makers & CREATIVES

we craft creative witness for the world.

Whether we are recording a benefit album of “Motor City Hymns,” building floats for the annual Marche Du Nain Rouge, or inviting new people to join us for karaoke after worship in the student center - we strive to support young adults in creative witness for God’s goodness in their communities.

Check out our podcasts, albums, creative services for local congregations and more below and get in touch so we can create something together!

MOTOR CITY HYMNS

Expanding the Vision

In 2026 Motor City Campus Ministry is expanding our Motor City Hymns project in partnership with the ZOE On Campus network, Nashville Canterbury and more to create a nationwide movement of young artists producing projects that bring justice to the world.

With a “Music & Arts” gathering in March 2026, designed by Detroit students, and open to others from campus around the nation, we will build a collaborative collection of music, poetry, and visual art confronting the increased violence and militarism in the U.S. immigration system. The work will help form young people as activists around this issue, and proceeds from album sales and live performances will go to support the Immigration, Law & Justice Network in their ongoing support for migrants, immigrants, and refugees.

SUPPORT MOTOR CITY HYMNS

We are building onto a movement created in 2017 when local churches funded our first album. Below are some examples of additional Motor City Hymns music, gatherings, fundraising and more since this project began.

Motor City Hymns Albums

March On, My Soul (2026 Upcoming) - Benefit for ILJ-Network

Let All the Earth Be Still (2025) - Benefit for ILJ-Michigan

Motor City Hymns (2018) - Benefit for UMCOR Clean Water Efforts

Let Us Rise Into The Darkness (Album Upcoming)

Get Together (Album Upcoming)

Presenters

The following persons have offered their time to talk with our young artists about the effect good music and art can have on the world - as well as what it takes to make art well.

Michael Trotter of The War and Treaty

Rachael Davis of The Sweetwater Warblers

Joshua Davis of Steppin’ In It

Jim Flammia of All Eyes Media

Studies

Songs from the Motor City Hymns project become teaching moments and discussion guides for small groups of young adults seeking to connect with movements for justice in the world.

Breaking Herod

Mother of Exiles

The Dead Sect