Formation of Genesis of Ann Arbor
In September of 1970, St. Clare's Episcopal Church began renting space to
Temple Beth Emeth. Initially, this arrangement met the needs of both congregations: St. Clare's welcomed the additional income, and Beth Emeth needed space to accommodate its growing congregation. Separate services were held in the common sanctuary.

In June 1974, the congregations approved a radical proposal: the Christian Church and Jewish Temple would co-own their sanctuary building. A joint committee was commissioned to set forth a plan and a set of bylaws that would create the partnership between St. Clare's Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Emeth.

On December 17, 1974 an agreement was signed that created a new nonprofit corporation known as Genesis of Ann Arbor, which would co-own the Church/Temple building and grounds.