What's Happening

By Sister Cheryl Liske, OP

October 28, 2026, Detroit – Since 2000, Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy Murray, OP, has traveled all over America and around the world performing for schools, parishes and Catholic organizations, and bringing to life various inspiring saints. But the “Dinner Church” booking was a whole new gig for her.  

Sister Nancy and Corpus Christi’s confirmation youth on October 19, 2026, offered a rap-style lesson for the 75 weekly “Dinner Church” attendees. Dinner Church is held every Monday at St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Resource Center, sponsored by St. Suzanne Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish. The meal was provided by activist and healthy food promoter Chef Bea.  

While the dinner may be the reason the congregation comes and stays around, it is the lesson that fills the soul. Sister Nancy rapped an original composition, Stick with Me - The Call of the Apostles, and, along with the youth, performed Psalm 23. The musicians were accompanied by claps and snaps from the Dinner Church congregation, who left the evening filled with a hearty meal and a joy-filled Gospel-rap reminding them of Jesus’ words (reinterpreted), “Stick with Me.” 
 

Caption for above feature photo: From left, Daquan, Colby, Sister Nancy Murray, OP, and Ava perform a rap song for participants in the weekly Dinner Church at St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center in Detroit.
Photo by Steve Wasco, used with permission

April 13, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – This summer, enjoy lunch with old and new friends as you attend Weber Retreat and Conference Center’s Lunch and Learn series. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m each month on Wednesdays.

Upcoming Lunch and Learn sessions and their topics are as follows:

May 13, 2026: Lenawee Wine Trails. Justin Gifford, Executive Director of Visit Lenawee, presents a guided tour of our region’s wines, including the River Raisin Wine Trail. Flyer (PDF) 

June 10, 2026: Foot Solutions. Learn from the folks at Foot Solutions about issues such as knowing the right size shoe or if an orthotic could relieve your knee pain. Flyer (PDF) 

July 15, 2026: Adrian Campus Update. Jennifer Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, catches us up on changes at the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Campus. Flyer (PDF) 

August 12, 2026: Keeping the Land Healthy. Adrian Dominican Sisters Co-workers Mike Walters, Permaculture Specialist, and Brad Frank, Director of Sustainability, share their efforts to banish invasive species, discuss why they are such a problem, and present ways to repair and regenerate the land. Flyer (PDF) 

Bring your lunch; drinks and dessert are available. Sessions are free and open to the public. No registration is needed.

You can also order and purchase your lunch from Weber Center at least two days in advance. For $8, you will receive your choice of egg salad, turkey and cheese, or chicken salad croissant sandwich with chips. To order, call 517-266-4000 or email [email protected].

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.