Blue Ocean Church Ann Arbor

Genesis Grounds Cleanup Day
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
We’ll join with members of Saint Clare’s and TBE to do some fall cleanup work on the grounds around our church/synagogue. We’ll especially be tending to our Blue Ocean Garden out front, and assisting with weeding, raking, and mulching where needed. Lunch will be provided for those who stay. Let either Lisa Ruby or Emily know if you plan to stay and help.

Sunday Dinner at the Hope Center
2024-11-17 15:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-15 15:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-19 15:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-16 15:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-16 15:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-20 15:30 - 18:30 | Hope Center, Ypsilanti, 518 Harriet Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
On the third Sunday of every month, Blue Ocean volunteers, led by Nancy Broadway, meet at the Hope Center in Ypsilanti to serve a hot meal. Volunteers are needed! Dinner is from 4–5 pm, and volunteers should arrive at 3:30 pm and expect to stay until about 6:30 pm. Please join us as your schedule permits. For further information or to be put on the contact list, email the office.

Rotating Shelter with Temple Beth Emeth & St. Clare's
2024-11-25 - 2024-12-01 | Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Every year around Thanksgiving we help TBE and St. Clare host the rotating shelter, when faith communities around Ann Arbor take turns hosting men who experience homelessness throughout the cold months. This year the dates are Nov. 25-Dec. 1. We help provide social hosts, evening hosts, overnight hosts, and food donations. Get details about how you can help at www.saintclareschurch.org/outreach/rotating-shelter/ and sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAFAB22A4F5CF8-51456281-genesis.

Christmas Eve Morning Brunch for Delonis Center
2024-12-24 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
St. Clare’s invited us to join them for the morning of Christmas Eve, preparing and serving brunch to people staying at the Delonis Center in Ann Arbor. You’ll be able to sign up to decorate, cook or drop off a dessert–signup available soon. Lunch will be served at noon.

Zoom Queer Meetup
2025-03-12 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.

Sunday Dinner at the Hope Center
2025-05-18 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-15 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-20 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-17 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-21 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-19 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-16 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 18:30 and 8 more dates | Hope Center, Ypsilanti, 518 Harriet Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Join our team from 3-6:30 pm as we prepare and serve a warm meal to people in the community in need of extra food. Let Tim Davis know if you’re interested in volunteering. He can be reached at chaplaintimdavis@gmail.com.

Ann Arbor Pride
2025-08-02 12:00 - 20:00 | MI
Blue Ocean is excited to be part of Ann Arbor Pride again this year. We’re looking for volunteers to spend a shift or two at the Blue Ocean table, offering a warm welcome and passing out fun pride-themed tattoos to folks passing by. If you’re interested, please sign up here.

Genesis Grounds Cleanup Day
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
We’ll join with members of Saint Clare’s and TBE following the soup potluck to do some fall cleanup work on the grounds around our church/synagogue. We’ll especially be tending to our Blue Ocean Garden out front, and assisting with weeding, raking, and mulching where needed. Let either Pete Miller or Emily know if you plan to stay and help.

Christmas Eve Morning Brunch for Delonis Center
2025-12-24 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
St. Clare’s invited us to join them for the morning of Christmas Eve, preparing and serving brunch to people staying at the Delonis Center in Ann Arbor. You’ll also be able to sign up to decorate, cook, or drop off a dessert. Lunch will be served at noon.

MIRC Fundraising Kickoff Event
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
We’re joining with several congregations in town to raise funds for MIRC. This is our kickoff event in our building’s Social Hall (where we usually meet on Sundays). We’ll hear from several speakers, including a representative from MIRC. We’ll also brainstorm and share ideas for future fundraising gatherings. RSVP at http://saintclareschurch.org/IFIJ
