Common questions

You can learn about our pastoral staff, and other staff members, on our church staff list.

Our Green Wood church is located off Green Road just north of Glazier Way on the northeast side of Ann Arbor. The parking lot is free with two handicap accessible spaces located near the front entrance. There is a sidewalk cut and an easy accessible entry to the front door via one short ramp.

Parking is free downtown on Sundays at all metered locations and garages. Our 40 spot lot is for anyone who needs close parking or accessible spaces (e.g. first time visitors, accessibility, mobility challenges, etc.). It is on a first come, first serve basis.

There is metered street parking throughout the downtown area, and just across Washington Street is the Liberty Square garage. This and other garages nearby offer hourly parking in town and are operated by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The DDA offers an interactive map on their website.

Blake Transit center, the hub of Ann Arbor’s TheRide bus service, is just two blocks west and two blocks south of our downtown location. We have bus stops right on or adjacent to our downtown property for several routes.

Because parking is limited we ask that congregation members not park at the church unless they are here on church business. Our parking lot is monitored by AirGarage.

Here’s how AirGarage works:

• AirGarage monitors spaces in our lot when there are no church services scheduled. AirGarage is turned off during during worship hours and forlarger church events. All other times, drivers are asked to follow the instructions on the posted AirGarage signs. A cell phone and a code from the church office is required to register your car. Call for a code during business hours.
• If you are here for a church-related activity, you should text the top number for “visitors of FUMC” and then enter a code to avoid parking fees. Once your car is registered, you don’t need to register again unless your license plate changes.
• If you’re not here on church business, text the 2nd number listed for “all others.”  Respond to texts from Air Garage to pay for parking.

Learn about our accessibility accommodations downtown and at Green Wood here.

Our children’s program is designed to excite kids from birth through grade 6 about knowing God, loving others and serving the world. Learn more here.

Our ministry to youth provides a safe, caring and supportive environment where young people (grades 7–12) are encouraged to develop and nurture a Christ-centered life through service, fellowship, education, worship and recreation. Learn more here.

Learn about First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery (FUMCN) here.

We have many ways for you to get involved, learn more about our adult group opportunities here or opportunities to serve here.

On May 7, 2023 the membership voted to support the Leadership Council’s motion authorizing the Board of Trustees to sell property at 1001 Green Rd. Learn more and access related documents here.

View our current COVID-19 guidelines here.

You are welcome to dress casually for our services. For our Sunday morning downtown service, most attendees will dress in business casual, but you are welcome to come as you are.

The sacrament of baptism is conducted during our worship services. Please contact Tina Alee at tina@fumc-a2.org or 734-662-4536 to request a baptism date.

Learn how to schedule a wedding here.

To discuss your needs for a memorial service or funeral, please contact the main office at 734-662-4536. Learn about our memorial garden here.

Our downtown and Green Wood sanctuaries are available to university music students and studio teachers for recitals. Learn about booking a recital here.

Meetings and other events may be booked at either of our locations. Learn about booking your meeting or other event here.

If you don’t see your question here, we would love to chat with you about your specific request. You can submit a question using our contact form, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as we can!