Caring for the Church and its Mission

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).

Meeting dates for 2025 are:
  • 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

Event Series Town Hall

Town Hall Meeting

First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus 400 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI, United States

The Leadership Board invites everyone to its quarterly update town hall meetings. Generally the board will share updates about policies and governance decisions. Specific items... read more

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