Blue Ocean Church Ann Arbor

Bible as Literature Class Week 3
2024-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sunday Hybrid Service
2024-12-01 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-12-15 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-12-22 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-12-29 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-01-05 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
2024-12-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 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 | 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
2024-12-01 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-08 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-15 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-22 20:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-29 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-05 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.

Bible as Literature Class Week 4
2024-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

Queer Meetup at the Corner
2024-12-06 06:30 - 20:00 | Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
Our in-person Queer Meetup is a time for queer folks to gather in community. We’ll be meeting at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. If you would like to get on our list for the Queer Meetups or have any questions, please reach out to our intern, El at be.still.costanzo@gmail.com.

Sunday Hybrid Service (and Annual Meeting of Members)
2024-12-08 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.
During the announcements portion of the Sunday service, our Annual Meeting of Members will take place for the congregation to vote on the 2025 budget and new or renewing board members.

Bible As Literature Class, Week 5
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

Blue Ocean Church board meeting
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
The church board meets monthly.

Film Club
2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Dave & Jenn Nelson’s
The Blue Ocean Film Club, led by Dave Nelson and Tim Vaduva, will be watching their third film together at 8pm at Dave & Jenn Nelson’s house (in a neighborhood near the church). Film TBD.

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.

Youth Group Christmas Party
2024-12-15 12:30 - 14:30 | Youth Lounge, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The middle and high school Youth Group will have their annual Christmas Party in the Youth Lounge from 12:30-2:30pm. We will provide pizza, veggies and dessert. Please bring a $10-15 wrapped gift for the gift exchange game. Please rsvp to Caroline at caroline@a2blue.org

Sunday Dinner at the Hope Center
2024-12-15 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.

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.

Christmas Eve Service
2024-12-24 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join us Tuesday night at 6pm for our traditional Christmas Eve service–with Christmas carols, the Christmas story, and Silent Night by candlelight. Following the service, anyone interested is invited to join Emily and Rachel for dinner at China Palace.
