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By Sister Cheryl Liske, OP

October 28, 2026, Detroit – Since 2000, Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy Murray, OP, has traveled all over America and around the world performing for schools, parishes and Catholic organizations, and bringing to life various inspiring saints. But the “Dinner Church” booking was a whole new gig for her.  

Sister Nancy and Corpus Christi’s confirmation youth on October 19, 2026, offered a rap-style lesson for the 75 weekly “Dinner Church” attendees. Dinner Church is held every Monday at St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Resource Center, sponsored by St. Suzanne Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish. The meal was provided by activist and healthy food promoter Chef Bea.  

While the dinner may be the reason the congregation comes and stays around, it is the lesson that fills the soul. Sister Nancy rapped an original composition, Stick with Me - The Call of the Apostles, and, along with the youth, performed Psalm 23. The musicians were accompanied by claps and snaps from the Dinner Church congregation, who left the evening filled with a hearty meal and a joy-filled Gospel-rap reminding them of Jesus’ words (reinterpreted), “Stick with Me.” 
 

Caption for above feature photo: From left, Daquan, Colby, Sister Nancy Murray, OP, and Ava perform a rap song for participants in the weekly Dinner Church at St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center in Detroit.
Photo by Steve Wasco, used with permission

October 5, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – As the beautiful fall season unfolds, the Weber Shop at Weber Retreat and Conference Center offers a timely opportunity for you to explore various ways to enhance the Christmas season. The Christmas Open House is planned for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, through Saturday, November 14, 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

Join us at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, for a Lunch and Learn Kick-off and Preview of the open house. Bring your lunch and listen as Katherine Dusseau, Weber Center Shop Manager, shares information about the shop’s Christmas cards and Christmas books, nativity sets, ornaments, and unique gifts. Special raffles, discounts, and give-aways will also be featured during the kick-off.

You can also order your lunch for the Lunch and Learn Kick-off event from Weber Center at least two days in advance. For $8, you will receive your choice of an egg salad, turkey and cheese, or chicken salad croissant sandwich with chips. To order, call 517-266-4000 or email [email protected].  

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.