Organization Name: Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, St. Mary's Parish
Organization Overview: The Church of the East began in the late Apostolic age, flourished in upper Mesopotamia, and spread quickly throughout the Parthian (later Persian) Empire. Its language is classical Syriac (Aramaic), its government is Episcopal, its worship is sacramental and liturgical, its theology is according to the Nicene Creed and the teaching of the fathers of the Church, its customs are Semitic, and its present attitude toward other Christians is ecumenical. It exists in greatest numbers in Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, but also in Europe, North America, Australia, and India.
When did it begin?
The Church of the East began during the missionary activity which took place in the Apostolic Age. Written records have been traced to the late second century of the Christian era. The numbers of people who belonged to the Church at that time, and the broad area it covered, would indicate that there had been a long period of development and growth, possibly reaching back into the first century and the time of the Apostles. Tradition in the Church of the East dates its founding in the middle of the first century.
How did it begin?
The Church of the East developed first in what was known as the Parthian Empire, and when that empire was overthrown by the Persians in the third century it continued its development under the Persian government. This was the region lying to the east of the Roman border, stretching as far as to India. The exact location of the Church’s first congregations cannot be established from the historical record, but it is thought that it began its most serious development in the region of Kh’dayab (Adiabene) in northern Mesopotamia, spreading from there in all directions throughout the empire.
The Assyrian people of upper Mesopotamia have always been an important part of the Church of the East, though historically they were only one ethnic group among many others within the Church. However, today they represent the single surviving cultural grouping. Though the Church moved far beyond its beginnings in upper Mesopotamia, the language of that region (Syriac) remained the language of the Church, and its vocabulary, with a certain amount of Greek added in, was the source of its characteristic theological formulations.
How is it organized?
The Church of the East is governed according to the Apostolic model of bishops, presbyters, and deacons. At the turn of the fourth century (c. AD 310) Papa bar Gaggai, the bishop of the capital city of the Persian Empire, Seleucia-Ctesiphon, organized the bishops of the Church in a form which resembled the model developed in the West. He centralized the administration of the Church under his own jurisdiction and assumed the title “Catholicos of the East.” From that time on, the bishop of the imperial capital held this office. The Catholicos became the presiding bishop over the entire Church, and his dignity and power were subsequently added to in the fifth century when he received the title “Patriarch”. This was done at a general synod called by the Catholicos, Isaac, at Seleucia-Ctesiphon in AD 410. At this synod Marutha, a representative from the Roman Emperor, brought to the assembled bishops the canons and creed of the Council of Nicaea, and they were officially approved and received by the Church of the East.
Historically, the Catholicos-Patriarch governed the general synod of the bishops. The general synod was made up of all “Metropolitans” (Archbishops) and bishops. The Metropolitans were in charge of provinces, which each contained four to eight bishops. This historic model no longer exists due to the greatly reduced numbers within the Church and the dislocations of its membership. A bishop is considered legitimate if he has been ordained into the Apostolic succession by at least two (preferably more) other bishops who are themselves properly ordained and in full communion with their fellow bishops. A bishop’s legitimacy endures only so long as he himself maintains such full communion.
How does it worship?
The Church of the East has a sacramental system which resembles the sacramental systems of the Greek and Latin traditions. The Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist are primary, and the Sacrament of Holy Orders affects the other Sacraments. Confirmation is administered with Baptism, and Absolution is a benefit of the Eucharist, though Absolution is also administered separately during a common service of Absolution, and is also administered to individuals, with penance, in the case of serious sin. The Sign of the Cross, Unction, and “Holy Leaven” are defined as additional Sacraments.
The central feature of the worship life of the Church of the East is the Eucharist, known in the Syriac language of the Church as the “Qurbana Qaddisha”, or “Holy Offering”. The liturgy of the Eucharist is attributed to “the Apostles, Addai and Mari, who discipled the East”. The liturgy consists of a service for the catechumens and a service for the faithful. The Host is a leavened loaf, and the cup is an equal mixture of wine and water. The baptized faithful receive the body and blood of Christ under both species of bread and wine, and the “real presence” of Christ is understood in the elements. A priest ordained by a bishop in the apostolic succession is required for the Consecration, and a deacon is required to assist the celebrant. A community of worshipping believers must be present at the celebration.
