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SUMMARY:All-Church Outdoor Worship & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come by land or lake! Worship on the waterfront at the First UMC Whitmore Lake Campus with the Worship Band led by Mike Tooman. Followed by a FREE Picnic Lunch starting at noon. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend\, bring your family. Bounce House and fun activities\, too. \nNote: There will only be one service at each campus this day. Whitmore Lake Campus at 11 am (no 9:15 service) and Brighton Campus at 9:30 am (no 11 am). \nTo volunteer to help with setting up or serving the meal\, please contact Susan Kimball.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/outdoor-worship-picnic/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Kimball":MAILTO:susan@brightonfumc.org
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm at the Lakelands Trail trailhead near Mugg and Bopps at M-36 and Old US 23 with your bicycle. The group will bike an agreed distance and back. Bring water and snacks if needed. All ages and abilities welcome.\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spoke-word-cycling-group/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Trail Connector Trailhead\, 9608 Village Pl Blvd\, Brighton\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T123000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Garden Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Garden volunteers welcome! You’re invited to be part of the volunteer crew that meets once a month on the second Monday of the month May-November to plant and care for the beautiful memorial garden and the cross and flame garden. Contact Macky Bachelor.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/memorial-garden-volunteers-2/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macky Bachelor":MAILTO:Bachelorm2@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm at the Lakelands Trail trailhead near Mugg and Bopps at M-36 and Old US 23 with your bicycle. The group will bike an agreed distance and back. Bring water and snacks if needed. All ages and abilities welcome.\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spoke-word-cycling-group/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Trail Connector Trailhead\, 9608 Village Pl Blvd\, Brighton\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260819T165930Z
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm at the Lakelands Trail trailhead near Mugg and Bopps at M-36 and Old US 23 with your bicycle. The group will bike an agreed distance and back. Bring water and snacks if needed. All ages and abilities welcome.\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spoke-word-cycling-group/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Trail Connector Trailhead\, 9608 Village Pl Blvd\, Brighton\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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SUMMARY:Salad Buffet Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:A Summer Tradition \nEnjoy a delicious luncheon in the air-conditioned Community Room including a variety of salads\, ice tea/lemonade and dessert. Tickets available in advance in the church office\, from a United Methodist Women in Faith member or at the door. Sorry\, no reservations. \nSuggested donation: $12 for adults\, $5 for children 5-12\, no charge for children under 5.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/salad-buffet-luncheon/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,UMWF
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women in Faith":MAILTO:bledsoerm@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fish & Loaves Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Fish and Loaves is a free community meal in Brighton provided by local churches. First UMC – Brighton Campus hosts the dine-in meal on these 2026 dates: Feb. 22\, April 26\, June 28\, Aug. 23\, Oct. 25\, Dec. 27. You do not need a reservation. We look forward to seeing you. \n2026 JUN-DEC FISH AND LOAVES SCHEDULE 2 \n\nVolunteers and food donations are welcome.\nContact Deborah Scharp. \nConsider helping in one of these ways: \n\n3:30 pm Set tables\, set up coffee station\, prep food\n5 pm Serve food\, visit with guests\n5:30 pm Dishwashing\nSign Up to provide: desserts\, rolls and salads (or purchase food and turn in receipts for reimbursement)\n\nFish and Loaves is coordinated by Love INC and serves all who come seeking food and fellowship.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/fish-loaves-community-dinner/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm at the Lakelands Trail trailhead near Mugg and Bopps at M-36 and Old US 23 with your bicycle. The group will bike an agreed distance and back. Bring water and snacks if needed. All ages and abilities welcome.\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spoke-word-cycling-group/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Trail Connector Trailhead\, 9608 Village Pl Blvd\, Brighton\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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