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2026 Stewardship Campaign

October 22, 2025 / Comments Off on 2026 Stewardship Campaign
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Together We Can: Planting Seeds for a Generous Future November brings us the opportunity to prayerfully consider our financial commitment to Nardin Park for the upcoming year. Pastor Anthony and the Stewardship Campaign Committee extends an invitation to you to participate in Nardin Park’s 2026 Stewardship Campaign: TOGETHER WE CAN: Planting Seeds For A Generous…

Operation Christmas Angel 2025

October 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Operation Christmas Angel 2025
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Operation Common Good has partnered with Farmington Youth Assistance to provide gifts to youth ages 10 through 18 years of age. Nardin Park has been one of their biggest supporters and they have again asked for our help. We committed to providing gifts for 30 youth this year.  This program will be called Operation Christmas Angel.…

All Saints’ Day

October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on All Saints’ Day
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Photos will be shown of Nardin Park Members who have passed away since the 2024 All Saints Remembrance. After remembering our members, we will read the names of people who submitted a name for remembrance. Finally, we will offer an opportunity for congregants to speak the names of the loved ones they want to remember;…

Building Access During Service

October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Building Access During Service
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In efforts to keep our community safe, Nardin Park UMC will be locking the outside perimeter doors 15 minutes after service begins. If you decide to step out or have to get something from your car, please let an Usher know, they will be more than happy to let you back inside. Thank you for…

Memorial Services

October 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Memorial Services
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For Those Who Mourn Gracious God, as your Son wept with Mary and Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, look with compassion on those who grieve. Grant them the assurance of your presence now and faith in your eternal goodness, that in them may be fulfilled the promise that whose who mourn shall be comforted;…

Cider & Donuts!

September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Cider & Donuts!
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Mark your calendars for October 7 at 1:30 PM to join us for Cider and Donuts! Folks from the Congregational Care Call List and those who are unable to attend church regularly are welcome to attend to reconnect with friends and community. If you would like a ride and/or plan to attend, RSVP to Judy…

Blessing of the Pets

September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Blessing of the Pets
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For the safety of all, animals must either be on a leash or in a crate for the entire duration of the event. We will gather in the east parking lot. In the event of inclement weather, we will move underneath the portico in front of the church.

Book & Bible Study Groups!

September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Book & Bible Study Groups!
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There will be a 9 week Bible study titled: Roaming through Romans beginning Tuesday, September 23rd at 12pm and 7pm. Interested persons need to call the church office to register by 3:30pm, Thursday, September 18th. Women’s Book Study Group The Women’s Book Study is meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 in the Conference Room. They…

Children + Youth Activities

September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Children + Youth Activities
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9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Special Events On Sunday, March 1st, at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM, the children will work with staff from the Paint Creek Center for the Arts to create a Lenten painting on canvas during Sunday school. The youth (grades 6-12) will gather in Park Place on March 1st from 12:30-2…

Stewardship Campaign 2025

August 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Stewardship Campaign 2025
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Christmas for Crossroads 2025

July 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Christmas for Crossroads 2025
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Ways to give to US flood disaster relief

July 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Ways to give to US flood disaster relief
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In the latest edition of the MiConnect, the ways to give to flood relief are outlined, the link is below. In short, the conference recommends making contributions directly to: 1) UMCOR Disaster relief, 2) The Rio Grande Conference, or 3) The West Virginia Conference. Ways to give to US flood disaster relief – The Michigan…

Welcome Pastor Anthony

June 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Welcome Pastor Anthony
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  Please join us for a Welcome Celebration for Rev. Dr. Anthony Hood on Sunday, July 13th. The celebration will happen in between both services and after 11 AM. We are excited to meet, greet and have fellowship with our Nardin Park community. Refreshments will be available.  

Welcome Julie Boardman!

June 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Welcome Julie Boardman!
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Hello, My name is Julie Boardman, and I am delighted to be your new Financial Bookkeeper here at Nardin Park. I have a diverse background, having worked in automotive, software, start-ups, and consulting companies. I hold a business degree from Wayne State University and am excited to contribute to Nardin Park’s financial success. This place…

Book Signing with Dr. William A. Ritter

June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Book Signing with Dr. William A. Ritter
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I Know My Way Home: Thoughts on the Inevitable by William A. Ritter Bill Ritter’s book of sermons and reflections on death and dying, becomes a masterclass in how to live. He asserts that we aren’t so much afraid of dying as “…we are afraid of never having lived …” – Rick Jones, Friend and Parishioner,…