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Sunday, July 5, 2026:
Baptism with Pastor Babette
Pastor Babette Chatman, a daughter of our church, came from Minneapolis to perform the baptism of two young relatives.
An area wide power outage caused no problems. Candles and cell phone flashlights were lit, giving the church a special glow.
It was a beautiful gathering of family and friends as
God's family continues to grow.
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Sunday, May 24, 2026: How Wild Child PlaySchool and
Repainting the Sanctuary ended up with a Wedding
A lot is happening at IACLC. Wild Child PlaySchool is opening its new Detroit Campus in our church. They will be in the space Sun Drop PlaySchool has vacated. In a new health department inspection of the building, loose paint was notice in the sanctuary. If not repaired the PlaySchool could not move in. We decided now the time to get the sanctuary repainted. The hard working crew of painters, with very tall ladders, has been painting all week.
The day after the sanctuary painting was finished, we had an unexpected wedding at IACLC. The wedding party had rented the church for their rehearsal dinner last Saturday. The wedding was scheduled for Sunday in the Indian Village Centennial Garden around the block from the church. However, it rained all day Saturday and a cold wind was blowing. They asked it the church was available on Sunday afternoon for a WEDDING and we said yes! After a scramble, the church was wedding ready on Sunday, May 23, 2026. It all worked out, to the relief of the mothers of the bride and groom the whole wedding party. and guests.
May 31, 2026:
Trinity Sunday Potluck Picnic
The trinity needed for a picnic is great people,
great food and great weather.
The great people of IACLC, & friends, provided tables
full of great food. Every thing from hot-off-the-grill
hot dogs, to hot dishes, healthy salads and fruit,
homemade cake and a bottle or two of
wine all appeared.
God provided us with great weather,
free of wasps and other stinging insects.
The picnic ended with some serious talk with
Pastor Barry about what is happening at IACLC.
A great way to enter summer.
Friday, May 22, 2026:
Iroquois Ave. Christ Lutheran Food Pantry Community Garden
Food Pantry clients were provided with seeds and seedlings to start gardens in their yards or in pots on their porches or window sills. Soon, they have fresh greens and, what money can not buy, homegrown tomatoes.
The plants/seeds came from Keep Growing Detroit
a wonderful organization with the mission of helping Detroit residents grown their own food.
May 2026: Wild Child PlaySchool
We are delighted to welcome Wild Child PlaySchool to our building. They are moving in the ground floor space recently vacate by Sun Drops Playschool. Located in Grosse Pointe, Wild Child has chosen us as their second campus.
Wild Child PlaySchool offers play-based, child-led learning for 3-5 year olds that nourishes
healthy, independent, empathetic thinkers by focusing on play, nature, and social and emotional skills.
Wild Child's Mission:
We empower children to challenge expectations,
to stand up for themselves and others, to take risks and try again, to act with empathy,to live through love.
To learn more: Wild Child PlaySchool
Easter Sunday, April 6, 2026:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Christ Has Risen!
Christ Has Risen Indeed!
A truly joyous morning as we gathered together to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Christmas Food Pantry
Friday, December 19, 2025
No one without a Christmas! In addition to the usual Food Pantry, the gym was set up with a FREE Christmas Store where clients could receive gifts of clothes, toys, games, toiletries, and a variety of household items.
The day before, a crew of volunteers set up the FREE Christmas Store, in the gym. Generous donations of gift-worthy items and cash helped fill the tables.
Everyone left with smiles, arms full of gifts ,and the true spirit of Christmas .
Food Pantry Donations
October/November 2025
A US government shutdown resulted in serious cuts to SNAP (food stamp) benefits for people across the country.
Our Food Pantry serves people in several of the poorest zip codes in Michigan. We knew out clients would be hard hit.
Gleaners, that supplies most of our food, told us there would be shortages and price increases.
We appealed to Indian Village and other affluent nearby areas. Our call for help was heard. Donations and gifts of food increased.
The shutdown is over. The Food Pantry is still very important to our community.
Please keep the donations coming.