Blue Ocean Church Ann Arbor

Sunday Hybrid Service
2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-02 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-26 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.

Intro to Praying the Hours (Zoomie Edition)
2025-11-18 19:00 - 19:40 | Zoom
Join Emily and Daniel online via Zoom from 7:00-7:40pm for a brief introduction to praying the liturgy of the hours. We invite you to get a copy of either Christmastide: Prayers From Advent Through Epiphany or The Divine Hours: Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime and join us in using this prayer tool during Advent (starts Nov. 30 this year) and ending at Epiphany (Jan. 6). During this intro session we’ll talk about a brief history of the hours, the purpose of praying this way, and how to use the prayer book. If you’d like a Zoom link to this session, email Emily (emily@a2blue.org) or Daniel (daniel@a2blue.org).

Sunday Evening Prayer Group
2025-11-16 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-09 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-02 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-19 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-12 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.

Sunday Dinner at the Hope Center
2025-11-16 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-19 15:00 - 18:30 | 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.

Donuts After Church
2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-19 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 Lounge in the Lounge
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Youth Lounge, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Youth grades 6-12 are invited to hangout and play games in the youth room after Youth Group from 11am-noon.

Intro to Praying the Hours
2025-11-16 10:20 - 11:00 | Youth Lounge, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join Emily and Daniel from 10:20-11am before church for a brief introduction to praying the liturgy of the hours. We invite you to get a copy of either Christmastide: Prayers From Advent Through Epiphany or The Divine Hours: Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime and join us in using this prayer tool during Advent (starts Nov. 30 this year) and ending at Epiphany (Jan. 6). During this intro session we’ll talk about a brief history of the hours, the purpose of praying this way, and how to use the prayer book. Questions, email Emily (emily@a2blue.org) or Daniel (daniel@a2blue.org).

Blue Ocean Church board meeting
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
The church board meets monthly.

Film Club
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972). If you’d like to join them, reply to the Weekly Update email to be connected to Tim and Dave.

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.

Soup Potluck with Temple Beth Emeth and St. Claire's
2025-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join us immediately after the service for a plant-forward soup potluck. This is part of a series of plant-based potlucks we’ve been doing with the other congregations, spearheaded by the Earth Care group at Blue Ocean and their counterparts at St.C and TBE. Bring your favorite soup to share, or simply show up, enjoy the food, and connect with others.
Also, bring your own beverage if you can; we’ll still provide water.

Film Club
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 Alien (1979). If you’d like to join them, reply to the Weekly Update email to be connected to Tim and Dave.

Translocal Connection (TLC)
2025-10-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The TLC small group will meet between 8-9pm EST via Zoom for online games and connection. All are welcome.

Immigration Conversation at St. Clare's Episcopal
2025-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Sanctuary, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
St. Clare’s Episcopal (with whom we share a building) has invited a local immigration attorney to share about her experiences and how we can most effectively support immigrants during this difficult time. She has expertise in this area through her work with clients from all over the world, as well as being a local immigration activist and a Unitarian Universalist. Following St. Clare’s 10:30am church service–around noon–Blue Ocean folks interested in participating in the discussion and further action can join the congregants at St. Clare’s. Please RSVP for the forum here (light lunch will be provided). https://forms.gle/7CegwMsdP2kbk1Qe8

Sunday Hybrid All Saints Day Service
2025-10-19 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.
You’re invited to bring a photo of a loved one who’s passed away (pets included) for our All Saints table. We’ll have candles available to light as we remember we’re surrounded by the communion of the saints. If you’re joining via Zoom, you might find want to have a picture and candle nearby so you can join as well.

Connections Fair
2025-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join us right after church when we’ll hold a Connections Fair. Various church ministries will be stationed at tables around the sanctuary where people representing those ministries will be available to answer questions about what they do. Everyone is welcome!
