Join us on Thursday, August 7, in building B Room 310 @630pm to learn more about our 2026 Cuba Mission Trip. We are excited to return to Cuba in 2026 to share the love of Christ with this amazing community. We invite you to attend and learn more on ways you can help be a part of this
mission opportunity. For more information contact Julie Thibodaux. |
THERESA HENRETTY RETIREMENT PARTY Please join us with heartfelt appreciation to honor Theresa Henretty's retirement on Sunday, August 10 in Building C @10am. Theresa has
served as our beloved administrative assistant and director of membership services for over 35 years. Please join us as we celebrate Theresa's amazing dedication to Central and wish her well in her new exciting adventure into retirement! |
U OF A WESLEY VOLUNTEER SIGN UP Want to make a big impact in a simple way? Come volunteer with the U of A Wesley ministry on Tuesday nights! Just show up @5:30 pm with your friends, family, or small group and help serve dinner to hungry college students. Our first Tuesday Night Worship begins
August 19! We also need volunteers for Freshman A-Week August 11-15 as we host a fun event every day! Sign up here to volunteer! Monday 8/11: Movie Night Tuesday 8/12: Pizza & Pickleball Wednesday 8/13: Bingo Night Thursday 8/14: Trivia Friday 8/15: Plant Party |
WESLEY PARKING INFOU of A Wesley is selling football Game Day parking passes! For more information to purchase a 2025 parking pass, please contact Virginia
Brown. |
JOINED ON THE JOURNEYOn Saturday, August 16 @9am, Parents Left Behind ministry will be hosting their annual gathering, Joined on the Journey, in building D on Saturday, August 16 @9-1pm. Joined on the Journey is an interacive gathering for grieving parents. Register here to attend. |
Come join us this August for Beer and Hymns Events benefiting Family Network NWA. This month's theme will be Beer and Broadway on Sunday, August 17 @5pm at the Tontitown Winery and Sunday, August 24 @5pm at the Bike Rack Brewing Company. Bring a friend and let's all gather to sing
some Broadway tunes! |
EL SAVADOR MISSION MEETINGMeet us Sunday, August 24th @1pm at the Meteor Cafe in Fayetteville for an informational meeting on our El Salvador Mission. We are excited to invite our congregation to share the love of Christ in helping our UMC El Salvador mission project. Please register here. |
INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONSOur Inclusive Connections ministry will meet Thursday, August 14 @6:30pm in building B room 102. Join us as Rev. Chase Burns discusses "Cultivating Relationships". We will also be discussing upcoming fall events taking place. All are welcome!
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20's AND 30's SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSJoin our 20's and 30's Sunday School Class each Sunday in the Bride's Room in building B @10am. We can't wait to meet you! |
WRESTLING WITH DOUBT CLASSJoin us for a fall book study: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith by Adam Hamilton. Doubt isn't the opposite of faith—it's a part of the journey. During this study we'll explore tough questions, honest struggles, and the hope that can emerge from uncertainty. Whether you're wrestling with questions
or walking alongside someone who is, this study is for you. Come as you are, and let's grow together. We hope to see you there! When: Wednesdays @6pm beginning September 10 Where: Building B in room 310 RSVP/More Info: HERE |
LOVING PEOPLE AND PLANET IN GOD'S NAME CLASSJoin us starting on Thursday, September 11, 6-8 pm in building B room 306 for a transformative study on creation care! This six-week study, Loving People and Planet in God's Name will led by Rev. Lindsey Russell. The purpose of this course is to empower individuals and congregations to faithfully
respond to climate justice and creation care. Rooted in Scripture and United Methodist teachings, this study will explore how our faith calls us to be stewards of God's creation. Let's come together to deepen our faith and engage in faithful stewardship of God's creation! Sign up HERE! |
Amy Bailey, Terry Baker, Harbor Betts, Jim and Barbara Carson, Bradshaw Cate,
Penny Culver, Diana Duell, Jean Ann Faires, Debbie Goff, Bob Martin, Rick Miller, Collin Pilkinton, Rachel Robinson, Jamie Snider, Staci Tyler, Brenda Vail Our Christian Sympathy to: Mark Lindsay and family in the death of his wife, Sherrie Lindsay, who passed away on July 30th Phyllis Griggs and family in the death of her husband, Jim Griggs, who passed away on August 6th |
Let’s take a moment to celebrate the campus updates happening here at Central. Projects have been taking place at
the Central Children's Academy, new floors on the second floor in building D and continued work on our iconic steeple. There’s a lot to be thankful for here at Central. These improvements don’t just enhance our space—they help create fresh energy for ministry, hospitality, and connection. Keep an eye out for more
updates soon… there’s more good work coming down the pipeline! |
BACKPACK BLESSINGSThis Sunday, August 10 @ 9 and 11
am services, join us for a special Backpack Blessings moment as we prepare our hearts for the upcoming school year. We pray your year is full of blessings and comfort on all of our students, teachers, staff and faculty beginning a new year! |
It's Back to School season! August is here and that means it time for our annual Back to School Bash! Join us Sunday, August 17 @ 5pm in the parking lot between buildings C and D for food, fun, and games. Bring your friends and come learn about all NextGen events happening this fall! For more information
contact Zack or Erika. |
MILESTONE BIBLESWe are excited to celebrate the milestones of our 3 year olds, Kindergarteners, and 3rd graders with a bible presentation on Sunday, August 24. Please register your child here by August 17 so we can communicate how they can participate and receive their bibles. |
CONFIRMATION CLASS REGISTRATIONConfirmation is a class for 6th-8th grade students to learn what it means to be a United Methodist and a member at Central. The class begins September 7th-late April during the 10am Sunday School Hour on the 2nd floor of building D
(Student Ministries Building). Register your student here. |
BACK TO SCHOOL BEST This month's ministry spotlight is Good SAM Missions: Back to School Best. Central's Good SAM Missions is partnering again with Fayetteville Public Schools to help children in need to feel
their best on the first day of school! Because of your generosity, all of the needs have been fulfilled! Don't forget to drop off donated items on Friday, August 8 at 12 pm in the Building B (Wesley Building). We will surprise students on August 11th with new outfits, backpacks, shoes, supplies, and haircuts. Thank you for making these students' school year the best year yet! |
THE BIBLE YEAR PODCASTIn this episode of It's Not Complicated, we explore Paul’s letters to the Ephesians and Philippians with a focus on his deep love for the Church and unwavering joy in Christ. Ephesians highlights the believer’s identity
in Christ and Paul’s call to unity, spiritual maturity, and a life rooted in grace. Philippians, written from prison, carries Paul’s joyful tone as he urges the Church to imitate Christ’s humility and rejoice in all circumstances. You can check out previous episodes here! Or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Youtube. |
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