BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T143000 DTSTAMP:20260113T183402Z CREATED:20260113T173213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183402Z UID:10002625-1771666200-1771684200@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Heritage-District-Winter-Training-Event_slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260108T181042Z CREATED:20230123T214232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T181042Z UID:10000148-1771347600-1771354800@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pancake-Dinner-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Smith":MAILTO:imgsmith1451@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T180000 DTSTAMP:20251215T205412Z CREATED:20251118T191732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T205412Z UID:10002608-1769536800-1769536800@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Haiti-Dinner-2026_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTSTAMP:20251211T160059Z CREATED:20251117T180217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T160059Z UID:10002599-1768780800-1768867199@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MLK-Day-of-service-2026_Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T191500 DTSTAMP:20251104T212715Z CREATED:20251007T160516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T212715Z UID:10002581-1765012500-1765048500@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bell-Ringers-Needed-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Hemphill":MAILTO:rbhemphill@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR