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West Side United Methodist Church

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West Side Weekly - May 16, 2024

Thank God that humanity continues to evolve in how we interpret and apply the Bible to our lives!But I honestly grieve that it has taken centuries to get this point! Please note that there is still work to do on the most recent United Methodist polity change - each pastor and church at this time has a choice to comply with being inclusive and affirming. Because of this, while yet many of our LGTBQIA+ friends and family members are thankful, the reality is they still have to check with each...

2 days ago • 10 min read

What an amazing capital campaign we have just completed here at West Side Church! Last Sunday we had a special moment in worship when folks could bring their pledge cards forward to place in the offering box. Following worship, we had a celebration luncheon, where we announced that over $458,000 has been pledged to our AccessAbility Campaign!! This incredible news means that we can move forward with our projects, and soon we will figure out at what rate the pledges will come in - so we can...

9 days ago • 11 min read

One of the many blessings of being United Methodist is that we are a part of an international church, with ministries across the globe. We are not just flying solo here in Ann Arbor, but instead are connected to a family of churches and diverse ministries that exponentially multiples our faith journey and outreach. As Marilyn Kirking shared last week, currently there is a meeting called General Conference that has UMC delegates from all over the world gathered in one place, discussing,...

16 days ago • 14 min read

JOIN US AT WORSHIP THIS WEEK FOR COSTA RICA SUNDAY...APRIL 28TH! We will hear stories from our Costa Rica Mission Team this Sunday, sing some songs that they learned while serving and worshipping there, and be inspired into more faithful living! April 28 is also youth Sunday (every 4th Sunday), so they'll be assisting in worship leading as well!! AccessAbility Update By now you hopefully have received a pledge card in the mail for our AccessAbility Capital Campaign. We hope to receive those...

23 days ago • 8 min read

West Side United Methodist Church has a strong history here in Ann Arbor, dating back to 1846!If you would like to learn the detailed history of this congregation and it's origins, please let me know as we have a booklet to loan you!Our longevity and history here speaks volumes to the legacy of faith that has carried us forward. As someone who has been involved in the starting up new ministries and churches, it is such a reaffirming feeling for me to know we have a such a great foundation...

about 1 month ago • 8 min read

As a part of our AccessAbility Campaign, we are asking folks to share about the impact of West Side Church. Susan Pieh shares here why’s she grateful for West Side Church, along with a glimpse into her spiritual journey: Father, may I see your word as instruction, may I not see it as things to do. Westside has been a blessing in my life. I found Westside by driving around Ann Arbor when I moved here in 2004. I visited the church, the people were friendly and welcoming. My family and I became...

about 1 month ago • 10 min read

Me & Lili Calvo the Easter Bunny at our Easter Eggstravaganza! ...and the following classic Easter jokes were left for us on the back of the sign-in pads! Thank you Leigh Schroeder! We are so thankful for all of the volunteers who made our Easter weekend happen! Attendance was booming at Good Friday, the Easter egg hunt (even with the rain!) and of course for Easter Sunday! And please give an extra special thanks to Jacob, our much-loved Music Director - for the time, passion and recruitment...

about 1 month ago • 9 min read

A friend in the ministry passed along the following creed to me recently. Although traditionally the United Methodist Church is not known as a creedal church, I thought this contemporary creed coming from a multicultural perspective would be helpful for us in our journey as a church. One of these days in worship we will recite it together. I share it here as a meditation for Holy Week. Say it slowly and prayerfully, asking for the Spirit to soften your heart and to reflect on the church...

about 2 months ago • 9 min read

I've heard that it's been a few years since West Side Church had it's own Good Friday worship service. So I was excited when Jacob approached me with the news that he is currently friends with a fellow UM student who had composed a musical piece intended for Good Friday! I have included Zan Huang's inspiration for his composition below. Our Good Friday service on March 29 at 6:30pm will also be unique because we will begin by sharing in Holy Communion. In lieu of holding a Maundy Thursday...

about 2 months ago • 9 min read

St Patrick's Life Still Translates 1. Human Trafficking: St Patrick was kidnapped from his home in Britain by Irish pirates at the age of 16, and worked as a slave for 6 years, herding sheep until he managed to escape. 2. Suffering turns into a Calling:Despite the fact that St. Patrick was forced into slavery in Ireland, he followed the call of the Holy Spirit to return to Ireland and share the Good News of Christ in the same land where he had once been in bondage. 3. Prayer: St. Patrick was...

2 months ago • 9 min read
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