LESSONS AND CAROLS THIS SUNDAY Join us this Sunday, December 14, at 11am for our Classic Lessons and Carols service. Sunday worship will feature scripture readings that tell the story of God’s promise and the coming of Christ, interwoven with beloved Advent and Christmas
carols along with special instrumental performances. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect in song, meditate on scritpure, and rejoice in the hope of the season. |
MEN'S MINISTRY BRUNCHOur Central Men's Ministry will be meeting Saturday, December 13 @ 9am in the SMB Worship Center. This month, Michael Bolding will chat with us about the United Methodist Social Principles. Join us for food and fellowship together. We hope to see you there and
all are welcome! |
INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONSInclusive Connections will gather on Thursday, December 11 @ 6:30 pm in Wesley Room 102 for a holiday celebration and cookie exchange. We invite you to join us as we reflect on our ministry and the Advent season. All are
welcome! |
SERVE WITH US THIS ADVENT AND IN 2026Still a few spots left to help serve this Christmas Eve! We are looking for contemporary service ushers, AVP, Advent readers, parking lot attendants, communion servers, office helpers, and grant writing experts. Sign up here to make a difference this Advent season and in 2026! |
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE Join us in the sanctuary for our Longest Night Service on Sunday, December 21, @ 6:00 p.m. This service is designed for those who may find the holiday season difficult or who simply need a quiet space amid the Christmas rush. Through candlelight, prayer,
scripture, and music, we'll make room to honor both the hope and the heartache that this season can bring. Whether you're seeking peace, healing, or simply a moment of stillness, you are welcome here. Christmas Eve is a time to gather together and celebrate the hope and joy of Christ’s birth. Our Christmas Eve services are a cherished and magical Central tradition—filled with scripture, music, candlelight, and the story that changed the world! All are invited to experience the beauty and meaning of Christmas with
us! We are hosting 5 services on Wednesday, December 24: 3pm - Contemporary (CAC) & Classic
(Sanctuary) 5pm - Family Service (CAC) *Santa arrives at 4 pm for pictures 5pm - Classic (Sanctuary) 7pm - Classic (Sanctuary) Grab one of our invitations on Sunday and invite someone to celebrate Peace and Joy this Christmas! |
DECEMBER 28 COMBINED WORSHIPJoin us on Sunday, December 28 @10 am in the CAC for a combined worship service. We will be uniting as one congregation for a special time of worship, prayer, and community as we close out the 2025 year. We can't wait to continue celebrating the Advent season with
you! |
YOUTH PROGRESSIVE DINNERMark your calendars! Youth Progressive Dinner is coming up on Sunday, December 14 @5-730 pm. Sign up here to host a group, provide food, or RSVP to let us know you are coming! We will meet at SMB at regular Youth and then ride buses to our progressive dinners! Come celebrate the Christmas season with us! |
ACCYM VERITAS 2026It’s time to register your student for Veritas 2026 (February 27 - March 1)! This amazing retreat is an opportunity for our 6th-12th graders to enjoy a weekend with other UMC churches in Fort Smith. This year you can choose between a Small Groups track or a
Breakouts track! Make sure you get registered by December 31 to make sure you get a t-shirt. Click here to register! If you have any questions, contact Zack! |
There are still tickets available for Beer and Carols on Sunday, December 14 @5pm at the Rogers Metroplex Event Center! This year's Beer and Carols will be benefitting Northwest Arkansas Children's Center. Last year they raised over $50,000. Buy your ticket here and join us for some amazing music and an even more amazing cause! |
METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH FOUNDATION The Methodist Family Health Foundation is looking for ways to help Share the Light this holiday season! This Christmas, we hope that you will join this mission to help children, teens and families
across Arkansas find the safe places to heal and a future filled with possibility. When you SHARE YOUR LIGHT with those in the care of Methodist Family Health, you help guide them through their darkest times. Special offering Sundays in Arkansas Methodist churches for Share the Light are December 14 & 21.To find out more, click
here on ways you can help. |
WELCOME PARIS HENDERSONOur Central UMC Team is excited to introduce Paris Henderson as our new 5th/6th grade Next Gen Lead! Paris, a Memphis native, is deeply committed to youth development, mentorship, and athletics. He attended and played basketball at the University of Memphis and Arkansas State
University. Paris has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with a minor in Sports Management. After retiring from professional basketball, Paris transitioned into education. He garnered over 15 years of experience working at Memphis Shelby County School District, and The Catholic Jubilee School
District. In his new role as the 5th/6th grade Next Gen Lead, Paris is excited to support students as they grow in their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ. Outside of his work, Paris enjoys spending time with his wife, Tangela and their kids. Welcome to Central, Paris! In Need of Prayer: Cathy Lirgg, Collin Pilkinton,
Kevin Wilson Our Christian Sympathy to: The Huddleston family in the recent passing of Nancy Huddleston. Nancy joined Central UMC in 1944 with her confirmation class. Infant Baptisms: Brooke and David Wagner will present their infant son, Jett Jonathan Wagner, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00 a.m. worship service this Sunday, December 14 in the sanctuary. The
grandparents are Steve and Sharon Dahnert, and the godparent is Scott Dahnert. Tripp and Lauren Halbert will present their infant son, Charles E. "Ford" Halbert IV, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00 a.m. worship service this Sunday, December 14 in the sanctuary. The maternal grandparents are Kent and June
Ghahremani and the paternal grandparents are Chuck and Helen Halbert. |
We're one third of the way to our goal, with 3 weeks to go! Thank you to everyone who has stepped up and make a gift! If you haven't given to Central UMC this Christmas, prayerfully consider giving a gift this month. Giving to the ministries of Central UMC means giving hope, joy, peace and love to someone
in the community around us. In early November, we shared our goal to raise $1 million by the end of the year. This amount fulfills the Ministry Operating Budget we set at the beginning of 2025 and ensures we can start our 2026 ministries ready to go! All year we've stayed on track to meet this goal, and we can't stop
now. Thank you for being a generous community, ready to share the love of Christ. Grace and peace, Pastor Jennie |
IT'S NOT COMPLICATEDIn this week's Advent episode of It's Not Complicated, Jennie and Virginia dive into Matthew chapter 1 and highlight the often-overlooked strength of Joseph. Quiet, steady, and faithful, Joseph becomes a true anchor in the Christmas story. They explore how Joseph’s
humility and obedience shape the heart of the Advent narrative. New Podcast Topics: Share Your Ideas! As we look to the future of It’s Not Complicated, we want to hear from you! What topics or series would you like to hear more about? Email us and let us know! |
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