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Thanks to the Rev. Dr. Mark A. Jefferson who visit

Thanks to the Rev. Dr. Mark A. Jefferson who visited from @virginiaseminary to preach, teach, and encourage! Video of his second sermon is available on our YouTube channel. Audio of the first one will be available later. He’s on his way to preach 200 sermons in honor of the seminary’s bicentennial! We’re inspired by and grateful for the support of the wider church. Come back again, @maj_phd! #sermon #preacher #preaching #teaching #learning #listening #hope #faith #love #loveyourneighbor #bedistinctive #makingallthingsnew

Beautiful day 🌸☀️ #spring #springindetroit

Beautiful day 🌸☀️ #spring #springindetroit #flowersofdetroit #flowerchurch #flowers #springflowers #churchflowers #azalea #lilac #redbud #historicchurch #churchesofdetroit #downtowndetroit

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️✨🌺 #mothersday #mo

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️✨🌺 #mothersday #motherlove #motherhood #mother #faith #hope #love #beauty #art #stainedglass #historicchurch #historicdetroit #churchesofdetroit #downtowndetroit #episcopalchurchwelcomesyou @episcopalmichigan

Saturday morning reflections ✨ #stainedglass #st

Saturday morning reflections ✨ #stainedglass #stainedglassart #stainedglasswindow #historicchurch #historicdetroit #churchesofdetroit #downtowndetroit #episcopalchurchwelcomesyou

Did you know that a paschal candle has five requir

Did you know that a paschal candle has five required symbols, and is made fresh each year at Easter? 1) a cross for the redemption of the world, 2) five nails for the passion or suffering of Christ, formed of wax with bits of incense imbedded, 3 & 4) alpha and omega for the defining eternal and divine aspects of God, 5) the year to signify the presence of God here and now. Also on this year’s candle, but not essential, are the colors of the liturgical seasons: blue, white, green, purple, and red (with two specific touches of rose). Easter flowers fade, but the paschal candle remains all year, and is front and center on occasions of new life: baptisms, weddings, funerals, and each of the 50 days of Easter through Pentecost. Many thanks, always, to Richard Thomas, floral iconographer and all-around amazing artisan, for designing the 2022 paschal candle! #easter #eastercandle #paschalcandle #pascha #paschal #liturgy #liturgicalart #episcopal #beauty #prayer

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter! #easter

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Happy Easter!

#easter #happyeaster #easterindetroit #heisrisen #episcopal #churchesofdetroit #detroitchurches #historicdetroit #historicchurch #flowers #easterflowers #churchflowers #flowerchurch #baptism #alleluia

The stained glass window of our first rector, Will

The stained glass window of our first rector, William Lyster (1846-1849), and his family, with a fresh Easter lily beside. On Easter we remember our friends, family members, neighbors, and leaders who have gone before us and now live in the glorious mystery of resurrection. Easter Eucharists take place at 8am and 11am (a little different from our normal schedule).
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#easter #memory #history #remember #love #hope #whomadeyouwhoyouare #family #historicchurch #historicdetroit #churchesofdetroit #easterindetroit #detroithistory #episcopal #episcopalchurchwelcomesyou

Preparing, preparing, preparing 🌸🌼 #flowers

Preparing, preparing, preparing 🌸🌼 #flowers #flowerguild #flowerministry #flowerchurch #churchflowers #floral #floraldesign #floralguild #springflowers #lilies #easterlily #easter #almosteaster #altarguild #beauty #art #historicchurch #historicdetroit #churchesofdetroit #teamwork @episcopalmichigan

On this Good Friday, services are held at 12:00pm

On this Good Friday, services are held at 12:00pm and 7:00pm. The 12:00pm service includes the Passion and Veneration of the Cross, with solos by bassoonist Roger Maki-Schramm. The 7:00pm service of Choral Meditations includes works by Joel Thompson, Craig Hella Johnson, Kim Andre Arnesen, Gregorio Allegri, and G. B. Pergolesi, and selections of poetry. #holyweek #triduum #goodfriday #choir #choral #composition #music #sacredmusic #worship #episcopal @makischramm @edmakischramm @blackmaninoff @craighella254

A sweet Maundy Thursday supper with delicious home

A sweet Maundy Thursday supper with delicious homemade soups and salads, and lovely centerpieces from the Flower Guild. So very, very good to get together! #holyweek #triduum #maundythursday #holythursday #dinner #supper #lastsupper #firsteucharist #breakingbread #together #foodislove #love #faith #welcome #episcopalchurchwelcomesyou #episcopal #episcopalchurch #churchesofdetroit #detroitchurches

Celebrate Maundy Thursday tomorrow with a simple s

Celebrate Maundy Thursday tomorrow with a simple supper of soup, salad, bread, and wine at 6:00pm, followed by Holy Eucharist at 7:00pm. For you foodies out there, the soups, all homemade, are Ukrainian leek & mushroom; Syrian chicken rice; and lamb vegetable. The Eucharist will conclude with the stripping of the altar, and @edmakischramm our incredible organist playing Samuel Barber’s “Adagio” #maundythursday #holythursday #lastsupper #firsteucharist #holyeucharist #eucharist #grateful #food #breadandwine #together #episcopal #episcopalchurchwelcomesyou #welcome #welcomehome

Sometime soon we’ll be able to start live-stream

Sometime soon we’ll be able to start live-streaming services! The internet, electricity, and equipment all are installed, and our team has started training. Look for small changes these next few days, and live-streaming to start in a couple weeks! #teamwork #dreamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #engineering #historicchurch #churchesofdetroit #worship #welcome #joy #thanks #newlife #easter @episcopalmichigan

Sunny day, happy windows ☀️✨🌟 #spring #sp

Sunny day, happy windows ☀️✨🌟 #spring #springindetroit #church #detroitchurches #churchesofdetroit #historicdetroit #historicchurch #stainedglass #episcopal #sacredart #beauty #light #organmusic #organist #enchamade #downtowndetroit #detroitphotographer #picturedetroit #beautifuldetroit @casavantfreres @episcopalmichigan @downtowndet

How moving it was to gather in the sanctuary for P

How moving it was to gather in the sanctuary for Palm Sunday for the first time in three years! Check out the video on our YouTube channel, with the Passion Play at about minute 11:30, the sermon from Rev. Emily at 29:40, the offertory anthem (“Motet for Passion Sunday” by Ferko) at 50:30, and the communion anthem “O Salutaris Hostia” by Esenvalds) at 53:45 #palmsunday #passionsunday #passionplay #sermon #preaching #choral #choralsinging #choir #churchchoir #composition #sacredmusic #sacredart #floral #floraldesign #palms #holyweek #episcopal #welcome #love #faith #hope #truth

As Holy Week approaches, preparation is key! ✅ T

As Holy Week approaches, preparation is key! ✅ Thanks to our fun, dedicated, and talented Altar Guild for prepping, polishing, and decorating today! There is more to come … You’re invited to help on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. No experience needed, just a willing heart and an hour or two 🌟 #holyweek #triduum #passiontide #palmsunday #easter #sacredart #altarguild #manyhandsmakelightwork #teamwork #beauty #love #episcopal #episcopalchurchwelcomesyou

Bravi, Calebria Webb and Dorian Dillard II for dri

Bravi, Calebria Webb and Dorian Dillard II for driving the fourth season of Deep River: An Exploration of Spirituals to an inspiring finish these past couple of weeks! This season, each artist sang “Changed My Name” plus other spirituals of their choice. How are we being changed? What are the costs and challenges of change, of living our true callings and identities? Who accompanies us on our journeys? #journey #lent #lentenjourney #change #changedmyname #changedmylife #life #truth #love #together #song #singer #detroitsingers #blackmusic #blackmusicians #blackcomposers #vocal #choral #spirituals @musicwithcalebria @dorianthesecond @edmakischramm @xadurden @iamchantelwoodard @rinsings_bellediva

Today’s floral icon by Darlene and Richard depic

Today’s floral icon by Darlene and Richard depicts the Parable of the Prodigal Son (or the Lost Sons, or the Two Brothers, or the Forgiving Father) with three proteas gathered under one “roof” 🌺 #flowers #floral #floraldesign #floralicon #floraliconography #lent #laetare #laetaresunday #rejoice #rejoicesunday #rosesunday #proteasunday #protea #greens #beauty #scripture #forgiveness #prayer @richardthomas1365

Congratulations and thanks to our Afghan Refugee M

Congratulations and thanks to our Afghan Refugee Ministry for finding a house for “our” family and furnishing it today! The family moves in on Monday! #refugee #refugeeswelcome #refugeeministry #help #love #home #teamwork @wearesamaritas

Love these cozy views of our entryway off of Jeffe

Love these cozy views of our entryway off of Jefferson Avenue and our St. Michael’s Chapel. Thank you, Jamie, for visiting! 📸 @dbajamie #historicdetroit #historicarchitecture #detroitarchitecture #churcharchitecture #historicchurch #detroitchurches #churchesofdetroit #gothicarchitecture #gothic #englishgothic #gordonlloyd #stainedglass #sacredart #sacred #prayer #downtowndetroit #jeffersonave

And a little extra treat: X. Alexander Durden brin

And a little extra treat: X. Alexander Durden bringing down the house with a stirring encore at Deep River tonight! @xadurden @edmakischramm @musicwithcalebria @theatreanddanceatwayne

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