We are a vibrant, inclusive community of faith, welcoming all people to experience the transforming power of God through Jesus Christ. We grow in faith through worship and study together. Our children and youth are nurtured and empowered into faithful adulthood. We serve locally and globally, offering transformational experiences for those served and those who serve.
We are one church with two campuses. If you are looking for a faith community, visit us and find your spiritual home.
Worship Times
Where is worship?
At the Brighton Campus, signs at each of three entrances will guide you to the Sanctuary. The main entrance is closest to Grand River and is on the same level as the Sanctuary. If you enter from the back of the building, follow the sidewalk alongside the playground to the double doors. There are stairs or an elevator at this entrance to the upper floor where the Sanctuary is located.
At the Whitmore Lake Campus, enter through the lower level doors or the upper level doors facing the lake and follow the signs to the Sanctuary. There is an exterior ramp to the sanctuary level access, or if you enter at the lower level doors, there is a lift chair or stairs to take you to the upper level where the sanctuary is located.
You’ll find accessible parking and entrances at both campuses. Hearing assist devices are available — please see an usher or sound technician for a receiver. At the Brighton Campus, accessible restrooms are on the lower level. Baby-changing stations are located in all restrooms. A unisex restroom is located near the water fountain on the upper floor. Walker and wheelchair access and seating is available in the side aisles of the Sanctuary. A ramp provides access to the altar area. At the Whitmore Lake Campus, the restrooms are accessible and located just inside the lower level doors. The flexible seating in the Sanctuary is friendly to walker and wheelchair users.
How do I dress?
You are welcome to wear whatever makes you comfortable. There is no dress code. On any given Sunday dress ranges from dresses/suits and ties to shirts and jeans.
What about my children?
Children are always welcome in worship or may attend Sunday School (9:30 am) or Children’s Message (11 am) at the Brighton Campus.
Nursery (9:30 and 11 am services)
(Brighton Campus) Nursery care is on the lower level. Enter through the doors by the playground. When you get to the green hallway, turn right and the nursery is down the hall on the right hand side. Please sign your child in to the nursery and leave any supplies you think they may need. If you are needed during worship, our volunteers will text you. When you are finished with worship, come back down to sign out and pick up your child.
The nursery is supported with trained staff and volunteers. Our teen volunteers have been either CPR and First Aid certified or have completed the Babysitting course offered through community education, which includes First Aid and CPR. Adults have completed a background check.
What does this church believe?
As United Methodists, we bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the church’s life and mission. Toward this goal, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time. Learn more about Methodism: http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/basics-of-our-faith
Our Mission: Know God. Love God. Serve God.
Our Vision: We are followers of Jesus Christ who strive to know God, love God and serve God by serving others.
Worship: Our worship services are meaningful and relevant. Insightful sermons, heartfelt prayer and inspiring music leave worshippers feeling refreshed, renewed and recommitted to their faith.
Discipleship: We provide learning opportunities for people of all ages to enrich their lives and help them grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. We nurture the young, teaching them of God’s awesome power and abiding love, the life and teachings of Jesus and the rich history of God’s people. We offer engaging classes for adult enrichment as well, including Bible study and discussion groups.
Service: We serve as the hands and feet of Christ, going where there is need and doing God’s work. We build relationships with the people we serve. We find transformational experiences often occur for those who serve as well as those who are served. The church provides many opportunities to help individuals identify, develop and use their gifts for the glory of God and service to others.
Fellowship: Our church community offers a wide variety of activities and events that bring people together for fellowship. Participants build authentic relationships and find a sense of belonging. We work and worship together. We serve and celebrate together. We sing and pray and learn and laugh, all of us on life’s journey together.
History: On Sunday, July 1, 2018, the congregations of Brighton First and Wesley United Methodist Church of Whitmore Lake became one congregation worshiping and serving in two locations. Congregation members from both churches voted to merge ministries on Sunday, April 15, 2018.