Move Out

BEYOND OUR FOUR WALLS

Equipping and mobilizing people to follow their dreams to reach the [one].


Let’s be the church the other six days of the week. Let’s see outreach as relationships rather than events, as people rather than projects, as simply loving your neighbor as Christ does.

It’s incredible but true – loving the [one] can bring sweeping transformation to our communities.

MOVE OUT NETWORK

The Move Out Network Video

We’re on a mission to move out beyond our four walls to bring the love of Jesus to those around us. That’s why we’ve created the Move Out Network – a place to connect you with opportunities and people who share the same passions. Join us by joining (or leading) a Move Out team – no matter what your interests, you can make an impact!

JOIN A TEAM

Do you have a heart for a specific need or demographic in our community? Or do you have a certain interest, skill or “time slot” to share? Check out the opportunities on our Move Out Network.

MOVE OUT NETWORK

TRAVERSE CITY NETWORK

CONTACT US

Do you have questions or want help finding the right fit? Are you already moving out and ready to mobilize other volunteers? We’d love to help you get started.

CONTACT US

LIVE! TRAINING

Do you want help discovering your unique design and area of passion?
Join us for a six-session LIVE! training designed to help you walk in the fullness of who God designed you to be. Topics include hearing from God, discovering your destiny, living in freedom, loving others and activating your God-gifted dreams.

Register below to be notified of future classes.

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FAQs

What does a Move Out Leader look like?

Move Out leaders have the desire to lead a team of people with like-minded passions. They have a heart for investing in and discipling others including team members and those they serve in the community. They demonstrate godly character and spiritual leadership, and also embody Kensington’s mission and values. In addition, Move Out leaders engage in leadership development opportunities offered including coaching, conferences and workshops.

What are other ways to Move Out?

The heart of Move Out is to inspire and empower people to use what’s in their hands to “be the church” beyond the four walls of Kensington. Think workplace, neighborhood, community, city and beyond! Begin by asking God who around you can use some encouragement, prayer and help, and what steps should you take. Consider what skills, gifts or services you can offer. Moving Out can be as simple yet powerful as making a phone call, sending a note, tutoring a child, blessing someone with gas or groceries, volunteering at a local non-profit, or helping someone around the house or yard. In doing so you will be sharing the love and hope of Christ!

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Ministries

Move Out Monday Virtual Event | Monday, Feb 13, 7-8pm

Learn about our Move Out Network and how to use your unique gifts to love and serve others. Event is free, but registration is required. Register here.

Micah 6:8 Series – Let's Love Our Neighbors

Each campus is coming alongside Move Out partners to love our neighbors in tangible ways. For more info about our partners and the supplies they need, see below. Deliver your supplies to your campus through February 12.

Oakland HOPE

Birmingham, Clarkston, Orion
Download shopping list here

South Oakland Warming Center

Birmingham
Download shopping list here

WAVE Project

Clinton Township, Troy
Download shopping list here

Move Out Opportunities | Oxford Community

Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to our Oxford Community. Amid great tragedy and heartache, it’s beautiful to see such a tremendous outpouring of love and support. Our Orion Campus Action Team is partnering with Legacy 925 and OxfordStrong to provide assistance where needed. Legacy 925 is an entertainment and small business venue that has been so generous in offering numerous services such as counseling, emotional support animals, meals, and fun activities for students to experience community and joy once again. And to keep doors open and services free of charge, they need volunteers to support short-staffed local businesses and help with meals and activities. Mental health professionals are also needed. If you have love and time to share, email moveout@kensingtonchurch.org with Oxford Strong in the subject line and we’ll contact you with ways to get involved.

Afghan Refugee Resettlement
Volunteer Information Meeting

 

Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00pm

(Virtual Meeting via Zoom)
 
We have an incredible opportunity to partner with local organization, Samaritas, to help Afghan allies and their families resettle in the metro Detroit area. Join us for a virtual Volunteer Information Meeting to find out more what it looks like to build relationships and provide resettlement support.

Click here for more information and to register for this online event.

Just Some of the Ways to Serve This Summer!