Baptism is administered to infants of Christian families and to new converts. It is not given to those who, for whatever reasons, enter the Church from other Christian bodies and have already been baptized with a Trinitarian formula. Infant baptisms oblige parents and sponsors to rear the child in the Christian faith and to nourish him or her at the altar and within the community of faith. The baptismal liturgy resembles the Eucharistic liturgy in form. Following an anointing with oil there is a triple immersion in consecrated water in the name of the Holy Trinity, and a final “sealing”, which is Confirmation, with the imposition of hands at the door of the altar.
Matrimony and funeral services consist largely of Psalms, anthems, and blessings. They are lengthy, colourful, and emotional occasions, and reflect ancient customs and usages.
What does it believe?
The teaching of the Church of the East is based on the faith of the universal Church as set forth in the Nicene Creed. The mystery of the Holy Trinity and the mystery of the Incarnation are central to its teaching. The church believes in One Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It also believes and teaches that the Only-begotten Son of God, God the Word, became incarnate for us men and for our salvation and became man. The same God the Word, begotten of his Father before all worlds without beginning according to his divinity, was begotten of a mother without a father in the last times according to his humanity, in a body of flesh, with a rational, intelligent, and immortal soul which he took from the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary and united to himself, making it his very own at the moment of conception. The humanity which he took for his own was assumed by God the Word, who was, thenceforth and for ever, the personal subject of the divine and human natures. His divine and human natures retain their own properties, faculties, and operations unconfused, immutably, undividedly, and inseparably.
Therefore, because the divinity and humanity are united in the Person of the same and only Son of God and Lord Jesus Christ, the Church of the East rejects any teaching which suggests that Christ is an “ordinary man” whom God the Word inhabited, like the righteous men and the prophets of old. The Church of the East further rejects any teaching that explicitly or implicitly suggests that there are two Sons, or two Lords, or two Christs in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, but we confess one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The same, through his passion, death, burial, and resurrection, redeemed humanity from the bondage of sin and death, and secured the hope of resurrection and new life for all who put their faith in him, to whom, with his Father and the Holy Spirit, belongs confession, worship, and adoration unto ages of ages. Amen.
Language: Arabic,Assyrian,English
Cultures: Assyrian
Street: 4320 E 14 Mile Rd,
City/Township: Warren
State: MI
Zip Code: 48092
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 825-0290
Organization Name: Holy Name of Jesus Church
Organization Overview: We are a culturally diverse, engaging Catholic Community dedicated to Christ’s mission through worship, education, stewardship and outreach. Bridging city and suburb, we are disciples making a difference here on earth and in the life to come.
City/Township: Wyoming
State: MI
Country: Canada
Phone: (616) 241-6489
Fax No: (616) 241-6480
Email: hnjrectory@gmail.com
Organization Name: Huda Islamic School
Organization Overview: We are proud to be a part of an active school community where learning and teaching are embraced. Alhamdulillah, we are fortunate to have a dynamic group of dedicated teachers and staff members who work together to provide an excellent academic program for our students. We give our students a solid foundation for further studies while encouraging each child to fulfill his or her potential. We attribute our success to our parents, volunteers, and community members who have supported us unfailingly. Thank you all for your diligence in providing a safe and enriching Islamic learning environment where our children can grow and learn.
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: Arabic,Multicultural
Street: 32220 Franklin Rd.
City/Township: Franklin
State: MI
Zip Code: 48025
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 626-0900.
Fax No: (248) 626-7146
Email: info@hudaschool.org
Website: http://hudaschool.org/
Organization Name: Hungarian American Cultural Center
Organization Overview: The place to learn about events happening in the community, at our club, and information about other Hungarian organizations in the area
Language: English,Hungarian
Cultures: Hungarian
Street: 26257 Goddard Rd.
City/Township: Taylor
State: MI
Zip Code: 48180
Country: USA
Phone: 734.946.6261
Organization Name: Igbo Women Association of Michigan (IWAM)
Organization Overview: Under the foundation of the rich Igbo cultural heritgage, members will socialize in an atmosphere of mutal respect and pursue matters of reciprocal benefits with a sense of community. Associaton members will foster the ideals of services as a basis of worthy venue and goodwill understanding amongst ourselves and to others; in particular, young Igbo women in Nigeria.
Organizational purposes focues on 4 major areas:
• Celebration of our Igbo kinship
• Social interaction amongst ourselves
• Service to one another and to others
• Providing our children and our neigbbours Igbo instruction and understanding of Igbo customs and traditions
Language: English
Cultures: Nigerian
Street: P.O. Box 48195
City/Township: Oak Park
State: MI
Zip Code: 48237
Country: USA
Website: http://iwamonline.org/aboutus.html
Organization Name: International Academy - East
Organization Overview: The International Academy East (IA East) is a public, tuition –free high school of choice (105c) for students living in the Troy School District as well as students who are serviced by intermediate school districts (IDSs) that border the Oakland Intermediate School District. These districts include ISDs servicing Macomb, Genesee, Lapeer, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Livingston counties. The IA East opened in August of 2008 with a 9th grade class of 125 students. The school occupies the former Baker Middle School, located at 1291 Torpey Drive in Troy.
Language: English,French,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Arabic,Indian,Multicultural
Street: 1291 Torpey Drive
City/Township: Troy
State: MI
Zip Code: 48083
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 823-8300
Fax No: (248) 823-8313
Organization Name: International Academy - Okma
Organization Overview: The Lambert S. Okma International Academy is a public, tuition free, high school of choice for students of 11 Oakland County school districts collaborating in consortium with university and business partners. Commencing with ninth grade, it provides a unique blend of rigorous academic standards and a practical, career-related education throughout the 190-day school year.
Featuring the world-recognized International Baccalaureate as the centerpiece of its curriculum, it concentrates on preparing students for success past secondary education and the world beyond.
The International Academy opened its doors in August, 1996, and graduated its first diploma candidates in May, 2000. In 2009, the International Academy was renamed The Lambert S. Okma International Academy to honor the founder and first principal, Lambert S. Okma.
Language: English,German
Cultures: African-American,All,Jewish
Street: 1020 East Square Lake Road
City/Township: Bloomfield Hills
State: MI
Zip Code: 48304
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 341-5900
Fax No: (248) 341-5959
Organization Name: International Academy - West
Organization Overview: The International Academy-West (IA-West) is a public, tuition-free, high school for students living in school districts that are part of a consortium. IA-West is in its seventh year and is located on the campus of Lakeland High School in White Lake. The International Academy provides a unique blend of rigorous academic standards and practical, career related learning throughout the school year. It features the world renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) as the centerpiece of the curriculum. IA-West is the west campus of the International Academy located in Bloomfield Hills.
What is an International Baccalaureate Diploma?
An International Baccalaureate Diploma is recognized internationally and is the highest form of a diploma for high school students. IA-West can potentially offer students a year of college credit before they begin their college career. To learn more, visit www.ibo.org.
Language: English,French,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Multicultural
Street: 1630 Bogie Lake Road
City/Township: White Lake
State: MI
Zip Code: 48383
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 676-2735
Fax No: (248) 676-2734
Organization Name: International Academy of Macomb
Organization Overview: The International Academy of Macomb, officially designated as an IB World School in December 2009, is a county-wide International Baccalaureate magnet school located in Clinton Township, Michigan. IB World Schools share a common philosophy: a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education. The IAM graduated its first class of 93 students in 2012, all of whom attend a variety of public and private universities such as The University of Michigan, Penn State, Spelman College, and The United States Naval Academy. Serving increasing numbers of successful, highly motivated students from throughout Macomb County, the IAM is a vibrant and cohesive learning community where students can grow and excel while working toward an IB diploma.
For further information about the IBO and its program and philosophy, visit the IBO website.
Language: English,French,German,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Multicultural
Street: 42755 ROMEO PLANK RD
City/Township: Clinton Township
State: MI
Zip Code: 48038
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 723-7200
Fax No: (586) 723-7201
Website: http://www.iamacomb.org/
Organization Name: International Folk Dance Club of Detroit (Old World Dance Club OWDC)
Organization Overview: We are a drop-in group which meets every Friday night for ethnic dancing of all types. No partner or experience necessary, refreshments provided!
