First United Methodist Church - Brighton Campus

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Colby Martin program on Sunday. It was a powerful witness and reminder to delight in the Biblical call to love God and neighbor.

This June, GBCS acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of the LGBTQIA+ community in the pursuit of peace and justice nationally and globally. Pride Month was established in the United States to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. The United Methodist Church’s Social Principles affirm that human sexuality is a gift grounded in love, care, and respect.

We encourage members and congregations of the church to take time to learn from and listen to members of the q***r community, to practice inclusivity, and to stand in solidarity against attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community—especially those targeting youth. We call for the protection of the rights and personhood of q***r and trans people within both the church and public policy.

Ways to engage: Join the LGBTQIA+ monthly working group (fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. ET), connect with your conference chapter of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) for resources, and participate in advocacy efforts in your local community and state.

Contact [email protected] to join Church & Society's LGBTQIA+ monthly working group.

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05/31/2026

What does it really mean to follow God? It sounds so simple. Many of us think we would follow God no matter what God asks. Sometimes we answer God's request with a strong yes, sometimes we hesitate or are afraid. The same is true in the Bible. When called, some drop everything, some respond with questions, others laugh and some fail. Still, God keeps calling. This series explores five moments when ordinary people heard an extraordinary invitation to "Follow Me."
Message: Bruce Stark, Certified Lay Speaker
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4
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05/28/2026

Livingston Faith & Race Project is starting a book club that will meet at Howell First United Methodist Church. Check it out.

05/25/2026

Rev Lindsey Hall preaches "Happy Birthday Church" basec on Acts 2:1-8, 11-15, 22-24, 32-33, 36, and 41-47 for Pentecost and memorial Day Sunday
https://www.brightonfumc.org/online-sermons/happy-birthday-church/

05/24/2026

What does it really mean to follow God? It sounds so simple. Many of us think we would follow God no matter what God asks. Sometimes we answer God's request with a strong yes, sometimes we hesitate or are afraid. The same is true in the Bible. When called, some drop everything, some respond with questions, others laugh and some fail. Still, God keeps calling. This series explores five moments when ordinary people heard an extraordinary invitation to "Follow Me."
Message: Rev. Lindsey Hall
Scripture: Acts 2
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05/24/2026

Have you seen the latest art installations? Cheryl Colloton’s cross stitch creation story series is in the library and John Correll’s photo gallery is in the hallway. Take time to enjoy them.

05/20/2026

Rev Jon Reynolds preaches "Follow Me: Answer Your Call" based on Exodus 3:1-12 for the 7th Sunday of Easter and Graduation Sunday
https://www.brightonfumc.org/online-sermons/follow-me-answer-your-call/