School Partners – Summer Garden Help at Herrington Elementary Help tend student gardens over the summer so they can enjoy a great harvest in the fall. Wednesday mornings, late June – August.

Kaleo Summer Camps in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Troy Assist in classrooms (no arts experience required), food and snack donations, costume and prop making, and transportation. With 3 camps in June-August, there are many ways to get involved.

Center for Success Summer camp literacy mentors needed July 11th – August 18th

Oakland Hills Farm and Garden Join in growing food, feeding people and building community; Thursdays and Saturdays.

The WAVE Project Assist with Mobile Shower services; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday volunteer opportunities.

Orion Campus Action Team Summer serving opportunities include the Oxford Open Handed Clothes Closet, Orion Campus Blood Drives and more.

Our heart for Move Out is to equip and mobilize people to follow their dreams to love and serve others. Scripture teaches that not only has God made us on purpose, but he also made us for a purpose. 
 
What is that purpose? What dreams does God have for your life? Are you living the life that God has uniquely created you for? To dig deeper into these questions and more, we have two great opportunities for you.
 
LIVE Your Dream Virtual Event
Join us on Monday, August 16 at 7pm. Together we will look at what God has placed in our hands as keys to unlocking and fulfilling the dreams He has for our lives. Click here to register.
 
LIVE! Training

A 6-week experience designed to help you walk in the fullness of who God created you to be. Topics include hearing from God, discovering your unique design, living in freedom, loving others, and activating your God-gifted dreams.

•  Sept 16 – Oct 21: This class is currently full, click here to register for the waitlist.

•  Oct 28 – Dec 9: New class added, no class on Thanksgiving, clickhere to register.

 
Questions? Contact moveout@kensingtonchurch.org

Move Out this Spring!

The heart of Move Out is to inspire and empower people to use what’s in their hands to “be the church” beyond the four walls of Kensington. Below are just some of the great ways to plug in and Move Out!

Micah 6 Community
Help with April Earth Day clean up, May Bike Day, June Block Blitz and more.

Oakland Hills Community Garden
Help prepare and plant gardens while building community.

Traverse City – Sow Community Garden
If you live in the TC area, get in on the “ground” floor (get it? LOL!) of this amazing team.

Faith Works
Help with home repairs, handicap ramps and local service projects including their annual Camp Cavell clean-up in May.

Elevate Detroit Community BBQs
Serve food and build relationships with the homeless community during Saturday BBQs.

SOAR Detroit Literacy Tutoring
Tutors needed for virtual sessions with Detroit elementary students.

Center for Success After-School Mentoring
Mentors needed for either virtual or in-person sessions with Pontiac students.

Join us for monthly serves in the community including Orion Green-Up on April 24.


And for other great ways to love our neighbors out in the community, check out our Move Out Network!

The heart of Move Out is to inspire and empower people to use what’s in their hands to “be the church” beyond the four walls of Kensington. Below are just some of the great ways to plug in and Move Out this Winter!

  • SOAR Detroit Literacy Tutoring
    Host virtual tutoring sessions with Detroit elementary students.
  • Oakland Hope
    Currently, the greatest need is in the Thrift Store receiving and processing donations.
  • On Your Feet Detroit
    Create warming bundles (backpacks filled with items to keep people warm) and distribute them throughout Detroit to people experiencing homelessness.
  • Elevate Detroit
    Serve food and build relationships with the homeless community during weekly Saturday afternoon BBQs.

And for other great ways to love our neighbors out in the community, check out our Move Out Network!

In response to Hurricane Ian, Kensington is donating to Move Out Partner DRAW – Disaster Relief at Work. If you’d like to help in their efforts, here are two great ways to get involved.

  1. Volunteer in their Waterford warehouse to pack DRAW buckets filled with supplies.
  2. Participate on a short-term relief trip to help with cleanup in the impacted areas.
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December 23 Services
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December 23 Services
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Divorce Recovery

You don’t have to go through the pain and stress of divorce or separation alone. Our Divorce Recovery workshop combines expert speakers, small group discussion and a time of community with people on the same journey.

