First United Methodist Church – Brighton and Whitmore Lake uses a simplified structure for its governing board, fulfilling the required roles and responsibilities of church council (administrative board), trustees, finance, and staff/pastor-parish relations. This leadership board is elected by members of the church and members serve staggered three-year terms.

The board oversees the mission, core values, and strategic plan of the church. Management and mission teams implement day-to-day activities. The leadership board meetings are open and held at 6 pm (Brighton Campus Library).

• Tuesday, January 21
• Tuesday, February 18
• Tuesday, March 18
• Tuesday, April 22
• Monday, May 19
• Monday, June 16
• Monday, July 21
• Monday, August 18
• Monday, September 15
• Monday, October 20
• Monday, November 17
• Monday, December 15

Congregation members are encouraged to serve on short-term or long-term projects as they are able. See link below for the list of teams and current leader names.

Email board@brightonfumc.org with your questions, ideas/suggestions, or concerns. Ready to get involved? Connect with the church office or board.

Leadership Board Members