Christ Church Grosse Pointe offers
'Praying in Color' spiritual workshop

The Christ Church Spirituality Center presents a workshop called "Praying in Color" Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Christ Church Grosse Pointe. read more...

'Heart, Hands and Voices' camp
planned for St. Paul Lutheran

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Farms is hosting a worship and music camp for children of all faiths and backgrounds from grades 2-7. Hearts, Hands & Voices is an opportunity for young people to come together in a safe and welcoming environment to grow spiritually and musically.

The camp will run August 15-18, 2011 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church, 375 Lothrop Rd. Registration is limited to 75. More information and registration forms can be found online.

For 25 years, Grosse Pointe Memorial
worships in summer under blue skies

A quarter-century ago some folks at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church – that large Presbyterian edifice next to the War Memorial – had an idea: why not worship in the sunny summer months outside, close to nature, on the grassy knoll overlooking Lake St. Clair? read more...

Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church names
permanent minister, to start in August

Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church will welcome a new permanent minister later this year, its first in 27 years.

The congregation voted Sunday (April 10) to call the Rev. Shelley Page to Grosse Pointe from her current post as interim minister in Flint. read more...

Christ Church Grosse Pointe sets
programs for men, women, youth

Christ Church Grosse Pointe offers a variety of programs this spring, concentrating on Christian formation. A list and descriptions follow; registration is through calling the church at 313-885-4841, or you can consult its website. read more...

Christ Church Grosse Pointe starts
Lenten speaker series March 15

Christ Church Grosse Pointe offers "Purple Perspectives," a Lenten series for metro Detroiters on Tuesdays in Lent, starting this evening (March 15) and running through April 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.

How has God touched and guided your life? Have you tried to stay in touch with God’s love and purpose for you? These questions are the framework for this year's edition of the popular series. A slate of gifted speakers answers these questions in the light of their personal faith journey, inspiring audiences to reflect on their own spiritual journey with Christ. read more...

Grosse Pointe Unitarian now signals
that it welcomes without sexual bias

The Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church voted Sunday (March 6) to be recognized as a Welcoming Congregation, a designation that defines the church as being openly welcoming to all people regardless of their sexual orientation.

The change was accomplished with the guidance of the Boston-based Unitarian Universalist Association. read more...

Interfaith Prayer Luncheon discusses
‘moral vision’ for health care reform

As the new health care reform law is implemented, interfaith health advocates remain concerned about the need to achieve a moral vision for its implementation, not just a legislative compromise. To that end, the Interfaith Health & Hope Coalition will host a prayer luncheon for faith leaders and health ministers called “Achieving a Moral Vision for Health Care” on Thursday (June 10) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. The program is free, but reservations in advance are required. Call 866-501-3627 to register. read more...

Christ Church Antiques Show opens;
event is a Grosse Pointe tradition

The Christ Church Antiques Show kicks off its second quarter-century tonight with a preview party for the show’s supporters.

Now in its 26th year, the show has grown into one of the Midwest’s most prestigious, with more than 30 dealers showing art, furniture and other objects from a wide range of periods and styles.

This year’s featured guest is Barry Dixon, who will lecture Friday (June 4) at 10:30 a.m. He’ll sign copies of his book, “Barry Dixon Interiors,” which will be available for sale.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday's feature is the appraisal event with Caroline Ashleigh of PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow,” along with Manya Basile and Stephen J. Till, running from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free docent-led tour of the historic church highlights the stained and leaded glass windows begins at 1 p.m., with an emphasis on the restoration being performed by Rohlfe Studio of Mount Vernon, New York.

The show benefits the music and outreach department at Christ Church in Grosse Pointe. read more...

Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
sets summer service schedule

Grosse Pointe Memorial Church will begin its summer worship schedule June 6 with lakeside services on Sunday mornings at 8:30. The casual outdoor service will include music and special time for families. A traditional service will take place on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. The church community invites new members to join the church — which members call "a light by the lakeshore" — at 16 Lake Shore Road in the Farms.