Caring Crafters • Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
The Caring Crafters meet every Friday afternoon in the Christian Life Center (CLC) to share their love of crafting, creativity, and fellowship. Thanks to generous donations, the group has an abundant supply of yarn, needles, and hooks available to participants—a supply that, much like the five loaves and two fish, never seems to run out! But Caring Crafters offers much more than free supplies. Whether you're interested in learning a new yarn craft, need help finishing a project, or simply enjoy creating alongside others, you'll find friendship, encouragement, and a welcoming place to spend your Friday afternoon.
New Assistive Listening System for Sanctuary Worship
We now offer Auracast Bluetooth audio, a new assistive listening system designed to help you hear worship more clearly through compatible hearing aids, earbuds, headphones and other listening devices. Scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin this Sunday to get connected.
Now Hiring • Director of Congregational Care
Birmingham & Berkley First is seeking a full-time Director of Congregational Care to lead ministries of pastoral care, connection and belonging while supporting and equipping lay care volunteers. Applications are due November 1. Learn more at
www.gatheredhereforgood.org/employment-opportunities.
First Nurses: Roll Up Your Sleeves to Help Others Roll Up Theirs!
Do you know how to check blood pressure? If so, the First Nurses could use your help! Volunteers are needed for about 30 minutes after the 9:30 a.m. worship service just a few times a year to provide blood pressure checks for our congregation. This simple service is offered once a month, and many of our members rely on it as a helpful way to keep an eye on their blood pressure. Sign up for a date through May 2027 by clicking here, or contact Deb Hamel at 248-882-6965 with questions or to volunteer.
Prayer Team Members Needed
“Wealthy is the person who has a praying friend.” The Birmingham & Berkley First Prayer Team is looking for new members who feel called to pray for those in our congregation during times of need. Team members receive a confidential list of prayer requests by email each week and lift those individuals and concerns in prayer. If you feel called to this ministry or would like to learn more, contact Barbara Glick at barbaraglick@hotmail.com.
CLC Volunteer Opportunity
The Christian Life Center is looking for volunteers on weekday mornings and afternoons, as well as substitute volunteers to help fill morning, afternoon, and evening shifts when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the many people who use and enjoy the CLC each week. As a thank-you, volunteers may participate in drop-in pickleball and Mah Jongg at no cost. If you're interested in joining this friendly volunteer team, stop by the CLC or email the welcome desk, clcstaff@fumcbirmingham.org.
Preschool Traffic Reminder
Preschool is now in session September through May. Monday–Friday from 8:30–9:30 a.m., please do not enter the east parking lot from Maple Road. All CLC and church visitors should use the Pleasant Street entrance during this time, as preschool curbside drop-off traffic will be traveling against the usual signs and directional arrows.
