Below are some of the ways the people at Mariners’ Church of Detroit both find community and serve the communities and people of Detroit. Investing time with each other pushes us on to love and good works. Scroll down and find a way to be a part of loving and serving Greater Detroit in the name of our God.

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Serving Others

Serve with us on Sundays! Pick one or more areas you might like to potentially serve and contact Charlotte for scheduling and responsibility details. During the Sunday services, you can serve as an Epistoler, Usher or Acolyte. Mariners’ Social Hour hosts bring food and treats for us to share over a cup of coffee, and Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for service, caring for the linens, vessels, and flowers. To learn more please contact the church office at Charlotte@MarinersChurchofDetroit.org or call 313-259-2206.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love & good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, & all the more as you see the day drawing near.”
Hebrews 10:24-25

Calendar of Events:
By Land & Sea

With the church’s rich history both in Detroit and with the men and women serving on the waters surrounding Detroit, we have ‘by land’ and ‘by sea’ events for you to explore below. Click below to go to the ‘calendar’ view or scroll down for a lineup by event type.

Calendar of Events

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Sunday Services & Social Hour
Weekly: Sundays at 8:30 and 11am

We invite you to join us for Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m., or Holy Communion with full choir at 11:00 a.m. Both services use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Additionally, experience a Morning Prayer service before Holy Communion at the 11am service on the last Sunday of each month.

Bible Study (Adults)
Weekly: Sundays at 10am (Trustee Room)

Join us to deepen your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own Bible or to use one of ours as we study together.

Sunday School (Kids)
Weekly: Sundays 11am (Sept-May)

Children are welcome to attend church school during the 11:00 a.m. Eucharist. Younger children and parents are welcome to use our nursery, and pre-teens and teens are encouraged to become part of our youth group.

Community Outreach & Service
Varying times/locations

Help us share God’s love with those who need it most, as well as the community around us. We have activities for all levels of participation, from bringing in canned goods for a Gleaner’s Food Bank drive, to a full day of hands on volunteering at the Pope Francis Warming Center.

Theology on Tap
Weekly: Tuesdays, 6:30pm

Join us in a relaxed setting with a beverage of your choice as we examine the writings of the great Christian thinkers from the past and present, like C.S. Lewis, Soren Kierkegaard and NT Wright, as well as books pertaining to Christian faith and practice. Look on Mariners’ Facebook page (link in the footer) to find out what the group is currently reading.

Afternoon, Holy Communion
Weekly: Thursdays, 12:10-12:30pm

Take a break from your workday for midweek communion and prayer, in a short 20-minute service

Open Prayer
Weekly: Thursdays, 11am-1pm (open to come/go freely);
Holy Communion held 12:10-12:30pm

Take a Thursday break from the busy pace of life and experience God’s presence in the quiet of the Mariners’ sanctuary. Come and leave freely during this hour, praying in the pews about the things on your mind you want to bring to God. Opt to pickup, fill-out and leave a prayer request card for yourself or someone you love. Let us never be too busy to stop and come before our God, with thankfulness, in prayer.

Garden Club
Seasonal: Check online calendar for dates

All ages are welcome to take part in our Garden Club events! We meet several times throughout the season to plant, prune, and beautify our Jefferson-facing flower garden for all to enjoy.

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Blessing of the Fleet
Annually: 2nd Sunday of March

This annual, Sunday service marks the start of the shipping season, so blessings we collectively pray to God for all sea-faring vessels, large and small, along with those who serve on them. Sea Cadets, captains, shipmasters and the general public all bring their ships flags to be be blessed at the altar of Mariners’ Church.

Lewis Ludington Award Ceremony
Annually: 2nd Sunday of March

Typically part of the Blessing of the Fleet service, this annual award honors an officer who shows the values outlined by Captain Ludington.

Great Lakes Memorial Service
Annually: 2nd Sunday of November

At this Sunday service, we communally mark the end of the shipping season and remember all those who served on the Great Lakes, including those who lost their lives at sea.

Navy League Sunday
Annually: Last Sunday in April

The Navy League of the United States provides support along America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and US – flag Merchant Marine. The Navy League also provides support to youth programs like the Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC.