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SUMMARY:Spaghetti Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Help build homes through Habitat for Humanity just by eating spaghetti! \nA delicious way to support a great cause. The dinner menu includes spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce\, salad\, dinner roll\, desserts\, plus coffee and water. Note: Gluten-free pasta\, vegan cheese\, and gluten-free bread will be available as well. \nReservations are not required\, but your sign-up below will help us plan. Thank you! Donations accepted. Walk-ins welcome! \n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spaghetti-dinner/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Schauer":MAILTO:amschauer19@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T140000
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SUMMARY:Zone 3 Mission Event: Meal Packing
DESCRIPTION:Join with 16 churches in “Zone 3” of the Heritage District to pack meal kits that will feed hungry people around the world! It will be a fun afternoon and great way to get to know United Methodists in nearby cities. \nTHE RICE AND SOY BLESSING BAG \n\n1 Blessing Bag feeds 6 people.\nIngredients:\nVitamin pack\nDehydrated vegetables\nSoy\nWhite Rice\n\nThese Rice and Soy Blessing Bags not only meet hunger needs\, but meet nutritional needs to provide lasting energy. \nHow can you help?\n\nDonate: Each meal bag costs $2. The goal is to pack 2\,400 bags. Give online or by cash/check and designate “meal packs.”\nVolunteer: The goal is to have about seven volunteers from each church help with the food kit packing on March 22 (2-4 pm) at Howell First UMC. Register\n\nLearn more about the meal kits and Midwest Mission that provides the food and all the materials to pack the bags. click here
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/zone-3-mission-event-meal-packing/
LOCATION:Howell First United Methodist Church\, 1230 Bower St\, Howell\, MI\, 48843
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161541
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SUMMARY:Cass Volunteer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP \n\nThe volunteer work varies month to month. Contact Laura Kelly to learn more. Depart from the Brighton Campus parking lot at approximately 8 am to travel together to Detroit and return by approximately 4 pm. Bring your lunch. \nCass Community Social Services meets people in need\, where they are in life\, by offering food\, affordable housing\, skill building\, and vocational training which promotes self-sufficiency\, on a sustainable pedestrian campus and as part of the larger community. \nThe ways First UMC volunteers have served includes: \n\ncleaned\, mended and painted rooms for affordable housing\nset up beds for warming centers\nweeded gardens\, trimmed shrubs\, planted trees and flowers\, mowed grass and cleaned outside to beautify and make areas safer for residents\nprepped mass quantities of bacon and eggs for breakfast\, assembled sandwiches and packaged lunches to feed the community\nsorted and shredded paper to recycle and raise money for fighting poverty.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/cass-volunteer-saturdays/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Kelly":MAILTO:laurakelly21@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T091500
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SUMMARY:St. Andrews Breakfast Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:First United Methodist Church provides volunteers for the Breakfast Program at St. Andrews in Ann Arbor about once a month. Volunteers may prepare hot food\, set up serving stations\, serve food to guests\, clear trays\, wash and dry dishes and clean up the kitchen. Depart Brighton at 6 am (or meet at St. Andrews at 7 am). Tasks are completed by 9 am. \n\nThe Breakfast Program at St. Andrew’s (Ann Arbor) serves between 90 and 150 meals daily. Guests include the young and old. They arrive as individuals or in groups. Some are experiencing homelessness or struggling with addiction or mental illness\, and most are working men and women who are trying to make ends meet.\n\nSign up
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/st-andrews-breakfast-volunteers/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:St. Andrews\, 306 North Division\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48104
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Drabing":MAILTO:w_drabing@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T180000
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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/2026-02-22/
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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260217T190000
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SUMMARY:Pancake Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Free Pancake Dinner sponsored by the Red Bird Mission Team. All donations will help defray the cost of materials on the home repair projects when the team goes to Kentucky in the fall. \nMenu will include: \n\nRegular/Blueberry/Chocolate Chip/Gluten-Free Pancakes\nSausage and Bacon\nApplesauce\nApple & Orange Juice\nRegular and Oat Milk\nCoffee/Tea\n\nThe Red Bird Mission in Beverly\, Kentucky serves the physical\, educational and spiritual needs of Appalachia. Red Bird Mission is a ministry of the United Methodist Church. There are opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in this mission trip that will happen Oct. 4-9\, 2026. Contact Gene Smith.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/pancake-dinner/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Smith":MAILTO:imgsmith1451@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T180000
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SUMMARY:Haiti Fundraiser Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You can help plant seeds of hope in Haiti! The Michigan Conference churches voted in 2025 to support this state-wide campaign to transform communities in Haiti through sustainable agriculture\, education\, and healthcare initiatives. \nCome for a simple dinner and inspiring program by Rev. Tiffany Newsom\, chair of Mi Haiti Partnership. Your RSVP below is helpful (though not required). Everyone welcome! \nBy supporting this cause\, you provide vital resources that empower local farmers\, educate children\, and enhance healthcare access. Together\, we can build a brighter future for Haitian families\, fostering resilience and sustainable growth. \n\n\n\n\nThis campaign supports the Michigan Conference Commitment to the People of Haiti and three important EngageMI partners; Grace Children’s Hospital\, HAPI – Haitian Assets for Peace International\, and Jeremie Rising—nurturing a “healthy field” for lasting change. Half of all donations also empower local leaders through a new partner\, Grassroots Community Voices Foundation (MUSO). Learn about these partners – Planting Hope in Haiti.  \n\n\n\n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/haiti-fundraiser-dinner/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260126T180000
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Update Jan. 26\, 1 pm: The Red Cross has cancelled today’s blood drive due to staff issues related to the weather/school closings. \nYou can give the gift of life at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Create your blood donation appointment directly with the Red Cross. Walk ins welcome up to 5:45 pm. \n\n\nThe need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide\, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. \n\n\nVolunteers (and cookies) are needed on the day of the drive\, contact Kara Shuell or use the sign up form below. \nSignup Genius for Volunteers
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/blood-drive/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lydia Rosentreter Bangert":MAILTO:lydiarb63@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T191500
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SUMMARY:Ring the Bell for Salvation Army
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with cheer and generosity. First United Methodist Church volunteers will be bell ringers at  Salvation Army “red kettle” sites on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. SIGN UP or Contact Bob Hemphill.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/ring-the-bell-for-salvation-army/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Kroger\, 9968 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advent,Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Hemphill":MAILTO:rbhemphill@gmail.com
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