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Change for Change

October 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Change for Change
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Nardin Park UMC collects loose change every Sunday during service that is donated to various nonprofits in our community. Every month the nonprofit changes. Please read below about some of the organizations we donate too. Thanks for helping us, help our community.  April – Crop Walk for Hunger Sponsored by Church World Services on Sunday, May…

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Film Goers

May 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Film Goers
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Date: Sunday, May 21 Time:  7:00 pm Movies: “Hello God – it’s me Margaret” “The Covenant” “Chevalier” “Book Club – The Next Chapter” Film Goers is open to all interested movie goers.  Please watch the films on your own prior to the meeting and join us for a lively discussion.  We meet monthly to discuss…

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Nardin Park Bread Making Group

October 25, 2022 / Comments Off on Nardin Park Bread Making Group
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Join Nardin Park’s Bread Making Group on Saturday, Nov. 5th! Starting around 8 am, the smell of fresh, homemade bread will fill Nardin Park! We want you to join us! This month the bread recipe we’ll be baking/making is Naan or Pita bread. This group will meet monthly, on the Saturday before Communion (Communion is…

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Rummage Sale

October 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Rummage Sale
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Thank You! Thanks to the rummage sale committee for all of their hard work with the delay of collections and the decision to go forward. We very much appreciate the donations of friends of Nardin Park as well as our members. We have donated to the Aldersgate Project, Fort Street Presbyterians Men’s Homeless Shelter, Habitat…

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Coronavirus update 3/14/20

March 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Coronavirus update 3/14/20
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UPDATE: March 14, 2020: Building Closed Late yesterday we received a directive from our Michigan Conference Bishop, David Bard asking that all United Methodist Churches in Michigan cease in person worship, meetings and gatherings of any size through the end of March, 2020.  This is all being done to try and slow the spread of…

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Coronavirus update

March 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Coronavirus update
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News Regarding Coronavirus and Our Congregation: As a church community, we pray for all persons, communities, states, and nations impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19. With active cases now being confirmed in Oakland County, we affirm our commitment to be in ministry together during this time when people feel an increased need for…

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 Hands with Detroit!

April 2, 2025 / Comments Off on  Hands with Detroit!
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 Hands with Detroit Mission Day is Here! Join us for our annual Hands with Detroit mission day on Saturday, May 3, at Cass Community Social Services (3901 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201). Choose from two shifts: Morning Shift: 9 am – 12 pm Afternoon Shift: 1 pm – 4 pm Both shifts are open to ages 10 and older, giving…

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Focus: HOPE

March 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Focus: HOPE
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Nardin Park UMC has a history of partnering with Focus: HOPE food delivery. Every other month, 5 volunteers, led by Bob D. deliver food to seniors in the Pontiac area. If you are interested in learning more and getting involved please contact Bob D. or call the church office for more information.

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Crossroads of Michigan

March 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Crossroads of Michigan
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A community volunteer organization which assists persons with different social, economic and personal challenges to live a safe, healthy, respectful, and productive life as a part of our community. Members: Joe O., Gail P., Tim P., Mary Sue L. For more information on how to get involved, please call the church office. Past Events Nardin Park…

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Cass Community Social Services

March 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Cass Community Social Services
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Participate in different needs and ministry opportunities on site and in the community. Communicate with Rev. Sue Pethoud, the Church and Community Relations Liaison. Members: John G., Judy B., Bob D., Doug D., Karen N., Christine S., Danielle G., Jeannie H. Please call the church office to learn how to join this ministry outreach! Cass Community…

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 Personal Buddy

March 24, 2025 / Comments Off on  Personal Buddy
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Visit hospitals/rehabilitation centers as a personal friend to read to residents the Bible, personal letters, magazines and conclude in prayer. Members: Karen R., Lou R., Lydia M. Please call the church office for more information on how to join this ministry outreach.

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Graduation and Scholarship Sunday!

March 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Graduation and Scholarship Sunday!
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Calling All Graduates We would like to celebrate all students who are graduating from high school, college, grad school, or a trade school! Please email Martha Piesko at mpiesko@npumc.org with the following information: name of graduate, degree and major, and name of graduating institution. Recognition will be at the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, June…

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Children & Youth Summer Activities

March 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Children & Youth Summer Activities
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“The Creation Project” Art Workshop June 23-25 9:30-12:00 pm.   Art teacher, Jessica Vogt, will lead the children in a three-day art workshop focused upon celebrating and giving thanks for God’s beautiful creation (based upon Genesis 1: 1-24). This workshop is intended for students who will have just completed second grade through sixth grades. Activities…

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Advocacy Day 2025

February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Advocacy Day 2025
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“This year’s theme is the crisis in care resulting from the 2019 auto no-fault insurance changes in Michigan. Available care for survivors has become drastically reduced and is often unavailable. As a result, seriously injured Michiganders are being stripped of their inherent worth and dignity and even dying. Faith leaders have been asking state policymakers to…

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Lent 2025

February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Lent 2025
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Ash Wednesday Service March 5th at 7 PM Combined choirs, Communion, Imposition of Ashes   Nardin Park UMC Franklin Community Church and Waterford Trinity UMC Orchard UMC First UMC of Farmington Clarenceville UMC   Address: 29887 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Food collection baskets are available in the narthex through April 13.…

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Blood Drive February 4, 2025

January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Blood Drive February 4, 2025
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Volunteering at Crossroads of MI

January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Volunteering at Crossroads of MI
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Committee on Religious Enterprise (CORE) Auction

January 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Committee on Religious Enterprise (CORE) Auction
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An Evening of Food, Music, Information, and a Silent Auction Join us for a meaningful evening! Nardin Park United Methodist Church and the Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan know that support and spirituality are often key to a person’s mental resilience. Your participation in this fundraising event will help us continue to be steady,…

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Christmas & New Year Alternative Office Hours 2024

December 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Christmas & New Year Alternative Office Hours 2024
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There are just 2 mornings, Monday, December 23rd and Friday, December 27th, that we still need volunteers to cover the office. If you have some time to give, please let the office staff know. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

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Children + Youth Events during Advent

November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Children + Youth Events during Advent
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Are you looking for fun Christmas activities for children and youth? Check out some of the free events happening this Advent Season at Nardin Park UMC. Friends, cousins, neighbors, and all kids are invited to decorate gingerbread houses and get creative through painting with others in December! Do you have questions or are you looking…

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Thanksgiving Office Hours

November 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Thanksgiving Office Hours
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