• Spring Clean-Up is 10 a.m. May 3, at Oakland History Center, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, event was postponed to May 3, www.facebook.com/OaklandHistoryCenter.
• The city of Hazel Park and the DTE Energy Foundation are looking for volunteers to help plant 20 trees at Tuski Memorial Park, 900 E. Tucker St. Hazel Park, May 3, starting at 8:45 a.m. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing and bring a shovel, hard rake, and work gloves if they have them. Families are welcome, rain or shine. RSVPs are appreciated at www.releafmichigan.org/RSVP.
• The Rochester Regional Chamber announces a ribbon cutting celebrating Rochester Pollinators Mini-Forest, at 2 p.m. May 3, behind Rochester’s Community Garden next to the Rochester Department of Public Works, 1141 Wilcox St., Rochester. Volunteers and city leaders will plant fast-growing native trees and shrubs. RSVP to pollinators@trentcreative.com by May 1 or register at https://rochesterregionalchamberofcommerce.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/48859.
• Electronic Waste, Medication Disposal and Paper Shredding Drop-Off Day is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3, hosted by Bloomfield Township Department of Public Works, open to Bloomfield Township residents only, and proof of residency is required, https://bloomfieldtwp.org/recycle/electronic-waste-recycling.
• The 21st annual South Lyon Area Creek Cleanup and Earth Day Event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4, in the parking lot of Michigan Seamless Tube & Pipe, 400 McMunn St., South Lyon. Volunteers are encouraged to wear rubber boots, gloves, a bright long-sleeve shirt and long pants as they work to remove trash and debris from waterways. Safety vests and a noon lunch will be provided. If possible, bring rakes, shovels, trucks and trailers to haul trash. For information, call 248-437-4942 or visit southlyonmi.org or facebook.com/SouthLyonWaterGuardians.
Farmers markets
• Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market opens May 3, at new location, East Parking Platform, 415 East St., between E. Fourth and E. University. The market is open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 3-Oct. 25, www.downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market.
• The Birmingham Farmers Market returns for the season, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 4, through Oct. 26 at Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 North Old Woodward Avenue in downtown Birmingham. The market opens for the season on Sunday, May 4, with its annual Opening Day Celebration featuring live music, children’s activities, and free reusable tote bags (while supplies last).
Festivals/Shows
• Clarkston High School Spring Art & Craft Show is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3, at 6093 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, https://keepsakecollectionshows.com, $3 admission, ages 10 and younger-free.
• Spring For It Craft and Vendor Show is 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 3, at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/spring-for-it-craft-and-vendor-show.
• LTUX 2025 University games and anime convention is noon-8 p.m. May 3, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Buell Building and Architecture Building (buildings 5 and 4, a celebration of gaming, anime and cosplay. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public, https://ltu.edu/campus-map. Guests are advised to park in lots A and G, with overflow at D and C.
• Cars & Coffee is May 3, at M1 Concourse, 45399 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, with monthly shows through October from 8 to 11 a.m., typically the first Saturday of the month, often with rarely seen vehicles and collections, open to all, $20 per car, with a portion of the event entry fee benefiting M1 Mobility, an initiative to improve equitable transportation options for the Pontiac community.
• Davisburg Antique Festival is May 3-4, (8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday), Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, www.miantiquefestival.com, $10 per person for a weekend pass.
• Ferndale Cinco de Mayo Festival is noon-11 p.m. May 3 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 4, Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen, 201 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, between Woodward and Bermuda, www.facebook.com/share/19gbXDETQB, free event, food trucks with authentic Mexican cuisine, beverage options including margaritas, Lucha Libre wrestling matches in the afternoon, local vendors, live music, dance performances, children’s play zone.
Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities
• Forgotten Harvest Farms opens to volunteers for the 2025 season on May 1. The nonprofit’s farm is at 9153 Major Road, Fenton. Forgotten Harvest has a projected yield goal of more than 900,000 pounds of fresh produce, all to be distributed for free to metro Detroiters experiencing food insecurity. Early-season volunteers will help the farm team prep the land and barn before planting begins. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or over, volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register for a shift at https://forgottenharvest.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1041749.
• The Rent Party fundraiser is 5:30-9 p.m. May 15, The Treasury, 30 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, to support Lighthouse family emergency shelter and housing programs, featuring live music by Planet D Nonet, Thornetta Davis. To donate auction items or be a sponsor, contact Lindsey Brenz at lbrenz@lighthousemi.org or 248-972-1484.
• Lawrence Technological University Scholarship Gala is May 17, at Michigan Central Station, 2001 15th St., Detroit. The event features dinner, live entertainment and auction. Joseph Fadool, president and CEO of BorgWarner Inc., will serve as keynote speaker. He graduated from LTU in 1989, http://ltu.edu/thegala, ticket prices vary, proceeds to support scholarships for education and STEM education.
Library/Book signing events
• Author/Survivor Lou Kashiske is 6-7:30 p.m. May 4, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 West Maple Road, Birmingham, After the Wind-1996 Everest Tragedy, Talk, www.lcr.church, 248-644-4010.
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Born in Blood-The Beginning of the National Parks System” at 7 p.m. May 8, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or 248-656-2900, open to the public.
Meetings/Speakers
• Author/Survivor Lou Kashiske to speak, 6-7:30 p.m. May 4, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 West Maple Road, Birmingham, After the Wind-1996 Everest Tragedy, Talk, www.lcr.church, 248-644-4010.
• The Rochester-Avon Historical Society to host Lieutenant Colonel Ernest “Rock” Marcone who presents “The Road to Baghdad,” at 7 p.m. May 6, at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, free for Rochester-Avon Historical Society members. Nonmembers are asked to consider a $5 donation at the door. Registration is required at www.rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/events or call 248-266-5440 and leave a message.
• The Oakland County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. May 6, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp. A zoom link will be posted at https://ocgsmi.org in advance of the meeting for those unable to drive to the library. Lisa Milton, member of the Piety Hill Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, will help attendees discover some of the methods for tracing heritage back to the Revolutionary War.
