Welcome to What’s the Tea with Ministry!
Where we spill the tea on the Jesuit and Mercy mission at the University of Detroit Mercy! Bringing you mission-centered conversation through storytelling, reflection, and community connection all over a cup of tea.
What if a single week could expand your world—and reshape how you serve back home? We sit down with campus minister Sammy Eckrich and nursing student Kylee Foster to trace the arc of Detroit Mercy’s service immersion program, from building a ramp in Appalachia to standing beneath the steel columns of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery. The thread that ties it together is simple and demanding: service with, not for. Kylee shares how a mindful, shared living routine—one ...
23 Sept 2025
Core Values Unveiled: A Conversation with Fr. Charles Oduke
What makes Detroit Mercy unique among thousands of universities worldwide? Father Charles Oduke, Vice President for Mission Integration, reveals the answer through our newly articulated core values that braid together our Jesuit and Mercy traditions. "These values aren't new—they're newly articulated," Father Charles explains, highlighting how they've always been part of our identity since the 1990 consolidation of the two sponsoring traditions. What makes them special is their emphasis on a...
16 Apr 2025
Tutoring Beyond Hours: Service in the City's Impact on Detroit Education
The Service in the City program stands at the heart of Detroit Mercy's commitment to educational equity and community engagement. This powerful tutoring initiative connects university students with three vital community partners—Loyola High School, La Casa Guadalupana, and Brilliant Detroit (now Brilliant Cities)—each addressing unique educational needs within our city. What distinguishes this program from conventional volunteer opportunities is its thoughtful balance of weekly service and s...
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