Youth Group Lock-In

St. Clare’s youth group will gather for a shortened version of their annual lock-in on Saturday, December 18, from 6 to 11 p.m.  Youth group alumni will teach current youth group members how to play “Romans and Christians,” a perennial favorite....

The Strength of a Circle

For the past few years I have subscribed to an online program called Advent Word. Each day of Advent, a special word and a brief reflection is delivered to my inbox. A few days ago, the word was “strength” and, in the reflection, Kathy Wilder spoke of the strength of...

If You Have Two Coats, Give One Away

Dear Friends, It’s in Luke, so it must be good: If you have two coats, give one away. Jewish Family Services (JFS) is conducting a coat drive for refugees arriving from warmer places than Michigan. Do you have a gently used coat you can donate? Or can you provide a...

Back to the Future: Stewardship for 2022

Welcome as our parish journeys BACK toward our “new normal.”  Back from the days of totally virtual church, from Morning Prayer online every Sunday, and from the occasional drive-by communion to-go. With caution, care, and increasing vaccinations, we revived our...

The Private Lives & Public Impact of Drs. Wisdom & Wilkerson

The November-December 2021 issue of Michigan History magazine features an article that St. Clare’s members will enjoy. Debian Marty’s “The Private Lives & Public Impact of Drs. Wisdom & Wilkerson” is an interesting exploration into the lives of Inez...