The Bible is the foundation of our faith, yet many of us struggle with its complexities. Why do some passages inspire while others confuse or even trouble us? How do we interpret scripture faithfully in today’s world?
Explore these questions on a five-week journey unpacking these questions and more in Making Sense of the Bible. Based on Adam Hamilton’s insightful book, this series dives into the origins, meaning, and authority of scripture—helping us engage with the Bible in ways that deepen our faith and understanding.
Whether you’ve read the Bible cover to cover or are just beginning to explore its pages, this series will equip you to wrestle with scripture with both heart and mind. Come ready to ask questions, seek wisdom, and grow in faith! Scroll down for details about the all church Lenten book study.
Sunday Worship
Brighton Campus
9:30 am Worship* and Sunday School/Nursery
Fellowship Time after each service
11:00 am Band-Led Worship* and Children’s Message/Nursery
Dedicate Easter flowers that will decorate the sanctuary in honor or memory of someone dear to you. The church pays $20-$50 per plant. Your donation in whatever amount you are able to give will help offset the cost of the flowers. Donors are welcome take home a plant after the 11 am service on April 20. Flowers remaining after two weeks will be donated.
Order online or with the envelopes at church (Community Room-Brighton Campus or Upper Hall-Whitmore Lake Campus) by March 24 You can pay online or by check (mark “Easter flowers” on your giving envelope or check memo line).
First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus
9318 Main, Whitmore Lake, MI
This traditional service observes Jesus' death on the cross. Good Friday proclaims God's purpose of loving and redeeming the world even in the face of human rejection and... read more
First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus
400 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI, United States
This traditional service observes Jesus' death on the cross. Good Friday proclaims God's purpose of loving and redeeming the world even in the face of human rejection... read more
First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus
400 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI, United States
"Morning has broken" — gather for a special sunrise service in the memorial garden celebrating the resurrection of our risen Lord. Refreshments available after the... read more
During Lent, the Adult Discipleship team invites you to explore creative and contemplative prayer styles. A variety of rotating stations will be set up for you to try out these different ways of praying.
Children are invited to attend Sunday School 9:30 – 10:30 am. Find the check in table downstairs below the sanctuary. Drop off before worship and pick up afterwards. You’ll find two classes: pre-k through first grade and second through sixth grade. No Sunday School Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. Learn more
Children’s Message, 11 am
Children (pre-k through sixth grade) are invited to worship with their parents through the first three songs, then they may meet their teachers in the back of the sanctuary for a short lesson and activity. They will return to the sanctuary during the offering time, before the closing songs. Learn more
Nursery
Nursery care is provided for children (ages 12 to 36 months) of families attending worship (both services) or Sunday School at the Brighton Campus.
Sign-in at the Check-in table outside the nursery room (lower level in the Children’s Ministry wing underneath the Sanctuary) and pick-up from the nursery room.
Youth Group
Meets Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm at The Well. Grades 5-12 meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Contact Pastor Lindsey, lindsey@brightonfumc.org Learn more
Decorate for Christmas Eve
Your donation of $25 per plant will help decorate the sanctuaries for Christmas Eve. You may, if you choose, give in honor or in memory of someone special. Following the 9 pm service on Christmas Eve, you may take home a plant. Those not picked up in the week following will be shared with homebound parishioners. Donate online or designate “Christmas Flowers” on your check.
Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Bring your family and friends for a meaningful service to hear the Christmas Story, celebrate Holy Communion, enjoy Christmas music, candle lighting, and fellowship.
Whitmore Lake Campus
2 pm – Christmas Eve service with music led by Mike Tooman
Brighton Campus
11 am – Christmas Eve worship designed for young children and their families
5 pm – Band-led Worship, Candles and Glowsticks, includes a special Children’s Moment
7 pm* – Hymns with Choir and Handbells, Candles and Glowsticks
9 pm – Hymns with Choir and Handbells, Candles and Glowsticks
Brighton Campus – 11:00 am (and online) Children’s Message
Whitmore Lake Campus – 9:15 am
Advent Studies
An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story by Rachel Billups
This four-week study focuses on four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. The author guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas. Share this special time with a small group study. Book are available in the Brighton Campus Library and at the Whitmore Lake Campus Upper Hall ($13.50).
Wednesdays at 7 pm, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Advent Study at the Brighton Campus
In addition to the Wednesday night study, you can join one of these small group:
Whitmore Lake Advent Study / April Schauer / Sundays / following 9:15 am worship
Men with Tools / George Lutz / Tuesdays / 9 am
Wednesday Morning Studies / Sue Urban / Wednesdays / 9:30 am
Small Group Bible Study / Deb de Laski-Smith / Wednesdays / 7:00 pm
Women of the Word / Anne Walters / Thursdays / 1:00 pm
Men of Faith / Ron Lewarchik/ Saturdays / 9 am
Sign up online or contact Pastor Lindsey Hall, lindsey@brightonfumc.org.
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