This Week at Central!

Published: Thu, 05/14/26

Updated: Thu, 05/14/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

ORGIANO DUO

The Orgiano Duo returns to Central's sanctuary on May 15th from 7- 8:30 pm. This special evening performance by Scott Montgomery and Dr. Frode Gunderson will showcase music centered around the organ and piano, creating a rich musical experience. Come enjoy live instrumental music in our beautifully acoustic sanctuary for music lovers and members of the community alike. You won't want to miss!

INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONS

Join our Inclusive Connections group Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 pm in Building B room 102. Julie Thibodaux will be leading the group as we talk about "All Things Pride Parade". This will include Pride float design and decorating, as well as June Pride Week activities. Come join the fun! All are welcome!

CENTRAL ON GARLAND

Central on Garland continues to experience exciting momentum as ministries, partnerships, and community engagement grow across the campus. Recent efforts like Core Central Sunday brought volunteers together to clean, organize, and prepare welcoming spaces for neighbors and guests, reflecting the heart of Garland as a community-centered ministry rooted in hospitality and service.

Sunday Gatherings continue weekly at 10:00 AM in the Dickson St. Campus Chapel, with a current focus on hospitality through The Art of Hospitality: A Practical Guide for a Ministry of Radical Welcome. These conversations are helping shape new opportunities for volunteer involvement, leadership development, outreach, and discipleship.

The long-standing Sunday Suppers Ministry continues to serve the community through meals, connection, and care. Leaders have recently begun exploring future opportunities for kitchen improvements, expanded partnerships, and outreach initiatives while celebrating the many relationships formed through this ministry over the years.

The Pantry Ministry also remains strong each Wednesday evening, supported by faithful volunteers and growing conversations around new community partnerships and food access initiatives.

As we look ahead to the return of regular Worship gatherings this September, preparations continue around hospitality systems, volunteer development, campus readiness, and creating spaces of invitation and belonging for the entire community.

Get Connected
Wednesday Food Pantry- Contact Joy Williams

Sunday Supper- Contact Lou Buchanan

United Women in Faith- Contact Lou Buchanan

Support the Mission

Central on Garland continues to experience encouraging trends and strong support through ongoing generosity and stewardship. Continued giving is helping sustain ministry efforts, campus preparation, outreach opportunities, and future development across the Garland campus. Donate financially by visiting centralumcfay.com, selecting Give, and choosing the Garland Operational Budget.

Thank you for continuing to pray, serve, dream, and walk alongside the ministry happening at Central on Garland.

Love Your Neighbor(hood) Community Crawl

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Join neighbors and friends for an evening of community, connection, food, and fun during the Love Your Neighbor(hood) Community Crawl. Participants can choose to bike or walk between stops while supporting local organizations and gathering spaces throughout the neighborhood.

Event Schedule:

5:00–5:45 PM | Central UMC on Garland
1021 W. Sycamore St.
Kick off the evening with A hot dog and hamburger dinner along with a community food drive benefiting the St. James Food Pantry. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items as organizers work toward their goal to “Fill the Truck!”

6:00–6:45 PM | Vine and Branch Church
Sicaru Coffee Shop at The Perch – 716 W. Sycamore St.

Enjoy a dessert and coffee stop while connecting with fellow participants. Special thanks to Handshake for generously providing desserts for the event.

After 6:45 PM | Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
1946 N. Birch Ave.

The evening concludes with a final gathering at Fossil Cove Brewing Co. We can't wait to connect!

Biking Participation Options:

Bike the Community Crawl
Walk the Community Crawl

Parking Locations:

Garland Avenue
Greenway Apartments
Along Sycamore
Harps Parking Lot on Garland Avenue

*A van team will also be available to assist with transportation logistics throughout the event.

Volunteers Needed:

Please email [email protected] to help volunteer for this exciting event!

Fill the Truck Team

Assist with receiving and placing donated items into the truck during drop-off times.

Cooking Team

Help stage and prepare food

Cook and wrap hamburgers and hot dogs

Assist with cleanup following the event

Help distribute leftovers to community fridges, beginning with the Garland fridge and, if full, the fridge at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

MISSIONS AND OUTREACH

SACK IT SUNDAY MAY 17TH

THIS SUNDAY, MAY 17, remember to bring your Good Sam sack donations to support both the CEO Food Pantry and Central on Garland Food Pantry. CEO is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers from 21 local churches who provide emergency financial assistance and food to individuals and families in need in our community. The Central on Garland Food Pantry is open to all each Wednesday.

