Genesis took a giant leap forward toward our goal of carbon neutrality last month. In July, Genesis staff oversaw the installation of both a new heat pump RTU and a new array of solar panels to augment our existing solar panels.

For our June 8th celebrations, our honored guests prepared moving remarks and our cantor, inspired to compose a song for the occasion, debuted her song. Here are the remarks of Bishop Perry and Rabbi Jacobs, followed by the lyrics to Cantor Maier's “Heal Our Broken World.”

We’re thrilled to share some shining news: Genesis of Ann Arbor has a brand-new commercial dishwasher!

Last Sunday, June 29, a few dozen of our most intrepid TBE and STC congregants braved the heat wave to together witness the Toledo Mud Hens triumph 5-3 over the Charlotte Knights.

On June 1, Genesis held its 2025 Annual Meeting, followed by a Tri-Board meeting of the Genesis Board, the Temple Board, and the Church Vestry. With all the anniversary celebrations, lest our members think it's all fun and games, we attended to some very important business at these back-to-back meetings.

Honored guests, Bishop Bonnie Perry (Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan) and Rabbi Rick Jacobs (President of the Union for Reform Judaism) joined our clergy—Rev. Anne Clarke, Rabbi Josh Whinston and Cantor Maier—and several hundred of our congregants to honor Genesis and mark the significance of the 50th Anniversary of our partnership.

For many years, the idea of replacing the sanctuary chairs quietly remained on Genesis’ wish list. While essential infrastructure needs rightfully took precedence, the vision for a refreshed, welcoming worship space never faded. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the dream of new chairs from “someday” to “soon,” can be realized and we are filled with gratitude.

On June 8, 2025, we will celebrate the 50 years of our unique Genesis partnership!

Last year, Genesis of Ann Arbor was presented with a Battle of the Buildings Award for reducing water use by 60.23% (2023 vs 2022). This...

The Genesis Events Committee is thrilled to invite you to our first major public event since our relaunch: a group outing to a Toledo Mud...

2024-2025 has been a banner year for Genesis. Along with a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of our partnership–which will...

On June 3, Genesis will open its doors to participants in A2Zero Week . From 1:00-3:30 pm, the Genesis Green Team will lead tours of our...

Several exterior security cameras have recently been installed on our property. The cameras were paid for by a FEMA grant awarded to...

The Genesis Grounds committee sure has been busy over the past couple weeks. Volunteers from both our congregations and our partner...

Spring is here and it's time again to wake up our gardens and tend to our grounds, as always in terrific company. This year, our Genesis...

The hard work and dedication of our staff are literally what make our building shine. Our Facility Attendant, Steven Kurz, shared the...

Help build the Genesis Celebration Courtyard and your legacy by memorializing your loved ones with an engraved brick!

Genesis isn’t the only organization celebrating its 50th year this year: it’s also the 50th year of Saturday Night Live! On March 1, at 7...

At Genesis' Erev Thanksgiving Service last November, we showed a first cut of this short documentary on the genesis of Genesis, produced...

As the season of light and celebration approaches, Genesis of Ann Arbor extends our warmest wishes to our congregants and their loved...