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SUMMARY:Bounce Back Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Bounce Back into fall with Bounce House Fun\, Bibles for Kindergarten and 3rd Graders\, and a Backpack Blessing for all Kids & Teachers!\n\nBring your backpack to worship for a special blessing!\nAll teachers (Sunday School teachers and other teachers in the community) will be invited forward\nKindergarteners and Third Graders will receive the gift of a Bible of their very own\nAfter Sunday School\, children with their families may enjoy the bounce house and a free lunch\n\nNote: If there is rain\, there will be no bounce houses.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/bounce-back-sunday/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T190000
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SUMMARY:Spaghetti Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Help build homes through Habitat for Humanity just by eating spaghetti!  A delicious way to support a great cause. \n\n\nMenu includes spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce\, salad\, dinner rolls\, desserts\, plus coffee\, water\, iced tea and lemonade. Note: Gluten-free pasta\, vegan cheese\, and gluten-free bread will be available. \n\n\nReservations are not required\, but your sign-up below will help us plan.  Walk-ins welcome!  Donations appreciated. \n\n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/spaghetti-dinner-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="April Schauer":MAILTO:amschauer19@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T120000
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SUMMARY:The Open Table
DESCRIPTION:We’ve set the table and you are invited to enjoy! Adult lunch and fellowship. A $5 donation is suggested as you are able. \nPlease let us know you are coming. Contact Todd May.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/the-open-table/2026-10-01/
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="Todd May":MAILTO:todd.may62@outlook.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
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SUMMARY:Red Bird Mission Trip
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nSome examples of work projects are roof replacement\, small room additions\, painting\, building porches or ramps\, and grounds keeping. Other light-duty work is available such as office work\, craft and community store helpers\, and recycling. A single fee covers the cost of each person’s lodging\, meals\, and materials used. \nNote: when donating to this mission\, please specify “trip\,” “scrap metal drive\,” etc. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/red-bird-mission-trip/
LOCATION:Red Bird Mission\, Dorm Road\, Queendale\, 40913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Smith":MAILTO:imgsmith1451@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fellowship with a Focus
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Potluck with a twist. Enjoy food and fellowship followed by activity stations sponsored by the hardworking justice projects of the Church & Society Committee. Please bring a dish to pass. Everyone welcome! Families\, too!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/fellowship-with-a-focus/
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="Church & Society Committee":MAILTO:justice@brightonfumc.org
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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\, plus displays of masterpieces quilted by our members. With over 120 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. \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.  \nVisit the sale’s Facebook page to see many of the works of art available for purchase!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/quilt-craft-sale/
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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SUMMARY:Holiday Craft Show
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Craft Show • Bake Sale • Luncheon\nTime to start holiday shopping! Choose from handmade items\, baked goods and enjoy lunch! New vendors this year! \nCrafters: contact Darla Miller\, 810-231-9816.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/holiday-craft-show/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:UMWF
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SUMMARY:Civil Rights Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:A seven-day trip to five cities in the south that saw the most pivotal moments of the civil rights movements. Trip organized by the Church & Society Committee at First United Methodist Church – Brighton & Whitmore Lake through Educational Opportunities. Through visits\, study and conversation we’ll share the journey of learning to better understand our history as a country and how the past informs the present and the future. \nDownload Brochure \nLink to slides from information session \nDates: Jan. 30-Feb. 5\, 2027\nCosts: $2\,159 per person for double occupancy (add $610 for single room)\nAdditional costs: Your travel to/from Atlanta and some meals \nRegistration link ($100 deposit required)
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/civil-rights-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270217T091500
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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/2027-02-17/
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;VALUE=DATE:20270220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270228
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SUMMARY:Liberia Trip
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Jon\, Bishop David Bard and others from the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church as well as First UMC – Brighton & Whitmore Lake will travel to our partner organizations in Liberia. \nCost $2\,500\n\nVisit mission partners such as:\n\nReaders to Leaders Schools\nUnited Methodist Health Clinics\nBishop Judith Craig Children’s Village\nWater for Life Wells\nand more\n\nContact Rev. Jon Reynolds for more information\, deadlines\, etc.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/liberia-trip/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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