Divorce Recovery Winter Sessions

Troy campus | Mondays 7-9pm | Feb 5 – Apr 15

Orion campus | Tuesdays 7-9pm | Feb 6 – Apr 16

Cost: $45
The cost includes a workbook, snacks at each meeting (including coffee), and dinner at end of session. Childcare available.

You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.

Grief Recovery

At Kensington’s Grief Recovery support group, you can find hope and healing after the loss of a loved one. It’s a place where you’ll encounter caring people who can empathize with your pain because they’ve been through it themselves.

Winter Grief Recovery | Feb 6 – April 30 | Orion campus
Winter Grief Recovery | Feb 13 – May 7 | Troy campus (DAYTIME GROUP!)

Find a Grief Recovery group near you: griefshare.org

You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.

Kensington Visitation

Our dedicated volunteers bring encouragement and prayers of faith to those who are in local hospitals, medical centers, recovery centers and homebound. If you or someone you know would like to be blessed by such a visit, email visitation@kensingtonchurch.org or call the Troy Campus during business hours at 248-786-0600.

Pastoral Care

Members of our Pastoral Care Team are trained by the nationally known Stephen Ministry program and are compassionate listeners who walk alongside others to provide skilled and distinctly Christian care in times of need. They can’t promise to have all the answers, but they can promise their focused support. To receive care from one of our Pastoral Care Team members, call us at 248.786.0600 and ask for a Campus Care Provider – they can get the process started.

Interested in joining our Pastoral Care Team? Email us for more info.

Retreats

Podcasts

Websites

Subscriptions

Marriage 365

Married People

Growing In Marriage

Prepare Enrich

Subscriptions

Marriage 365

Married People

Growing In Marriage

Prepare Enrich

Books We Love

Preparing For Marriage

Marriage Prep

Before the Last Resort

Marriage Restoration

Vertical Marriage

Marriage Growth

Secrets of Sex and Marriage

Intimacy

Men Only/For Women Only

Marriage Growth

Smart Step Family

Blended families

The Meaning of Marriage

Marriage Prep

The Power of a Praying Wife

Marriage Growth

The Power of a Praying Husband

Marriage Growth

The 5 Love Languages

Dating

Love and Respect

Marriage Growth

Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away

Marriage Restoration

101 Questions To Ask Before You Get Engaged

Dating

Newlywed Couple's Devotional

Newlywed

365 Connecting Questions

Connecting

Fierce Marriage

Marriage

Children's Programming During Services

Troy

5pm | 12/23
Birth–PreK programming

7pm | 12/23
Birth–PreK programming

11am | 12/24

Birth–PreK programming

1pm | 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

3pm | 12/24

Birth–PreK programming

5pm | 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

Orion

5pm | 12/23
Birth–PreK programming

7pm | 12/23
No children’s programming

11am | 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

1pm | 12/24
Birth–PreK and Elementary programming

3pm | 12/24
Birth–PreK and Elementary programming

5pm | 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

Clinton Twp

5pm | 12/23
Birth-PreK and Elementary programming

7pm | 12/23
Birth–PreK programming

11am | 12/24
Birth-PreK and Elementary programming

1pm| 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

3pm| 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

Birmingham

11am | 12/24
Birth-PreK programming


1pm | 12/24
Birth-PreK programming

Traverse City

2pm | 12/24
No children’s programming

4pm | 12/24
Birth–PreK programming

Clarkston

10am | 12/24
Birth-PreK and Elementary programming

12pm | 12/24

Birth-PreK programming

Marriage and Blended Family

The Marriage Course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Strengthen your communication and gain a deeper understanding of your partner. The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background.
REGISTER

The Blended Family Workshop addresses the confusing roles and boundaries involved in blending families and identifies why parents so often struggle in blending their efforts. Find a community of people who are contemplating blending a family or are “in the trenches” building and growing their blended family!
REGISTER


Please email 
marriage@kensingtonchurch.org with any questions.

Spiritual Formations

Discover rhythms and practices that can help us abide in the love, grace, and hope of God, where our lives can be transformed. Explore some of these practices together with others who are pursuing the same. To find out more, please email discipleship@kensingtonchurch.org.

