-collection/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220707T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T135530Z
UID:9906-1657447200-1657450800@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Compassion of God: Poor in Spirit and Meek
DESCRIPTION:For second Sunday worship\, we will begin a new six week series in the Beatitudes from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes are remembered as among Jesus’ most essential teachings and for this series we have divided these blessings into three parts: The Compassion of God\, the Goodness of God\, the Justice of God. This Sunday we’ll consider the compassion of God in the 1st and 3rd Beatitudes – “Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” and “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth…” We will also participate in the Baptism of two adults\, Cooper Betke and Christine VanOstran. We hope you come and join us for this new series and this blessed occasion of Baptism.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/poor-in-spirit-and-meek/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220714T140912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T182731Z
UID:10166-1658052000-1658055600@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Compassion of God: Those Who Mourn 
DESCRIPTION:“As a deer longs for flowing streams\, so my soul longs for you\, O God. My soul thirsts for you the living God.” ~Psalm 42: 1 \nTimes of mourning or grieving will be something we will all experience at some point in our lives. We will find ourselves yearning for comfort\, longing to be drawn into the shelter of a living God who intimately knows what it is to suffer. This darkness invites us to a new depth of trust and reliance upon God. Jesus teaches\, “Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.” A season of grief is a liminal time. As Jesus promises\, this time of transition will be a threshold that will usher us into something new and there will be comfort as we move through this time. In this worship series on the Beatitudes\, we continue to experience the compassion of God in our mourning and in our finding comfort. We will offer anointing as a reminder of healing\, as a blessing for all who mourn. If you are worshiping from home\, please find oil or lotion to join us as we pray in this ancient way of reassurance.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-compassion-of-god-those-who-mourn/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220721T203207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220724T135223Z
UID:10366-1658656800-1658660400@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Goodness of God: Righteousness & Mercy
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday our series in The Beatitudes moves us from the Compassion of God to the Goodness of God as we consider Jesus’s blessings for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness and those who are merciful. To hunger and thirst for righteousness is to find oneself so captivated by the love of God they have an insatiable need to live into that love through personal devotion and outward action. The merciful are those who at their very core see the suffering of others and their hearts break with compassion until they cannot help but go and insert mercy into a merciless situation. They know the goodness of God and they want to be like Jesus. This Sunday in worship will explore the inward and outward movements of lives thirsting for righteousness\, and mercy.   \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-goodness-of-god-righteousness-mercy/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220728T191948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T134313Z
UID:10537-1659261600-1659265200@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Goodness of God: The Pure in Heart
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday our series in The Beatitudes continues with the Goodness of God as we consider Jesus’s blessings for the Pure in Heart. What does it mean to be pure in heart? In “The Cost of Discipleship\,” Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote that the pure in heart are “Only those who have surrendered their hearts completely to Jesus that Jesus may reign in them alone…their hearts are not ruled by their conscience\, but by the will of Jesus.” While this seems to be a lofty ideal we can look to\, Bonhoeffer himself whose desire to be ruled only by the will of Jesus led him to be a martyr during the Second World War for his role in the confessing movement\, and as part of the resistance to Hitler. While the pure in heart may sound like comforting beatitude\, it may mean costly discipleship. In our worship we will explore the depths of this blessing\, the will of God\, and the cost of a heart attuned fully to Jesus. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-goodness-of-god-the-pure-in-heart/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umc-kzo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/July31Worship.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220729T062802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T190743Z
UID:10565-1659866400-1659870000@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Justice of God: The Peacemakers
DESCRIPTION:In the Beatitudes\, Jesus stands our world on its head. We believe in personal pride; Jesus blesses poverty of spirit. We seek pleasure; Jesus blesses those who mourn. We see the prosperity of aggressive people; Jesus blesses the meek. We love good food and drink; Jesus blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. As we continue to move through our summer series\, we begin to explore the justice of God in the remaining Beatitudes. The first four beatitudes describe the heart of the person who is rightly related to God. The remaining beatitudes describes how such a person relates to other people. Jesus exemplifies the characteristics belonging to kingdom people. He is a peacemaker. On many occasions\, he calls us to the work of making peace. As we worship this week\, let us answer courageously and be agents of peace. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-justice-of-god-the-peacemakers/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umc-kzo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/August7Worship.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220803T075057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T075057Z
UID:10754-1660471200-1660474800@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:EPS/Styrofoam Recycling Collection
