BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110217 CREATED:20240219T193243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T211259Z UID:10001707-1790442000-1790449200@www.brightonfumc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260618T110217 CREATED:20240131T193308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T165420Z UID:10000025-1791072000-1791590399@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Red-Bird-2025-10-gs-2-e1762793586112.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Smith":MAILTO:imgsmith1451@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261101T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110217 CREATED:20251001T194207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T200641Z UID:10002522-1793548800-1793556000@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fellowship-w.-a-Focus-Nov-1-2026_event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Church & Society Committee":MAILTO:justice@brightonfumc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110217 CREATED:20220817T144446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T175144Z UID:10000031-1795251600-1795273200@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Craft-Show-2025_Event-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206 DTSTAMP:20260618T110217 CREATED:20260504T203122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T191459Z UID:10002775-1801267200-1801871999@www.brightonfumc.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Fellowship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Civil-Rights-Tour-2027_event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270228 DTSTAMP:20260618T110217 CREATED:20240805T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165620Z UID:10002123-1803081600-1803772799@www.brightonfumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brightonfumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Liberia-Trip-2027.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR