Piety Hill Musings

The ramblings of the Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church of Detroit. Piety Hill refers to the old name for our neighborhood. The neighborhood has changed a great deal in the over 160 years we have been on this corner (but not our traditional biblical theology) and it is now known for the neighboring theatres, the professional baseball and football stadiums and new hockey/basketball arena.

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Parish Social Outings - Rector's Rambling for July 21, 2019


Today we have two events after Church that you can participate in, if you so desire.
The first is a revival of our Social Fellowship Outings.  After the service and a cup of coffee in the Ministry Center, folks will be heading up to the Detroit Institute of Arts to see the exhibit “Humble and Human: Impressionist Era Treasures”.  This is a free event for those who are residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties (be sure to bring your ID).  Before viewing the exhibit and the rest of the museum at your own pace, we will have lunch together in their cafeteria on the first floor of the building.  They have good food, reasonably priced.  Everyone pays for their own meal.
The second event fell into our laps, and is also free.  Through our relationship to Jack’s Place for Autism, via parishioner Rod Gillespie, we have come into 50 free tickets to today’s Tigers Game, some of which have already been vouched for.  If there are any left you are welcome to them – just ask Rod after the 10:00 AM service.
Of course, worship is our primary duty as a Church – the Body of Christ gathered together in this place.  Being equipped in Word and Sacrament in the worship and other educational opportunities is also a priority.  But the fellowship among us is also an important factor of our common life.  These outings are a way that we can spend time together and enjoy each other’s company.
Do you have an idea for an event or outing you would like to share with others?  Let Cam Walker know and he can help you to get it organized.  It should cost you nothing but your own admission – everyone who wants to be involved pays their own way.  And stay tuned for upcoming events!