Mariners' Church
Non-Denominational · Contemporary worship · Detroit, MI
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan 48226
- Denomination
- Non-Denominational
- Worship style
- Contemporary
- Size
- Medium
- Ministries & emphasis
- Contemporary
- Google rating
- ★ 4.7 (96 reviews)
What visitors say
Such a joy to see this church! It was built in 1849. It has beautiful stain glass windows and the original wooden pews have been restored. The organ has been replaced twice, the last time 2007 with 4100 pipes. Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song is titled "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". The 1976 folk-rock ballad memorializes the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald bulk carrier and the loss of its 29 crew members in a severe Lake Superior storm on November 10, 1975. The church has limited hours to visit, check the website. Definitely worth a visit. Rustic. Mariner’s Cathedral is a must visit for anyone interested in Detroit history. Popularized in the Gordon Lightfoot song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald this small house of worship is more than a one hit wonder. An Anglican Church that opens its doors to all faiths and has lovely acoustics for its choir and organ. The current rector was kind and welcoming and even provided a good sermon. I think my favorite thing about this place was the comfort and prayer it has provided over its 100 plus years of service to all people but especially the sailors of the Great Lakes. Very epic looking church in the downtown of Detroit, MI. What my American friend told me about it is this church was founded in 1842 and is the 2nd oldest church in Detroit. With this historical statue of George Washington located at the side of the church it looks even more monumental and epic. We were looking for a church that was different from our old one (recently retired). We chose to go to the oldest church in the Detroit area, Mariners’ Church. What a history! I’ve always loved ‘The Wreck of the Edmond Fitz Gerald’ (sp) and this church represents that exact song. Although a very patriarchal church run by all older white gentlemen and full of male portraits in their stained glass windows, the SERMON, on Easter Sunday 2023 was about the first disciple, the first person to lay eyes on the risen Christ, Mary!!!!! God bless them for that!!! Finally someone willing to speak truth to power. Thank you! Great old church. Pleasant people and a true engine of Detroit community
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