Season of Compassion

40 Days
of Caring
for Others

At Ward Church

At Ward Church, compassion is not just something we talk about. It is something we are called to live. The Season of Compassion is an invitation for our church family to slow down, pay attention, and intentionally look for ways to care for others.

For 40 days, we will focus on showing compassion in everyday places. Within our church family. In our homes. At school and at work. In our neighborhoods. Throughout the city of Detroit. And beyond.

The Season of Compassion begins on February 18 and carries us all the way to Easter Sunday, April 5. As we kick off the Season, we will be handing out Season of Compassion kits on Sundays that include a reusable bag, a 40-day prayer guide with space for reflection, Spring Bounty packing lists, and helpful information for the Easter season at Ward.

Our hope is that this season helps each of us notice where God is already at work and invites us to join Him in caring for others with love and intention.

Easter
Offering

February 18 - April 5

Throughout the Season of Compassion, we will also receive our Easter Offering, running from February 18 through Easter Sunday, April 5.

This year, the Easter Offering will support Unity Church in partnership with Central Detroit Christian as they work to launch a new Leadership Institute in Detroit. Pastor Micah Williams and the leadership team at Unity have recognized a growing need for well trained, Christ-centered leaders who are called to serve in the city.

This Leadership Institute is designed to equip emerging leaders with biblical depth, practical ministry skills, and a heart for long term impact. Our goal is to raise $200,000, which will help launch the program and train up to eight new leaders who are ready to serve wherever God calls them.

Throughout the season, Pastor Micah Williams will be sharing more about this initiative, the vision behind it, and the impact it can have in Detroit. He will also be at Ward Church, preaching live from the Northville Campus, on March 8th.

Together, as we practice compassion and generosity, we trust that God will use our faithfulness to shape lives, strengthen communities, and advance His Kingdom.

Spring Bounty

February 22 - March 8

On Sundays, February 22, March 1, and March 8, Ward Church will be collecting non perishable food and personal care items for local pantries. This annual tradition is our opportunity to restock pantry shelves in our own communities and provide our Deacons with the resources needed to continue supporting local needs.

This year, donations will support The Salvation Army of Plymouth, Northville Civic Concern, Help’s On The Way in Dearborn, and CARES of Farmington Hills. Thank you for helping bless so many of our neighbors through your generosity as we live out compassion to our neighbors together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unused, unopened items from home are fine! But—PLEASE CHECK ALL EXPIRATION DATES, “USE BY” DATES, etc. We cannot distribute any item with an expiration or “use by” date earlier than June 2026.

We’re sure they are delicious, but we cannot distribute homemade items of any kind. And we cannot accept any items where the container has been opened or the seal broken.

Yes, but for items such as paper goods and diapers, ONLY IF these have individually wrapped items or wrapped smaller packs of items that can be broken out for dispersal to those in need.

Please no! It is much more helpful to the organizations distributing the donation items to have 2 or 3 small-to-medium sized jars, containers, cans, or boxes, so they can meet the needs of several families, rather than one huge container that can serve only one family.

Any size is really okay, but the organizations say that larger infant sizes, such as 4-6 months, are especially helpful.

You sure can! Cash is okay, but we can’t provide a receipt. Checks are fine, made payable to Ward Church, with Spring Bounty written on the memo line. Drop in a giving box. You can also donate online.

Sorry, we can’t. But if you need help bringing items into the church from your vehicle, ask for help at the desk at either campus.

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Northville, MI 48168

Phone: 248-374-7400
Fax: 248-374-3322

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Contemporary: 10:30 a.m.

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27996 Halsted Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Phone: 248-482-7500

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