Blue Ocean Church board meeting
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sunday Hybrid Service
2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-03-23 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-03-30 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-04-13 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
2025-03-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-13 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.

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.

Sunday Evening Prayer Group
2025-03-16 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-23 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-30 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-06 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.

Reorienting Faith Zoom Class (week 3 of 4)
2025-03-18 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.

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

Zoom Bible Study
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Online Bible study on Tuesday at 7pm, focusing on the gospels as translated by Dr. Sarah Ruden. If you’re interested please contact Magda Zarin at magda.pecsenye@gmail.com

Exploring Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler (Part 1)
2025-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Are you searching for a deeper understanding of faith, suffering, and hope? Join us for a two-part after-church discussion on Kate Bowler’s powerful book, Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved). In our first session, we’ll explore Bowler’s personal journey through illness and the ways it challenges the idea of a predictable, fair faith. How do we reconcile hardship with a loving God? What does scripture really say about suffering and success?
Together, we’ll discuss how Bowler’s story invites us to embrace a faith that makes room for both doubt and trust, grief and joy. If you have questions or would like to participate, email El for details: el@a2blue.org.

Living in a Time of Information Overload
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us for a one-hour online session as Blue Ocean Zoomie, David Wild, who is a professor of informatics and computing at Indiana University, gives a short (20 minute) overview of some thoughts about living in a time of information overload and manipulated media, followed by a Q&A session. Feel free to bring questions about how to sort through information to get at what’s true, about AI, and anything else related as we share tools for navigating our times. Let Emily know if you’d like to attend (emily@a2blue.org).

Translocal Connection (TLC)
2025-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The TLC small group will meet immediately after church via Zoom from for connection and guided discussion. All are welcome.

Exploring Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler (Part 2)
2025-04-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Are you searching for a deeper understanding of faith, suffering, and hope? Join us for a two-part after-church discussion on Kate Bowler’s powerful book, Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved). Our second session will focus on finding meaning in the midst of uncertainty. Together, we’ll discuss how Bowler’s story invites us to embrace a faith that makes room for both doubt and trust, grief and joy.
Together, we’ll discuss how Bowler’s story invites us to embrace a faith that makes room for both doubt and trust, grief and joy. If you have questions or would like to participate, email El for details: el@a2blue.org.
