INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONSJoin us tonight, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. in Building B room 102 for our Inclusive Connections LGBTQ+ Ministry gathering. This month we come together to reflect on “Healing Intercession for Our Community. ”This will be a time of prayer, support, and
meaningful conversation centered on healing, hope, and standing in faith for one another and our wider community. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Central Men's Ministry will hold their monthly brunch this Saturday, March 14, at 9:00 a.m. in Building D Worship Center. Join us for a time of fellowship, food, and encouragement at our Men’s Ministry Brunch. Come connect, grow, and start your day with great conversation and community. We hope to see you
there! |
TURKEY AND GREECE TRIP 2026If you’re thinking about joining us on Paul's Journey to Greece and Turkey, October 12-24, 2026, please register here and email Rev. Dr. Chase Burns to let us know your interests. March 15 is our final push for registration so we can plan alongside our friends at Conway United
Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of Springdale. We’re looking forward to what God will do through this shared pilgrimage. |
SOUP AND SERMONEach week during Lent, we'll gather as a community for Soup and Sermon, connect with neighbors, and hear inspiring homilies from our local pastors. We are thrilled to partner with Central UMC - Dickson, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, First
Christian Church, Sequoyah UMC, and First United Presbyterian Church to make this journey meaningful and welcoming for everyone. On Tuesday, March 17, Soup and Sermon will be held at First Church from 12 - 12:30pm with lunch afterwards. We hope to see you there! |
EASTER FLOWERSAs we prepare our hearts and our sanctuary for the joy of Easter, you are invited to help adorn our worship spaces with flowers in celebration of Christ’s resurrection. Flowers may be ordered for $20 through March 25. Place your order here and email Kailee Housley to include the name of the loved one with whom the flowers are
dedicated. You are welcome to take your Easter flowers home after the Easter services on Sunday, April 5. |
Central on Garland will be hosting a potluck on Saturday, March 21,at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on the Garland Street Campus. Bring a dish and bring your friends and family. Contact Julie Thibodaux for more information and click here for
potluck sign up. We look forward to connecting with each of you! Thank you to those who have signed up to help at our Wednesdays We Are Nourished Pantry and our Sunday Supper missions. You are making a difference in our community! If you are interested in
volunteering to help at our Wednesday food pantry, please contact Joy Williams. Please contact Lou Buchanan to sign up for Sunday
Supper. Thank you for your willingness to serve! Other ways to help our Central on Garland
Missions: Donate financially by visiting centralumcfay.com, selecting Give, choosing the Garland Operational
Budget, and noting Pantry or Sunday Supper in the memo Together, we are making a real difference in our neighbors’ lives! |
BEER AND HYMNSBeer and Hymns will take place on Sunday, March 15, at Bike Rack Brewing starting at 5:00 pm. This month we will be benefitting SOAR Afterschool Program. Grab and friend and join us this month! |
VINE AND BRANCH CHURCH EVENTVine and Branch Church has invited Central to participate in their Love Your Neighbor event on Sunday, March 22. This afternoon gathering celebrates our neighbors and offers opportunities to share a meal, enjoy music, and support our
community. Free Community Dinner: 4:30–6:00 p.m. at The Perch, 716 W. Sycamore St.
Dinner is provided in partnership with Second Helping NWA. The event will also include live
music and “Spare Change,” a pop-up thrift boutique where you can bring what you can and take what you need. We are also collecting donations for the Central Garland Food Pantry. Suggested items include: non-perishable foods, peanut butter, canned goods, women’s hygiene products, adult diapers, paper towels, and toilet paper. Everyone is welcome! |
VBS 2026: We are On The Case!Mark your calendars! VBS will take place June 8–11 from 9:00–11:30am 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 Kari Horton. Register your kid here! Sign up to volunteer here! |
EGG HUNT APRIL 5Mark your calendars for Next Gen's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5, at 10:00 a.m. in Building D. Drop off bins for eggs and filler donations are located in the SMB, Building C, and in the Narthex. Reach out to Kari Horton for more information. |
MEMBERSHIP NEWS In Need of Prayer: Claire Brown, Anna Ericson, Mark Fausett, Tom and Rebecca Henderson, June Myers, Janet Smythe, Kristy Spruell, Zach Taylor, Rob Turberville Our Christian
Sympathy to: June Hays and her family in the death of her sister, Sue Walls. A warm welcome to our newest members at Central! Matthew and Sarah Jeffreys Renee and Tony Stanley We’re so glad you’re here and grateful to have you as part of our church family! Infant Baptism: Ryan and Lauren Urban will present their infant
daughter, Olivia Taylor Urban, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00 a.m. worship service this Sunday, March 15, in the sanctuary. The maternal grandparents are John and Dawn Buckley and the paternal grandparents are Tom and Theresa Urban. |
IT'S NOT COMPLICATEDThis episode of It’s Not Complicated looks at two passages about Judas: Matthew 27:3–10 and Acts 1:15–20. Matthew describes Judas returning the thirty pieces of silver and the priests using the money to buy the potter’s field. Acts describes the
field becoming associated with Judas in a different way. This episode explores how these passages present two different versions of the same story. |
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