In July 2023, Northwest UU Church and UU Detroit agreed to a shared ministry with Reverend Julie Brock. While maintaining separate congregational identities, this shared ministry provided opportunity for more programming and cost savings via selective combined worship and programming.
As of February 2026, the two churches have found this arrangement to have valuable for both churches, and the shared arrangement has expanded to included the following:
In addition, the two churches cooperate extensively in matters such as Membership, Social Justice, communications, and community outreach. This two church partnership has expanded to include other Detroit area UU churches including Farmington and Birmingham. The program continues to evolve in new and exciting directions and we look forward to many more of cooperation and joint outreach to the greater Detroit community.
As of February 2026, the two churches have found this arrangement to have valuable for both churches, and the shared arrangement has expanded to included the following:
- Shared music program led by Todd Ballou and Alex Meyers.
- Shared religious education program led by Eva Leventer.
- Combined pastoral worship led by Eli Kranz.
- Combined office administration and tech support led by Abby Thibodeau.
- Combined Worship Committee led by Madeline Wilder.
In addition, the two churches cooperate extensively in matters such as Membership, Social Justice, communications, and community outreach. This two church partnership has expanded to include other Detroit area UU churches including Farmington and Birmingham. The program continues to evolve in new and exciting directions and we look forward to many more of cooperation and joint outreach to the greater Detroit community.