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SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:God saw everything that he had made\, and indeed\, it was very good. You are invited to help care for God’s creation. In honor of Earth Day and part of our three-part sermon series\, “God Called It Very Good.” \nLet’s make the community cleaner by picking up trash. Bring your work gloves and water bottle. Choose your location (Brighton Campus\, Whitmore Lake Campus\, a nearby Trail). We’ll have snacks and trash bags for picking up litter. \n  \nSignup Genius
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/earth-day-cleanup/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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SUMMARY:Memorial Garden Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Garden volunteers meet once a month to plant and care for the beautiful memorial garden and the cross and flame garden at the Brighton Campus. You are invited to be part of this care taking activity. Bring your gardening gloves. Contact Macky Bachelor. \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/memorial-garden-volunteers/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T212011Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the third annual men’s retreat at Lake Louise Christian Community. Enjoy fellowship\, worship\, devotions and an opportunity to help open the camp at Lake Louise for the upcoming season. We will work together to clear walking paths of debris\, maintenance and repair of cottages and buildings\, and perhaps a few construction projects. The cost of $75 includes food and lodging. Register below or contact Rev. Jon Reynolds if you are interested.\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/mens-retreat/
LOCATION:Lake Louise\, 11037 Thumb Lake Road\, Boyne Falls\, 49713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T180000
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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 2025 dates: Dec. 28 and 2026: Feb. 22\, April 26\, June 28\, Aug. 23\, Oct. 25\, Dec. 27. You do not need a reservation. We look forward to seeing you. \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/2026-04-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T143000
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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-2/2026-05-11/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Camping-May
DESCRIPTION:Reservations for 2026 Family Camping at Myers Lake Camping & Cabins (Byron\, MI) are now open — on a first come basis. No sites are being held.\nReserve online or Call Myers Lake Camping & Cabins  –  Cindy & Steve: (810) 370-1232\n\nMay 15-17\, 2025\n\n\nRates are listed as $55/night (lots 1-60)\, $70/night (lakeview lots 61-107). All sites are full hook-up\, 50/30.\nCabins are $85-125 / night\nEnjoy evening vespers and campfires together\nSaturday night potluck\nSunday morning devotions\nAmenities: swimming\, fishing\, canoeing\, playground\, hiking\, hayrides\nNot a camper? Come out for the day and the Saturday potluck.\n\nPlease email your site number to Gene or Suzanne after you have made your reservations. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/family-camping-may/
LOCATION:Myers Lake Camping & Cabins\, 10575 Silver Lake Rd\, Byron\, 48418
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Smith":MAILTO:imgsmith1451@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 5 pm at the Trail Connector trailhead near JCPenney in the Green Oak Village Place mall with your bicycle. The group will bike between 7-25 miles to Kensington Metropark and back (early weeks will start easy and build up). Bring water and snacks if needed. All ages and abilities welcome.\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spoke-word-cycling-group/2026-06-03/
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:20260820T113000
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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. \n  \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
ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women in Faith":MAILTO:bledsoerm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T140000
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SUMMARY:Quilt & Craft Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Quilt & Craft Sale\nEnjoy the artistry of beautiful quilts at this quilt and craft sale. With over 100 handmade\, heirloom quality quilts plus a variety of crafts for sale\, there is something for everyone including baby and holiday items.  This two-day fundraising event runs Friday and Saturday\, Nov. 13- 14\, at 9 am to 2 pm. \nThis year the proceeds of the sale will benefit Days for Girls and the church’s endowment. This group creates dozens of unique\, handmade quilts each year for people experiencing health crises. The congregation prays over each quilt with individuals tying knots representing prayers for the recipients. \nQuilt & Craft Artists\nWould you donate a work to be sold at the Quilt and Craft Sale? Place it in the library or give it to Thelma Forrest. Donations accepted through Nov. 2.  \nThis year’s Quilt Event benefits the church’s Prayers & Squares Ministry\, which gives beautiful\, handmade quilts to people experiencing health crises. The congregation prays over each quilt with individuals tying knots representing prayers for the recipients. \nBelow are just some of the many beautiful items that will be available at the event! Visit the sale’s Facebook page to see more works of art available for purchase!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/quilt-craft-sale-2/
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="Thelma Forrest":MAILTO:quilt.crafts@brightonfumc.org
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