Big changes are in store for Genesis this coming fiscal year, which begins July 1. Find out what’s happening while getting together with old and new friends in our community. Temple Beth Emeth and St. Clare’s Church congregants are invited to gather for the first annual Genesis Picnic, followed by the 2026 Genesis Annual Meeting. The First Annual Genesis Picnic You won’t want to miss the debut of what’s sure to become a new tradition! Organized by the newly re-established Genesis Events...

Genesis has received two notable recognitions from the Washtenaw 2030 District for our ongoing efforts to reduce energy use, conserve water, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In the District’s 2025 Impact Report, Genesis is featured along with 3 other houses of worship as a best practice case study in making significant progress toward carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability. Genesis was also named to the Washtenaw 2030 District Honor Roll, which recognizes buildings that have...

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Spring Awakening and Plant-Forward Potluck a couple of weeks ago. The event got us off to a terrific start maintaining and improving our grounds for the season. It was a spectacular, fragrant spring day. Each breath was a tonic. uppotting Among the things we accomplished: uppotting hundreds of plants for our Native Michigan Plant Garden and uprooting bags and bags of Sticky Willy. Sticky Willy is an invasive, tangled weed that clings to everything but...