Mariners' Church of Detroit

About this church

Mariners' Church of Detroit, at 170 E. Jefferson Avenue downtown, holds Holy Communion services on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., with the later service featuring a full choir. A short midday service is held on Thursdays from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m., and the 11 a.m. Sunday and Thursday services are streamed on Facebook. Worship follows the Anglican tradition and uses the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, typically moving from Bible readings through a statement of belief, prayers, confession, and communion. After the service, coffee and homemade treats are served at a social hour.

Founded in 1842 as a free place of worship for sailors, the church keeps a connection to the Great Lakes through events such as the Blessing of the Fleet and a memorial service for those lost at sea. Sunday School for children from newborns through confirmation age meets at 10 a.m. Adults can serve as ushers, acolytes, or readers, or help with the altar guild and social hour, and a weekly Wednesday study group is listed. Parking is free in the connected underground garage, and the street door opens thirty minutes before each service. Confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Service times, parking, visitor info · Order of worship and Anglican tradition · History and church background · Sunday School for children

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