• Glen Oaks Golf Course Century Celebration is 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 14, at the Glen Oaks Banquet Center in Farmington Hills. OCP Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo will share details about the golf course, buffet prepared by Oak Management, a round of indoor mini golf and a tour of Glen Oaks Banquet Center, $45/person. Call or text 248-221-8040 for program questions. Preregistration is required by April 30, at OaklandCountyParks.com.
Mother’s Day activities
• Pontiac Youth Recreation and Enrichment presents its annual Mothers & Daughters Brunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 10, to celebrate Mother’s Day, on the Grounds of Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac. Activities include musical entertainment, brunch, a special gift, and a chance for moms and daughters to create their own lotion and skincare products, purchase tickets by May 7, at https://tinyurl.com/2025MotherDaughterBrunchReg, 248-758-3039, free parking in the City Hall parking lot, residents-$40 for two, non-residents-$50, $15 for additional guest.
• In honor of Mother’s Day, May 11, Better Made Snack Foods is seeking submissions for the 2025 Mom of The Year. To enter, send “What is one of your favorite memories of your mom?” (150 words or less) along with a photo by May 5, via email to info@bettermade.com, or by mail to Better Made Mother’s Day Contest, 10148 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48213. The winning submission will be announced on May 12, and posted on the Better Made website. The winning mom will receive a sampler box of Better Made products, bettermade.com.
Museums
• History Tea Tour is May 3, at Troy Historic Village, guests will sample five distinct teas and learn about each tea’s unique history at Troy Historic Village. Also, a short presentation will occur every half hour inside the Old Troy Church. Register online to reserve a timeslot and receive a reminder once the program gets closer at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and encouraged on the day of the event, members-$15, and non-members-$20.
• Mini-Golf at Cranbrook Art Museum on Mother’s Day Weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10-11, at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/national-mini-golf-day-2025. Purchase group tickets to receive one free ticket for mom or special adult. The last tickets will be sold 45 minutes before closing. Admission to the Art Museum is free with mini-golf admission.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents ($29 for seniors 62+) or $45 for non-residents ($34 for seniors 62+).
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support resources
• Oakland Community Health Network is hosting a Veterans & Community Resource Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10, at 5505 Corporate Drive, Troy. RSVP by May 2, email Chaka McDonald at mcdonaldc@oaklandchn.org, 248-764-4443, www.oaklandchn.org.
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
To submit community events, email to kblake@medianewsgroup.com.
File photo. Vendors and patrons at the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market, which starts in May but at a new temporary location. (Stephen Frye / MediaNews Group)
The following is a list of in-person and online worship services and events happening at churches and synagogues in the Oakland County area. Visit websites or call for service times and events.
• Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 248-651-6550, abidingpresence.org. Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m., virtual services are available on the website.
• Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, in-person and online services via Zoom. To view daily Minyan video conferences; email Executive Director Michael Wolf at mwolf@adatshalom.org or visit adatshalom.org, 248-851-5100.
• All Saints’ Episcopal, 171 W. Pike St., Pontiac, allsaintspontiac.org, 248-334-4571, rector@allsaintspontiac.org.
• The Apostolic Church of Christ, 3655 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, theapostolicchurch.com, 248-373-4500, Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Archdiocese of Detroit, livestream Mass times, aod.org/livemasses.
• Auburn Hills Christian Center, 2592 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., Servicio Evangelistico services (in Spanish) at 2-4 p.m. Sundays, 248-373-7139, www.myahcc.org.
• Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Troy, in-person and online services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, beaconcongregation.org, admin@beaconcongregation.org.
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, livestream services at 9 a.m. Sundays, and in person at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at bslcmi.org, facebook/bslcmi, 248-646-5041.
• Berea Family Tabernacle of Faith, Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m., experienceberea.org, 248-338-4748.
• Berkley First United Methodist Church, 2820 12 Mile Road, Berkley, worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays in person and online at www.berkleyfirst.org.
• Bharatiya Temple, 6850 N Adams Road, Troy, www.bharatiya-temple.org, 248-879-2552.
• Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R Road, Troy, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, http://bbumchurch.org.
• Birmingham First United Methodist Church, 1589 W Maple Road, Birmingham, www.fumcbirmingham.org. Sunday worship services in person and online are at 9:30 a.m., and in-person only services at 11 a.m.
• Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, in-person and online worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, bucmi.org, 248-647-2380.
• Bridge Community Church, 5700 Rochester Road, Troy, in-person and online worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays, bridgecommunitychurch.com/live, 248-879-9500.
• Bridgewood Church, 6765 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston, 248-625-1344, www.bridgewoodchurch.com. Sunday worship services are 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., also online services, and locations in Goodrich.
• Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi, www.brightmoorchurch.org. Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
• Calvary Chapel Oakland County, 1975 E. Long Lake Road, Troy, 248-457-9673, ccoaklandcounty.com. Worship 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays.
• Calvary Church, 1361 Giddings Road, Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., https://ccpontiac.org, 248-373-0311.
• Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Drive, Clarkston, calvary-lutheran.org. Sunday worship services are Traditional Worship at 7:55 a.m.; Modern Worship at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and livestream at 9:30 a.m. Food pantry (drive-up or curbside pickup) is 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Central Church, 1529 Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, www.centralchurch.cc. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Central Oaks Community Church, 2005 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, www.centraloaks.com, 248-547-7755. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., 248-681-0040, WaterfordCUMC.org. In-person worship at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays and online at 10:30 a.m. at Live.WaterfordCUMC.org.
• Central Woodward Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 3955 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 248-644-0512, centralwoodwardchristian.com. Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m., in person and online at centralwoodwardchristian.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/CentralWoodward.
• Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, 3535 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.sscms.edu, 248-683-0310.
• Christian Tabernacle Church, Southfield, ctabchurch.com, 248-213-4770.
• Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, in-person and online worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays, ccc-info.org.
• Christ Lutheran Church and School, 620 General Motors Road, Milford, www.christlutheranmilford.org. Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Christ, Our Light! Catholic Church, 3077 Glouchester, Troy. Mass times are: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; weekday Masses (followed by Rosary recitation) are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9 a.m., and Friday at 12:05 p.m., www.coltroy.org, 248-649-5510.
