Birmingham First

05/30/2026

Our Birmingham & Berkley First delegation receives remarks from Dr. Boayue at dinner during the Michigan Annual Conference.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Birmingham & Berkley First is happy to be a supporter of the 61st Birmingham Village Fair in downtown Birmingham, May 28–31.

Hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber, this longtime community tradition features carnival rides, games, and fair food for all ages surrounding Shain Park. Admission is free, with ride tickets and vouchers available for purchase.

Fair Hours:
Thursday, May 28 | 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, May 29 | 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 | 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 | 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

We are grateful to support events that bring our community together and hope you enjoy this year’s fair!

05/26/2026

Thank You from Samaritas

On behalf of the Samaritas Refugee Youth Mentorship Program, Rachel Campbell and Katy Niglas extend their heartfelt thanks to the congregation, especially the administrative and facilities staff and volunteers, for helping make the May 16 Refugee Youth Career Fair a success. Students learned from professionals in business, engineering, healthcare, and finance, and also received school supplies, lunch, and gift cards for clothing. Samaritas staff shared that families felt welcomed and encouraged, noting the experience will help students make positive future career decisions.

05/24/2026

Good morning, and welcome to worship at Birmingham First!

For more information about this church, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved, or to make an online donation, please visit www.gatheredhereforgood.org.

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05/21/2026

Our Tuesday Morning Women’s Group gathered earlier this week for their annual end-of-the-year brunch to welcome summer and share a heartfelt farewell with Pastor Sarah as she prepares to begin her new ministry appointment at Ann Arbor First this July.

The group presented Pastor Sarah with several meaningful gifts, including wind chimes that play the tune of “Amazing Grace,” roses, and other special tokens of love and appreciation that she will treasure for years to come.

05/19/2026

We want to make you aware of another phishing attempt circulating within our church community. Someone is posing as Dr. Boayue and sending emails to some of our members.

Please do not reply to these emails or click on any links. These messages are not from Dr. Boayue. If you ever have questions about an email you receive, please call the church office 248-646-1200 or contact Dr. Boayue directly by phone to confirm.

Please share this information with anyone you know who may fall victim to this type of email scam. Thank you for helping us keep our church community safe.

05/18/2026

This morning the staff of Birmingham & Berkley First welcomed Rev. Chad Oyer, incoming associate pastor, during the staff meeting followed by a luncheon. Pastor Chad will begin on June 1; he will preach at Birmingham First on Sunday, June 7, and at Berkley First on Sunday, June 14.

Read more about Pastor Chad: https://gatheredhereforgood.org/pastorchad

05/18/2026

Get Crafty for VBS
Come get creative as we prepare for Vacation Bible School! We’ll transform the church into a vibrant rainforest—and we need your help to bring it to life. Bring a friend or family member and join us for a Craft Night or a Decorating Day. Click the link below to sign up!

VBS Craft Nights and Decorating Days Rainforest Falls Craft Nights and Decorating Days are where the magic begins! These evenings are when we start creating the captivating elements that will transform our stage, hallways, and classrooms into the lush, vibrant world of Rainforest Falls. From towerin...

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone for your amazing response to the spring Food & Supply Drive. Your kindness will be felt throughout this community at local food pantries. A special thanks to our volunteers for helping to sort and distribute.

05/14/2026

It's the best week of the year! Register by May 18 for VBS week, June 15-19.