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Crossroads of Michigan – volunteers needed

February 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Crossroads of Michigan – volunteers needed
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Come join us at Crossroads of Michigan on March 22nd to help prepare and provide a hot meal for 500+ people in need. This is the only hot meal served in the city of Detroit on Sundays. All are welcome to attend, including family and friends. This is a truly rewarding outreach experience! We need volunteers for both…

Beechview Literacy Project

February 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Beechview Literacy Project
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In the Fall of 2025, Nardin Park renewed its partnership with Beechview Elementary School. Each week, eight wonderful and dedicated members of Nardin Park travel to Beechview Elementary to serve as classroom literacy tutors. While meeting and studying with the children, the volunteers have focused on supporting reading skills in children in grades Kindergarten through…

Augusta Georgia Mission Trip

January 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Augusta Georgia Mission Trip
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March 1st-5th, Augusta Georgia Livonia Newburg UMC is forming a team with other Michigan United Methodist Churches for a mission trip to Augusta, Georgia, from March 1 to 5. Volunteers will serve alongside families and communities still recovering from Hurricane Helen. If attending, please register by Friday, January 30. No special skills required. A willing…

2025 Advent Season

November 4, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 Advent Season
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November 23 – Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at 12:15 Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 from 12:15 – 2:00 PM in the Nardin Park Youth Room. Hosted by Carolyn Bough and Kathryn Bough 15 available spots including the children. FREE to children 12 and under. Cost is $20.00, cash only and will be…

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.…

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…

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 deliver food to seniors in the Pontiac area. If you are interested in learning more and getting involved please call the church office for more information.

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…

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…

 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.