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SUMMARY:Welcome Statement Listening Session (Whitmore Lake Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Strategic Plan “Goal 6”  is to develop a welcome or belonging statement that quickly lets people know if they would be welcomed and included in the ministries of First UMC as they are searching for a church home. \nPlease complete an online questionnaire (available Jan. 4-11) — paper forms will also be available. \nAnd attend one of three listening sessions provide your constructive feedback to help the welcome statement team gain valuable insight to craft language that feels appropriate for our church. \n\nSunday\, Jan. 11 @ 1 pm\, Brighton Campus\nTuesday\, Jan. 20 @ 6 pm\, Zoom link\nSunday\, Feb. 2 @ 10:15 am\, Whitmore Lake Campus
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/listening-session-wl/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T170000
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SUMMARY:DIA Field Trip: Contemporary Anishinaabe Art
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Detroit Institute of Arts to explore Native American art and film. \n\nWe will carpool from the Brighton Campus parking lot at 10:30 am and see the exhibit: “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation.”\n\n\nEnjoy lunch at the DIA Cafe (bring $$\, see below) and then at 2pm\, we will attend a lecture led by filmmaker Ishkuaazhe Shane McSauby who will introduce three of his short films.\n\nMuseum admission $20/person ($10 for seniors) includes the exhibits and films\, please RSVP below but you’ll pay for your ticket at the museum.\n\nReturn to church approximately 5pm.\n\nCafé DIA is a cafeteria-style restaurant that offers a menu of fresh foods including daily house-made soup or chili\, a grab & go bar\, traditional grill favorites\, and pizza. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available. \n\nField trip sponsored by the Church and Society Committee\, Anti-bias/Anti-racism Project. Please contact Kara Shuell to sign up and if you need a scholarship to attend.\n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/dia-field-trip/
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:kara.shuell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T160000
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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/2026-02-14/
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: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:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T200000
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday\, Brighton Campus-7pm
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent—a season of reflection\, repentance\, and renewal. In a world that moves fast\, this is an invitation to pause\, to acknowledge our need for God’s grace\, and to begin a journey toward Easter with humility and hope. \nStart your Lenten journey with a time of quiet and creative prayer practices as well as the imposition of ashes as we remember that we are dust\, yet deeply loved by God. Come as you are\, and step into this sacred season with a heart open to transformation. \n\nDue to the nature of this event\, it will not be livestreamed.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/ash-wednesday-7pm/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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SUMMARY:UMWF: Artwork & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly luncheon and general meeting of United Methodist Women in Faith. \nProgram:  Artwork by Ariel Jin
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/umwf-february/
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:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T193000
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SUMMARY:Parent Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, enjoy an evening out while your kids have a blast! Cost is free. Sign up to reserve your spot today — space is limited! \n\nRegister Online
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/parent-night-out-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T091500
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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/2026-02-21/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T143000
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T210000
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SUMMARY:Mothers Leading Mothers
DESCRIPTION:Mothers Leading Mothers is a supportive and encouraging community for mothers in the throes of active parenting to learn from and grow with one another. It meets online because you’re busy and the kids are in bed. 😉 \nRegister \nSession 1\, Feb. 24\nShe Led the Way: This month’s topic\, “She Led The Way: A Spotlight on Women Leaders” celebrates the stories\, strength and faith of women who led with courage and purpose. Come be inspired\, connect with other moms and reflect on the ways leadership shows up in our own lives and families.\nSession 2\, March 24\n\nGrateful in the Becoming: We’ll explore how to practice gratitude in the becoming\, the process of growing\, evolving\, and unfolding as mothers\, women\, and humans. This conversation focuses on gratitude not only for what is\, but for what is becoming within us.\n\nSession 2\, April 28\nComing Soon\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/mothers-leading-mothers/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Groups & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T113000
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SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Prayer for Justice\, Peace & Healing\n→Be in community and prayer in Brighton\, Michigan\, as ecumenical and interfaith leaders and communities gather in Washington\, D.C.\, for a public witness grounded in worship\, moral courage\,\nand solidarity with our neighbors. Several United Methodist agencies (Church and Society\, Religion and Race\, and the United Methodist Committee on Relief) are participating in an ecumenical and interfaith worship service and march calling for the humane treatment of immigrants. \nLocal Response\nYou are invited to a prayer service that will include a variety of prayer practices plus watching and worshiping together with the event in D.C. via livestream. \n\n9:30 am Gathering time\n10 am Livestream Worship Service (Capitol Hill UMC)\n11 am Local Prayer Vigil\n11:30 am Service Concludes\, Going Forth\n\nWashington\, D.C. Event\nIf you are able to attend the event in DC\, please contact Pastor Lynn if you would like to help with this event locally or would consider traveling to Washington\, DC. Learn more about the Michigan Conference response to this event.\nFaithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice\nWashington\, D.C.\, on Wednesday\, Feb. 25. Register now (for DC event).
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/prayer-vigil/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church & Society,Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Lynn Hasley":MAILTO:lynn@brightonfumc.org
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