INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONSTonight, Thursday, June 11 in room 102, Building B at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we continue planning for the upcoming Pride Parade and for a pride celebration and reflections. We will also discuss upcoming Pride Month events happening across NWA and ways to
connect, celebrate, and support one another throughout the month. We hope you’ll join us for this time of learning, conversation, and community. |
CENTRAL CONNECTIONS On Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m., join us in Building C for coffee and refreshments as we explore ways to become better connected at Central and learn more about what it means to be a United Methodist. This is a great opportunity to connect with members,
staff, and pastors, ask questions, and learn more about the ministries and community life at Central.We hope you’ll join us for this welcoming time of conversation and connection. |
PRIDE PARADE NWA's Annual Pride Parade takes place on June 27 at 6:00 p.m. on Dickson Street. Bring a chair and join us on Central's lawn outside the sanctuary as we gather in to support and celebrate our friends marching in the parade. You're also invited to help serve at our
hospitality table to pass out water and direct people to restrooms during the event. Volunteers should arrive by 5:00 p.m. To volunteer, sign-up here. |
CHRISMON TEAMCome help Central prepare beautiful Chrismons for our Christmas trees this holiday season! We are gathering together to craft Chrismons using styrofoam, balsam wood, and beads as we create meaningful ornaments celebrating the symbols of Christ for our trees around the Central campus.
All materials are provided by the Chrismon committee and donations can be made to the church under the “Chrismon Fund.” No experience is needed and every willing heart and helping hand is appreciated! Join us every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room 306 in Building B, with an additional evening group meeting every other Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We would love for you to be part of this wonderful time of fellowship, creativity, and
preparation for the Christmas season. All are welcome! For more information email Kara Willis. |
Central on Garland continues to experience exciting momentum as ministries, partnerships, and community engagement grow across the campus. 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. Central will be hosting
June 21st and July 19th. Please contact Lou Buchanan to help serve! 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 Nannette Bhaumik 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. |
BEER AND HYMNSCelebrate love, community, and inclusion at the Pride Party Fundraiser
benefiting Pride at NWACC! Join us for Beer and Hymns on Sunday, June 14 at Bike Rack Brewing Co. at 5 pm for an afternoon of fellowship, music, and support for a great cause. |
FRESHMAN WELCOME BAGSThe U of A Wesley is preparing to welcome incoming Razorbacks this fall by providing Freshman Welcome Bags to students moving into the dorms. These bags are a simple but meaningful way to help students feel at home as they begin a new chapter at the University of Arkansas. You
can support this ministry by purchasing items from the Amazon Wish List, with all items shipping directly to The Wesley for distribution to incoming freshmen. If you know an incoming freshman attending the University of Arkansas, we would
also love to connect with them before they arrive on campus. Contact [email protected] with their information. Every item, prayer, and connection helps us extend hospitality and care to students as they begin their college journey. |
2026 VBS RECAP What an exciting week of Vacation Bible School! Our Super Sleuths: On the Case detectives spent the week investigating some of the most famous stories and parables Jesus told. Through Bible lessons, games, crafts, music, and fellowship, our young "Private Eyes" searched for
clues and uncovered the deeper meanings behind Jesus' teachings. Our VBS kids are invited to sing this Sunday, June 11th, at both the 9 and/or 11 am services. Be sure to wear your purple shirts and look for Miss. Lacy who will lead us! A special thank you to all of our
volunteers, staff, and families who helped make VBS possible! We are grateful for everyone who shared their time, talents, and energy to create a fun, welcoming, and faith-filled experience for our children. MEMBERSHIP NEWS In Need of Prayer: Virginia Brown, Stella Cameron, Cody Cawthon, Steve Coleman, Hannah and Wendel Flemming, Bryce Hopkins, Paula Ihms, Ruby Kilpatrick, Jennifer King, Chuck Mayfield, Mary Beth Mayfield, Pat Parker, Susan Peters, Collin Pilkinton, Elise Rippelmeyer, Rachel Robinson, Rob Tuberville Our Christian Sympathy to: Barbara and Doug Prichard in the death of their sister-in-law, Cecey Rice. Infant Baptism: Gracie and King Bryan will present their infant son, William Brooks Bryan, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00 a.m. worship service this Sunday, June 14th, in the Sanctuary. The grandparents are Joshua and Sarah Jean Griswold, and Beth Storey Bryan and Davey Bryan. |
In this episode of It's Not Complicated, Jennie, Virginia, and Lindsey dive into the wild world of biblical marriage. Starting in Genesis, they unpack stories of concubines, sister wives, polygamy, and divorce, showing that marriage in the
Bible was often more complicated than we might expect. They explore how marriage helped shape families and society in the ancient world. Join them as they discover what these surprising stories reveal about God's bigger plan. Watch this episode here. Or listen wherever you get your podcasts! |
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