Linda Haywood of First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor shares with us:
A rainbow mosaic has been permanently installed at the west entrance to FUMC. It serves as an outward and visible sign in our church that ALL are welcome. We celebrate its presence! Photos of it are here, along with a story of how the church became more welcoming. That page also has a link to the church's Facebook page.
In January, FUMC's Rainbow Crossing, Church & Society and Wesley Foundation co-sponsored a movie night with a showing of For The Bible Tells Me So. Rev. Bob Roth led a meaningful discussion at the end of the movie. We are looking forward to showing other movies in the future that address LGBTQ issues.
Rainbow Crossing and the Music & Liturgical Arts Ministries at FUMC are co-sponsoring an Extravagant Welcome week-end.
On March 10, Randy Roberts Potts will speak at 5 PM about his coming out experience as the grandson of televangelist Oral Roberts. His speech is titled "Miracles and Mendacity". This will be followed by a dinner at 6:15 PM. Reservations for the dinner catered by Sidetrack must be made in advance by calling 734 662-4536. MUSE Cincinnati's Women's Choir will begin performing at 7:30 PM. MUSE is both a supporter and a change agent, offering inspiration and support for women's groups, human rights concerns, peace and justice movements, lesbian and gay issues and multicultural, community building alliances. There is a cost associated with the dinner. There will be a free will offering collected after Mr. Potts speaks and after MUSE sings.
On Sunday morning, Randy Roberts Potts will speak at both the 9:30 AM and 11:45 AM services. His talk is titled "A Place at the Table". MUSE will also sing at both services.
We welcome one and all to join us for this wonderful week-end!
