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Children’s Fall Offerings

September 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Children’s Fall Offerings
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This fall we have a lot of fun and unique opportunities for the children and youth of Nardin Park: Communion on Canvas: September 27 at 9:00 and 11:00 The children and youth will be painting a picture of Holy Communion on canvas during Sunday school hours. These paintings will be displayed in Mercer Hall on…

Fall Classes

September 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Fall Classes
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Journeying with James: Mondays at 10:00am and 7:00pm This five-week study will explore the New Testament book of James and its instructions for how we marry action and belief. The class will meet on Monday at 10:00am and 7:00pm, beginning September 28. Please email Pastor Anthony to register, no later than Wednesday, September 23. Arhood@npumc.org…

Fall Kickoff 2026

September 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Fall Kickoff 2026
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Come celebrate the new church year on September 13th as we host our annual Fall Kickoff event! This is the perfect time for our community as well as our Nardin Park family to come together and welcome the new season and school year. This event is free and we encourage you to invite your friends…

Blessing of the Backpacks

September 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Blessing of the Backpacks
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On September 20, at the 11am service, we will celebrate the beginning of the new school year by recognizing and offering a blessing to our education leaders, youth, children, and tutors. We have invited the staff at Beechview to join us for this morning of celebration. Children and youth are encouraged to bring their backpacks as…

Cider and Donuts

September 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Cider and Donuts
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Fall is coming and that means it’s almost time for our Cider and Donuts event! Join us on September 15th at 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall to reconnect with friends over delicious fall treats. The Congregational Care team is hosting a time of fellowship for those in our Nardin Park church family who may not…

Spaghetti Dinners Return in September

August 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Spaghetti Dinners Return in September
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Spaghetti Dinners are back! Tuesday, Sept. 8 6-7 pm Fundraiser to purchase new chairs for Mercer Hall Catered by Cliff Donovan Dine in or carryout

Volunteer Opportunities with the Baldwin Center

August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Volunteer Opportunities with the Baldwin Center
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You may know that for over 30 years Bob Davis was our Focus Hope Coordinator. He promoted the dates of the deliveries and asked for volunteers. He often did several deliveries himself if there were extra routes. Before his death he notified Focus Hope that he was no longer to do his volunteer role. Please…

Evergreen Artisan Holiday Market

August 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Evergreen Artisan Holiday Market
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A curated shopping experience featuring handcrafted goods, seasonal décor, artisan foods and thoughtfully curated gifts. We’re seeking artisans & makers offering high-quality, handcrafted items that reflect creativity, craftsmanship, and the warmth of the season. Help us create a memorable market our community will love. Table rental: $50Child crafter table rental: $10 To apply, please visit:…

2026 Music at the Park

July 16, 2026 / Comments Off on 2026 Music at the Park
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2026 Summer Music Series at Nardin Park United Methodist Church Join NPUMC Wednesday evenings this summer for free community concerts. Donations are welcome but not required. Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm Violinist and conductor Kypros Markou is joined by Pianist Zhihua Tang, Violist Mike Chen and Cellist David Ladoux for a night of Mozart and Schubert. Quartet…

Feeding our Neighbors

July 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Feeding our Neighbors
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Celebration Sunday for Lauren Canary

May 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Celebration Sunday for Lauren Canary
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Love Gift for Lauren Canary Please help us thank Lauren for her ministries at NPUMC. Lauren creatively shared upcoming events on social media, created graphics to share in the community and we will miss her incredible contributions to NPUMC. Lauren, you have truly been a blessing to our church family. We wish you the best…

Samaritan Counseling Center Grief Support Group

May 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Samaritan Counseling Center Grief Support Group
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100% Ministry Share Participation in 2025

April 15, 2026 / Comments Off on 100% Ministry Share Participation in 2025
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“On behalf of the Michigan Conference, I am delighted to recognize your church for paying 100% of your Ministry Shares in 2025. You are among only 350 congregations across our conference who achieved this milestone – and your faithfulness makes an extraordinary difference. Ministry Shares are the financial backbone that allows the Michigan Conference to…

Bike Ministry

April 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Bike Ministry
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Bike giveaway June 6th at Nardin Park. Thank you, NPUMC, for your generous support of the bike ministry, helping children in our community who don’t have bikes. In 2025, we gave 37 bikes to kids in our schools who had never owned a new bike. We also provided 17 bikes to children identified by Operation…

Graduation and Scholarship Sunday 2026

March 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Graduation and Scholarship Sunday 2026
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If you attend Nardin Park and are currently enrolled in or have been accepted by an accredited institution of higher education-whether that’s undergraduate or graduate level-or a recognized post-secondary technical or trade school (including graduating high school seniors), we warmly encourage you to apply for the Nardin Park Scholarship! You can find application requirements and…