Here are 10 events in the final two weeks of September, things to do and outreach programs in the Christian, Islam, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu communities in the Metro Detroit area.▶ Sept. 13: Elevation Rhythm Concert, Christian music ensemble from Charlotte, N.C., affiliated with Elevation Church. Music for the next generation to sing, dance, and worship to, evolving from a student ministry worship team. Latest album, “Victory Lap” released in May, 2025, with No. 1 single, “Sing of your Love.” (Saturday starts at 6:30 p.m., Royal Oak Music Theater, Royal Oak, tickets from $110-$340)
▶ Sept. 16: Rub-A-Dub, Michigan’s largest annual Jewish fundraiser for ORT, a Russian acronym meaning The Society for Trades and Agricultural Labor. The organization’s mission is to provide those living in underserved and under-resourced communities with access to a high-quality education and training programs. Silent and live auction, along with a raffle. (Tuesday, 5:30-10 p.m., Franklin Hills Country Club, Franklin, $360)
▶ Sept. 16: Explore Hinduism, Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant world of Hinduism by stepping into the sacred spaces of the Sharadamba Temple in Farmington Hills. Brought to you by InterFaith Odysseys, you will be welcomed as an honored guest and invited to experience centuries of traditions, devotions and community. (Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sharadamba Temple, $35 individual, $50 family admission).
▶ Sept. 18: Zen Buddhist Temple Meditation Course, Meditation is the heart of Buddhism and the direct path to freedom and enlightenment. Beginner’s Zen Retreat runs from Friday through Saturday. Ann Arbor Buddhist Temple offers daily meditation practice, weekly courses in meditation and yoga and monthly retreats. (Four Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ann Arbor, $160 or $120 for full-time students)
▶ Sept. 19: Engaging the Young Church Conference 2025, Opportunity for priests, deacons, parish catechetical leaders, youth, Jr. high ministers and their volunteers. Keynote presenter Katherine Angulo of the McGrath Institute for Church Life will focus on sharing our light with young people and their families. (Saturday 8 a.m.-Sunday 2:30 p.m., St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, Troy, $40 per day/$75 for both days)
▶ Sept. 22-24: Rosh Hashanah, The Jewish New Year begins at sundown on Monday and ends after nightfall on Wednesday. Symbolic casting-off of sins is a popular tradition, often performed at the Detroit River or other bodies of water, where participants throw breadcrumbs or pebbles into the water to represent transgressions. (Monday-Wednesday services at many synagogues, including Congregation B’Nai Moshe in West Bloomfield).
▶ Sept. 23: 113TH Annual Red Mass, Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community invite judges, attorneys, civic leaders, and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength. The Honorable Shalina D. Kumar ’96, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, will lead the renewal of lawyer’s oath of commitment. (Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., St. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, St. Antoine)
▶ Sept. 25: Voice Unlocked: Stories and Songs of Strength in Mental Illness, Public event uses stories, music, and dialogue to break silence, fight stigma, and inspire mental health change. Held in the heart of Midtown Detroit, the event features TED-style talks, moderated panel with audience Q&A, resource booths from sponsors and local organizations. (Thursday from 6-9 p.m., Saint Andrew’s Memorial Episcopal Church, Detroit, Free admission)
▶ Sept. 27: Iron Sharpens Iron: Preparing Each Other for the Journey Ahead, Hosted by the Archdiocese of Detroit and rooted in Proverbs 27:17, this father-and-son event encourages fathers and sons to connect and grow together through prayer, the effectiveness of mentoring, and the support of a community. (Saturday, 8:30-11 a.m., Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, $10-15)
▶ Sept. 28: Sunday Market 2025: Taste of Thailand, Visitors can walk along the tents and tables to purchase the vibrant flavors of authentic Thai food, including papaya salad, steamed dumplings, sausage, beef jerky, spring rolls, green curry and Thai iced tea. Enjoy delicious food and great company. Other dates include Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. (Sunday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center, Warren, $20-$30)
If you have upcoming faith-based events in October and November, please email Detroit News assistant sports editor Mark Falkner at [email protected].
Detroit Faith City
What: Detroit Faith City, a faith-based podcast featuring Detroit athletes, entertainers and public figures talking about their journeys of faith along with their spiritual leaders.
When: Biweekly podcast launches Saturday, Sept. 13.
Where: Podcast available on Detroit News website at detroitnews.com, Spotify, Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
First podcast: Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh talks with Father John Riccardo, executive director of Acts XXIX (29) and a priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
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