Fellowship Groups

We have fellowship/service groups to coincide with the age and interests of everyone. Adults have several groups from which to choose, as well as three Circles of United Methodist Women, and youth groups for both middle and high school students.

To find out more about any of these groups, contact the church office.

Aldersgate

This is a group of adults in the 60+ age category. Our varying service to the church includes coffee service, scrubbing walls, cleaning tables and/or weeding flowerbeds. Service to others focuses on Scott House, a refuge for the homeless in Detroit. We find fellowship in theater parties, potlucks, barbecues and friendly get-togethers. Most meetings are on the 4th Saturday of the month.

Back 40

We are a social group consisting of approximately 40 members beyond the age of 50. We meet, usually, the third Saturday of each month,September thru May. Activities range from table games through plays to events outside the city. There is usually a May “Weekend Away” for some extended group fellowship. We give service to the church in varied ways and enjoy building friendships. If you are interested, you’ll be welcome.

Double Ring

While we enjoy many social opportunities and fellowship, we are active in serving the church with several projects including: serving/providing lunches for the homeless and working-class poor at Central UMC, planting and weeding the Ritter Memorial Garden and tending the shrubs in front of the church, preparing dinner for S.O.S. guests, greeting at the Youth Room door, providing funds for the rose given at each baptism, and serving coffee following worship in July.

KeepSAKE

(Keep Serving and Keep Enjoying) We are a social group in the late 30's to 50-ish age range, who enjoy couple oriented activities – game nights, plays, movies, concerts and anything involving food! We also serve the church through Focus:Hope, meal preparation for S.O.S., and decorating the church for the Christmas season. Most of our gatherings are the 2nd Saturday of the month.

P.O.T.T.E.R.s

(Parents of Toddlers Together Experiencing Relationships) This fellowship group is a wonderful opportunity to get our little ones (ages 0-5 years) together to play and engage other adults in nice conversation. We will be meeting the third Sunday of the month after worship, (except in the month of December.) Our activities are preschool age focused.

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Bahama Breeze on Haggerty and Seven Mile Road. Relax over dinner and an evening out with other women. No reservations necessary, just come and enjoy! For more information contact the office

Scrapping

Scrapping meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00—-9:30 p.m. in the Middle School Room, for new and experienced scrappers. Bring all the material you need for working on your pages.

Quilters

Come and bring your own projects to work on or help with one of the churches comfort quilts. We begin and end with devotions and sew and fellowship in between. Everyone is welcome to come on the first Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 -9:30 p.m.

Nardineers

While this is not an official group of the church, this is an organization open to all seniors seeking broader friendships, interesting luncheon meetings and travel opportunities. Originated by this church in 1972, it has expanded to include persons of all faiths, with diverse interests, talents and activities. Annual membership is just $20., which supports the programs and operating expenses. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, September through June. The first meeting is “sandwich day,” when you bring your own sandwich, salad, etc. Beverage and dessert is provided for $1. A hot lunch is served the third Wednesday for $5. Contact the office for reservation information.

Pacesetters

Pacesetters are a “lively bunch” of seniors that enjoy having fun together. We have one work day each year for a church project. The rest of the time we attend plays, concerts, game nights at the church, or dine out at an interesting restaurant. Once a year we help with S.O.S. In August we served coffee after church. Each Sunday we greet guests who enter through the west door. We pay annual dues of $7 per person, that is used for a good cause around the church.

United Methodist Women

United Methodist Women offers an opportunity to any woman to belong to a sisterhood, not only here at Nardin Park, but with over one million women across the nation, through which one can grow spiritually and supportively through caring fellowship, learning, and action. We seek ways to aid our church and community and are advocates for women and children.

You may participate through meetings, giving, and/or service as best and as often as possible. There is a place for any woman with any schedule. 

Anchor Circle: 4th Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Torch/Ship Circle: 4th Tuesday, Noon

Evening Star Circle : 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Youth Ministries - Common Ground

See more about our programs for youth in 6-12th grades.