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FAQ for Endowment Policy Change

February 13, 2024 / Comments Off on FAQ for Endowment Policy Change
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FAQs about NP’s proposed Community Scholarships On Sunday, Feb 4, the Endowment Committee held a Q&A meeting to clarify the proposed revisions to Nardin Park’s endowments policies and procedures. On Sunday, Feb 18, Nardin Park members will meet again to vote on the revisions. Addition #3 in the proposed endowment revisions, which addresses Community Scholarships…

AED Awareness Presentation

February 9, 2024 / Comments Off on AED Awareness Presentation
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest / AED Awareness Presentation Nardin Park UMC has purchased three new defibrillators (AEDs), funded by donations from the Bough Family, Memorial Funds, and the Rummage Sale. The new AEDs are tools that Combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest and will be located in the Main Hall, Chapel Hall, and upstairs.  Two training sessions are…

Symposium: Genocide in Palestine

February 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Symposium: Genocide in Palestine
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As Black History Month draws to a close, NPUMC in partnership with Michigan People’s Campaign will reflect on the words of Martin Luther King Jr. who said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” with respect to the current crisis in Gaza. We’ll explore what the oppression of Palestinians means for the freedom of…

Crossroads of Michigan

February 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Crossroads of Michigan
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Come join us at Crossroads of Michigan on March 10th to prepare and provide a hot meal for 400 people in need.  This is the only soup kitchen in the city of Detroit that serves the homeless on Sundays. All are welcome to attend, including family and friends.  This is a truly rewarding outreach experience!  Please sign up…

Ash Wednesday Services

January 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Ash Wednesday Services
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Join us at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel for a short midday service to receive ashes. This will not be streamed live. The 6 p.m. service is in collaboration with West Bloomfield UMC, Farmington First UMC and Orchard UMC. There will be an opportunity for Communion and receiving of Ashes.   Ash Wednesday Bulletin

All Church Conference

January 24, 2024 / Comments Off on All Church Conference
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SAVE THE DATES For ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE’S Question & Answer Session February 4, 2024, at 12:15 pm Voting on the Proposed Changes February 18, at 12:15 pm All Church Conference Covering PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ENDOWMENT FUNDS POLICY AND PROCEDURES Topics Include: ● Endowment Fund Committee’s Administrative Changes ● Elaine Haskell Funds Distribution Policy ● Scholarship Funds…

Winter Yoga

January 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Winter Yoga
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Timing: Feb. 24 from 11:30-12:30. Address: Nardin Park UMC, 29887 W. Eleven Mile, west of Middlebelt. Cost: $15 Join us for a Winter Yoga Warm-up Come and treat yourself to some self-love with an hour of healing Yoga, followed by Hot Cocoa, Tea, and mini muffins. Yoga will be led by Jessica, owner of Soul Stretch…

Bring Your Grandkids to Church Day + Sweethearts Dance!

January 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Bring Your Grandkids to Church Day + Sweethearts Dance!
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Painting Pottery Fundraiser!

January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Painting Pottery Fundraiser!
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Come paint with friends on January 21st following the 2nd service at 12:30 p.m. Painting Pottery is a fun activity for all to do while fundraising for Nardin Park UMC! We will be painting pottery from Creative Arts Studio in Royal Oak, right here at Nardin Park! For $30, paint one 8-inch plate, all supplies…

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!
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Spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert… YUM! Nardin Park UMC is having a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, February 3rd from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This is a donation based event so there is no set cost. See you there!

Martin Luther King Jr. Rally

December 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Martin Luther King Jr. Rally
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On Sunday, Jan. 14, 1-3:30 pm, join Michigan United at Nardin Park UMC for an MLK Rally! 1:00 pm Complimentary Lunch. 1:40 pm Musical Singalong led by Malcolm Davis 1:50 pm “Conversation On Race” led by Dr. Louis Forsythe of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 3:00 pm – Michigan United’s social action strategies for 2024…

MLK SHABBAT AT ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE

December 20, 2023 / Comments Off on MLK SHABBAT AT ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
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Nardin Park UMC has been invited to a Special Kabbalat Shabbat honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. including Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers Greater of the New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir, Shabbat Rockappella led by Hazzan Gross and the Adat Shalom Choir. This will be on January 12, 2024. 5pm Reception and…

Holiday Alternative Office Hours

December 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Holiday Alternative Office Hours
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Due to conflicting schedules, please contact Pastor Dale during the week of January 1 – 7, 2024 for pastoral assistance. Pastor Carter and Pastor Monica will not be available.   Email Pastor Dale here: dmilford@npumc.org

Songs from the Park

December 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Songs from the Park
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Registration is Closed for 2024! Songs from the Park is an open invitation to all vocalists ages 13-19. Performing in Mercer Hall at Nardin Park UMC, students will perform for four minutes, and twenty finalists will move on. Auditions will be on January 27th from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The entry fee is $25.…

Women’s Retreat: Rest and Renewal

November 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Women’s Retreat: Rest and Renewal
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Feeling unsure how to care for yourself in this season of life? This Rest and Renewal Retreat offers a chance to study scriptures about rest and care, grow in relationships with other attendees, and engage in creative activities such as art collage and creative writing. Save the date of March 1-3, 2024, for the annual…