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SUMMARY:District Training
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to this training — open to all church leaders\, pastors\, and those who are interested in building community connections\, exploring additional financial resources\, and developing discipleship opportunities. \n9:30 AM—Welcome \n9:45 AM Community Connection—Rock the Crock with Rev. John Messner \n10:00 AM Session 1: The Foundation with Rev. Joel Fitzgerald \n10:45 AM Community Connection—Artsy Friends with Rev. Melany Chalker \n11:00 AM Session 2: Grant Writing with Lisa Batten \n11:45 AM Community Connection—Free Coffee Hour with Rev. Sonrisa Cortes \nNoon—Lunch \n12:45 PM Session 3: Discipleship with Rev. Steven Manskar \n1:30 PM—Q&A Breakout Sessions: Foundation\, Grant Writing\, Discipleship and Community Connections \n2:15 PM—Closing \nDownload flyer \nRegister for the event at Howell FUMC \n  \nThis same event will take place again on March 7 at Adrian First UMC
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/district-training/
LOCATION:Howell First United Methodist Church\, 1230 Bower St\, Howell\, MI\, 48843
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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SUMMARY:DIA Field Trip: Contemporary Anishinaabe Art
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Detroit Institute of Arts to explore Native American art and film. \n\nWe will carpool from the Brighton Campus parking lot at 10:30 am and see the exhibit: “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation.”\n\n\nEnjoy lunch at the DIA Cafe (bring $$\, see below) and then at 2pm\, we will attend a lecture led by filmmaker Ishkuaazhe Shane McSauby who will introduce three of his short films.\n\nMuseum admission $20/person ($10 for seniors) includes the exhibits and films\, please RSVP below but you’ll pay for your ticket at the museum.\n\nReturn to church approximately 5pm.\n\nCafé DIA is a cafeteria-style restaurant that offers a menu of fresh foods including daily house-made soup or chili\, a grab & go bar\, traditional grill favorites\, and pizza. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available. \n\nField trip sponsored by the Church and Society Committee\, Anti-bias/Anti-racism Project. Please contact Kara Shuell to sign up and if you need a scholarship to attend.\n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/dia-field-trip/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Shuell":MAILTO:justice@brightonfumc.org
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Jan. 19\, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day as a federal holiday and 31 years as a national day of service — a “Day On\, Not a Day Off.” \nSignup Genius \nYou’re invited to give your time in service in one of these partner projects (space is limited\, please sign up in advance): \n\nFood Pantry Volunteer\, 8:15-11 am (Whitmore Lake Area Human Services)\n\n\n\nHelp stock food and create toiletry bags for clients. Families welcome (Children 5 and older with their adult) Whitmore Lake Area Human Services Food Pantry\, 9075 Brookside Dr\, Whitmore Lake\, MI 48189\n\n\n\n\n\nKitchen Volunteer\, 1-4 pm (Cass Community Social Services)\n\n\n\nHelp in the kitchen at Cass Community Social Services. Families welcome (ages 10+ with their adult). 11850 Woodrow Wilson\, Detroit\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSignup Online \nContact Suzanne Everett \nNote: the church building is closed Jan. 19\, 2026\, for the holiday. Meet at the locations listed above. \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Mission & Outreach
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SUMMARY:Faith in the Face of Empire
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Book Study: “Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible Through Palestinian Eyes” by Mitri Raheb. Sponsored by Michigan Conference Board of Justice\, Church & Society\, Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East. Zoom class led by Randie Clawson with in-person conversations led by Ben Tasich. Meets Tuesdays at 6:45-8:15 pm\, Sept. 16\, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18. Register online. Purchase your book through your favorite bookseller. Hybrid Class. Zoom link will be shared with registrants.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/faith-in-the-face-of-empire/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Small Groups & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randie Clawson":MAILTO:randie.clawson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Race Library Series
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to register for this four-week facilitated conversation to build awareness and skills in talking about race. The idea of this event grew out of the “Faith & Racial Healing” class offered here in the fall of 2024. This series is hosted by The Library Network and facilitated by Conversations on Race. \nSpace is limited and you must preregister. http://tln.org/conr \nThe details: Through shared videos\, small and large group dialogue and actionable steps\, we will have difficult conversations and build capacity for advocacy. \n\nSession 1 (Oct 25): Why has the myth of race as biology persisted and what effect does this have on our own ideas?\nSession 2 (Nov 1): How has the idea that race is biology resulted in inequalities in policy and practices throughout US history?\nSession 3 (Nov 8): What is structural racism and how have ideas of race shifted to support political and social inequities?\nSession 4 (Nov 15): How can Asset Mapping connect our deepest longings\, beliefs\, talents\, contacts and community institutions to build equity and justice for all?\n\nSession content builds each week\, therefore it is ideal for participants to attend all sessions if possible. \nFree to attend\, registration required: www.tln.org/ConR \nTo learn more about Conversations on Race\, click here \nFUMC Contact: Suzanne Everett\, director of mission and justice engagement
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/conversations-on-race-library-series/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Pinckney Library\, 125 Putnam St\, Pinckney\, MI\, 48169
CATEGORIES:Church & Society
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