• Christ the Good Shepherd Progressive Old Catholic Church, 3947 Twelve Mile Road Berkley, church services: Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m., 248-439-0470, www.cgs-occ.org.
• Christ the Redeemer Parish, 2700 Waldon Road Orion Township, 248-391-1621, www.ctredeemer.org. Weekend Masses are 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 2975 Dutton Road Rochester Hills, www.crownoflifechurch.org, 248-652-7720. Sunday worship services are 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland Twp., www.holyspirithighland.com.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregations in Oakland County include: Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Commerce Twp., Farmington Hills, Lake Orion, Pontiac (Spanish), Rochester, Troy and White Lake Twp. The congregations host worship services on Sundays. For worship times and locations, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.
• Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road, Village of Clarkston, https://clarkstonepiscopal.com, 248-625-2325. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, in-person and online services at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, clarkstoncchurch.com, 248-625-1323.
• Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, in-person and online faith services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, clarkstonumc.org, 248-625-1611.
• Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., commerceumc.org/media.
• Community Bible Church, 1888 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford Twp., https://cbcmi.com, 248-674-4871. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Community Fellowship Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 27800 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, church services at 11 a.m. Saturdays, http://communityfellowship22.adventistchurchconnect.org, 248-469-8539.
• Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Ave., Waterford Twp. In-person worship is 10 a.m., Sundays, cpcwaterford.org, 248-673-7805.
• Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-851-6880, cbahm.org.
• Congregational Church of Birmingham, UCC, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills. Worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, ccbucc.org, 248-646-4511.
• Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, offers virtual Jewish religious services including daily morning and evening Minyan services, Shabbat morning services and Youth Shabbat activities, shaareyzedek.org, 248-357-5544.
• Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ortonville, in-person worship services, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Also online at Facebook at Cornerstone Baptist Church Ortonville, cbcortonville.com, 248 627-4700.
• Cornerstone Church, 4995 N Hickory Ridge Road, Highland, cornerstonehighland.com, 248-887-1600. Worship services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Livestream at 11 a.m. Sundays YouTube, Facebook, website.
• Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church, 4804 White Lake Road, White Lake Twp., https://crossroadswl.org, Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. The church has a Blessing Box that is stocked with non-perishable food items, books and other household items for those in need. Donations welcome.
• Destiny Faith Church, 501 University Drive, Pontiac, Destinyfaith.org, 248-322-2200. Worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, in person and online.
• Divine Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3000 S. Lapeer Road, Orion Twp., divinegrace.net, Sunday worship services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., livestream.
• Door of Faith Christian Church, Pontiac, online services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, mydooroffaith.org.
• Empowerment Church of Southfield, worship services are 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays at new worship center location, Shriner’s Silver Garden Events Center, 24350 Southfield Road, Southfield, 248-569-2299, empowerment.mi.org. Virtual worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays at empowermentmi.org/stream and on Facebook Live.
• Encounter Church, 600 North Campbell Road, Royal Oak, in-person and online services, 11 a.m. Sundays; Prayer and Bible study is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, www.encounter360.org.
• Evanswood Church of God, 2601 E Square Lake Road, Troy, 248-879-9240.
• Faith Church in Rochester Hills offers free meals to the community, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, at the church,160 W Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, faithchurchrochesterhills.org/sharethetable.
• Faith Community Christian Church (meeting at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church), 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 586-703-6249, Reverend Tom Sayers. Traditional service is at 1 p.m., www.faithcommunitychristianchurch.org.
• Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, worship services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m., Sundays, 248-661-9191, 4fcc.org.
• First Baptist Church, 2601 John R Road, Troy, fbctroy.org.
• First Baptist Church, 255 E. Scripps Road, Lake Orion, fbclo.org, 248-693-6203, info@fbclo.org.
• First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, (just east of Sashabaw Road), 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays.
• First Congregational Church of Rochester UCC, 1315 N. Pine, Rochester, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, fccrochester.org, 248-651-6225.
• First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., Royal Oak. Worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, www.fccro.org.
• First General Baptist of Waterford, 2933 Frembes Road, Waterford, wgbchurch.com, 248-673-6481, Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• First Missionary Church, 4832 Clintonville Road, Independence Twp., www.fmcclarkston.org, 248-674-3186. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• First Presbyterian Church Birmingham, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, worship services are Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in person, and 10 a.m. in person and livestream, fpcbirmingham.org, 248-644-2040.
• First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac, 99 Wayne Street, Pontiac, fpcpontiac.info.
• First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, 529 Hendrie Blvd., 248-541-0108. Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m., online services available anytime at fpcro.org, 248-541-0108.
• First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois, Troy. Church services are 10 a.m. Sundays in person and livestream on YouTube and Facebook, www.FUMCTROY.org, 248-879-6363.
• Five Points Community Church, 3411 E Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills, https://5pointscc.org, 248-373-1381. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, 248-391-1170, goodshepherdlakeorion.net. Worship service is at 10 a.m. Sundays.
• Grace Gospel Fellowship, 65 East Huron Street, Pontiac; in-person and livestream services are 11 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Livestream services are at www.facebook.com/GraceGospelFellowshipPontiac, 248-334-2187.
• Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Road, Berkley, both virtual and in-person worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, (Memorial Day through Labor Day, services are at 10 a.m. only), youtube.com/user/GreenfieldChurch, greenfieldchurch.com, 248-544-1800.
• Grace Church, 220 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake Twp. Sunday services are 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Gracechurchinfo.net, 248-887-3700.
• Hazel Park First United Methodist Church, 313 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, 248-546-5955, hpfirst.org. Sunday worship services at 11:15 a.m.
• Heart of the Hills Christian Church, 5085 Orion Road, Rochester, https://heartofthehills.com, 248-841-1679. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Hillside Bible Church, 73 N Church St, Ortonville, 248-627-2513, hillsidebible.org, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Hilltop Church of the Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty Road, Northville, hilltopnaz.org, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Holly Calvary Church, 15010 N Holly Road, Holly, hollycalvary.org, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. in person and online, Wednesday worship is at 6:30 p.m.
• Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. In-person worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, livestream on YouTube youtube.com/@spiritdrivenchurch, 248-682-5441, spiritdrivenchurch.com.
• Immanuel Congregational Church of Christ, Oxford, 248-628-1610, icucc.org, in-person worship services at 11 a.m. Sundays, and online at facebook.com/oxfordimmanuelucc.
• International Christian Church, 1630 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, worship services at 11:30 a.m. Sundays, 248-494-8757, globalicc.org, facebook.com/icchurch/live.
• Islamic Association of Greater Detroit, 879 West Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, www.childrenofabrahamday.org.
• Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 27745 Woodward Ave., Berkley, www.jewelheart.org.
• Journey Lutheran Church, (joined with Holy Cross Church) 136 S. Washington St., Oxford, in-person and online worship services, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, education hour is at 10 a.m., journeylutheran.church, 248-628-2011.
• Kensington Church with locations in Birmingham, Clarkston, Clinton Twp., Orion Twp. and Troy, in-person Sunday worship times, and online services offered streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and website, kensingtonchurch.org.
• King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1715 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, www.kingofkingslakeorion.org. Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, online streaming at www.facebook.com/kingofkingslakeorion.
• Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., kirkinthehills.org, 248 626 2515.
• Lakecrest Baptist Church, 35 Airport Rd, Waterford Twp., www.lakecrestbaptist.com, 248-681-3214. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Spanish service at 1 p.m.
• Lake Orion Church of Christ, 1080 Hemingway Road, Lake Orion, www.lococ.org, 248-693-7242. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Lake Orion Methodist Church, Lake Orion, www.lakeorionumc.org. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., in person and online.
• LakePoint Community Church, 1550 W. Drahner Road, Oxford, https://lakepointcc.org, 248-628-0038.
• The Lakes Church, 1450 S Hospital Road, Waterford Twp., www.thelakes.cc, 248-254-7833, Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services are livestreamed.
• Liberty General Baptist Church, 3545 Joslyn Rd, Auburn Hills, https://libertygeneralbaptistchurch.org, 248-431-3498. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Lifepoint Church, 5601 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., lifepointchristian.com.
• Life Renewal Church, 28312 Grand River, Farmington Hills, https://liferenewalchurch.org, worship is 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Madison Heights Church of the Nazarene, 555 E 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, mhnaz.org, 248-585-5551.
• Maranatha Baptist Church, 5790 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., www.mbcclarkston.org.
• Marimont Community Church, 424 W Walton Blvd., Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., https://marimontcommunitychurch.com.
• Masjid Mahmood, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center, 1730 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, ahmadiyyamosque.blogspot.com.
• Metro Detroit Christian Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, https://metrodetroit.org, 248-562-7998. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church, 25585 Berg Road, Southfield, https://mogccc.com, 248-356-0565.
• Motor City Church, 3668 Livernois Road, Troy, www.motorcitychurch.org, 248-524-2400. Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Mt. Zion Church, 4900 Maybee Road, Clarkston, mtzion.org. Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Muslim Unity Center of Bloomfield Hills, 1830 W. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Muslimunitycenter.org.
• Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-476-8860, nardinpark.org, www.facebook.com/NPUMC.
• New Heights Baptist Church, Grand Blanc, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, newheightsbc.com. For information, email pastornewheights@gmail.com or call 810-866-4563.
• New Hope Christian Fellowship, 6020 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., https://newhopemi.org, 248-886-1500, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 23455 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, www.newhope-mbc.org, 248-353-0675. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m., in person and livestream.
• New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, newhudsonumc.org. Worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3633 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 248-644-5920. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream, www.facebook.com/TroyNorthminster.
• Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 23925 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, www.northwestuu.org, 248-281-4902. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays in person and virtual.
• North Congregational Church, 36520 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, northcongregationalchurch.org.
• North Hills Christian Reformed Church, 3150 North Adams Road, Troy, worship services, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 248-645-1990, northhillscrc.org.
• North Oaks Church, 9600 Ortonville Road, City of the Village of Clarkston, worship services are 10:30 a.m., Sundays, northoakschurch.org, office@northoakschurch.org, 248-922-3515.
• Oakland Church, 5100 North Adams Road, Rochester, worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, www.oaklandchurch.me.
• Oakland Church of Christ, 23333 West 10 Mile Road Southfield, in-person and online worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, TheOaklandChurchofchrist.org, 248-355-9225.
• Oakland Hills Community Church, Farmington Hills, ohcc.net, 313-686-4578.
• Oakland Woods Baptist Church 5628 Maybee Rd, Village of Clarkston, www.facebook.com/OWBCClarkston, 248-625-7557. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Oak Pointe Church,1250 South Hill, Milford, in-person or online worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, opcmilford.org.
• Oak Pointe Church, 50200 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, in-person or online worship services are 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. oakpointe.org, 248-912-0043.
• Oak Pointe Church, 6343 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield, in-person or online worship services are 10:15 a.m. Sundays, oakpointe.org/westbloomfield.
• Oakwood Community Church, 5791 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, www.oakwoodcc.org, 248-628-6388.
• Orchard Grove Community Church, 850 Ladd Rd; Bldg. C, Walled Lake, Sunday worship services are at 10:10 a.m., www.orchardgrove.org.
• Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, worship services are at 9 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, olccp.com, 248-682-0730.
• Orchard United Methodist Church, Farmington Hills, worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays and Weekday Worship Experiences at Noon at youtube.com/c/OrchardUMC and facebook.com/OrchardUMC/live_videos, 248-626-3620, orchardumc.org.
• Our Lady of La Salette, 2600 Harvard Road, Berkley, 248-541-3762, par8551@gmail.com, lasalette-church.org, Mass is at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in-person Mass, Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., weekdays at 8:15 a.m., 5481 Dixie Hwy., Waterford Twp. Livestream Mass at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, ollonline.org/live.
• Our Lady of Refuge Church, 3700 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, olorcc.org, 248-682-4099, Mass is 5 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, church.olsorrows.com.
• Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 13500 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, www.omoph.org. Saturday mass is at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday mass is at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Oxbow Lake Baptist Church, 10730 Elizabeth Lake Rd, White Lake Charter Township, www.oxbowbc.com, 248-698-3034. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Oxford United Methodist Church, 21 E. Burdick St. Oxford, 248 628-1289, oxfordunitedmc.org. People Feeding People (PFP) free breakfast is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. In-person worship services and online at youtube.com/channel/UCN2R96oWdXzxDqwdz8YBlrQ.
• Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 4420 Collins Road, Rochester, www.paintcreekumc.org, 248-373-2360, Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.
• The River Church of Auburn Hills, 315 S. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, http://riverchurch.faith, 248-853-1524. Worship services are 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sundays.
• The River Church, Holly, Lake Orion, Waterford and more locations, livestream and videos of sermons, theriverchurch.cc, 248-328-0490.
• River North Church, 67 N Lynn Ave, Waterford Twp., Sunday School is 10 a.m. Sundays, worship services at 11:15 a.m. Sundays and 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Also view sermons online at www.youtube.com/@rivernorthchurch2023, nondenominational family church, 248-724-6559, www.facebook.com/Rivernorthchurch.
• River Of Life Christian Church, 5482 Winell St., Independence Twp., 248-599-3074.
• Rochester Christian Church, 4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, https://rcc4me.com, 248-652-3353, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Rochester Church of Christ, 250 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochestercoc.org, 248-651-1933, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100. Worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, in person and online, www.rofum.org/live.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3400 S. Adams Road, Auburn Hills. Mass times are at 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass services are 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, www.esacredheart.org, 248-852-4170.
• St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, 4571 John R Road, Troy, www.stanastasia.org, 248-689-8380.
• St. Anne Catholic Church of Ortonville, 825 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville. Mass times are Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Saturday at 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., 248-627-3965, churchofstanne.org.
• St. Augustine Lutheran Troy (SALT) Church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, www.saltchurch.net, communications@saltchurch.net, 248-879-6400.
• St. Benedict Catholic Church, 60 South Lynn Street, Waterford Twp., 248-681-1534. Sunday Mass times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., streaming at stbencc.org/live-stream.
• St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, www.stdavidssf.org. Sunday worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. both in person and via zoom. Food pantry is 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• St. George’s Episcopal Church, 801 E Commerce, Milford, 248-684-0495. Sunday worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., in person and online, www.stgeorgesmilford.org.
• St. George Orthodox Church, 2160 E Maple Road, Troy, 248-589-0480, www.stgeorgeoftroy.org, www.facebook.com/stgeorgeoftroymi.
• St. James Church, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi, Mass times are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, and 4 p.m. Saturdays. Livestream services, 4 p.m. Saturdays, 248-347-7778, stjamesnovi.org.
• St. John Lutheran Church & School, 1011 University Drive, Rochester. Traditional praise worship services are Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Modern praise services are Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10:45 p.m. The 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services are livestreamed and posted on the website at stjohnrochester.org.
• St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill Road, Farmington Hills, www.stjohn-elca.org, https://form.jotform.com/242835058121149.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church Royal Oak, 26998 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak. Services are 8 a.m. Sundays, in person and 10:15 a.m. Sundays, in-person and online worship, stjohnsroyaloak.org, 248-546-1255.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion, view Mass services on the church’s Youtube channel, youtube.com/user/stjosephmassarchive, or at Facebook page, facebook.com/StJoeLo, stjoelo.org, 248-693-0440.
• St. Joseph Chapel and Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, https://terrasanctaministries.net.
• St. Mark and St. Mary & St. Philopater Coptic Orthodox Church, 3603 Livernois Road, Troy, www.stmarkmi.org. Divine liturgy services are at 7 a.m. (Arabic) and 8:15 a.m. (English), Sundays.
• St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, www.stmaryroyaloak.com, 248-547-1818. Mass at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
• St. Mary of the Hills Roman Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills. In-person Mass is 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Sunday, 248-853-5390, smoth.org. Live online Mass is 4 p.m. Saturday, on Facebook and YouTube.
• St. Mary’s In-the-Hills Episcopal Church, 2512 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion, 248-391-0663, www.stmarysinthehills.org. Sunday Services are at 8:30 a.m.-Simple service of Holy Eucharist and at 10 a.m.-Service of Holy Eucharist with choir and Children’s Church School-Service, livestream on YouTube or Facebook or www.stmarysinthehills.org. Adult Bible Study is held Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2040 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, 248-624-7676, st-matthew.org. Blended Worship services are 8:45 a.m. Sundays (also livestream on YouTube); Prayer & Praise Worship services are 11 a.m. Sundays; Monday Blended Worship services are 7 p.m.
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 48380 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 248-624-9525, st-matthew.org. Sunday worship services are 10 a.m.
• St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 760 W Wattles Road, Troy, 248-362-9575, stnicholastroy.org.
• St. Owen Catholic Church, 6869 Franklin Road Bloomfield Hills, stowen.org.
• St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 1413 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, 248-585-9591, in-person Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., or online at stpatsmh.org.
• St. Paul Community Lutheran Church, 1133 Joslyn Ave., Pontiac, www.stpaulpontiac.com. 248-758-9019. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 E. Fifth St, Royal Oak, worship services are 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Livestream also at 8:15 a.m. service, stpaulroyaloak.org, 248-930-3100.
• St. Paul United Methodist Church, 165 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-338-8233, services are at 9:45 a.m. Sundays, SPUMC.net, facebook.com/spumcbloomfieldhills, 248-216-1657.
• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester. Open door worship services are at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and sanctuary worship services are at 11 a.m., Sundays, livestream available, facebook.com/stpaulsrochester, stpaulsrochester.org.
• St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 100 Romeo Road, Rochester, stpfeeds.org.
• St. Rita Catholic Church, 309 E Maple, Holly, 248-634-4841, stritaholly.org. Weekend services are 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
• St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5500 N Adams Road, Troy, www.ststephenstroy.org, 248-641-8080, In-person Sunday worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Online service at 10 a.m.
• St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 69 S. Astor St., Pontiac, 248-335-5873, www.saintstephenmbc.com. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.
• St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, 6900 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.stccc.org.
• St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sundays, 29150 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-471-1059, stthomasalbanianorthodoxchurch.org.
• St. William Parish, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, stwilliam.com, 248-624-1421.
• Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, Clarkston, worship services via Zoom, services at 11 a.m. on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month, and at 6 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Email sashabawpresbyterianchurch@gmail.com for a link to services, sashabawpresbyterianchurch.org, 248-310-0792.
• Scott Lake Baptist Church, 811 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., also livestream, https://hisscottlake.org.
• Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, 3050 S. Sashabaw Road, Oxford, in-person or online services at 10 a.m. Sundays, 248-572-4200, email- office@seymourlakeumc.org, seymourlakeumc.org.
• Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2905 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. during Lent and Advent, www.shepherdlakes.org, 248-624-4238.
• Shrine Catholic Church, 12 Mile and Woodward, 248-541-4122, https://shrinechurch.com.
• Silver Lake Church Of The Nazarene, 20 W Walton Blvd., Pontiac, https://slcpontiac.org, 248-977-4698.
• Spirit of Grace Church, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield Twp., 248-682-0270, Sunday worship at 10 a.m., spiritofgrace.church, facebook.com/spiritograce/videos. The church has a diabetic food pantry for those in need with dietary restrictions. The church seeks donations of non-perishable food items for diabetics including: proteins, nuts, grains and beans, sugar-free foods, low carb and high fiber foods as well as shopping bags and unused boxes. Drive-up diabetic food pantry hours are 10 a.m.-noon, 3rd Saturdays of the month.
• Spiritual Life Center, Troy, www.slctroy.com, 248-925-6214. A Message of Hope is 10 a.m. Sundays at www.youtube.com/c/SLCTroy.
• Temple Beth El Synagogue, 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.tbeonline.org. In person services are Friday at 7 p.m. Online services are Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom, www.tbelive.org and facebook.com/tbeonline/live, 248-851-1100.
• Temple Israel, West Bloomfield Twp., streaming video at temple-israel.org.
• Temple Kol Ami, 5085 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., tkolami.org, 248-661-0040.
• Temple Shir Shalom, 3999 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.shirshalom.org, 248-737-8700.
• Thrive Church, a Global Methodist Church, 680 W. Livingston Road, Highland Twp., www.thrive-church.us, 248-887-1311.
• Troy Church of the Nazarene, 6840 Crooks Road, Troy, troynaz.org, 248-802-7650. Worship Services and Bible Study, 11 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Unity of Farmington Hills worship service in person and online at 10 a.m. Sundays, youtube.com/channel/UCi90mgzXUDpw0k21_3JXlTg, Unityfh.com.
• Unity of Lake Orion, 3070 S. Baldwin Road, Orion Twp., unitylakeorion.org, 248-391-9211. Sunday worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream on Facebook.
• Unity of Royal Oak, 2500 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, unityofroyaloak.org, 248-288-3550. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., livestream on YouTube and Facebook.
• Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, 25301 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, uufarmington.org. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream.
• University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams, Rochester Hills, universitypres.org, 248-375-0400.
• The Village Church of Ortonville, 93 N Church St. Ortonville, www.facebook.com/oumvillagechurch, 248 627-3125.
• Walled Lake United Methodist Church, 313 E Northport St., Walled Lake. Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. in person, or at Facebook Live, facebook.com/walledlakeumc and YouTube, youtube.com/channel/UCjOTQmG5DAGUdd_ghKdp2FQ, walledlakeumc.org, 248-624-2405.
• Warren’s Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 29860 Dequindre, Warren. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. in person and livestream at www.aglc-warren.org, 586-751-7750.
• Waterford Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5725 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordadventist.org, 248-681-3334. Worship services in person and livestream, 11 a.m. Saturdays.
• Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St, Pontiac, www.welcomemissionarybaptistchurch.com, 248-335-8740. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. in person and livestream on Facebook at www.facebook.com/welcomemissionary.church.
• Wellspring Bible Church, 485 Farnsworth, White Lake Twp., worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, wellspringbiblechurch.org, 248-682-0319.
• West Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 4100 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, westbloomfieldumc.org, 248-851-2330.
• White Lake Presbyterian Church, 4805 Highland Road, White Lake Twp., worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, 248-887-4654, whitelakepc.org.
• Williams Lake Church, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford Twp., www.facebook.com/williamslakechurch, 248-673-5911, www.williamslakechurch.com.
• Woodside Bible Church, with 14 locations in Southeast Michigan, in-person service times vary by location, online services at 8:15 a.m.10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, live.woodsidebible.org, 248-879-8533.
• Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St., Ferndale, in-person and online worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, www.zionlutheranmi.org.
To add a church or event to this list, visit the link to the online submission form at https://bit.ly/40a2iAm.
The following is a list of organizations in the area that are offering Friday fish fry dinners during Lent.
• Knights of Columbus #8659 Lenten Fish Dinners are 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish, 3400 S. Adams Road, Auburn Hills, 248-852-4170, www.esacredheart.org, dine-in or carry-out, $14+, children younger than 10-free, other menu items, www.facebook.com/sacredHeart7009.
• Berkley American Legion Stanley J. Fons Post 374 hosts its annual Fish Fry Dinner Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 18, at 2079 W. Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, dinners start at $10 for 1-piece dinner, menu prices vary, carryout hot-line 248-591-9220, facebook.com/berkleyamericanlegion. Also, bake sale will be held during Friday fish dinners. Donated baked items requested, and can be dropped off on Thursdays or Fridays.
• Clarkston Eagles 3373 offers Friday Fish Fry dinners, 5-8 p.m. Fridays at 5640 Maybee Road, Clarkston, $10-$12+.
• Friday Night Fish Fry dinners are 5-8 p.m. Fridays, at American Legion Chief Pontiac Post 377, 4819 Mary Sue Ave., Clarkston, www.chiefpontiac377.org, 248-673-9301. The menu includes a range of choices, prices vary.
• Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry dinners are 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, at St. Joseph Myrick Hall, 715 N. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, $15 for 2-piece cod fish dinner with coleslaw, roll and French fries, $19 for three-piece dinner. Sit down or carry out, cash and credit card accepted for dinners (cash only for the beverage bar), www.stjoelo.org, 248-693-0440.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 offers fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Fridays throughout the year, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford, 248-628-9081, menu prices vary.
• The Rochester Area Knights of Columbus will be offering fish fry dinners every Friday during Lent, through April 11, between 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow, Rochester. Baked or fried cod fish dinners, adults-$14 and children 12 and under-$7, baked potato-$1, drinks-$1, desserts-$2. Cash or credit cards are accepted, https://kofc5452.org. Dine in or carry out is available.
• Royal Oak-Detroit Elks Lodge #34 offers fish dinners, 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays through April 18, during Lent at the lodge, 2401 E 4th St, Royal Oak. Fish and chips dinners include 3 pieces of cod, fries, coleslaw for $15, baked walleye dinners are $15, kids meals are $8, dessert included with meals, www.facebook.com/RODElks34.
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church Fish Dinners are 4:30-7 p.m. March 21 and April 4, at the church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100, menu prices vary.
• Friday fish fry dinners are 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, through April 18, at St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester Road, Troy, dine-in or carry out, www.facebook.com/DetroitScots, 248-526-1849, $15-$17+, children-$7+, cash bar.
• St. William Dads’ Club 36th Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners are 4-8 p.m. Fridays through April 11, and carryout only, 3-8 p.m. April 18, at St. William Parish 531 Common St., Walled Lake, drive-up service, order online at https://saintwilliam.net, 248-624-1421, Fish dinner-carryout is $15.50+, other menu items to purchase.
• Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, are 4-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins White Lake Twp., 248-698-3100, www.stpatrickwhitelake.org, dine-in or drive-thru, fish dinners, menu prices vary.
Oakland Town Hall announces the second half of their 2024/2025 program series, which is held at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills.
On Wednesday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m., James Delgado, a maritime archaeologist who works around the globe will speak on the “Lost, Unknown, and Then Found: the Forensics of Shipwrecks”. On Wednesday May 14, at 10:30 a.m. Vanessa Carr, a world-class entertainer noted for her dynamic musical performances promises a wonderful morning of music.
Delgardo, a respected leader whose prime directive is helping keep maritime archaeology alive and accessible to everyone. He has worked on some of the most famous shipwreck sites in history from Titanic, the lost fleet of Kublai Klan, the USS Arizona, the fabled “ghost ship” Mary Celeste and the atomic bombed fleet at Bikiri Atoel and his many expeditions have solved long-lasting undersea mysteries, brought closure to families and connected the modern world with powerful human stories
from the past. He has held many positions from President of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology to Senior Vice President of SEARCH, Inc. He speaks to his decades of work on and under the sea and the amazing people he has met.
Vanessa Carr has a genuine connection to audiences as a singer and dancer, she is recognized for her humorous renditions, emotional interpretations and captivating story-telling. Her ever-growing repertoire includes a diverse variety of genres: Broadway show tunes, music of the Great American Songbook and Opera. Carr specializes in singing the “Star Spangled Banner” and she has done the kick-off for the Detroit Lions and Tigers games with her rendition of the National Anthem. She was also a member of the Pistons House Band. She has starred as Fantine in “Les Miserables” and Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” Audiences are charmed by this talented performer.
Anyone interested in purchasing reservations, may contact Nancy Holen at 248-673-5984.
Vanessa Carr (Photo by Jim Schmelzer, courtesy of Oakland Town Hall)
• Oakland County Farmers Market offers a free cooking demonstration, 10-11 a.m. March 22, held in cooperation with edibleWOW, at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Twp., featuring Executive Chef Terence Tarver of The Inn at St. John’s, OaklandCountyParks.com/FarmersMarket. The market is open 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, during the winter.
• Holistic Mystic Market & Meet Up is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 29, CenterPeace Healing and Events, 2609 Crooks Road, Troy. Immersive healing experiences including gallery readings, sound baths, meditation and mindfulness groups, www.centerpeacehealing.com, $7.
• Mother & Son Dinner Dance is 5-7 p.m. March 30, Lafayette Grande Ballroom, 1 Lafayette St., Pontiac, https://tinyurl.com/MotherSonRegister, includes dinner, DJ, a raffle, photobooth, a special gift for both mothers and sons, and a vote for Queen and Prince. Families can purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/MotherSonRegister. Hosted by Pontiac Youth Recreation and Enrichment Division, for questions, call 248-758-3039, $40/couple for Pontiac residents, $50/couple for non-residents.
• Mother Son Dance is at 6 p.m. April 5, Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., pre-registration is required at www.waterfordmi.gov/876/17597/Daddy-Daughter-Dance, 248-674-5441, $15 resident each, $19 non-resident.
Education/Scholarships/Workshops
• St. Augustine Lutheran Church will host a free seminar on the top 10 warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s presented by Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter from 10 a.m.-noon March 22 at SALT Church, 5475 Livernois, Troy. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and coffee and light snacks will be provided. Advanced registration is suggested by calling 248-879-6400. Walk-ins welcome as space provides.
• Oakland Community College is hosting a Career and Resource Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. March 19, on the Auburn Hills campus, 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills. More than 60 employers will be on hand to discuss opportunities for internships, part-time and full-time employment, and information about career pathways in a variety of fields and industries. For event information, visit www.oaklandcc.edu/calendar/event-details/c595fdfc-ff88-4148-a6bd-4cf7b45249f9.
• Bowman Auto Group is accepting applications for its annual scholarships for Clarkston High School graduating seniors. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded: one for a senior pursuing education at a vocational institution or trade school, and one for a senior accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college/university in a STEAM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) field. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 19, and can be submitted via email or in person at Bowman Chevrolet. Visit https://www.bowmanchevy.com/scholarship/ to download the application or call 248-795-1816.
