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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:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20260526T164652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164716Z
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SUMMARY:Italian Soda Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The youth invite you to discover the refreshment of homemade Italian sodas on Sunday June 7 as make them to share them with the congregation as a fundraiser to support the cost of summer fellowship activities. Find them in the Community before\, between and after worship services. All donations welcome.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/italian-soda-fundraiser/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20260507T145122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T134604Z
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SUMMARY:Vessels of Grace Juneteenth Celebration & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Experience a powerful afternoon of faith\, worship\, and movement on Sunday\, June 7 as we celebrate Juneteenth: Freedom Day with a special guest liturgical dance performance by Vessels of Grace. \nA ministry of Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Detroit\, Vessels of Grace is an accomplished liturgical dance group that brings scripture to life through graceful choreography and joyful expression. This event is more than just a performance; it is a community celebration of faith and the enduring spirit of grace. \nEnjoy an inspiring dance-based worship experience followed by a delicious community dinner with the dancers hosted by the Church & Society Committee of First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.  \nEarly bird meal ticket prices are $15 per person. Children 10 and under $10. (Cost defrays the catered meal. Add 50-cents for online ticket sales.) \nBuffet Menu\n\nStuffed Chicken Breast: Spinach\, portabella mushrooms\, cream cheese\, garlic\, sundried tomatoes (gluten free)\nMacaroni & Cheese\nPremium French Style Green Beans (gluten free)\nHouse Salad: Mixed greens\, julienned carrots\, cheddar cheese\, cucumbers\, tomatoes (gluten free)\nDessert: Cake and selection of cookies
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/vessels-of-grace-juneteenth/
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="Kara Shuell":MAILTO:justice@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20210714T195812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T191024Z
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale (Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:9 am – 5 pm Friday Rummage & Bake Sale\nEveryone is welcome to the United Methodist Women in Faith’s Annual Rummage Sale. Great deals on lots of items gently used items\, including: \n\nKitchen & misc. household items\nSmall appliances (e.g.\, blenders\, toasters)\nBaby & children’s clothes/toys/equipment\nGames & puzzles (adults & kids)\nPurses\, suitcases\, art\, frames\nJewelry\nMirrors & holiday items/décor\nAntiques & collectibles\nLamps\, linens\, bedding\, craft supplies\nTools\, bikes\, CDs\, DVDs\,  records\nBooks\nSome furniture\n\n  \nLower Level – Use entrance off the back parking lot. Sale also runs 9 am – 12 pm Saturday\, June 13
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/rummage-sale-b/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMWF
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women in Faith":MAILTO:bledsoerm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20240403T184956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T191225Z
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale (Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:9 am – 12 pm Saturday\nHuge annual rummage sale! Everyone is welcome to the United Methodist Women in Faith’s Annual Rummage Sale. Great deals on lots of items gently used items\, including: \n\nKitchen & misc. household items\nSmall appliances (e.g.\, blenders\, toasters)\nBaby & children’s clothes/toys/equipment\nGames & puzzles (adults & kids)\nPurses\, suitcases\, art\, frames\nJewelry\nMirrors & holiday items/décor\nAntiques & collectibles\nLamps\, linens\, bedding\, craft supplies\nTools\, bikes\, CDs\, DVDs\,  records\nBooks\nSome furniture\n\nLower Level – Use entrance off the back parking lot. Sale also runs 9 am – 5 pm Friday\, June 12
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/rummage-sale-b-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMWF
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women in Faith":MAILTO:bledsoerm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185555Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Volunteer Build
DESCRIPTION:Help the Good News Group and Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley a new Ypsilanti home for a local family in need of safe\, stable and affordable housing! Our House Leaders will ensure a variety of tasks are available for a wide variety of skill levels and physical abilities. \n Contact April Schauer\, amschauer19@gmail.com. \nRegister: https://givepul.se/d90ilh  (lock code: GNG26) note: code is case sensitive \nLearn more at https://www.brightonfumc.org/missions-outreach-2/habitat-for-humanity/ \nFor those who wish to volunteer\, but are unavailable on the FUMC scheduled dates (June 20\, July 31\, Sept. 11)\, may sign up to be a short notice volunteer.  Use this link to add your name to the “Short Notice List” — You will receive an email asking if you can help out any time we need extra workers on a work day that is not a scheduled Brighton/WL work day (usually 3 or 4 opportunities each summer). \n\nRegistration Instructions \n\n\nClick on this link: https://givepul.se/d90ilh (this link is specific to FUMC-Brighton & Whitmore Lake)\n\n\nClick “Register”\n\n\nEnter lock code GNG26 (case sensitive)\n\n\nChoose date and click next\n\n\nComplete registration information (if volunteer in past\, use same email when prompted)\n\n\nCheck liability and waive–click next\nRegistration complete!\n\n\nNow you are signed up! If you find you need to cancel or if you have questions\, please contact April Schauer.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/habitat-volunteer-build/
