Nestled in Detroit, Nardin Park Community Church RCA has a rich history. It stands at 5027 West Boston Boulevard. The story of Nardin Park Community Church RCA begins with a merger. In 1927, two Detroit churches united. These were the Ninde Church, founded in 1886, and the Grand River Avenue Church, established in 1891. This union created Nardin Park Methodist Episcopal Church. The church’s first home wasn’t at its current location. In 1928, a building went up across from Nardin Park, on West Chicago Boulevard. The Great Depression hit, delaying the sanctuary’s construction until 1937. Thanks to a generous donation from the Kresge Foundation, the sanctuary was finally dedicated in 1943. Nardin Park Community Church RCA didn’t stay at that location forever. The congregation decided to relocate in the early 1960s. They sold their building to Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1963. They then acquired twenty acres in Farmington Township and broke ground on their new home. During construction, the congregation worshipped at East Junior High School on Middlebelt Road. Finally, in October 1965, Nardin Park Community Church RCA dedicated its current building on West Eleven Mile Road. The church continued to grow. It added more facilities in 1972, including Sunday School rooms, a youth room, and an expanded Fellowship Hall. Another addition came in 1989, with a new chapel, music complex, and offices. Today, Nardin Park Community Church RCA thrives at 5027 West Boston Boulevard in Detroit. It’s a testament to the enduring spirit of its congregation, formed from the union of two historic Detroit churches.
Silent Assembly of God
Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Detroit’s faith communities, stands the Silent Assembly of God. This unique church, located on Lahser