Image of painting by Norval Morrisseau

In anticipation of the Thanksgiving, The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor offers two unique ways to experience the holiday worship. At 10 am, we will hold a historical traditional service that implements the liturgy and prayers of the first pilgrims to practice Christianity in the United States. Then, at the 12:10 p.m. worship service, we go back even further in our roots to explore the culture and wisdom of the Ojibwe tribe. The Ojibwe were the very first people to inhabit the land of the Ann Arbor we know and love today.

The 12:10 presentation will feature Howard Kimewon and Margaret Noori, scholars and professors at the University of Michigan who speak and study Anishnaabemowin (the native Ojibwe language). Anishnaabemowin is considered an endangered language because those who know the language are dying off faster than the rate at which they can educate the next generation. These two scholars will lead us in an experience of authentic Ojibwe culture, including participation in the ritual of a ghost supper.

Please join us for this great opportunity to experience our history and culture!

Darcy Crain-Polly is the Associate Minister at the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor.