Genesis of Ann Arbor

Genesis of Ann Arbor is a distinctive event venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan, created through a long-standing partnership between St. Clare’s Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Emeth. The building offers several flexible spaces for organisers planning private celebrations, community gatherings, meetings, workshops, classes and performances.

The banquet hall is suited to wedding receptions, dinners, parties and other celebrations. It includes a dance floor and access to a full-sized commercial kitchen, making it practical for events arranged with professional caterers. Organisers may choose from recommended caterers or work with their own certified catering team, subject to the venue’s policies.

The sanctuary provides a more characterful setting for intimate concerts, performances and selected gatherings. Its strong acoustics and audio-visual facilities support spoken presentations, live music and small-scale productions. For meetings, training sessions, workshops, classes and conferences, Genesis offers fifteen meeting rooms and classrooms in a range of configurations and sizes.

The venue team works with renters to help match each event with the appropriate room and layout. Facilities are available to both congregants and members of the wider public, with different rates depending on the space, day and booking period. Non-profit organisations may also be eligible for discounted rates.

Located less than two miles from the University of Michigan campus, Genesis of Ann Arbor combines accessible city positioning with a welcoming, service-oriented atmosphere. Its interfaith identity gives the venue a meaningful sense of place, while the range of rooms allows organisers to plan celebrations, educational programmes, performances and community events under one roof.