DESCRIPTION:Since just five FUMC households filled the large bag pictured with EPS foam during our April recycling event\, the Outreach team will offer collection of EPS (expanded polystyrene foam or\, styrofoam) on the second Sunday of each month. Styrofoam collected will be delivered to Mayor’s Riverfront Park where it is picked up by recycling award winning company\, Dart Manufacturers\, out of Mason\, Michigan. Dart grinds the EPS and distributes it to manufacturers of picture frames\, interior molding\, pens\, rulers and other items. \nWe invite you to bring your foam items to church on Sunday\, August 14 when a member of the Outreach team will be available at the collection box. Please note that only foam labeled 6\, rinsed and wiped clean food containers\, and items that break when bent are accepted. Thank you for joining us in another effort to make every day Earth Day!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/eps-styrofoam-recycling-collection-2/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umc-kzo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EPSFoamCollectionWeb.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220810T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220821T011737Z
UID:11008-1660471200-1660474800@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:The Justice of God: Peacemakers & Persecuted
DESCRIPTION:“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.” ~The Message \n“Blessed are we when we treasure the wisdom of the earth\, receiving survival strategies whispered underground by bristlecone pine and sequoia\, returning the praise songs of nuthatch and titmouse\, flocking together with the murmuration maps of bees and bats and butterflies\, and pollinating possibilities for living in these beautiful ruins.” ~Enfleshed \nOn this Second Sunday\, our worship will be a celebration that includes thankfulness for all that God has given in the wonder and beauty of creation. We celebrate God’s gracious work as Creator of the earth and all its amazing biological life. Second Sunday worship finds us seeking ways to be interactive so that the Spirit may move\, restore\, and engage us in expanded ways. As we acknowledge the persecution of the earth and the most vulnerable of the earth\, we respond to the mandate that humans care for the creation. As we honor the gift of creation\, let us look for ways to recommit ourselves to the proper care and stewardship of the earth and those who vulnerable in our midst. Our Change the World offering will be given to our Helping Our Neighbors ministry that weekly helps people to stay in their homes by helping with utility costs. Blessed are we when we experience\, celebrate\, and share God’s love. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-justice-of-god-peacemakers-persecuted/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umc-kzo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/August14Worship.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220818T154040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220821T135046Z
UID:11144-1661076000-1661079600@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:Why are We Christian?
DESCRIPTION:For this first in our brief series in “Questions of Faith” we will wrestle with the question of “Why are we Christian?” using two New Testament texts. The first\, from Philippians is thought to be among the earliest of Christian Hymns\, serving the dual purpose of singing\, and as a statement of faith. It is the Apostle Paul’s effort to answer both the WHY and and HOW of being a follower of Jesus Christ. The second text is a parable spoken by Jesus when his authority was questioned by religious elites. It is a parable challenging traditional assumptions about WHO will enter the Kingdom of God. In this sermon I will ask another question: It is one thing to confess and to believe in Jesus\, but do we believe in the things that Jesus believed in? How we answer this question may be the answer to WHY we are Christian. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/why-are-we-christian/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umc-kzo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Questioning_Raised_Hands_resized.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220818T192538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T192538Z
UID:11152-1661279400-1661284800@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:Church Council
DESCRIPTION:Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend the next Church Council meeting\, which will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday\, August 23\, 2022 from 6:30 to 8pm. The Church Council membership is comprised of Church leaders from ministry teams and administrative committees\, clergy\, directors and other lay members holding leadership positions. Any member of the congregation may have a voice\, but only Church Council members may vote on decision items. If you need the Zoom information to access the meeting\, please let us know at churchcouncil@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/church-council-3/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220824T030530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T164557Z
UID:11287-1661680800-1661684400@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:What is Heaven?
DESCRIPTION:Jesus was no stranger to questions. He was asked questions repeatedly in his ministry and he also asked many questions himself. “Do you love me?” “What are you looking for?” “Do you believe this?” These are just a few of the over 300 questions that Jesus asked in the Gospels. If Jesus had this many questions and used them to explore faith\, it seems good and natural for us to wrestle with questions as well. Nicodemus asked Jesus\, “How can these things be?” as he visits him in the dark wondering if Jesus has come from God. Jesus hears Nicodemus’ questions\, leans into his doubts and Jesus\, and provokes him to consider the mystery of God’s reign on earth and in heaven. As we lean into the question of the existence of heaven\, we consider how this mystery has affected the ways in which we work for God’s reign on earth now. Heaven is somehow not just a future hope\, but a current reality. As we worship\, may our questions\, our prayers and praise move us closer to God. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/what-is-heaven/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174751
CREATED:20220901T173051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T183738Z
UID:11439-1662285600-1662289200@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:Why Can't We Get Along Without Hurting Others?
DESCRIPTION:In this third and final week of our series “Questions of Faith\,” we look today to a very present and relevant question: How do we get along without hurting one another? In recent years\, the experience of family division and church divisions over political and theological ideals has become all too painfully common. We’ll look to the Gospel of Mark and Jesus’s own life’s patterns for guidance to stop hurting one another when we disagree. However\, where our instincts may compel us to retreat\, or to push back\, Jesus offers a third way of living into our faith convictions while maintaining a posture of embrace towards those with whom we disagree. We’ll also share in the celebration of the Eucharist\, remembering the way in which Christ has embraced each one of us. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/why-cant-we-get-along-without-hurting-others/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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