First United Methodist Church of Ferndale

On the first Monday of every month, the Detroit Historical Museum visits five historical churches. On June 3, the First United Church of Ferndale is on the docket and we will learn a ton about its history and development. It looms large on Woodward south of Nine Mile. Today, the Reverend Rony Veska is preaching about "The Circle of Life". On April 24th, they offer a free delicious home-cooked meal to the community.

Marlette's First United Methodist Church

The neo-gothic First United Methodist Church in Marlette has been standing on Main Street since 1902. Joseph Mills was not only the architect of this historic church but also the local high school and the county courthouse. December 16th at 10am, the service includes a solo concert by Jerry Garcia who resides in Adrian.

Battle Creek's First United Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church in Battle Creek was packed one day back in 1960 when Martin Luther King Jr spoke from their pulpit. The image of John Wesley above, the 18th century minister and founder of Methodism and an early proponent for slaves' rights, radiates over the sanctuary.  This beautiful worship structure dates back to 1908 and has national historic designation. When we visited here, we were impressed how they have harmoniously blended in the old with the new.