On a brisk Sunday afternoon, the sound of conversation, laughter, and music filled three corners of Metro Detroit as churches from the Hispanic District came together with a shared purpose of serving their community.
On March 29, 2026, three simultaneous Health and Wellness Expos were held in Detroit, Pontiac, and Ann Arbor, transforming ordinary spaces into hubs of compassion and community care. What began months earlier as a conversation among the District 3 pastoral team became a coordinated outreach designed not only to meet physical needs, but to build relationships that could open doors for future ministry.
“We wanted to do something that would truly connect with people,” one organizer shared. “Health ministry allows us to meet immediate needs while showing Christ’s love in practical ways.”
From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., volunteers, pastors, and community partners worked side by side to offer free services to anyone who came. At the Mexicantown Latino Cultural Center in Detroit, the Pontiac Hispanic Church, and the Ann Arbor Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ypsilanti, guests received screenings for blood pressure, BMI, lung capacity, and vision. A featured program, “Discover Your Real Health Age,” invited participants to reflect on their overall wellness in a personalized way.
But the day extended beyond checkups. Volunteers distributed boxes of fresh food to families, offering both nourishment and encouragement. Informational booths provided guidance on healthy living, while children enjoyed a dedicated activity zone complete with inflatables and games.
In Detroit, the atmosphere took on a celebratory tone as Pathfinders marched in formation, drawing smiles and attention from attendees.
What made the day especially meaningful was the spirit of unity behind it. Churches from across Michigan joined forces to support the effort. Volunteers traveled from Grand Rapids, Holland, Berrien Springs, Benton Harbor, and beyond. Youth and adults alike stepped into roles ranging from health assistants to translators, ensuring that every guest felt welcomed and understood.
A group from the Maranatha Church in Grand Rapids, many of them Pathfinders, played a key role in Detroit, while members from Roger Heights Church supported the Ann Arbor location. Each volunteer, regardless of where they came from, shared a common mission; to serve with compassion.
Organizers see this event as just the beginning. With evangelistic meetings planned for May, the Health Expo served as a bridge and an intentional first step toward deeper engagement with the communities they serve.
As the day ended, there was a shared sense of gratitude and purpose. Seeds had been planted, connections had been made, and a foundation had been laid for what comes next.
In three cities at once, a simple but powerful message was lived out. When people come together in service, lives are touched in ways that last far beyond a single day.
Ann Arbor Location
Detroit Location
Pontiac Location
Jonathan Flores and Daniele Spinosa serve as pastors in the metro Detroit area.