Holy week is coming!. For more information about "All things Lent & Easter," click here.

Soup & Sermons is a community-wide Lenten series that will take place at Central UMC and St. Paul on Tuesdays from February 20 to March 26, from 12 to 1 p.m. During the series, attendees can listen to a different speaker each week and enjoy a soup lunch afterward. For the full schedule, click here. 

Holy Wednesdays is a special communion service offered during Advent and Lent. This service will be at 6 p.m. in the Wesley Chapel and last about 15 minutes. All are welcome. 

If you are new to our church or want to learn about becoming a member, you are invited to Exploring Membership. Join us for Exploring Membership at Central on Sunday, March 10, following Classic Worship for lunch in the CAC Room 3-5;  to register, click here. 

Central's first-ever Pickleball Party is on Sunday, March 10. This will be a tournament like no other. Bring a partner (all ages welcome) and sign up here. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds go to youth scholarships. All are encouraged to attend and cheer on our players. Hosted by Central Youth.

Central Kids are in need of donations for our Easter Eggstravaganza. All wrapped candy, small toys, stickers, and plastic eggs are welcome.

Donation Deadline Sunday, March 24. Drop off in the Narthex of the Sanctuary or

South Foyer of the CAC.

On Easter Sunday, Easter Lilies will adorn Central’s Sanctuary and Activities Center. If you would like to purchase lilies in honor or memory of someone you may buy online here, or contact Susan Meek, here, 479.442.1818, or place a check in the offering plate with “Easter Lilies” on the memo line. Cost is $15 each and the deadline to order is Monday, March 25.

Please save the date for Sunday, April 7th at 10:00 AM for a day of worship and visioning. We will gather in the Great Hall to discuss and envision Central UMC'S identity. What are the characteristics that you want people to identify with Central? Brunch will be served and we hope to see you there!