A Community of Faith, Hope, and Love
Join Us
Sunday Morning
10:30 am5221 Church Road
Ann Arbor MI 48105Welcome to Dixboro United Methodist Church
Dixboro Church is an inclusive faith community living and serving through God’s Love
This SundayJune 28, 2026
This Sunday, June 28, 2026, Pastor Mary Butler-Loring will give a sermon titled “Avoiding the Real Issue”
Esther 4: 4-8 from “The Common English Bible”
Who Are We?
Whoever you are, whoever you love, and wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. As United Methodists, we celebrate open minds and open hearts, seeing everyone as a beloved child of God. Join us in living out Jesus’ call to love God and neighbor.
Come find your place at Dixboro UMC.
What We Believe
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The Trinity
We believe in one God, revealed in three persons:Creator (Father) – Maker of all life
Redeemer (Son) – Jesus Christ. He is our reconciler, saving us for relationship with God & one another, and all created things
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is as close to us as the breath we just inhaled and exhaled.
The Holy Spirit works within us to create more open and loving people who are strengthened and grounded in their faith.
Following Jesus Christ’s example, the Holy Spirit inspires humanity and helps us build loving, inclusive community where our loving action draws others to God.
Jesus Christ
Jesus has never been separated from the love of God.Separation from God, the act humanity chooses, is why Jesus became flesh & dwelled among us.
Jesus showed humanity how to turn toward God (forgiveness) and to live in a new life that brings freedom for love of God + others.
This brings us into abundant life here and now, as well as eternal life.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s Word.It helps us to understand who God is and to grow and live into our purpose—which is to love God and love others as ourselves.
Humanity & Sin
All people are valuable.Sin—the ways we choose to turn away from God and separate ourselves from God—harms us and the rest of Creation.
Through God’s love (Jesus being born by a human, died as a human, and resurrected), God offers God’s grace so that we and creation can be healed and restored.
Salvation
Salvation is God’s saving gift.We can do nothing to earn it—it is God’s free gift.
Salvation comes when we as individuals and as the whole of humanity turn toward God (repent), turn away from the things that have kept us separated from God (sin), and accept God’s love and forgiveness.
→ reconciliation/salvation
Eternity
God made us to live with God forever.In this life and the life beyond this life, God’s loving presence is with us. God’s love for us never ends.
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Life of Faith
Following Jesus and allowing the energy of the Holy Spirit to inspire & transform us. When we partner with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, we grow in love, faith, and service—not to earn God’s favor, but in response to it. Good works are the fruit of a life rooted in Christ.
The Church
The Church is the body of Christ in the world. It exists to glorify God, care for one another, pursue justice, and share the Good News with all.
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Baptism
Baptism is a visible sign of God’s invisible grace. In it, we are welcomed into the family of Christ. We baptize people of all ages, celebrating God’s work in every life—whether infant, youth, or adult.Communion
We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome at Christ’s table, regardless of membership. From youngest to oldest, come to the feast if you desire it. In this sacred meal, we remember Christ's love, receive God’s grace, and anticipate the heavenly feast to come.
We believe Christ welcomes every person - and we strive to do the same.Searching for something to believe in? Longing for a spiritual family to belong to?
You are welcome here.
Our hearts, minds, and doors are open to you.
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Children's & Youth Ministry
A welcoming place for kids and teens to belong, explore faith, and grow with God and one another. Come as you are, we’d love to meet your family.
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Music Ministry
We invite people of all ages and abilities to join in worship through music. We blend traditional hymns with contemporary praise. Come raise your voice, and celebrate God with us.
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Missions
Together we seek to bring hope, restore dignity, and make the love of Jesus visible in our community and around the world.
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Community Groups
Whether you’re new to church, deepening your faith, or simply looking for community, our small groups offer a place to belong. Join a group to connect, learn, and serve alongside others on the same journey.
Upcoming events
Plan Your Visit
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We are located in the Village of Dixboro, part of Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the corner of Church Rd. and Short Street. We are at the northeast corner of the Dixboro Village Green, where you will also see an historic one-room schoolhouse. Our church is east of US 23, northeast of the intersection of Plymouth Rd. and Dixboro Rd.
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There is plenty of free parking available. If you park on Church Street, right in front of the church, you can enter through the large double doors and you will be at the back of the sanctuary where we worship. Or come in any other entrance and you will enter the sanctuary from a single door at the front of the church. There are ushers and/or greeters at both entrances.
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Suits and Sunday dress are not required here (though feel free to dress up if you like). The majority of people dress at a casual to business casual level during most of the year.
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Children of all ages are welcome to worship with their families. Every service has a “Sermon on the Steps” time for children. There is a nursery across the hall from our Fellowship Hall for Infants - 48 months; our ushers are happy to guide you, should you need assistance. Children’ s Church is offered for all ages.
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No, you are our guest. Having you here with us is a gift in itself. In fact, many people who regularly worship with us donate to the ministries of our church through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), so the plate may pass many hands without receiving a gift on Sunday morning.