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SUMMARY:Outdoor Worship
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy music and worship overlooking beautiful Whitmore Lake. Come as you are. Bring a chair or use one from the church. Or come by boat and pull up along the shore.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/outdoor-worship-1/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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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:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T003310Z
CREATED:20260625T223337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T003310Z
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SUMMARY:Just Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Just Conversations: Civil Rights – a four-part virtual series\nYou are invited to ground your heart and mind in the powerful history of the American South. Whether you are traveling on the upcoming Civil Rights Pilgrimage or simply want to engage in deep\, meaningful community dialogue\, be part of “Just Conversations: Civil Rights.” \nThis four-part\, drop-in series explores the profound stories\, landmark struggles\, and enduring legacy of four pivotal locations in Alabama. Through public-accessible media resources—including short documentaries and powerful interviews—and open discussion\, we will explore the intersection of historical truth and modern-day justice. \nWhy “Just” Conversations?\nThe name has a double meaning: these are simply conversations—informal\, drop-in spaces where you can show up exactly as you are. But they are also conversations about justice—how the history of these four places continues to call us toward equity\, faith-filled action\, and racial healing today. \nSeries Schedule & Focus Cities\nThis is a Zoom-only series meeting on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm EST. Use the same ZOOM LINK for each meeting. \nWatch the assigned media in advance and join the conversation: \n\nJuly 14\, 2026 | Birmingham: The Power of Youth\n\nFocus: We will center our conversation around the historic Children’s March\, examining how the courage of young people shifted the momentum of the movement in Birmingham.\n\nWatch The Children’s March\, in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion. \n\n\n\nAug. 4\, 2026 | Selma: Bridge to Freedom\n\nFocus: Diving into the footage of Eyes on the Prize\, we will reflect on the strategic\, painful\, and triumphant road from Selma to Montgomery that ultimately led to the Voting Rights Act.\n\nWatch Eyes on the Prize in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion. \n\n\n\nAug. 25\, 2026 | Montgomery: Legacy and Equal Justice\n\nFocus: We will explore the work of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery\, featuring insights from civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson on how we reckon with our past to heal our future. \nWatch “Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan | Bryan Stevenson” in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion.\n\n\nSept. 22\, 2026 | Tuskegee: Excellence\, Honor\, and Reckoning\n\nFocus: Our final session looks at Tuskegee\, including the heroic legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen\, a controversial military initiative designed to measure African-Americans’ competence for flying. \nWatch Fly Boys: Western Pennsylvania’s Tuskegee Airmen in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/just-conversations/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church & Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T174639Z
CREATED:20260310T174921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T174639Z
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm (note new time) 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/2026-08-05/
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:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T155300Z
CREATED:20240403T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale & Flea Market (Whitmore Lake)
DESCRIPTION:Sale Days: Aug. 7-8 (9 am – 3 pm) & Flea Market Saturday\, Aug. 8 (9 am-3 pm) \nJoin the Saturday Outdoor Flea Market: Call Darla Miller to reserve your spot. \nThe United Methodist Women in Faith – Abigail Circle is accepting gently used items (in good working condition please). Call Darla Miller to arrange for a drop off time starting July 12. \nThank you for following these donation restrictions: \n\nNo Clothing\nNothing chipped\, cracked or broken\nNo large furniture\, appliances\nNo computers\, printers\, monitors\, TVs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet up days: Monday\, Aug. 3 – Thursday\, Aug. 6 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/rummage-sale-wl-2/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:UMWF
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ORGANIZER;CN="Darla Miller":MAILTO:deedeekm2004@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T155300Z
CREATED:20240403T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale & Flea Market (Whitmore Lake)
DESCRIPTION:Sale Days: Aug. 7-8 (9 am – 3 pm) & Flea Market Saturday\, Aug. 8 (9 am-3 pm) \nJoin the Saturday Outdoor Flea Market: Call Darla Miller to reserve your spot. \nThe United Methodist Women in Faith – Abigail Circle is accepting gently used items (in good working condition please). Call Darla Miller to arrange for a drop off time starting July 12. \nThank you for following these donation restrictions: \n\nNo Clothing\nNothing chipped\, cracked or broken\nNo large furniture\, appliances\nNo computers\, printers\, monitors\, TVs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet up days: Monday\, Aug. 3 – Thursday\, Aug. 6 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/rummage-sale-wl-2/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:UMWF
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ORGANIZER;CN="Darla Miller":MAILTO:deedeekm2004@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203208Z
CREATED:20260602T151640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203208Z
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SUMMARY:Friendly Links 2.0 Orientation
DESCRIPTION:You can be part of the welcoming work of our Friendly Links Team:\nWelcome Desk\, engaging conversations\,  follow up with guests\, church tours\, storytelling and more. Fresh ideas welcome!\nLunch and childcare provided.\nContact Sheri Lohmiller or Pastor Lynn.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/friendly-links-orientation/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Lynn Hasley":MAILTO:lynn@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T173412Z
CREATED:20240221T220945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T173412Z
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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. \nContact Susan Kimball. \n\nRegistration is closed.
