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SUMMARY:Morning for Moms
DESCRIPTION:A Half Day of Relaxation and Spiritual Renewal for Moms \nChildcare Available Nursery – 5th Grade (anyone in 6th grade and older is welcome to volunteer with the kids/nursery\, if their mom needs them to go with younger siblings). \nRetreat leader: Rev. Cora Glass \nFree \nRegister by Wednesday\, April 8. \n\n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/morning-for-moms/
LOCATION:The Well\, Brighton Campus\, 400 E. Grand River Ae\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Fellowship,Small Groups & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T101500
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday-Whitmore Lake
DESCRIPTION:Hallelujah! Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! You are invited to worship on this day of triumph and hope. \n\nWhitmore Lake Campus\n\n9:15 am Worship\nFellowship Time after service\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/easter-sunday-whitmore-lake/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T083000
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday-Sunrise Service
DESCRIPTION:“Morning has broken” — gather for a special sunrise service in the Memorial Garden celebrating the resurrection of the risen Christ. Refreshments available after the service. \nAdditional Easter Worship Services: \n\n9:15 am – Whitmore Lake Campus\n9:30 am – Brighton Campus\n11 am – Brighton Campus\n9:30 am & 11 am – Online
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/easter-sunday-sunrise-service/
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 Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20230213T225856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T152010Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday-7pm
DESCRIPTION:On Good Friday\, we stand at the foot of the cross and bear witness to the final hours of Jesus’ life. Through scripture and reflection\, voices from across the spectrum of ministry—those actively serving\, those retired\, and those discerning their call—will guide us through the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion. As we journey together through these powerful moments\, we contemplate the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and what it means for us today. Enter into the passion story through this service of reverence\, reflection\, and holy remembrance.\nLivestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/good-friday-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
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SUMMARY:Good Friday-12pm
DESCRIPTION:On Good Friday\, we stand at the foot of the cross and bear witness to the final hours of Jesus’ life. Through scripture and reflection\, voices from across the spectrum of ministry—those actively serving\, those retired\, and those discerning their call—will guide us through the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion. As we journey together through these powerful moments\, we contemplate the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and what it means for us today. Enter into the passion story through this service of reverence\, reflection\, and holy remembrance.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/good-friday-12pm/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday - Brighton (9:30 and 11 am)
DESCRIPTION:Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! \nBefore going to Sunday School\, children are invited to meet in the entry way to the sanctuary to be part of the parade of palms\, waving palm branches and lifting our voices in praise of the Lord.  \n\n\n\nBrighton Campus\n\n9:30 am Worship* and Sunday School/Nursery\nFellowship Time after each service\n11:00 am Band-Led Worship* and Children’s Message/Nursery\n*Livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/palm-sunday-brighton/2026-03-29/2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T103000
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday - Whitmore Lake
DESCRIPTION:Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! \nChildren and others who want to participate are invited to meet in the entry way to the sanctuary to be part of the parade of palms\, waving palm branches and lifting our voices in praise of the Lord.  \n\n\n\nWhitmore Lake Campus\n\n9:15 am Worship\nFellowship Time and Sunday School after service
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/palm-sunday-whitmore-lake/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20260210T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T204827Z
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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/2026-03-24/
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:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20230222T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T221126Z
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SUMMARY:Egg Hunt-Brighton
DESCRIPTION:Children and their families are invited to a FREE outdoor Easter Egg Hunt\, April 12. We are so excited to share the joy of Easter with you and your children and grandchildren! \nPlease register in advance (see below). We’ll have different areas for the egg hunt to help spread things out. Siblings are welcome to hunt for eggs in the same area. \nDonations are being requested to prepare 2\,000 eggs. Please drop off individually wrapped nut-free candy/chocolate and medium/large plastic eggs at the Brighton or Whitmore Lake campuses by March 1. No homemade treats. Thank you! \nRegister (children and sign up to volunteer) \n 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/egg-hunt-brighton/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20241106T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T212356Z
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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:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20230201T190026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T163354Z
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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\n\n\nYouth are welcome to volunteer!
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/parent-night-out/
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:20251224T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20221212T204312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202206Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Worship 11am\, 5pm\, 7pm\, 9pm
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends for a meaningful service to hear the Christmas Story\, celebrate Holy Communion\, enjoy Christmas music\, candle lighting\, and fellowship. \nBrighton Campus\n11 am – Worship designed for young children and their families \n5 pm – Band-led Worship \n7 pm*– Worship with handbells and choir \n9 pm – Worship with handbells and choir \n*7 pm Service Livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook \n\n\n\nChild-Centered Morning Worship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 11 am service is not just child-friendly\, it’s child-centered! As you enter the worship space\, children will be invited to wear a nativity costume and participate from their seats with their families. They may even recognize some of their preschool or Sunday school teachers who are part of the storytelling! Following the service\, we’ll sing “happy birthday” to Jesus and enjoy birthday cupcakes! 
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/christmas-eve-worship/2025-12-24/4/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advent,Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202114Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Worship 2 pm (Whitmore Lake Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends for a meaningful service to hear the Christmas Story\, celebrate Holy Communion\, enjoy Christmas music\, candle lighting\, and fellowship.
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/christmas-eve-worship-wl/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus\, 9318 Main\, Whitmore Lake\, MI\, 48189
CATEGORIES:Advent,Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jon":MAILTO:jon@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20241028T190445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202255Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Worship 11 am
DESCRIPTION:The 11 am service is not just child-friendly\, it’s child-centered! As you enter the worship space\, children will be invited to wear a nativity costume and participate from their seats with their families. They may even recognize some of their preschool or Sunday school teachers who are part of the storytelling! Following the service\, we’ll sing “happy birthday” to Jesus and enjoy birthday cupcakes!  \nLooking for an evening service? \nPlease see the details for the 5 pm\, 7 pm and 9 pm Christmas Eve Worship Services
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/christmas-eve-worship-11-am/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Brighton Campus\, 400 E Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advent,Children,Worship & Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T161417
CREATED:20241030T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T212407Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Party (Youth)
DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend and enjoy a festive\, fun night of Christmas joy! You can count on cocoa\, cookies\, games\, and maybe even a surprise or two!\nContact lindsey@brightonfumc.org
URL:https://www.brightonfumc.org/event/christmas-party-youth/
LOCATION:The Well\, Brighton Campus\, 400 E. Grand River Ae\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advent,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Lindsey":MAILTO:lindsey@brightonfumc.org
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