631 W. Fort Street (At Third Street) ● Detroit, MI 48226-3106
313-961-4533 ● http://www.fortstreet.org
General Assembly Activities at Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Friday, June 131:00 to 5:00 p.m.Sponsored by Presbyterian Corporation
Join us for an afternoon of worship and workshops, as we explore the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. All are welcome!
Glory to God: An Introduction
Saturday, June 1412:30 to 2:30 p.m.$7:00 — Pay at the Door
Eat in or carry out.
Box Lunches at Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Saturday, June 141:30 to 4:00 p.m.
One of the finest examples of Gothic Revival Architecture in this country, providing hope in Detroit for 165 years. Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries and much more.
Repeated Monday through Friday.
Tour of Historic Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Saturday, June 145:30 to 7:00 p.m.Ticket: $35.00
Alex Patchin McNeill, MLP’s new executive director, is our keynote speaker. Come and hear about the exciting things MLP is planning for the future. All are welcome! Light Presbyterians is a national pro-LGBTQ equality network of individuals, families, churches, and local chapters.
More Light Presbyterians Celebration Dinner
Saturday, June 146:00 to 8:00 p.m.Sponsored by Fort Street Presbyterian ChurchNon-smoking
There will be a guest speaker.
Open AA Meeting
Sunday, June 1510:00 a.m.Meet at COBO at 8:15 a.m. to Walk to the Church,
Accompanied by FSPC MembersLunch Provided for up to 200 Guests (Select a ticket with lunch, or without lunch, when you register.)
A multicultural congregation, Fort Street (www.fortstreet.org) has a 165 year-old history and a large, long-standing outreach to the homeless in Detroit. Generally considered a progressive faith community, FSPC is diverse in theology, ethnicity, race, national origin, education, politics, and location and circumstances of where worshippers live. Worship style is traditional, with a variety of elements reflecting diversity. The pastor is Sharon L. Mook.
Worship Service atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Sunday, June 151:00 to 2:30 p.m.No Charge to Attend — Donations Will be Taken for
Detroit Ministries
“Hope for Detroit: Economic Justice and Racial Reconciliation.” Dialogue: Dr. Gloria H. Albrecht, Professor of Ethics, University of Detroit-Mercy and ACSWP member, and the Reverend Thomas Priest, Jr., member of Detroit Truth and Reconciliation Commission and a teaching elder, PC(USA).
Presbyterian Voices for JusticeEducational and Awards Event
Sunday, June 156:30 to 8:30 p.m.Sponsored by Fort Street Presbyterian ChurchNonsmoking
There will be a guest speaker.
Open NA Meeting
Sunday, June 157:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Join More Light Presbyterians for worship and music as they prepare to work for justice and a church that reflects God’s heart. More Light Presbyterians is a national pro-LGBTQ network of individuals, families, churches, and local chapters working for spiritual ordination and marriage equality in the PC(USA).
More Light PresbyteriansWorship Service
Monday, June 169:00 to 11:00 a.m.Individually Priced Food and Beverage Items
Continental Breakfast Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Monday, June 1610:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Repeated, daily, through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Monday, June 1612:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7.00 — Pay at the Door
Eat in or carry out.
Box Lunches atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Monday, June 1612:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.Ticket: $30
All are invited for panel conversation on the intersection of the LGBTQ community and Presbyterians of color. Join us for these vital faith conversations about love, marriage and pastoral care for all couples and families in all churches and communities. More Light Presbyterians is a national pro-LGBTQ network of individuals, families, churches, and local chapters, working for spiritual, ordination and marriage equality in the PC(USA). Together, we’re building a church and world that reflects God’s heart.
More Light PresbyteriansEducational Luncheon
Monday, June 1512:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.No Charge, but Ticket is RequiredLimited to the First 25 RegistrantsSponsored by Special Offerings, PMA
Join us at Fort Street Presbyterian Church (just a seven-minute walk from COBO) as we experience how one church is making an incredible impact, in young lives and in the community as a whole, through its congregation’s gifts to the Peacemaking Offering.
