SACK IT SUNDAY: THIS SUNDAY!Don't forget to bring your Sack It Sunday items to either service this week! Central's outreach ministry, Good Sam, is hosting Sack it Sunday to collect food for CEO food pantry on Sunday, September 28. CEO is a
non profit organization of volunteers from 21 local churches who give emergency financial aid and food to needy people in our community. On Sack it Sunday, collection vehicles will be between the sanctuary and CAC where you can drop off your sacks. Most needed items are cereal, pork & beans, canned vegetables, chunky soups, and peanut butter. |
BEER AND HYMNSBeer and Hymns theme this month is 70's music benefiting Equipped NWA. Equipped NWA outfits local middle school and high school athletes with any equipment they might need to be a part of the team. Join us Sunday, September 28 @ 5pm at Bike Rack
Brewing for groovy music and fellowship as we support our local NWA community. CENTRAL CONNECTIONSAre you looking for a place to become more involved at Central? Would you like to ask questions about membership? Come to Central Connections, a coffee hour that will provide answers to these questions and more. Join us Sunday, September 28 @ 10am in the CAC to
learn about ways to get connected at Central and on what it means to be a United Methodist. Let us know you're coming HERE. WORLD COMMUNION DAY CONCERTCentral will be celebrating World Communion Day in concert on Sunday, October 5 @ 5pm in our Sanctuary. We will be lifting up music from around the world—honoring the diversity and unity of the global Church. This special service
is not only a spiritual gathering, but a chance to support our 2026 El Salvador Mission Team. With a goal of raising $50,000, all donations collected during this event will help fund this life-changing journey of service, learning, and partnership. Join us in song, in prayer, and in support of this vital mission effort. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALSBring your beloved pets—big or small—for a special Blessing of the Animals afternoon at Central's north parking lot on Sunday, October 5 @ 3-4pm. Each pet will receive an individual blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and
creation care. After the blessing, return to Central and join us for the World Communion Concert at 5:00 PM in our sanctuary. All are welcome! Come celebrate God's creation with us. |
FAYETTEVILLE JCL TRIVIA NIGHTCome join the Junior Civic League of Fayetteville in their fundraising efforts to support the women and children in need in NWA. On Thursday, October 16 @ 6pm at the Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville JCl will
hold it's annual Trivia Night. Proceeds from this event benefit Central's local mission partners: Magdalene Serenity House, New Beginnings, Children's Safety Center, Canopy, and many more! It's a great night to gather your friends and dress up to support our local NWA community. MICAH HOPE MINISTRY The Micah Hope Ministry is a local church-based mission that provides spiritual community and long-term supportive housing for men who have completed addiction treatment. This ministry offers men the opportunity to develop a relationship with Jesus while also offering
hope for all those affected by addiction. On October 9 at 6:30 at Christ Church NWA, Micah Hope Ministry will be holding its yearly fundraiser with all proceeds going to their dedicated mission. Sign up here to attend. |
NEW BEGINNINGS BIBLE STUDYJoin us for a Women's Bible Study beginning Wednesday, September 17 @ 6pm. in building C rooms 3-5. Our study will be, Joshua - Winning the Worry Battle, by Barb Roose. Participants can order workbook through Amazon. This study will be lead by Gail Nebben and Jacque Nagel. Register HERE. |
U of A Wesley will be hosting a 5 K on Saturday, October 4 @9am at our Wesley Campus. Register HERE to join us and help support our college ministry. |
BRUNCH AT THE WESLEY Join us as at the U of A Wesley on Saturday, October
18 @11am as we celebrate Parents Weekend with good food and community! This free event is open to current students, families, and alumni—we’d love to see you there. Register here to attend. Lily Bernath, Barry Bramlett, Beth Storey Bryan, Bradshaw Cate, Debbie Goff, Ryan Kenaga, Tom and Ellen
Malmanger, Bob Martin, Steve Meehan, Rick Miller, Carrie Pettus, Nora Regan, Carol Sharkey, Bill and Suzy Stringer Our Christian Sympathy to: The family of Mary Wright, who
passed away this week. |
Help Us Choose the Look of Our Fall Apparel!We're picking the style for this year's Central UMC Fall Apparel, and we want your input. Take a minute to vote for the design you like best! |
NEXTGEN PROGRAMS NextGen Programs are back in action on Sunday and Wednesday evenings! Youth meets on Sundays in building D starting @5 pm. Dinner is provided, so bring a friend and come worship with us! On Wednesdays, Club K6 is for
Kindergarten - 6th graders, to are share in worship, bible stories, games, and crafts from 6-7:30pm in building D. Youth Hang Time is for 7th-12th graders, and provides a place hang out in a safe space with games, snacks, and good times from 4-7:30pm. Dinner is provided for those at Hang Time. We can't wait to share the love of Christ with each of you this semester. Contact Zack or Erika for any questions. NEXTGEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFall programming is in full swing and we still need your help! Next Gen is in need of leaders in the following areas: Youth Sunday School, Confirmation, and Club K6. If you'd like to get connected, please contact Zack or Erika! CLUB K6 FAMILY DINNERParents of Club K6 kids - Join Amanda Huddleston and other families for dinner before Club K6 on Wednesdays. The group will meet for dinner prior to Club K6 at a location close to the church. Contact Amanda to get connected! REFUGE RETREATNEXTGEN 6-9th graders, mark your calendars on November 7-9 for Refuge Retreat. Refuge is an opportunity for 6th-9th grade youth to be introduced to the connectional events of the Arkansas Conference Council
on Youth Ministries of the United Methodist Church. They enjoy a weekend in the beautiful outdoors, focusing on Christ, developing friendships, and having fun while getting away from the busyness of life. This event will be held at Shepherd of the Ozarks, a great setting filled with large, comfortable log cabins surrounded by bluffs and a creek. Register HERE. Join us for our annual Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, October 29 in Central's parking lot! @6-8pm Come in costume for Trunk-or-Treating, dinner, and smores! All classes and groups are welcome to participate and decorate a trunk. If you're interested in hosting a trunk please sign up HERE! |
NEW PODCAST SERIES: STRANGER THINGSIt’s Not Complicated is kicking off a new mini-series called Stranger Things! This week, we’re connecting our pastors' favorite zombie movies to one of the wildest passages in Scripture, Matthew 27:45–54. (Yes, the one with the tombs opening
and the dead walking!) Tune in for a fun, thought-provoking take on how pop culture and the Bible intersect in surprising ways.You can check out previous episodes here! Or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Youtube. |
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