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Civil rights spring break service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15

Service immersion trip to Montgomery, Ala., takes place during spring break, March 1-8, 2025. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in current-day civil rights issues around racism and voting access as well tour historical sites.

Appalachia service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15

Service immersion trip to Joppa Mountain, Tennessee, takes place during spring break, March 1-7, 2025. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in hands-on service in the community around Joppa Mountain, including building homes, working in food pantries and learning about the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and displacement.

New Feature in “A Year in Radical Hospitality”

Radical Hospitality is the intentional welcoming of those we know and those we don’t yet know into a community of belonging. Read about how “A Night of Food and Community” epitomized radical hospitality by inviting members of the University community to campus for connection, collaboration and to enjoy some good food catered by volunteer Chef Bob!

Service in the City tutoring program opportunity for Winter 2025

Current UDM students are invited to consider joining the Service in the City Tutoring Program, which consists of a semester-long commitment to tutoring once a week for approximately one hour, attending at least one orientation and participating in monthly reflection meetings. Please consider this opportunity to serve in our local community and grow in a mutual sense of solidarity or interconnectedness with one another.

Propose a feature for this year’s mission theme “A Year in Radical Hospitality”

You are invited to read the first post in the Year in Radical Hospitality series, which highlights individuals, places, programs and events that embody Radical Hospitality. If you would like to write or propose a feature for A Year in Radical Hospitality series, please email the Mission Effectiveness Team co-chairs.

Weekly Mass schedule

The Detroit Mercy community is invited to attend Mass and participate in spiritual direction and formation for their own personal growth. Several Mass times are offered and held in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building.

‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ discusses Nourishing our Community with TENN

Listen to how Titan Equity Nourish Network’s mission to address food justice and sustainability is making a tangible impact in Detroit on this episode of ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry.’ Learn how Detroit Mercy students are finding their niche within TENN’s garden initiative and connecting with the University’s mission of service and cultural diversity.

New ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast episode inspires students to tackle pressing issues while navigating the ballot box

A new episode of ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast released on Oct. 22 features Maryam Qoda, a senior at Detroit Mercy, and Chelsea Puckett from NETWORK, a faith-based political advocacy organization, speaking about advocacy and voter education.