Blue Ocean Church Ann Arbor

Donuts After Church
2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join us immediately after church for donuts and coffee from Washtenaw Dairy.

TLC Group (Translocal Connection) via Zoom
2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The TLC small group will meet immediately after church via Zoom from noon-1pm for connection and guided discussion. All are welcome. Email the office or Pastor Caroline to get the Zoom link.

Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange
2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Bring yourself and three dozen of your favorite homemade cookies to share with your Blue Ocean friends. You will swap your cookies for the other attendees’ cookies and take home a diverse assortment of homemade goodies just in time for Christmas! We welcome gluten free, nut free, and vegan options, and will be sure those are clearly marked. If you don’t have time to make cookies, we’ll have some available for snacking on if you just want to stay after church and socialize.

Game Night at the Corner
2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
We’ll host Friday game night at the Corner Brewery from 7-9 pm. We’ve reserved space inside. Kids welcome. Bring your favorite games and come connect.

Translocal Connection (TLC)
2025-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The TLC small group will meet immediately after church via Zoom for connection and guided discussion. All are welcome

Post-Inauguration Processing
2025-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Youth Lounge, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Post-Inauguration Processing As we move through a time of transition in Washington and reflect on the inauguration and transfer of power in our nation, we understand that these moments can bring a range of emotions. You’re invited to join El Costanzo, our intern, and Ken Wilson after church in the youth lounge for a special gathering where we can share, listen, and support one another in a safe and loving space. Zooomies are welcome to stay online after service to gather with Susan King, Caroline Nelson, and Rose Anne Jesenovec.

Queer Meetup on Zoom
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
This is a time for queer folks to gather in community; we’ll meet via Zoom from 6:30-8pm. Reach out to El at el@a2blue.org if you would like to attend, and he will send you the Zoom link.

Queer Meetup at Corner Brewery
2025-02-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
Our next in-person Queer Meetup will be from 6:30-8pm at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. If you have any questions, please reach out to El at el@a2blue.org. This gathering is for 18 and up.

Translocal Connection (TLC)
2025-02-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The TLC small group will meet immediately after church via Zoom for connection and guided discussion. All are welcome.

Film Club
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Dave & Jenn Nelson’s
The Blue Ocean Film Club, led by Dave Nelson and Tim Vaduva, will be watching their fourth film together at Dave & Jenn Nelson’s house (in a neighborhood near the church). This month’s movie will be Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl. If you’d like to join them, reply to the weekly email for more information.

Game Night at the Corner
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
We’ll host Friday game night at the Corner Brewery from 7-9pm. We’ve reserved space inside. Kids welcome. Bring your favorite games and come connect.

Film Club
2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Dave & Jenn Nelson’s
The Blue Ocean Film Club, led by Dave Nelson and Tim Vaduva, will be watching a film together at Dave & Jenn Nelson’s house (in a neighborhood near the church). This month’s movie is TBD. If you’d like to join them, reply to the weekly email for more information.

Visit to Critter House at Leslie Science Center
2025-03-16 12:30 - 15:00 | Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
Join us for a family-friendly event at Leslie Science center, led by our Earth Care group. Head over after church with a packed lunch (or pick some up on the way) and stay as long as you want! Suggested donation is $5 per person, $20 per family.

Film Club
2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Dave & Jenn Nelson’s
The Blue Ocean Film Club, led by Dave Nelson and Tim Vaduva, will be watching a film together at 7pm at Dave & Jenn Nelson’s house (in a neighborhood near the church). This month’s movie is In Bruges (2008). Contact the church to be connected to Dave and Tim if you’re interested in attending.

In-Person Queer Meetup
2025-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
Our next in-person Queer Meetup will be from 6:30-8pm at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. If you have any questions, please reach out to El at el@a2blue.org. This gathering is for 18 and up
