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Men’s Retreat

Lake Louise 11037 Thumb Lake Road, Boyne Falls, United States

Building on a great retreat in 2024, you are invited to the second annual men's retreat at Lake Louise Christian Community. Enjoy fellowship, worship, devotions... read more

Mission Fair-Brighton Campus

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

Visit with leaders and volunteers for the various mission opportunities through First UMC. May 4 at the Brighton Campus TBD at the Whitmore Lake Campus... read more

Blood Drive

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

You can give the gift of life at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Create your appointment directly with the Red Cross. The need for blood... read more

Scrap Metal Drive

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

The Red Bird Mission Team will collect your scrap metal Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Brighton Campus. Save your metallic household items for this fundraiser!... read more

Spaghetti Dinner

First United Methodist Church-Whitmore Lake Campus 9318 Main, Whitmore Lake, MI

Help build homes through Habitat for Humanity just by eating spaghetti!  A delicious way to support a great cause. Menu includes spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, salad, dinner rolls, desserts, plus... read more

Red Bird Mission Trip

Red Bird Mission Dorm Road, Queendale, United States

The Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky serves the physical, educational and spiritual needs of Appalachia. Red Bird Mission is a ministry of the United... read more

LOCAL MISSIONS

Local Missions

Bedding Ministry

Bedding Ministry

Bedding Ministry A Community Resource of Love INC Accepting Donations of New and Used Bedding Can you help stock the bedding closet? Donations of sheets,... read more

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Cass Community

Cass Community

Cass Community Social Services Detroit, Michigan Saturday Missions Cass Community Social Services (www.casscommunity.org) fights poverty and creates opportunity in the city of Detroit. The agency... read more

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Community Connect

Community Connect

Community Connect Livingston Country Outreach Annual Sock Drive  January - February 2025 Community Connect helps those in Livingston County who are struggling. Socks are a much needed... read more

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Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Mill Pond Manor Outreach As disciples of Jesus Christ we want to be in relationship with the community. Volunteers find creative ways to support and... read more

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Fish & Loaves Community Dinner

Fish & Loaves Community Dinner

Community Meals Fish and Loaves is a free community meal in Brighton provided by local churches. First UMC - Brighton Campus hosts the dine-in meal... read more

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity - Good News Group Habitat Volunteers in Action First UMC Build Dates 2024 Friday, June 7 - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm... read more

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Hope's Closet

Hope’s Closet

Clothing and Essentials for Children in Foster Care Brighton, Michigan Hopes Closet provides for immediate needs of Livingston County foster families who take in children... read more

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NOAH Lunches

NOAH Lunches

The NOAH Project Bag Lunch Program Several times a year church volunteers create  lunches for the NOAH Project at Central United Methodist Church (Detroit). NOAH... read more

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St Andrews

St Andrews

The Breakfast Program at St Andrews First United Methodist Church provides volunteers for the Breakfast Program at St. Andrews in Ann Arbor. The Breakfast Program at... read more

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VINA Community Dental Center

VINA Community Dental Center

Meeting the Dental Needs of Our Community Livingston Country Outreach 2021 Mission Focus The VINA Community Dental Center is one of many inspiring ministries at... read more

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Easter Food Baskets

Easter Food Baskets

This Easter season you can help provide a box of nutritious food for families in Whitmore Lake facing food insecurity. There are several family-friendly ways… read more

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Local Food Banks

Local Food Banks

About 7-8% of the individuals and families in Livingston County and 10% in the Whitmore Lake area are facing food insecurity. Demand is high and… read more

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Love INC Gas Vouchers

First United Methodist Church provides gas vouchers to residents of Livingston County that have been referred to First United Methodist Church through Love in The Name of Christ (Love INC).  Please call Love INC at (517) 552-3620 for assistance.

The Torch, Torch 180

The Torch is a nonprofit organization that utilizes a mobile food truck to bring 100% free, freshly prepared healthy meals to our neighbors in need in Livingston County.

Torch 180, a cafe and coffee shop in Fowlerville, provides inclusive opportunities for effective vocational training, soft skills, and work experience for individuals with disadvantages.

Contact Mary Kushner

Hungry? Local Restaurant Outreach

We’ve partnered with Greecian Island restaurant in Brighton to help feed hungry people. Donations to the “Hungry?” local restaurant outreach program provide a free meal to those unable to purchase a meal (up to $10). Your gifts go directly to fund this ministry. Give online. Contact Joe Cunningham.

Since March 29, 2023 we have served 161 meals for $1216.18 @ $7.55 per meal (through the end of 2023).

NATIONAL MISSIONS

National Missions

Red Bird Mission

Red Bird Mission

Red Bird Mission Team Annual Outreach to Beverly, Kentucky Red Bird Mission Team and Fundraisers The Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky, serves the physical,... read more

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Living FAITH, Seeking JUSTICE, Pursuing PEACE

Church & Society

Living FAITH, Seeking JUSTICE, Pursuing PEACE

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Native American Ministries Sunday (third Sunday of Easter) nurtures mission with Native Americans and provides scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

International Missions

Days for Girls

Days for Girls

Supporting Girls and Women Around the World Days for Girls is an international movement and organization to increase access to menstrual care and education by... read more

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Rio Bravo Mission

Rio Bravo Mission

Mission to Manos Juntas Annual Outreach to Rio Bravo, Mexico in partnership with Highland United Methodist Church Rio Bravo Team and Fundraisers As a Volunteer... read more

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Blanket Sunday

Blanket Sunday

Blanket Sunday, Nov. 24 & Dec. 1 The goal of Blanket Sunday is to raise funds for the purchase of warm blankets through a Church... read more

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UMCOR Sunday (fourth Sunday in Lent) Previously known as One Great Hour Of Sharing, this Sunday enables the United Methodist Committee on Relief to reach out through worldwide ministries of food, shelter, health and peace.

Human Relations Day (Sunday before the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday) strengthens United Methodist outreach to communities in the United States and Puerto Rico, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youth.

Peace With Justice Sunday (first Sunday after Pentecost) enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.

World Communion Sunday (first Sunday of October) provides scholarships for U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority students and international

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