LOCATION:Habitat – Good News Group\, 1015 Gault Dr\, Ypsilanti\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20260505T160006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T160006Z
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SUMMARY:Community Story Slam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of honest storytelling from storytellers in our community—neighbors\, friends\, leaders\, and anyone with a tale to tell! \nHosted by Amir Baghdadchi from The Moth. Sponsored by the Brighton Church Collaborative. \nTheme: Family\nTell us about a time when you found an unexpected family\, the reunion wasn’t so sweet\, or the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. \nInterested in telling a story? Would you like to tell your story better? Click here to Let us know or join the storytelling workshops (Friday\, June 13 at 10 am and Friday\, June 20 at 10 am). \nDoors open at 5:30 pm. Story Slam starts at 6:30 pm. \nFree food. Beverages available for purchase. \nContact Pastor Jon or Pastor Lindsey.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/community-story-slam/
LOCATION:Brewery Becker\, 500 W. Main St.\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fellowship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20250122T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T215354Z
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School (VBS)
DESCRIPTION:July 21-24 \nChildren enjoy summer’s biggest party — Vacation Bible School! Through music\, drama\, science\, crafts\, games\, stories and snacks we’ll learn how you can put your trust in God when you are afraid\, challenged\, or called to do God’s work and share the Good News of God’s love through Jesus Christ. \n\nVBS is a free event for children ages 4 years through 5th grade\nChildren must be fully potty trained\nPre-Registration is required\nMax enrollment will be 100 children\n\nMany volunteers are needed before during and after VBS! Can you help decorate\, prepare snacks\, run games or crafts\, lead a small group of children? \nParticipant Registration \nVolunteer Sign Up
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/vacation-bible-school-vbs/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T091500
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20260518T165254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T165342Z
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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/2026-07-18/
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:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20250505T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185504Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Volunteer Build
DESCRIPTION:Help the Good News Group and Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley a new Ypsilanti home for a local family in need of safe\, stable and affordable housing! Our House Leaders will ensure a variety of tasks are available for a wide variety of skill levels and physical abilities. \n Contact April Schauer\, amschauer19@gmail.com. \nRegister: https://givepul.se/d90ilh  (lock code: GNG26) note: code is case sensitive \nLearn more at https://www.brightonfumc.org/missions-outreach-2/habitat-for-humanity/ \nFor those who wish to volunteer\, but are unavailable on the FUMC scheduled dates (June 20\, July 31\, Sept. 11)\, may sign up to be a short notice volunteer.  Use this link to add your name to the “Short Notice List” — You will receive an email asking if you can help out any time we need extra workers on a work day that is not a scheduled Brighton/WL work day (usually 3 or 4 opportunities each summer). \n\nRegistration Instructions \n\n\nClick on this link: https://givepul.se/d90ilh (this link is specific to FUMC-Brighton & Whitmore Lake)\n\n\nClick “Register”\n\n\nEnter lock code GNG26 (case sensitive)\n\n\nChoose date and click next\n\n\nComplete registration information (if volunteer in past\, use same email when prompted)\n\n\nCheck liability and waive–click next\nRegistration complete!\n\n\nNow you are signed up! If you find you need to cancel or if you have questions\, please contact April Schauer.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/habitat-volunteer-build-2/
LOCATION:Habitat – Good News Group\, 1015 Gault Dr\, Ypsilanti\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20220331T204649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173154Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20240221T220945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205020Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Musical Theater Camp
