LEADERSHIP VISIONING MEETINGThis Sunday, February 1 @12:30pm: All Central UMC 2026 committee members are invited to join us for a special Leadership Visioning Meeting with our pastors and leadership team 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 RSVP! LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR WEEKEND!We are excited to invite you to our first ever 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 @ 2:30pm, 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, no registration needed! 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. CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE A charge conference will take place at the beginning of the Church Council meeting on Tuesday, February 3, @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 to attend. INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONSJoin the Inclusive Connections Ministry on Thursday, February 12 @6:30 PM in Room 102 for a conversation about envisioning our future and setting goals. Everyone is welcome! MEN'S BRUNCH Central's Men’s Ministry Brunch will be held on Saturday, February 14 @9AM in Building D, Second Floor Worship Center. Join us for breakfast, fellowship, and connection! |
NEW BEGINNINGS BIBLE STUDYThe New Beginnings bible study meets on Wednesdays from 6 - 7:15pm in Building C, rooms 3-5. This semester the book we'll be reading through: 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! |
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! |
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. |
OFFICE HELPERS NEEDEDDo you love talking on the phone and meeting new people? Then we need you! Central office helpers are needed each week to support the daily work of our church. Your time and service make a meaningful difference! Please contact Kailee to sign up. Thank you for serving in this important way! |
NEXT GEN WEEKLY NEWSLETTERCentral NextGen Ministries is excited to introduce a monthly newsletter for families with Littles, Kids, and Youth! Each edition will feature highlights from the past month, important upcoming dates, registration reminders and links, and other updates and announcements
from our NextGen team. If you would like to subscribe, please sign up here. |
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 sign up for Veritas 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 are back in session: 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: Collin Pilkinton, Dawn Rhudy, Aly Sampson IT'S NOT COMPLICATEDNo podcast this week due to weather. Look out for our upcoming episode next week! 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. |
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