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About Me

A new church in an old building. Formerly Trinity Church now "The Spirit Of Hope" A place to search not for just answers, but biggest questions of life!A church for people who don't do church.A Spirit of Hope serves the neighborhood:works for justice for all peopleintentionally empowers people of all races, gender expressions and ages, non-traditional, glbtq-friendlyfood programs to feed the hungryclothing donations accepted and given out donations always accepted for food, clothing or money to serve the communityWe are at the crossroads of Woodbridge, Corktown and Core City Neighborhoods Neighborhoods on the rise after years of decline. Friend to artists, musicians, and poets Lutheran, Episcopal, Multi-denominational and open to all Place of prayer and healing Newly formed and growing Spirit of Hope Church 1519 Martin Luther King Blvd. (at Trumbull and Grand River Sts.) Detroit, MI 48208 ph:313-964-3113 fax:313-964-2160 email: [email protected] Pastor Matthew Bode 115 year-old gothic building with fantastic stone art and carvings, and orginal stained-glass by Tiffany Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m.Programs: saturday community kitchen, sunday morning before church food pantry, recovery groups, Pray & Play Youth Basketball, Aerobic Kickboxing, praise music team Sunshine Community Preschool Children ages 2.5-6 years old Low cost, financial assistance available ph:313-964-5604 In a Spirit of Hope, We hope to see you there soon.

My Interests

Spiritual growth, social justice, good food, music that lifts the spirit, planting seeds of hope.

I'd like to meet:

You and all of your friends!

Music:

Gospel, folk, punk, soul, neo-soul, hip-hop with a postive message, jazz, blues, the song in your heart.

Movies:

The Spiritual Cinema Circle

Television:

No time for TV

Books:

The Bible, all books that enlighten and inspire. Anything by Octavia Butler or Michael Eric Dyson.

Heroes:

Martin Luther King Jr., anyone who makes it back on their feet after being knocked down.

My Blog

All those interested in having a Canning day at church

drop us a line asap. Thank you, Spirit of Hope Farmers
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:31:00 PST

Update on the farm

The orchard has been started we have planted two fruit trees from Miss Hookes' Garden. We will be getting more trees from The Godmothers sometime this fall. We have materials to make a chicken coop. N...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:14:00 PST

Detroit Agriculture Network Classes

There are not many D.A.N. classes left for this year but here are the classes for the next few months... 9/20 Canning & Food Preservation 9/22 Canning & Food Preservation 9/27 Advanced Compost...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:25:00 PST

farming resources and wish list

So you know what they say....You won't get it if you don't ask!!!The Spirit of Hope Urban Farm is off the chain! Fruit trees, fencing, composting, garden layouts and building has all been started or c...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:17:00 PST

Thank You, U of M School of Social Work

We had 11 grad-students from Uof M school of Social Work come volunteer on our urban farm project and they did a great job clearing the alley, putting up the fence, and starting the main lasagna bed.&...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:20:00 PST

8/22/07 Work Day Cancelled today

It's very hot and muggy, I still have a broken toe, and no one has really shown up to help on work days except one person and she is on vacation. So I'm sure no one will notice if I skip a work day. I...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:44:00 PST

universal responsiblity

thank you: ~shannon~"I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for onese...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:11:00 PST

Work Days on the Urban Farm...

Work day for the Urban Farm Project have been set for Weds. @ 4pm 'til 8pm or so Sats. @ 8am til' 1pm or so. From now until Nov. What we will be doing : The field has been mowed and the trees removed...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:22:00 PST

Spirit of Hope Update on urban farm project

Spirit of Hope is starting an urban farm project on the three lots next to our playground. Our plan is to perpare the space this year plant our trees and winter crop by fall and have a fully functioni...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:30:00 PST

Small Urban Farm

Spirit of Hope will be building a small urban farm on our three lots next to the playground. Because the lots use to house buildings and homes we are going to use raised beds. The method we are using ...
Posted by Spirit of Hope on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:23:00 PST