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 Services

We gather for services at the bottom floor of the Saint Ignace United Methodist Church.

Usual Sunday Cycle: Vespers 5 PM Saturdays, Hours + Divine Liturgy 9 AM Sundays

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

All are welcome.

Parking Instructions

Services are hosted in the bottom floor of the Methodist Church (615 US-2, St Ignace, MI 49781).

There are two entrances in the rear leading to the bottom floor, with parking spots located just outside. We ask that visitors try to park in the rear and perpendicularly to ensure space for others.

Please see the image 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 April

April 1st (Wednesday), 6 PM: Akathist at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Mackinaw City.

April 4th (Saturday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy.

April 7th (Tuesday), 8:30 AM: Divine Liturgy for Annunciation.

Moving forward, After April 7th, All Non-Akathist Services Will Be Held In the Bottom Floor Of The St. Ignace United Methodist Church (615 US-2 W, St Ignace, MI 49781)

April 9th (Thursday), 6 PM: 12 Passion Gospel Readings Service.

April 10th (Friday), 2 PM: Burial Shroud Service for Holy Friday.

April 11th (Saturday), 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy

April 12th (Sunday), 12 AM: PASCHAL SERVICE, Midnight Office Starting ~11:40 PM.

2 PM: Agape Vespers

April 13th (Monday), 9 AM: Bright Monday Service (Paschal Matins + Liturgy)

April 17th (Friday), 6 PM: Bright Vespers

April 18th (Saturday), 9 AM: Bright Saturday Service (Paschal Matins + Liturgy)

April 19th (Sunday), 9 AM: Divine Liturgy.

April 25th (Saturday), 5 PM: Evening Service.

April 26th (Sunday), 9 AM: Divine Liturgy.

April 29th (Wednesday), 6 PM: Akathist at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Mackinaw City.

May 2nd (Saturday), 5 PM: Evening Service.

May 3rd (Sunday), 9 AM: Divine Liturgy.

For additional information, please see our parish calendar.

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