DESCRIPTION:Aug. 10-15 @ 9 am-3 pm & Aug. 16 @ 8:30 am-12 pm\n\nMusical Theater Camp is a fun week of singing\, dancing and acting for students entering 2nd through 9th grades. They learn\, practice and perform a Christian themed musical under the directio nof by Susan Kimball\, Music Director First UMC and Carola Snow\, Communications Director at Sycamore Creek UMC. Susan has over 25 years experience Directing  and Voice. Carola studied at the New Yok Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and the Maggie Flannigan Studio in New York.  She has 15 years of experience teaching theatre to kids.  For more information contact Susan Kimball\, Music Director at susan@brightonfumc.org\nRehearsals are Monday-Saturday\, Aug. 10-15\, from 9 am-3:00 pm \nThe performances will be Sunday\, Aug. 16 at 9:30 and 11 am. \nRegistration opens in March 29. Register by July 30. Contact Susan Kimball. \n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/summer-musical-theater-camp/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Kimball":MAILTO:susan@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20220711T183756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T191348Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women in Faith":MAILTO:bledsoerm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20220517T040041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T183811Z
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SUMMARY:Scrap Metal Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Red Bird Mission Team will collect your scrap metal Saturday\, Aug. 29 at the Brighton Campus. Save your metallic household items for this fundraiser! Common scrap metal items include \n\n\n\n\n\nInsulated Copper Wire\n#2 Copper Tubing\nCopper Scrap\nAluminum\nAluminum Car/Truck Rims\nAluminum/Copper Radiators\n\n\n\n\nAluminum Cans\nAppliances\nBikes\, Toys\nCar Batteries\nCast Aluminum\nCast Iron\, Light Iron\n\n\n\n\nComputers\nElectric Motors\, Scrap Cars\nPlumbing Brass\nStainless Steel (Non-Magnetic)\nLead\nTransformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee complete list \n\nVolunteer to help \nIf you need items to be picked up\, contact Ginger VanBlaricum\, 810-772-1863. Items must be outside or in an open garage (volunteers can not enter your home\, thank you for your understanding).\n\n\n\nBy contributing your unwanted metallic items in this way\, you are reducing the amount of waste into land fills and contributing to mission work — all money raised from the salvaged metal is for Red Bird Mission projects. Volunteers separate the metal from donated items to increase the salvaged value.\n\n\nFun fact…….when tearing apart a dryer. We get nine feet of small wire\, the cord\, the motor\, a circuit board\, the outside casing\, which gets flattened\, and usually a metal drum.\n\nBy separating all these items\, more money is raised for missions.\nNote: when donating financially to this mission\, please specify “scrap metal drive.” Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/scrap-metal-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20250505T205737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185351Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Volunteer Build
DESCRIPTION:Help the Good News Group and Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley a new Ypsilanti home for a local family in need of safe\, stable and affordable housing! Our House Leaders will ensure a variety of tasks are available for a wide variety of skill levels and physical abilities. \n Contact April Schauer\, amschauer19@gmail.com. \nRegister: https://givepul.se/d90ilh  (lock code: GNG26) note: code is case sensitive \nLearn more at https://www.brightonfumc.org/missions-outreach-2/habitat-for-humanity/ \nFor those who wish to volunteer\, but are unavailable on the FUMC scheduled dates (June 20\, July 31\, Sept. 11)\, may sign up to be a short notice volunteer.  Use this link to add your name to the “Short Notice List” — You will receive an email asking if you can help out any time we need extra workers on a work day that is not a scheduled Brighton/WL work day (usually 3 or 4 opportunities each summer). \n\nRegistration Instructions \n\n\nClick on this link: https://givepul.se/d90ilh (this link is specific to FUMC-Brighton & Whitmore Lake)\n\n\nClick “Register”\n\n\nEnter lock code GNG26 (case sensitive)\n\n\nChoose date and click next\n\n\nComplete registration information (if volunteer in past\, use same email when prompted)\n\n\nCheck liability and waive–click next\nRegistration complete!\n\n\nNow you are signed up! If you find you need to cancel or if you have questions\, please contact April Schauer.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/habitat-volunteer-build-3/
LOCATION:Habitat – Good News Group\, 1015 Gault Dr\, Ypsilanti\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20240716T142217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180826Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20240219T193243Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20240131T193308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T165420Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20251001T194207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T200641Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20260504T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T191114Z
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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 Flyer and Itinerary \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 coming soon
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/civil-rights-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270228
DTSTAMP:20260531T013458
CREATED:20240805T160106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165620Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Mission & Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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