SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGE Due to anticipated winter weather on Sunday, January 25, we will have a combined worship service @ 10 am in Building C. We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions. If there any additional changes to Sunday activities, updates will be shared on our
website and social media platforms. We will also keep you informed about campus operations for the week of January 26, based on the expected cold weather and road conditions. Please stay tuned and stay warm! LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOROur mission at Central is to Ignite and Empower our community to experience and share the love of Christ. As part of that calling, we would like to invite you to join us for Love Your Neighbor Weekend, an important community conversation focused on the
health and dignity of our unhoused neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. On Saturday, February 7, we are hosting a panel discussion that brings together local leaders, medical professionals, and ministry partners who are deeply engaged in justice-centered outreach and collaborative solutions. Together, we will explore how churches, nonprofits, and community partners can work
more effectively to support our unhoused neighbors and move toward long-term community healing. Our panelists include: - Rev. Michael Gienger, Central UMC Galveston – leader in justice-centered ministry
- Minister Monique
Jones, City Council / Squire Jehagen Outreach – advocate for local community action
- Solomon Burchfield, New Beginnings NWA – advancing bridge housing solutions
- Dr. Michael Bolding, Washington Regional / A Place to Heal – pioneer in healthcare justice
Event Details
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 6 W. Dickson Street, Building C
When: Saturday, February 7 at 2:30pm
Cost: Free and open to the public This event is sponsored by the Central United Methodist Men and is open to clergy, lay leaders, mission teams, and anyone who cares about faithful, compassionate responses to housing and health challenges in our region. We hope you’ll consider attending, sharing this invitation with your congregation or network,
and joining us as we seek to love our neighbors. |
MARDI GRAS PARADELaissez les bons temps rouler! Come join the fun at the Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, February 14 @2 pm on Dickson Street. Central will be passing out Lent information and beads. We'd love to see you and celebrate together! If you
are interested in helping with Central’s Mardi Gras Parade float, please contact Julie. To donate supplies for the Central float, please click here. To help with hospitality table and/or float click here. |
CHARGE CONFERENCE A charge conference will take place at the beginning of the church council meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:30pm in Building B, Room 310.This called charge conference is being held to finalize church council positions and
address other Garland-related items. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
OFFICE HELPERS NEEDED We are in need of Central office helpers each week to support the daily work of our church. Your time and service make a meaningful difference! Please contact Kailee to sign up. We would love your help in this ministry. Thank you for those who've already signed up for our Garland Pantry Team!Here are our current volunteer needs: Set-Up Crew | Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 PM
This amazing team stages food choices and organizes the pantry space so our neighbors are welcomed with dignity and care. Pantry Second Shift | Wednesdays,
5:15–7:30 PM
Volunteers help restock shelves as neighbors shop, offer hospitality and conversation while folks wait, and assist with clean-up after hours. There are also other ways to support the pantry: - Pick up food donations from Walmart on weekdays
- Donate financially by visiting centralumcfay.com, selecting Give, choosing the Garland Operational Budget, and noting Pantry in the memo
If you’d like to volunteer in these focus areas
or explore other ways to help, please contact our office at info@centralumcfay.com.Together, we are making a real difference in our neighbors’ lives. We recently shared a beautiful gathering with church friends from across several communities of faith, coming together to pray over and celebrate the
many years of Sunday Suppers at the corner of Garland Ave & W. Sycamore St. We are deeply grateful for every church and volunteer who has helped feed our community, and we’re excited to continue gathering at the table every Sunday at 3:30 PM. Participating Churches include: First United Presbyterian Church & Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
(Youth) Central UMC on Garland Sequoyah UMC Good Shepherd Lutheran First Christian Church If you know of another church or group that would like to plug in, please let us know so we can get connected. While not all of our friends were able to join us this time, we look forward to catching up with them at our next gathering. Grace and peace,
Pastor Chase |
NEW BEGINNINGS BIBLE STUDYThe New Beginnings bible study meets on Wednesdays @ 6 - 7:15pm in Building C rooms 3-5. This semester's book will be: I’m Waiting, God by Barb Roose. This study offers encouragement and biblical insight for those seasons when waiting feels
especially hard. For more information or to register, please contact Jacque Nagel and order book here. We hope you’ll join us! |
LEADERSHIP VISIONING MEETING RESCHEDULEDThe Leadership Visioning meeting has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 1 @ 12:30pm due to possible inclement weather. All Central UMC 2026 committee members are invited to join us for a special Leadership Visioning Meeting with our
pastors and leadership team on Sunday, February 1 @12:30pm in the Building D second floor worship center (lunch will be provided). This gathering will include all committees named in the United Methodist Book of Discipline— Church Council, Trustees, Finance, Staff-Parish Relations, Lay Leadership/Nominations, Hospitality, Congregational Care, and Mission Committees.Our purpose is to gather to celebrate the mission and vision of Central UMC and share goals for 2026 and beyond.
Click here to register. |
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR NEXT GENDue to anticipated winter weather, we are closely monitoring the forecast for Sunday, January 25 and for the week of January 26. In the event of inclement weather, we follow Fayetteville Public schools. If school is canceled for
the day, or after school activities are canceled due to weather, Central NextGen activities are also canceled. Updates will be shared on our website and social media platforms. Please stay tuned and stay warm! |
VBS JUNE 8-11Mark your calendars! VBS will take place June 8–11 from 9:00–11:30 AM each day. Your rising K–6th grader is invited to grab their detective hat and join us for a fun, 4-day adventure as we dig into some of Jesus’ parables and uncover the mysteries of
how to grow our faith! The registration cost is $50, which includes all activity supplies, snacks, and a VBS T-shirt. (T-shirts are guaranteed for those who register by April 15.) If you have any questions, please contact Erika. Register your kid here! Sign up to volunteer here! ACCYM VERITAS 2026The deadline to register your student for Veritas 2026 is February 6! This amazing 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! |
NEXT GEN RETURN DATESThe Spring Semester has begun and Next Gen Events start back up this January: Sunday
Night Youth Sundays 5-7 pm in Building D Club K6 Wednesdays 6-730 pm in Building D Youth Hang Time Wednesdays 4-730 pm in Building D Bring and friend and come worship with us! We can't wait to see you! |
MEMBERSHIP NEWS In Need of Prayer: Joe Fox, Collin Pilkinton, Dawn Rhudy, Aly Sampson Our Christian Sympathy to: Barrett Johnson in the death of his mother, Doris Johnson. The family of Marilyn Eason
in her recent death. IT'S NOT COMPLICATEDIn this episode of It’s Not Complicated, we talk about the impact of giving and tithing through the lens of Matthew 25:14, the Parable of the Talents. We break down what it really means to be faithful with what God has given us, from our finances to
our time and abilities. The pastors share how generosity builds trust, strengthens our faith, and creates real impact when we choose to invest instead of hold back. We want to hear from you! Send us a note to share your thoughts! Or tell us what topics or series would you like to hear more about. Email us here. |
|
