Nardin Park United Methodist Church
Farmington Hills MI
48336
Who we are
Who we are: A Community of Christians that welcomes and engages everyone in a spiritual journey dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Where we are going: To transform ourselves, our community and our world into a compassionate, inclusive, and Christ-like community.
How we get there: By encouraging and supporting each person’s God-given passion for ministry and service.
Looking for a Spiritual Home in a troubled World? People come to Nardin Park for many reasons. We offer you an abundance of ways to learn, grow, serve and feel at home spiritually.
All are Welcome: You are invited to find your place at Nardin Park. We pray that you will discover what is right here for you. We are followers of Christ who continually discover the joy of faith. Today is an exciting day to be the church!
Where we are going: To transform ourselves, our community and our world into a compassionate, inclusive, and Christ-like community.
How we get there: By encouraging and supporting each person’s God-given passion for ministry and service.
Looking for a Spiritual Home in a troubled World? People come to Nardin Park for many reasons. We offer you an abundance of ways to learn, grow, serve and feel at home spiritually.
All are Welcome: You are invited to find your place at Nardin Park. We pray that you will discover what is right here for you. We are followers of Christ who continually discover the joy of faith. Today is an exciting day to be the church!
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Melanie Carey
Leader Position:
Lead Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Melanie attended Union Theological Seminary in New York City, earning a Masters in Divinity in 1991 and was ordained an Elder in The United Methodist Church in 1993.
Rev. Carey is the co-author of Pentecost Journey, a training manual for non-Latino local churches who wish to reach out in ministry to the Latino Communities around them. Fluent in Spanish, she also served, since 1994, as a facilitator and consultant for the National Plan for Hispanic Latino Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
Melanie has served as a pastor at Hudson First, Livonia Newberg and Ypsilanti First. She has also served as The District Superintendent of The Detroit Renaissance District and most recently as the Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for The Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Carey is passionate about helping local churches to develop and implement a strategic vision for ministry. She cares deeply about increasing local church vitality and relevance to today’s changing demographics through cultivating effective leaders for ministries and helping churches reach out to their surrounding community in service.
Rev. Carey is married to Jon Carey, an attorney, and together they are the parents of Nick and Grace. In her spare time, Rev. Carey enjoys reading, scrap booking and spending time with friends and family.
Rev. Melanie Carey began serving as Lead Pastor at Nardin Park Church on July 3, 2016.
Rev. Carey is the co-author of Pentecost Journey, a training manual for non-Latino local churches who wish to reach out in ministry to the Latino Communities around them. Fluent in Spanish, she also served, since 1994, as a facilitator and consultant for the National Plan for Hispanic Latino Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
Melanie has served as a pastor at Hudson First, Livonia Newberg and Ypsilanti First. She has also served as The District Superintendent of The Detroit Renaissance District and most recently as the Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for The Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Carey is passionate about helping local churches to develop and implement a strategic vision for ministry. She cares deeply about increasing local church vitality and relevance to today’s changing demographics through cultivating effective leaders for ministries and helping churches reach out to their surrounding community in service.
Rev. Carey is married to Jon Carey, an attorney, and together they are the parents of Nick and Grace. In her spare time, Rev. Carey enjoys reading, scrap booking and spending time with friends and family.
Rev. Melanie Carey began serving as Lead Pastor at Nardin Park Church on July 3, 2016.
Administration
Admin Name:
Linda McDoniel
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Linda McDoniel
Driving Directions to Nardin Park United Methodist Church
Travel/Direction Tips
Nardin Park is located on west 11 Mile Road between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Nardin Park United Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:00 a.m.
Childcare is always available and our Welcome Center is ready to answer any questions you may have.
Children 3yrs. – 5th grade may experience Spiritual Guidance through “Godly Play” or stay in worship.
The sacrament of communion is usually offered on the first Sunday of every month.
Recordings of the Worship Service are available in audio and video formats. We also have hearing loops available.
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Childcare is always available and our Welcome Center is ready to answer any questions you may have.
Children 3yrs. – 5th grade may experience Spiritual Guidance through “Godly Play” or stay in worship.
The sacrament of communion is usually offered on the first Sunday of every month.
Recordings of the Worship Service are available in audio and video formats. We also have hearing loops available.
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Nardin Park United Methodist Church History
Nardin Park Methodist Episcopal Church was formed in 1927 by the union of two large churches in northwest Detroit – the Grand River Avenue Church (at Grand River and McGraw) and the Ninde Church (at Grand River and Beverly Court). Immediately they became a congregation of 3,000 members! A new building was erected in 1928 at 5151 W. Chicago Avenue and the church was renamed “Nardin Park.” The name was taken from the park and the subdivision where the church was located. You may refer to “Our Journey” Pages 1-2 and Chart on Page 138.
The decision to relocate and to build a new building was made in the early 60s. Twenty acres were purchased in Farmington Township, with ground breaking in 1963. The Nardin Park congregation met at East Junior High School on Middlebelt Road until the new building at 29887 W. 11 Mile Road was ready in September of 1965.
In 1972 a building addition provided more Sunday School rooms, a Youth room, Parlor, Choir room, an expanded Fellowship Hall and Kitchen, a Stage and a Scout Room. In 1989 another addition included an elevator, a Children’s Worship Center, a Multi-Purpose Room, Chapel, Music Complex, Courtyard, Office Space, and Offices for the Samaritan Counseling Center.
Tracking the history of a congregation is easier to do through concrete and visible benchmarks such as building accomplishments, membership numbers and pastoral years of service. While as important as these may be, it is the intangible benchmarks that have a more lasting effect on the DNA of a congregation, such as the lives that have been impacted by the grace of God through the people and ministries of this church, and the difference the church makes within the community it is located. It is our prayer that every brick of our building is equally matched by an act of grace within this world we live.
In 1972 a building addition provided more Sunday School rooms, a Youth room, Parlor, Choir room, an expanded Fellowship Hall and Kitchen, a Stage and a Scout Room. In 1989 another addition included an elevator, a Children’s Worship Center, a Multi-Purpose Room, Chapel, Music Complex, Courtyard, Office Space, and Offices for the Samaritan Counseling Center.
Tracking the history of a congregation is easier to do through concrete and visible benchmarks such as building accomplishments, membership numbers and pastoral years of service. While as important as these may be, it is the intangible benchmarks that have a more lasting effect on the DNA of a congregation, such as the lives that have been impacted by the grace of God through the people and ministries of this church, and the difference the church makes within the community it is located. It is our prayer that every brick of our building is equally matched by an act of grace within this world we live.
"We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another". William Law
Nardin Park United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 29th of August, 2019
