UPCOMING EVENTS

PRIDE PARADE

Central is excited to embody Christ's inclusive love by welcoming, supporting, and caring for our NWA community in the annual Pride Parade on Dickson Street Saturday, June 28 @5pm. We invite you to be a part of our Pride Parade hospitality team on Central's front lawn! Volunteers are needed to help set up @3 pm.  We will be passing out water, beads, and smiles. Our church will also be providing bathrooms from 1-6 pm throughout the day. Please sign up here and join us in creating a welcoming presence for all! Remember to hydrate and bring a chair or blanket to watch the parade on the front lawn!

If you would like to walk in the Pride Parade with the Central UMC float, please meet this Saturday, June 28 @4:30pm  on the corner of Dickson St and East Ave. All NWA parade information can be found here. See you there!

BEER & HYMN

Grab a friend and join us for Beer and Hymns this Sunday, June 29 @ Bentonville Bike Rack Brewery. This month's events will be raising money for Pride of NWACC. For more information visit Beer and Hymns.

PAINTING THE STARS STUDY

Starting Sunday, June 22 @ 6:30pm in Wesley 310 (Building B), join us in a study celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality.  For more information contact Julie Thibodaux. Register here.

CENTRAL 20's/30's

Attention 18-35 year olds, Central is wanting to start a young adults ministry! We would love to learn more about your interests and how we can plan events and build a ministry with you. Please fill out our interest survey . For more information reach out to Virginia Brown.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

In Need of Prayer:

Amy Bailey, Terry Baker, Harbor Betts, Diana Duell, Jean Ann Faires, Debbie Goff, Jim Griggs, Bob Martin, Art Nelson, Collin Pilkinton, Rachel Robinson, Bill Stringer, Staci Tyler, Bennie VIrdin

New Members:

Alex and Kailey Erwin

We welcome you in Christian Love! 

Baptism:

Holly and James Roblee will present their infant son, Connor James Roblee, to receive Holy Baptism this Sunday, June 29th at the 11:00 am. worship service in the sanctuary. Big brothers are Teddy and Chase, and grandparents are Karla and Tommy Hilburn, Julie Cypert, and Rick Roblee. Connor is also the great-grandson of Dr. Merle Johnson, a former Central pastor.

June Memorials

Memory of Jo Anne Brown

Trisha Beland

David and Melissa Pledger – Music Fund

Memory of Kay Clark

Anna Watson (NextGen)

Memory of Beverly Darwin

Biff & Ann Averitt

Forum Sunday School Class

Janet Jones

Shelly Moran (Music Dept.)

Barry and Suzanne Sims (Missions Canopy NWA)

Margaret Whillock

Jim and Mary Katherine Williams

JUNE ATTENDANCE AND GIVING* 

*There's still one more Sunday left in June

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

2025 VBS RECAP

We are still "Living it Out" after an amazing 2025 VBS. Thank you to all who helped make Central VBS a success! Check out this video to see all the fun we have had and continue to share as we live our lives like Jesus! 

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT

Ozark Mission Project

Ozark Mission Project exists to transform lives and communities through worship, fellowship, and hands-on mission. For nearly 40 years, OMP has assisted and served Arkansans that cannot safely access their homes due to minor construction repairs, yard work or are in need of a wheelchair ramp. OMP meets this need by bringing youth and adult volunteers together in a Christ-centered summer program designed to impact lives through the projects completed. Find out more here

Ozark Mission Project is coming to Central the week of June 22-27. We will be hosting over 120 OMP volunteers here at CUMC. Central is providing breakfast and lunch to each volunteer and many central members have volunteered to provide dinner and serve this mission next week. We are thrilled to help these youth groups to Ignite and Empower our community here in NWA.

CAMPUS NEWS

SIGNAGE UPDATE

We’re moving forward with important updates to our campus signage to enhance hospitality and way-finding for first-time guests. Our new signage model will assign each building a simple, letter-based identifier to improve clarity and consistency.

Here’s what to expect:

• Building A: Formerly the Education Building, this space now houses our Scouts and other ministries. Renaming it will better reflect current and future use.
• Sanctuary: This space will retain its name as our primary worship area and a well-known landmark with its iconic Dickson Street steeple.
• Building B: The Wesley Building will become Building B.
• Building C: The current CAC, located at the center of campus and currently referred to by multiple names, will be renamed Building C.
• Building D: The Student Ministry Building—which also hosts our academy and functions as a multipurpose space—will be labeled Building D.

This transition will take place over the next several weeks. New signage will be installed gradually, and updated campus maps will be placed at all exit doors and online to help orient visitors.

Thank you for your patience and support as we make our campus more welcoming and accessible for all!

STEEPLE RENOVATION

Beginning Mid July, TCM is scheduled to begin work on repairing and painting our beautiful steeple, front pillars, and interior Sanctuary walls. So when you see scaffolding and other work going on, you'll know why. Exciting things coming!

THE BIBLE YEAR

THE BIBLE YEAR PODCAST

In this episode of It’s Not Complicated, we dive into the book of 1 Corinthians — a letter to a church full of real people with real problems. From divisions and pride to spiritual gifts and love, Paul’s message is clear: unity matters, love is essential, and Jesus is the center. Join us as we unpack the relevance of this ancient letter for our modern struggles, and why grace always makes the difference. You can check out our other episodes here! Or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Youtube.

CENTRAL MERCH

Get outfitted to represent CENTRAL now! Shop our Bonfire store front for the latest CENTRAL Merch.