by Lee Trumbull | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you have turned in your pledge card, we thank you, and if not, there is still time to do so. You can get a card at the Connections Table or in the office. Your estimate of giving is a vital part of our budget planning as it helps us determine the resources...
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by Lee Trumbull | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Please plan to participate on Sunday, October 29, at 10:15 a.m. between services in the Parlor, while we join in service for others. We will be assembling 150 sandwiches for Outreach on 7th Lunch Program.
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by Lee Trumbull | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Join us on Saturday, October 7 here at Royal First at 7:00 p.m. for a concert that makes space for ALL people to connect with God. ALL MEANS ALL. This is an album release show and will feature songs about faith and the struggle to hold onto faith when faith systems...
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by Lee Trumbull | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Please join us on Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 305 for our next Missions Team Planning Meeting. We will recap recent missions and make plans for upcoming programming. New participants and new ideas are always welcome! If you have ideas but are unable to...
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by Lee Trumbull | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
ABIDE MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP Our Abide Men’s Fellowship Group starts again on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the church parlor. All men in the congregation are welcome to attend for fellowship, conversation and prayer. If you can’t make it this Tuesday,...
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by Lee Trumbull | Aug 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wind-driven wildfires on Maui have prompted evacuations and caused significant loss of life and widespread damage. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) is coordinating with the California-Pacific Annual Conference to process an initial grant for emergency...
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by Lee Trumbull | Aug 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
This full-day retreat on Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., led by Dr. Christie Mikell and Haley Hall, is a safe and holding space for your feelings, experiences, truths, darknesses, and light. On this full day retreat, there is space to re-center and...
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by Lee Trumbull | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Late summer brings the return of the Royal Oak First School Supply Collection! We are continuing our partnership with Ferndale Lower Elementary and will be collecting the following items which they requested: glue sticks, Expo markers, plastic pencil boxes, Crayola...
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by Lee Trumbull | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
While delivering the crafting kits you donated to the MCHS Family of Services Heartline Treatment Center for Women, we learned that they have a clothing closet that is running pretty empty. If you have CASUAL women’s clothing to donate in sizes small, medium, or...
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by Lee Trumbull | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The new Outreach on 7th Essentials Pantry is quickly gaining momentum. In April, it supported around 25 households, and in May it supported 40 households. Throughout June, we will be collecting dish soap, laundry soap, and shampoo to help meet the needs of this...
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by Lee Trumbull | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, June 29, Royal Oak First is heading to the NOAH Project in Detroit to help throw a summer block party BBQ for their regular visitors. Our Missions Team is providing the burgers, hotdogs, coleslaw, and chips. We are hoping for your help purchasing...
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by Lee Trumbull | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since we are going to only one service for the summer starting this Sunday, we invariably will meet new people and it is good to wear your nametag to facilitate introductions and conversations. All staff will be wearing their nametags as well. If you don’t have a...
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