• The Lake Trust Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarships. The New Beginnings Scholarship offers financial support to individuals pursuing careers in high-demand skilled trades and technical fields such as welding, plumbing, nursing and construction who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a technical education program, trade school or a technical field at a Michigan college or university in 2025. The Michigan Impact Scholarship, in partnership with Cleary University, will provide one full-tuition award to a Michigan resident beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Cleary University, either online or at any of their campus locations, in Fall 2025. Apply at www.laketrust.org/foundation/scholarships by April 21.
Friday Fish Fry Dinners
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church Fish Dinners are 4:30-7 p.m. March 21 and April 4, at the church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100, menu prices vary.
• Friday Fish Fry dinners are 5-8 p.m. Fridays at Clarkston Eagles 3373, located at 5640 Maybee Road, Clarkston, $10-$12+. For more information, find Clarkston Eagles 3373 on Facebook.
• Friday fish fry dinners are 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 7 through April 18, at St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester Road, Troy, dine-in or carry out, www.facebook.com/DetroitScots, 248-526-1849, $15-$17+, children-$7+, cash bar.
• Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, are 4-8 p.m. Fridays, March 7-April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins, White Lake Twp., 248-698-3100, www.stpatrickwhitelake.org, dine-in or drive-thru, fish dinners, menu prices vary.
Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities
• Camp Oakland’s Cornhole Fundraiser is 6 p.m. March 21, at One Eyed Jacks, 48922 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, food, fun, and flying bags, www.campoakland.org, 248-628-2561.
• Forgotten Harvest second annual signature event, Feeding Detroit Together, a benefit for Forgotten Harvest on 6-11 p.m. April 11, at MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, food, entertainment, and dancing, music by Parallel Fifth. Tickets begin at $150, www.forgottenharvest.org/feedingdetroittogether25.
• Rochester Police officers hockey game fundraiser, 2:30 p.m. April 5, at Suburban Ice Rochester (formerly ONYX), 52999 Dequindre Road, Rochester Hills. Proceeds to benefit New Day Foundation for Families, a Rochester Hills nonprofit that helps families facing cancer, $10 per person; Family 4-Pack for $35 at the door or in advance at https://give.foundationforfamilies.org/event/face-off-against-cancer-hockey-game/e661257, free for children under 5.
• Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers to help patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses throughout southeast Michigan. Volunteers must also be ages 18+ and are required to complete orientation, background checks and fingerprinting. Those interested can contact Ruth Moore-Lilly at 248-794-0523 or rmoore-lilly@hom.org, or submit an online volunteer application, at hom.org/get-involved.
• The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
• Gardner White and Serta will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society for every Serta mattress sold at Gardner White stores or online at Gardnerwhite.com through Dec. 31. Gardner White, Serta and American Cancer Society will also partner on special initiatives and events throughout the year to spread awareness and support those impacted by cancer.
Library activities
• “Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light” presented by Kamryn Marck, 6-8 p.m. March 18, at Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 248-846-6550, www.springfield.michlibrary.org/news-and-events/events-calendar#/events/QysUBx8ppa/instances/RnmRYtJG32, registration required, free.
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Electric Cars: Past, Present, and Future” at 7 p.m. March 20, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or 248-656-2900, open to the public.
• Dagnija “Daggie” Lacis author: 2 p.m. March 23, Clarkston Public Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Dagnija “Daggie” Lacis, author of memoir, “The Wall Falls, A Woman Rises”, in-conversation with former WDIV reporter Mara MacDonald about her memoir, followed by a book signing, register at www.cidlibrary.org/event-calendar#/events.
Museum activities
• Founder’s Day is 2-4 p.m. March 23, The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, presented by the Rochester Historical Commission, includes a presentation on Indigenous people in Oakland County presented by Carol Egbo, Oakland County’s Historian. starting with an Irish Bagpiper and ending with entertainment from Irish Dancers. Light refreshments provided. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free event.
• The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House starting at 1 p.m. Also, the museum presents Cabin Fever Lecture Series, 7-8 p.m. Fridays in March, at the Calf Barn. Admission is $8/adults, $5/seniors and students; free for museum members. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, includes light refreshments.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• Spring Equinox Drum Circle is 2-3 p.m. March 22, Immersive indoor drum circle led by drum circle facilitator Teri Williams, at Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights, suitable for all ages, $5/person, 248-858-1000, www.oakgov.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5722/734.
• Red Oaks Nature Center will host Carol Lomasney, author of “I Grew Very Brave,” from 10:30 a.m.-noon, March 29, at the nature center, 30300 Hales St, Madison Heights 248-858-1000, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/red-oaks/red-oaks-nature-center.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents ($29 for seniors 62+) or $45 for non-residents ($34 for seniors 62+).
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Senior citizens
• Bloomfield Township Senior Services offers residents age 50+ a wide variety of fitness classes, the use of fitness equipment, track use, and day trips. Track use is $10 monthly for residents; non-residents pay $15, https://bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors/activities/fitness.
Support resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
Oakland Schools established the annual Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards to recognize teachers who have achieved the highest standards of excellence. The following teachers were nominated for the 2025 awards. One teacher will be selected as a winner from each of the four categories: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and High School.
The following information and photos were submitted.
Garrick Baker (Submitted photo)
GARRICK BAKER
Category: Senior High
District: Avondale School District
School: Avondale High School
Grade/Subject: 9th-12th CTE (engineering, robotics, and building trades)
Peggy Bassett (Submitted photo)
PEGGY BASSETT
Category: Senior High
District: Novi Community School District
School: Novi High School
Grade/Subject: 12th English/Language Arts
Kim Best (Submitted photo)
KIM BEST
Category: Senior High
District: Huron Valley Schools
School: Harbor High School
Grade/Subject: 9th-12th, online learning lab, math, and EI Categorical
Sarah Campbell (Submitted photo)
SARAH CAMPBELL
Category: Early Childhood
District: Brandon School District
School: Brandon Early Childhood Center
Grade/Subject: Early Childhood Special Education, ages 3-5
Katie Coffin (Submitted photo, Lifetouch National School Studios Inc.)
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