Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran is a welcoming and diverse congregation. Members are African-American, White, & Asian, young & old, straight & gay, rich & poor. We take seriously our mission of service through the Friday Food Pantry. We enjoy worship with children's time, live music, religious education and the fellowship of our community. We invite you to join us.
Iroquois Avenue
Christ Lutheran Church
2411 Iroquois Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48214
Sunday Worship
10:00 AM
Phone: 313-921-2667
Email: Iroquoischrist@yahoo.com
Our Mission
To reach out and empower
all people through worship, education,
fellowship, and service.
Our Vision
To be a vibrant center of
spirituality where diverse people gather
together to share life abundantly.
Food Pantry
Closed First Friday of Month
Free Food to all in need: fresh vegetables, meat, bread, canned goods, non-perishables & other necessities.
Clothing is also available. Volunteers are always needed.
Help us to continue with donations of money, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, and gently used clothes.
Most Friday mornings, over a hundred of our neighbors line up for the IACLC Food Pantry. Each is given as many groceries as they can carry. Many walk with shopping carts or ride bicycles to get food for their families. Three to four hundred people receive food each week. To learn more:
Pastor Barry Randolph is now joining us every Sunday before he preaches his noon day sermon at Church of the Messiah. Pastor Barry is described as "one of the most pragmatic, passionate and motivating pastors you may ever find." Join us at 10:00am for a great sermon, traditional Eucharist (Holy Communion), live music, and Christian fellowship.
IACLC Calendar September & October 2026
Sunday Worship 10:00am
Monday, September 14, 2026 7:00pm Five Alive will meet at IACLC.
Pastor Barry Randolph on Five Alive: “Oftentimes, misinformation and rumors spread as a result of hearsay. Five Alive brings together those who know the facts and have real answers to community concerns. It works because it gets rid of the ‘us and them.’”
To learn more: https://churchofthemessiahdetroit.org/five-alive/
Church Council Meetings on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and
Sunday, October 12 2026 at 11:00am after worship.
Saturday, September 19, 2026: Indian Village Yard Sale:
IACLC is taking part in the neighborhood yard sale. Donations of Itms to sell and volunteers are both needed, See flier below for more information.
Sunday, September 20, 2026 is the third Sunday of the month, that means Noisey Collection. Bring in your spare coins for an offering to be used for a special project.
Sunday, October 12, 2026, we will join our sister congregation at Church of the Messiah, Pastor Barry's home church, to hear Pastor's Barry's sermon and participate in worship at 12:oo noon. Worship services will not be held that day at IACLC.
Sunday, October 19, 2026 is the Detroit Marathon. Ther marathon closed off the streets around our church. Worship will not be held.
Sunday, October 26, 2026 is Reformation Sunday, the BIRTHDAY of the Lutheran Church. Wear RED to celebrate this festive event. To learn about Martin Luther posting 95 Thesis on the church in Wittenberg Germany changed the world.
Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran is happy to be new Detroit campus for Wild Child Playschool, opening in July 2026. For more information:
Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran is located in Detroit's Indian Village, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church, built in 1911, is a beautiful location for weddings, memorial services, graduation parties and other events. To learn more: