St. Ambrose Orthodox Mission

Orthodox Christianity in the Mackinac Straits of Northern Michigan

ABOUT OUR MISSION

St. Ambrose Orthodox Mission is an Orthodox Christian community which gathers in the Mackinac Straits area of northern Michigan. Founded in July of 2023 AD, we seek to bring the fullness of the Gospel of Christ to the North.

We are part of the Chicago and Mid-America Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR). Our worship is structured according to the Russian liturgical tradition and is conducted in English with some Church Slavonic. All are welcome and invited to attend!

Join us for Church Services

Please check the 'News & Updates' section for a listing of service times.

All are welcome.

Parking Instructions

Services are hosted in Fr. Dmitri's garage located at 199 Bell Street in Saint Ignace.
We have an agreement with the United Methodist church to use 10 of their parking spots, which is in addition to the home's driveway, which could accommodate about 6 cars.

If you park at the parking lot, simply walk eastward along Bell St. to reach the garage. The entrance to the worship space is on the south side of the garage.

A picture of the door entering the garage is shown below.

News & Updates

Third Annual Feast Day

January 4, 2026

Saturday, December 20, 2025 St Ambrose Orthodox Mission celebrated its 3rd annual feast day with visitors from around Michigan. Thank you to all who were able to attend!

Palm Sunday

April 30, 2024

Sunday, April 28, 2024 St. Ambrose Orthodox Mission celebrated Palm Sunday together with Fr. Dmitri.

Forgiveness Sunday

March 20, 2024

On Sunday, March 17th (4th O.S), Fr. Dmitri and the faithful gathered together for Hours, Divine Liturgy, and Forgiveness Vespers at the Bliss Township Hall in the Straits of Mackinac, followed by Cheesefare potluck at the DeLong homestead.St. Ambrose Orthodox Mission also received a new catechumen, Lucie—please remember her in your prayers! It was a…

Blessing the Straits – 2024

January 20, 2024

On Saturday January 20th (7th O.S.), Father Micah and the faithful gathered to bless the Straits.

Upcoming Services For January

January 3rd (Saturday), 5 PM: Evening Service.

January 4th (Sunday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.

January 6th (Tuesday), 5 PM: Evening Service for Nativity.

January 7th (Wednesday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy for Nativity.

January 10th (Saturday), 5 PM: Evening Service.

January 11th (Sunday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.

January 14th (Wednesday), 6 PM: Akathist at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Mackinaw City.

~~January 18th (Sunday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.~~ Cancelled

January 19th (Monday), 9:30 AM: Typika for Theophany.

January 24th (Saturday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy and Lake Blessing.

January 25th (Sunday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.

January 27th (Tuesday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.

January 31st (Saturday), 5 PM: Evening Service.

February 1st (Sunday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.

For additional information, please see our parish calendar.

To see all our past posts, please see our parish blog page.