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:20260810T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260331T161227Z
CREATED:20260331T161227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T161227Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Garden Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Garden volunteers welcome! You’re invited to be part of the volunteer crew that meets once a month on the second Monday of the month May-November to plant and care for the beautiful memorial garden and the cross and flame garden. Contact Macky Bachelor.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/memorial-garden-volunteers-2/2026-08-10/
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="Macky Bachelor":MAILTO:Bachelorm2@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T174639Z
CREATED:20260310T174921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T174639Z
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm (note new time) 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/2026-08-12/
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:20260816T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T101500
DTSTAMP:20260430T193019Z
CREATED:20240506T203331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T193019Z
UID:10002773-1786871700-1786875300@www.brightonfumc.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Worship
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy music and worship overlooking beautiful Whitmore Lake. Come as you are. Bring a chair or use one from the church. Or come by boat and pull up along the shore.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/outdoor-worship-1/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T100000
DTSTAMP:20260720T173236Z
CREATED:20250709T180757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T173236Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Musical
DESCRIPTION:9:30 am and 11 am on Sunday\, Aug. 16\nYoung People’s Worship Arts presents this year’s Musical Theater Camp performance for all ages. \nDirected by Susan Kimball and Carola Snow
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/summer-musical/2026-08-16/1/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music,Worship & Prayer,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Kimball":MAILTO:susan@brightonfumc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T173236Z
CREATED:20250709T180757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T173236Z
UID:10003315-1786878000-1786881600@www.brightonfumc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Musical
DESCRIPTION:9:30 am and 11 am on Sunday\, Aug. 16\nYoung People’s Worship Arts presents this year’s Musical Theater Camp performance for all ages. \nDirected by Susan Kimball and Carola Snow
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/summer-musical/2026-08-16/2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music,Worship & Prayer,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Kimball":MAILTO:susan@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T174639Z
CREATED:20260310T174921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T174639Z
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm (note new time) 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/2026-08-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T211335Z
CREATED:20220711T183756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T211335Z
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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. \nSuggested donation: $12 for adults\, $5 for children 5-12\, no charge for children under 5.\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T165727Z
CREATED:20251028T184525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165727Z
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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 2026 dates: Feb. 22\, April 26\, June 28\, Aug. 23\, Oct. 25\, Dec. 27. You do not need a reservation. We look forward to seeing you. \n2026 JUN-DEC FISH AND LOAVES SCHEDULE 2 \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/2026-08-23/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T003310Z
CREATED:20260625T223337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T003310Z
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SUMMARY:Just Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Just Conversations: Civil Rights – a four-part virtual series\nYou are invited to ground your heart and mind in the powerful history of the American South. Whether you are traveling on the upcoming Civil Rights Pilgrimage or simply want to engage in deep\, meaningful community dialogue\, be part of “Just Conversations: Civil Rights.” \nThis four-part\, drop-in series explores the profound stories\, landmark struggles\, and enduring legacy of four pivotal locations in Alabama. Through public-accessible media resources—including short documentaries and powerful interviews—and open discussion\, we will explore the intersection of historical truth and modern-day justice. \nWhy “Just” Conversations?\nThe name has a double meaning: these are simply conversations—informal\, drop-in spaces where you can show up exactly as you are. But they are also conversations about justice—how the history of these four places continues to call us toward equity\, faith-filled action\, and racial healing today. \nSeries Schedule & Focus Cities\nThis is a Zoom-only series meeting on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm EST. Use the same ZOOM LINK for each meeting. \nWatch the assigned media in advance and join the conversation: \n\nJuly 14\, 2026 | Birmingham: The Power of Youth\n\nFocus: We will center our conversation around the historic Children’s March\, examining how the courage of young people shifted the momentum of the movement in Birmingham.\n\nWatch The Children’s March\, in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion. \n\n\n\nAug. 4\, 2026 | Selma: Bridge to Freedom\n\nFocus: Diving into the footage of Eyes on the Prize\, we will reflect on the strategic\, painful\, and triumphant road from Selma to Montgomery that ultimately led to the Voting Rights Act.\n\nWatch Eyes on the Prize in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion. \n\n\n\nAug. 25\, 2026 | Montgomery: Legacy and Equal Justice\n\nFocus: We will explore the work of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery\, featuring insights from civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson on how we reckon with our past to heal our future. \nWatch “Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan | Bryan Stevenson” in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion.\n\n\nSept. 22\, 2026 | Tuskegee: Excellence\, Honor\, and Reckoning\n\nFocus: Our final session looks at Tuskegee\, including the heroic legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen\, a controversial military initiative designed to measure African-Americans’ competence for flying. \nWatch Fly Boys: Western Pennsylvania’s Tuskegee Airmen in advance and then join us on Zoom @ 7 pm for discussion.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/just-conversations/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church & Society
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T174639Z
CREATED:20260310T174921Z
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SUMMARY:Spoke & Word Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Spoke & Word cycling group Wednesday nights at 6 pm (note new time) 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/2026-08-26/
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:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260324T183811Z
CREATED:20220517T040041Z
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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:20260830T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T101500
DTSTAMP:20260430T193019Z
CREATED:20240506T203331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T193019Z
UID:10002774-1788081300-1788084900@www.brightonfumc.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Worship
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy music and worship overlooking beautiful Whitmore Lake. Come as you are. Bring a chair or use one from the church. Or come by boat and pull up along the shore.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/outdoor-worship-1/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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