Know God. Love God. Serve God.
United Methodist Women in Faith (UMWF) is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. The UMWF share together in food, faith and fun. Opportunities for gathering include general membership meetings, circle meetings, hands on mission projects, field trips and fundraising events. Membership is open to all women, from teen to adult.
Circle Meetings are usually once per month. Each circle sets its own schedule of additional meetings or special programs for the year, in addition to opportunities for general membership meetings, hands on mission projects, field trips and fundraising events. Membership is open to all women, from teen to adult.
Contact Marsha Ikle, UMWF president
General Meetings
Our entire membership is invited to these meetings, which are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) in the basement fellowship hall of the church. We usually begin at noon for lunch and include an educational program or activity, devotions and a short business meeting. The UMWF encourages any and all guests to attend our General Meetings!
Circle Meetings
Our unit consists of four smaller circles of women. Each circle sets its own schedule of additional meetings or special programs for the year, in addition to the general meetings.
For more membership information, simply attend the meeting of your choice or call the church office at 810-229-8561.
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Blessing in a Backpack Brighton Schools
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LACASA | The Torch |
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Bountiful Harvest
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Liberian Human Trafficking Refuge
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The Well |
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Coats for Cass Community Social Services
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Liberian Judith Craig Orphanage
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Trunk or Treat bags
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| Days for Girls |
Liberian Student Scholarship
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Vacation Bible School
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Easter Egg Stuffing
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Love INC | VINA Clinic |
| Facemasks | Luke Clinic |
Whitmore Kiwanis Club
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Feed the Firemen
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Mill Pond Manor
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Whitmore Lake Girl Scouts
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| Fish and Loaves | NOAH Project |
Whitmore Lake July 4 Festival
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Funeral Lunches
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Regency Nursing Home
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Whitmore Lake Scholarship Fund
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Hats, Scarves, Mitten Tree
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Samaritan’s Purse Clean Water Fund
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Hickory Haven Nursing Home
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Sunday Coffee Hours
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While United Methodist Women remains our parent corporate name, as of May 2022 the international parent organization will be doing business as United Women in Faith. The purpose and governing structure remain the same.
The assembly gathers every 4 years. It is a time for fellowship and for equipping ourselves to experience God’s call to mission with women, children and youth. This year we gathered in Columbus Ohio. Assembly includes community gathering, worship, participatory workshops and an Experience Hall. This year we celebrated 150 years 0f women organizing for mission and prepared for 150 more. The keynote speaker this year was Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize Winner.
The Brighton United Methodist Women are a part of the UMC Michigan Conference, and within that conference the Heritage District. We meet annually at the district and conference level to develop projects and programming, and to grow spiritually.
We also attend Mission u – United Women in Faith events. These are either one-day or three-day meetings focusing on study, worship and fellowship. The curricula is offered for adults, youth and children.
