Sunday Hybrid Service
2025-02-23 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-03-02 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-03-09 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-03-23 11:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-02-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-23 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.

Sunday Evening Prayer Group
2025-02-23 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-02 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-09 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-16 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-23 20:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting
Join via Zoom for a half hour of readings, music, and shared silence. Email nancyogilvie@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

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.

Reorienting Faith Zoom Class (week 1 of 4)
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us as we explore topics related to deconstructing and reconstructing faith. This class may be especially helpful for those coming from conservative church backgrounds, but is open to everyone. Topics explored will include: how to relate to the Bible, how science and faith are compatible, how Christians relate to other faith traditions, what progressive Christians think about hell, and so on. The class is four weeks long and is lead by Bruce Umpstead. Sign up/receive the Zoom link by replying to the Weekly Update email.

Ash Wednesday Online Service
2025-03-05 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
At noon EST we’ll host a 20-minute online Ash Wednesday service for anyone who would like to join. A Zoom link will be sent to the congregation the morning of March 5.

Translocal Connection (TLC)
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.

Post-Inauguration Processing Group
2025-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
As we navigate the months following the transition of leadership in Washington, its impact, and all that continues to unfold, we recognize that this ongoing shift can stir a wide range of emotions—bringing both uncertainty and unease—as we seek to make sense of all that is happening around us. Join us as we meet in community one more time after church to discuss Prayer and Action as we move forward in this climate. This will be led by our pastoral intern, El Costanzo.

Reorienting Faith Zoom Class (week 2 of 4)
2025-03-11 19:30 - 20:00 | Zoom

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.

Blue Ocean Church board meeting
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
The church board meets monthly.

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.

Sunday Dinner at the Hope Center
2025-03-16 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.

Reorienting Faith Zoom Class (week 3 of 4)
2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

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.

Reorienting Faith (week 4 of 4)
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

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