You can help by donating a sack filled with any of the following items:

Cereal
Healthy snack bars
Canned vegetables
Canned meats
Peanut butter

Please bring your donations to the vehicle located between the sanctuary building and the CAC on May 17. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and will be used to purchase food through the NWA Food Bank. Thank you for helping us support and care for those in our community facing food insecurity!

OMP MISSION SPOTLIGHT

Central will be hosting the Ozark Mission Project on June 21-27th at our Dickson Street campus. The Ozark Mission Project transforms lives and communities through worship, fellowship, and hands-on mission. For nearly 40 years, the organization has served Arkansans who are unable to safely access their homes due to minor construction needs, yard work, or accessibility challenges such as the need for wheelchair ramps. To find out ways you can help OMP's mission here at Central, please reach out to Jules Anderson. We are in need of sponsoring dinners the week of 6/21-6/27. Please reach out to Melanie Bramlett to sign up to sponsor and serve a dinner!

Beer and Hymns

Step back in time and support a meaningful cause at The 80s, a retro-themed fundraising events benefiting New Beginnings. Hosted by The Beyond Us Foundation, this event series brings together community members for an evening of fun, music, and giving back with an unforgettable 1980s vibe. Join us at 5 pm on May 17 at Tontitown Winery and May 24 at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville.

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

CONFIRMATION YOUTH PREVIEW

All confirmands are invited to a Youth Preview Night! Our final Youth Night of the semester will be on May 17 at 5 p.m. in the Building D Worship Center. Join us for dinner, worship, and fellowship! We can’t wait for you to meet our youth group and learn about ways to get involved.

ACCYM ASSEMBLY: JULY 20-24

Assembly 2026 is July 20-24 at Hendrix in Conway! Our completed 6th-12th grade students will gather with other UMC youth around Arkansas for an amazing week of worship, and small groups! Central will provide transportation to and from Conway.

Follow this link to register! Deadline to register: May 15

VBS 2026: June 8 - 11th | 9 - 11:30am

This year our VBS sleuths are On the Case! We're looking at some of the most famous stories and parables Jesus told to try to discover the deeper meaning for us now. All Private Eyes (Rising K-6th) are welcome to help us solve these mysteries!

We need more volunteers, so if you've been waiting to sign up, do it today! Register/sign up to volunteer now so we can get your t-shirt size ordered!

Register your student (rising K-6)* - https://centralfayetteville.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/319/responses/new

Sign up to volunteer (rising 7th grade and up) - https://centralfayetteville.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/320/responses/new

*Scholarships are available! Email us to find out more.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

In Need of Prayer:

Bill Boatright, Stella Cameron, Eve Canty, Cody Cawthon, Steve Coleman, Anna Ericson, Bryce Hopkins, Paula Ihms, Ruby Kilpatrick, Jennifer King, Gina Pendergraft, Susan Peters, Collin Pilkinton, Elise Rippelmeyer, John Taylor

Infant Baptism:

Thomas and Mackenzie Roblee will present their infant son, Warren Scott Roblee, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00am worship service this Sunday, May 17th, in the Sanctuary. The maternal grandparents are Scott and Myrl Youngman and the paternal grandparents are Julie Cypert and Richard Roblee

Brooke and David Wagner will present their infant son, Tanner Steven Wagner, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00am worship service this Sunday, May 17th, in the Sanctuary. The grandparents are Sharon & Steve Dahnert and the godparent is Liz Fawley. Tanner is the younger sibling to Georgia & Jett Wagner.

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CENTRAL PODCAST

IT'S NOT COMPLICATED

Jennie, Chase, and Virginia return in a new episode of It’s Not Complicated to explore the role of the Holy Spirit throughout the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Together, they unpack how each Gospel writer uniquely describes the Spirit’s work in the life of Jesus, the disciples, and believers today. From Jesus’ baptism to His final promises before the cross, the conversation reveals how the Holy Spirit points people toward truth.

Watch this episode here.

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