Sunday Evening Prayer Group
2024-10-13 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-20 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-03 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-10 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-17 20:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Zoom Meeting
Join via Zoom for a half hour of readings, music, and shared silence. Email nancyogilvie@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Sunday Hybrid Service
2024-10-20 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-11-03 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-11-10 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-11-17 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-11-24 11:00 - 12:15 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
We hold in-person/Zoom hybrid services every Sunday at 11am ET. We meet in the social hall of St. Clare’s Episcopal Church/Temple Beth Emeth. More information can be found on our Sunday Services page. If this is your first time visiting us in person, detailed directions for getting here are available on our Where & When page.

Donuts After Church
2024-10-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Youth Group TreeRunner Adventure Park Event
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Treerunner Adventure Park, 6200 Drake Rd 48322, West Bloomfield Township, MI, 48322, United States
Middle and High School students, please join the Blue Ocean Youth Group for an outdoor zipline and climb adventure at TreeRunner Adventure Park in West Bloomfield. Please RSVP by October 6th to Caroline at caroline@a2blue.org. ($10 suggested donation for a ticket.)

Sunday Dinner at the Hope Center
2024-10-20 15:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-17 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.

Translocal (TLC) Game Night via Zoom
2024-10-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Translocal Connection (TLC) group meets twice monthly on Zoom—after church on the 2nd Sunday of the month for deeper discussion, and on the 4th Thursday of the month at 8pm ET for online games. All are welcome. Email the church office or Caroline Kittle for a Zoom link.

Sunday Hybrid Service with Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. David Gushee
2024-10-27 11:00 - 12:15 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Longtime friend of Blue Ocean and arguably the nation’s leading Christian ethicist, Dr. Gushee will join us to preach on Christian support for democracy. Rev. Dr. David P. Gushee (PhD, Union Theological Seminary, New York) is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University and Chair of Christian Social Ethics at Vrije Universiteit (“Free University”) Amsterdam, and Senior Research Fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Center.
We hold in-person/Zoom hybrid services every Sunday at 11am ET. We meet in the social hall of St. Clare’s Episcopal Church/Temple Beth Emeth. More information can be found on our Sunday Services page. If this is your first time visiting us in person, detailed directions for getting here are available on our Where & When page.

Genesis Grounds Cleanup Day
2024-10-27 13:00 - 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 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.

Contemplative Conversations Around Faith and Racism
2024-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
One of our congregants, Jennifer Andersson, is offering a 4-part series of Contemplative Conversations around Faith and Racism through Journey Center of Michigan offered on zoom on Mondays, starting October 28th from 7:30-9pm. The conversations will be centered around a different documentary or movie each week. Click on the link if you’re interested.

CANCELED: Queer Meetup
2024-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
There will be a Queer Meetup at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti from 6:30-8pm. This is a time for queer folks to gather in community. We are meeting in person this time, but stay tuned for a Zoom Meetup in December! If you have any questions, please reach out to our intern, El, at be.still.costanzo@gmail.com.

TLC Group (Translocal Connection) via Zoom
2024-11-10 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.

Savory Soups Potluck
2024-11-10 13:00 - 14:15 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join friends old and new from TBE, STC, and BOC for a shared meal featuring plant-forward recipes.
What is plant-forward? Good question! It means choosing or modifying recipes to lean heavily on vegetables and fruits. Extra points for modifying a traditional favorite for a tasty, plant-forward twist.
Why plant-forward? In addition to providing healthy nutrients for our bodies, plant-based foods also have a lower carbon footprint which means they are healthy for the planet, too.
Please bring a dish to pass. Need inspiration? Go to vegmichigan.org/resources to get cooking! Bring your favorite recipes and cooking stories, too, for a digital cookbook to share.
Go to https://bit.ly/GENPFP, or scan the code below, to sign up.

Blue Ocean Church board meeting
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
The church board meets monthly.

Game Night at the Corner
2024-11-15 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.

Bible As Literature Class Week 2
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us on Zoom as we explore the Bible as literature–uncovering its poetic beauty, deep themes, and historical context. Whether you’re new to the Bible or seeking fresh insights, this class welcomes all. The class is four weeks long, led by Bruce Umpstead. Reply to the weekly email to receive a Zoom link.

Film Club
2024-11-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Dave & Jenn Nelson’s
The Blue Ocean Film Club, led by Dave Nelson and Tim Vaduva, will be watching their second film togethe at Dave & Jenn Nelson’s house (in a neighborhood near the church). Film TBD. Reply to the weekly email for contact information.
