Happy New Year!

Published: Thu, 01/01/26

Updated: Thu, 01/01/26

Happy New Year to each of you! May this year be filled with God’s grace, growth, and new beginnings. We’re thankful to walk alongside you.

Many Blessings,

Central UMC Staff

MISSIONS & MINISTRY

MEN'S MINISTRY MEDITATION GROUP

Our men's ministry is beginning a meditation group that will offer a supportive space to practice meditation, cultivate mindfulness, and reduce stress through guided reflection and quiet contemplation. The group meets every other Tuesday from 9:30–11:00 a.m., beginning January 6, 2026, in the Wesley Library on the 3rd floor of Building B. For more information, contact Bob Gullett at rgullett@uams.edu .

MEN'S MINISTRY BRUNCH

Men’s Ministry Brunch is starting back up on January 10 at 9 am. Join us in the SMB Worship Center (Building D) for food, fellowship, and church engagement. All are welcome!

INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONS

Our Inclusive Connections ministry will start off the new year for their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8 @ 6:30 PM in Building B room 102. This month guest speaker, Paul Fulks, will be speaking on Allyship. All are welcome!

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

ACCYM VERITAS 2026

Deadline is February 6 to register your student for Veritas 2026! This special retreat takes place February 27– March 1 and gives our 6th–12th graders the opportunity to spend a weekend in Fort Smith worshiping and connecting with students from other UMC churches throughout the state.

This year, students can choose between two tracks:

Small Groups Track

Breakouts Track

Click here to register! If you have any questions, contact Zack!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

In Need of Prayer:

Carolyn Anderson, Joni Carroll, Anna Ericson, June Hays

Infant Baptism:

On Sunday, December 28, Caroline and Victor Castro presented their infant sons, Grey Srygley Castro and Rowen Victor Castro, to receive Holy Baptism. The maternal grandparents are Angel Srygley, Robert and Jenny Srygley and the paternal grandparents are Ana Elisa Castro and Ricardo Castro-Kreutz.

Bennett and Rhianna Cupit presented their infant son, Parker Bennett Cupit, to receive Holy Baptism after the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, December 28. The paternal grandparents are Bert and Janet Cupit and maternal grandparents are Kathy and Steve Richards.

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December Attendance and Giving

In Memory Giving:

Memory of Curtis Shipley

Frank & Mary Shipley

Margaret Whillock

Andrea & Jim Romine

Read & Tammy Hudson

Patricia & Jimmie Moore

Susan Lancaster

Barbara Pryor

Memory of Beverly Darwin

Gary Darwin

Memory of Nancy Huddleston

Liz Rainwater

Memory of Truman Smith

Sondra & Mahlon Gibson

Memory of John Harris

Bill & Missy Kincaid

Arnie & Linda Fulton

Memory of Carol Stewart Stark, Thomas Andrew Stark and Charlene Sheffield Stark*

Bob Stark

CENTRAL'S PODCAST

IT'S NOT COMPLICATED

No podcast this week. Stay tuned for next week's episode release!

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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