Special Offerings Impact in Detroit: A Hands-on Experience
Monday, June 1612:30 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Recital on the newly renovated Swift Memorial Organ.
Free Organ Recital atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Monday, June 161:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Repeated, daily, through Friday.
Tours of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Monday, June 152:00 to 4:30 p.m.Pay for Individual Purchases
Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages available for purchase in coffee shop atmosphere.
Afternoon Break Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 179:00 to 11:00 a.m.Pay for Individual Items
Food items and beverages will be available for purchase.
Continental Breakfast Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 1710:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Repeated, daily, through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 1712:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7.00 — Pay at the Door
Eat in or carry out.
Box Lunches atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 1712:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.Ticket: $21.00
Join other earth-caretakers to hear Bill McKibbon, founder of 350.org, deliver a special pre-recorded message for Presbyterians regarding the importance of fossil fuel divestment. PEC will present their annual awards, the William Gibson and the Restoring Creation Awards, to other earthcare advocates.
The luncheon highlights local food!
Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC)Luncheon
Tuesday, June 1712:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Recital on the newly renovated Swift Memorial Organ.
Free Organ Recital atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 171:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach, ministries, and much more.
Repeated, daily, through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 272:00 to 4:30 p.m.Individually Priced Items
Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase in a coffee shop atmosphere.
Afternoon Break Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, June 276:00 to 8:00 p.m.Ticket: $20
Did you know that the PC(USA) began its mission work in the Middle East in 1823? Did you know that we have 15 million Arab and Middle Eastern Christians and the Presbyterian Church is the largest Protestant denomination in the Middle East? Did you know that we are reaching Middle Eastern people with Gospel in the USA? Come and learn about your ministry and mission to the Middle Eastern people in the USA.
National Middle EasternPresbyterian Caucus Dinner
Wednesday, June 189:00 to 11:00 a.m.Food Items and Beverages are Available for Purchase
Continental Breakfast Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 1810:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Repeated daily through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 1812:00 noon to 1:45 p.m.Ticket: $29.00
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in South Africa and President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Dr. Pillay has been a prominent leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa as a pastor and advocate. He brings his personal and global experiences and perspectives to the examination of “the facts on the ground” in Palestine and Israel.
Israel Palestine Mission Network Lunch: Apartheid in the Holy Land:Reflections on the Israel and Palestine Conflict/Situation
Wednesday, June 1812:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7:00 — Pay at the Door
Eat in or carry out.
Box Lunches atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 1812:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Recital on the newly renovated Swift Memorial Organ.
Free Organ Recital atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 181:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach, ministries, and much more.
Repeated daily through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 182:00 to 4:30 p.m.Individually Priced Items
Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase in a coffee shop atmosphere.
Afternoon Break Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 185:30 to 7:15 p.m.Ticket: $20.00Sponsored by: The Office of Multicultural
Congregational Support, PMA, and the National Presbyterian Multicultural Network.
Guest Speaker: The Reverend Dr. Roger Nishioka
Multicultural Dinner and Celebration
Thursday, June 199:00 to 11:00 a.m.Food Items and Beverages are Available for Purchase.
Continental Breakfast atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Thursday, June 1910:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more. Repeated daily through Friday.
Repeated daily through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Thursday, June 1912:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.$7.00 — Pay at the Door
Eat in or carry out.
Box Lunches atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Thursday, June 1912:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Recital on the newly renovated Swift Memorial Organ.
Free Organ Recital atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Thursday, June 191:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Repeated daily through Friday.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Thursday, June 192:00 to 4:30 p.m.Food Items Available for Purchase
Homemade desserts, fruits, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase in a coffee shop atmosphere.
Afternoon Break Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Friday, June 209:00 to 11:00 a.m.Food Items and Beverages Available for Purchase
Continental Breakfast Café atFort Street Presbyterian Church
Friday, June 1910:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Friday, June 201:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Includes information on architecture, history, outreach ministries, and much more.
Last GA-221 event at Fort Street Presbyterian Church.
Tour of HistoricFort Street Presbyterian Church
Thank You for VisitingFort Street Presbyterian Church