God Loves You and There is Nothing You Can Do About It
Welcome Visitors
Royal Oak First United Methodist Church is a welcoming, modern congregation. Our church home is located downtown Royal Oak in a historic building. The church has been in Royal Oak for over 178 years. To serve our congregation, we celebrate unique services appealing to different styles of worship. Join us as we worship, study, and grow together and share God’s love serving in the local, national, and global community.
Worship with Us
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Saturday Worship: Saturdays at 4:00 pm
Joyous! Informal and relational. Think of worship around a campfire: fellowship-oriented with a hymn sing and a message.
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9:00 Worship: Sundays at 9:00 am
A casual and up-beat time of worship with acoustic guitars, piano, drums, a message and some surprises. Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School
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Traditional Worship: Sundays at 11:00 am
The rich music of organ and choir fills the sanctuary; preaching and a liturgy that works for every age with United Methodist-style formality. Nursery Care & Sunday School (Children & Youth)
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As We Gather Worship: Thursdays at 11:00 am
Thursdays at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall Hope, faith, testimony, music, and worship.
What’s Happening
Sandwiches for the NOAH Project
The NOAH Project hands out over 35,000 bag lunches every year. On Wednesday, June 20, we are going to help them. There are many ways you can participate in this project with us. If you would like to donate turkey or cheese, make a monetary contribution, or come make sandwiches with us, contact Jennie Notarantonio for more information.
100th Birthday Party
Join us on Sunday, July 1, following worship services, as we celebrate the 100th “Birthday” of our sanctuary and celebrate what the future holds for our next 100 years!
Don’t miss any of the fun, from surprises in worship, to Fellowship Hour outside, with games, great food, and (of course) birthday cake!
Delores Grier
She is not going to like this. My grandma has always been the type to work quietly in the background, never wanting a show, never wanting to be in the spotlight. Well, she is in the spotlight now. When I was attending Jane Addams Middle School, my cousin and I went to...
Brianna
Church has not always been a safe place for me. The churches I grew up in made it very clear that people like me were not welcome. The exclusions were plenty; the empathy was scarce. I had sworn off church because of the bitterness that had grown. That all slowly...
Welcome Home
“Like the pine trees lining the winding road, I got a name” Jim Croce, I Got a Name “Whether we like it or not, we all come from someplace. And at some point in our lives, we have to make peace with that place.” Jeffrey Stepakoff, The Orchard “Hello, Wisconsin!”...
Get connected
There are many groups to help you find your calling. View our Connect page and know that God’s Love is Connectable.
Music is our Life
Everyone has a Song! And here at Royal Oak First there’s room for your voice, your heart, and your music. Come grow in faith, form real friendships, and make a difference with one of our ensembles.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events include many ways to connect with friends, neighbors, the church community, Detroit, and the world. Get engaged and volunteer when you can. You are always welcome and appreciated.
Recent Sermons
Now is the Time
Book: Mark 5:24-34
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RSVP
Book: Matthew 22:1-10
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Crazy Love Sermon
Book: Matthew 21:33-46
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Worship times: Saturday 4:00 pm, Sundays 9:00 am and 11:00 am
As We Gather Worship Service every Thursday at 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall.
Event and Image Galleries
2017 Halloween Family Fun Night
Choir Camp 2017
Pictures from our 2017 Choir Camp – Camp Ohiyesa
2017 Eclipse
We Love Music
Everyone has a song, and here at Royal Oak First there’s room for your voice, your heart, and your music. Come grow in faith, form real friendships, and make a difference with one of our ensembles.
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