Join us every Friday night at the PLAV Post 10- on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck, MI for drop-in folk dancing! We welcome everybody from beginners and dabblers to experts and die-hards. Dancing begins at 8:30 PM with a teaching segment, and open dancing begins at 9:15 PM. We dance until 11:30 every Friday night.
Also: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitFolkDancing/
Language: English
Cultures: All,American,East European,Multicultural
Street: 11824 Jos. Campau, upstairs from PLAV Post #10 (not the one on Holbrook)
City/Township: Hamtramck
State: MI
Zip Code: 48212
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 893-1355
Email: detroitfolkdancing@gmail.com
Website: http://www.detroitfolkdancing.com/
Organization Name: International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
Organization Overview: Embracing the Past....Building on the Future.
The International Institute is dedicated to working with the foreign-born and with all Americans in the constant task of solving social problems, acculturation, education, and acceptance. It provides and utilizes human and physical resources to advance the welfare and the integration of the foreign-born and their relatives; foster community awareness that varied cultures contribute to the richness of American life; and serve other organizations in the areas of its competence.
Language: Arabic,Bosnian,Croatian,English,French,Polish,Portuguese,Serbian,Spanish,Swedish
Cultures: African,African-American,All,Arabic,Central American,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican,Norwegian,Palestinian,Polish,Syrian
Street: 111 E. Kirby St.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 871-8600
Fax No: (313) 871-1651
Email: immigration@iimd.org
Website: http://www.iimd.org
Organization Name: International Montessori Academy
Organization Overview: Welcome...
to The International Montessori Academy (IMA)! Our name is synonymous with quality education and unique learning opportunities. We are dedicated to utilizing the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori in the daily practices of our school. At IMA, we strive to provide our students with a myriad of experiences that enable them to not only learn, but to also wonder and explore. Our small class sizes help us to understand each child’s learning style and to teach in a manner that helps every student to learn best.
The International Montessori Academy was created with a dream of providing each student a world-class education at an affordable tuition rate in an atmosphere filled with love and respect. Children learn Math, Science, History, Geography, Spanish, Dance and Sign Language among other subjects. The curriculum is designed to provide each
student with a solid foundation in each core subject area that they will continue to build on through their educational career.
IMA Mission
Providing a caring and creative environment so students can develop their intellectual skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow's competitive world.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: American
Street: 16500 Lincoln Drive Dr.
City/Township: Southfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48076
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 557-6412
Email: Directress@imamichigan.com
Website: http://www.imamichigan.com/
Organization Name: International Neighbors
Organization Overview: The women of International Neighbors offer friendship and understanding to women who have come to the Ann Arbor area from other countries. International Neighbors is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers since 1958. Membership has grown to over 1000 women who represent more than 60 countries. We offer a variety of interesting activities that make it possible for women to share their cultures and learn from each other.
All women are welcome to participate. We share activities in both large group gatherings and smaller, more personal groups. Knowledge of English is not necessary and there is no fee to participate.
Language: English
Cultures: All,American,Multicultural
City/Township: Ann Arbor
State: MI
Zip Code: 48103
Country: USA
Website: http://international-neighbors.org/
Organization Name: Islamic Center of America- المركز الإسلامي في اميركا
Organization Overview: The Islamic Center of America is a Shia mosque located in Dearborn, Michigan. Although the institution dates back to 1964, the new mosque on Ford Road in Dearborn opened in 2005. It is the largest mosque in North America and the oldest Shia mosque in the United States.
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: Arabic,Iraqi,Lebanese,Multicultural,Refugees or Asylees
Street: 19500 Ford Road
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48128
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 593- 0000
Website: http://www.icofa.com
Organization Name: Islamic Center of Detroit
Organization Overview: The Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) was officially opened to public on the EID Al-FITER of year 2000. Since then, the ICD has been moving forward towards expansions, and working on new projects that will benefit Muslims in the Detroit metro area.
Language: American Sign Language,Arabic,English,French
Cultures: African,All,Arabic,Multicultural,West African
Street: 14350 Tireman
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48228
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 584-4143
Fax No: (313) 584-3435
Email: secretary@icd-center.org
Website: http://www.icd-center.org/