Birmingham Campus

We are offering a time for our congregation to gather after the 10am service for prayer in the Groves Auditorium, 20500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025.

On Sunday evening, Dec 5, parents of high school and middle school students are invited to the second half of our Edge gathering at Genesis Church, 309 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, at 6:15pm. We will have a breakout to equip parents in caring for themselves and processing pain with their children in times of tragedy.

Parents & Student Resources

Parents – self care is critical. It’s important to do your own processing with another adult so that you can be more present as your child processes. Here are tools that you can use to get you started.

Podcast

Helpful Blogs

Other Materials

Counselors Are Needed After Tragedy

“The aftermath of the Oxford shooting tragedy will undoubtedly result in traumatic symptoms and experiences across our communities for quite some time. Healing the brain through evidence-based therapies is absolutely possible with clinical guidance. There is a valuable village of Trauma Therapists with collective resources standing by for Oxford, for both direct and secondary survivors to engage in therapy. Until then, we honorably hold a sacred space, as students, families, staff and school partners continue to mourn.” -Laura Azoni, LMSW, Founder of Sanctuary Services

Orion Campus

We believe that unity at this time is more important than ever. Several churches in the area are partnering together to offer space for students to begin the process of healing.

We will have several grief and trauma specialists on site this Sunday evening at our Orion Campus (4640 S Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48359) from 5-6:30pm and will have a night of prayer, worship and an opportunity for students to process with each other.

Tate Myre Funeral:
Monday, 12.6 Visitation 1 to 8pm
Tuesday, 12.7 Visitation 10-12pm and funeral at Noon

Clinton Township Campus

We will be offering a time for our congregation to gather after each service for a time of corporate prayer in the Greatroom. Prayer will be offered at 10:15 am and 12:15 pm. (25000 Hall Rd, Charter Twp of Clinton, MI 48036)

This Sunday at 3:30 pm as a community we want to gather, pray and mourn together. We are all looking for answers and wondering why tragedy happens but we can find hope and peace in Jesus. 

Troy Campus

Join us Sunday night, December 5th for a Community Prayer Vigil at Kensington Church at 6:00 pm. Invite friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to come together for a time of hope and prayer. 

Following the Vigil, at 7:00 pm, there will be breakouts for students and for parents to process and be equipped in caring for themselves and those around in times of tragedy.

Marriage Classes

What grows marriages? Focusing on the two of you and being in community!
The Marriage Course includes seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Some couples do the course to intentionally invest in their relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime. The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background.

Please email marriage@kensingtonchurch.org with any questions.

Financial Compass

Financial Compass is designed to help you discover the freedom found in wisely managing the resources God provides. To find out more, please email discipleship@kensingtonchurch.org.

Bible Basics

Whether you are brand new to the Bible or have been reading it for decades, Bible Basics is a course that will help you understand the overall flow of the Bible. Over the course of several weeks, learn how the Bible came from the original writers to the English versions we have today. We’ll look at the big-picture story of the Bible and how all the individual books add to the whole. We’ll even learn a little about the history of the Jewish nation. But most of all, we’ll grow in our awe of the amazing author of this amazing book!

Please email discipleship@kensingtonchurch.org with any questions.

All Campuses

Clarkston

Orion

Troy

Alpha

What is my purpose? What value does the Bible have in my life? How do I pray? How can I grow in confidence to share my faith? These are the big questions that are at the heart of what it means to have a relationship with God. Alpha is a space to explore life’s big questions, to say what you think and to hear other people’s points of view. Over ten-weeks you will explore and discover while listening to weekly topics, participating in table discussion, and developing community. Alpha courses meeting in-person gather around a meal.

You don’t have to come for the whole series—just check it out for the first session and see what you think. No pressure.

Please email discipleship@kensingtonchurch.org with any questions.

Registration coming soon!

Birmingham

Clinton Twp

Orion

Traverse City

Troy

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For additional questions, please contact giving@kensingtonchurch.org or call 248.786.0637

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