On Sunday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. hear how Hand in Hand is creating a strong, inclusive society in Israel through a network of Jewish-Arab bilingual schools and organized communities. This event is being held at St.

Please join us Sunday, April 15 from 12:15-1:45 p.m. for April's First Forums, an opportunity for open dialogue and faithful disagreement about social issues. We will watch the documentary Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence, a documentary about gun violence from the Presbyterian Church (USA). This documentary, which explores the impact of gun violence on communities, will beget the question whether gun violence is a public health issue. We will discuss how our faith informs this issue and what we can do about it.

All are invited to Hilltoppers on April 5 at noon. Come for a special preview of one of this summer’s outings—to Henry Ford’s Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn. On Thursday, June 28, we will visit Fair Lane, the final residence of Henry and Clara Ford. It is currently closed to the public for a five-year $62 million dollar renovation, but First Pres’ Mature Ministries have been invited to visit and talk to the team responsible for its unparalleled transformation.

In October 2017, the hashtag #MeToo became a national sensation following the revelation of Harvey Weinstein’s repeated sexual misconduct. The phrase identifies the unfortunate reality that sexual harassment and abuse are all too common in the United States. How do we respond to this reality in our lives and in our congregation? Erin Erin Martinez-Gilliard will encourage us to process and discuss ideas about how we express consent, communicate nonverbally, and challenge unhealthy norms.

Join us for an All Church outing to the Men’s Gymnastics Big 10 Championships at Crisler Arena on Saturday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $4 each, and parking is easy! This event is sponsored by Congregational Life Committee. Please sign up in the church office or online by Tuesday, April 3 and submit a check for the amount based on the number of tickets you are ordering.

Parents and children ages 0 to 6 are invited to join us Saturday, February 17 from 11:00 to noon in Room 301. We will read stories and sing songs, and then end with fun play and a healthy snack in room 101. Come with your children, have fun and meet other families. RSVP to Blair Buckley (bbuckley@firstpresbyterian.org) or Debbie MacVey (dmacvey@firstpresbyterian.org)

Creating a New Story of Faith: Faith Formation in the 21^st Century with Dr. Rodger Nishioka. Please join us as Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, KS, leads us in “Forming a Faith for All,” an event for church leaders, parents, families, young people and adults. On Saturday, November 10, Dr. Nishioka will be the keynote speaker at the Officers' Retreat.

On Thursday, January 11 at noon, Hilltoppers welcomes award-winning author Scott Ellsworth. Dr. Scott Ellsworth teaches courses on African American history, Southern literature, and crime and justice in contemporary U.S. society at UM. His book, The Secret Game (Little, Brown), won a 2016 PEN Book Award. Come hear about the book he is working on next! Lunch is $5. Sign up with Rev. Rogers, mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org, or the Church Office, 734-662-4466.

We know the darkness — both literal and figurative – that comes around the Winter Solstice. For those grieving, uncertain, facing illness, or feeling melancholy during the holidays, this season is especially hard. This service speaks to the sadness we feel. Invite your heavy-laden friends and neighbors to tune in. On Sunday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m., view the service on our YouTube channel or on our Facebook page.

Ken McFayden, Ph.D., joins us to facilitate visioning and strategic planning at the Officers’ Retreat and will preach on Sunday, November 12. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he serves as Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, and teaches courses in the areas of congregational leadership and administration. He is a frequent keynote speaker on the topic of leadership and change in a variety of settings. Dr.