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Central Kids

Sunday School for December

10 a.m. on Sundays in the SMB. For a printable of our Sunday School schedule for 2024/2025, click here.

Club K6

Club K6 meets on Wednesdays during the school year in the SMB from 6-7:30 p.m. We use The Biggest Story Curriculum to learn more about what’s in the bible through games, stories, songs, and crafts! 

Our last Club K6 for 2024 will be Wednesday, December 4, at 6 p.m. Join us for an epic Christmas Party celebrating Jesus' Birthday!

Central Kids December Events

Central Kids Christmas Movie Night! Friday, December 13 at 6 pm in the SMB Worship Center. We will have dinner, Christmas movie snacks, and more! Sign up here. 

This year, Central is adding a new service to Christmas Eve designed for families with kids. So join us on Tuesday, December 24 at 1 pm in the SMB Worship Center on the 2nd floor. And don't forget to wear your favorite Christmas jammies! This service will have everything from lighting the Advent Wreath to carols and Candlelight. We hope to see you there!

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Central Youth 

Youth Events for December

Attention all youth in grades 7-12: we hope you will join us for our last Sunday Night meeting of the year for everyone's favorite... Progressive Dinner. We have a great set of host homes and food you will not want to miss! Join us Sunday, December 15, from 5-7 pm, starting at the SMB.

Youth are invited to join us in the Café of the SMB each week at 10 a.m. for snacks, catching up, and reflecting on scripture. Our curriculum is from the UMC Discipleship Ministries and follows the liturgical calendar. 

Do you need a place to decompress and hang out with friends after school? Yes, then Wednesday Hang Time is for you! Come hang in the SMB after school until 7:30 p.m., and join us for dinner in the CAC. 

Youth Sign Ups

ACCYM Veritas 2025

Save the date for Veritas, the most significant event hosted by the Arkansas Conference Council on Youth Ministries. This weekend is all about worship, with great bands and speakers. Students are sure to feel the spirit move.

Central Youth OMP 2025

Event Dates: June 22-27, 2025

Registration Deadline: April 20

Grades: 7-12

This year we will be serving and staying in Siloam Springs. Ozark Mission Project exists to transform lives through worship, fellowship, and hands-on mission. We’ve found that many Arkansans cannot safely access their homes, or may have difficulty in completing minor repair and care projects needed for their homes. We meet this need by bringing youth and adult volunteers together in a Christ-centered program designed to impact lives through the projects completed, the lessons learned, and above all the relationships built.

Adults, this is an excellent opportunity to serve with students. Team mission work grows bonds that last a lifetime, and we strive to provide our students with a community of adults who love and support them during their time at Central and throughout their lives. 

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Linked below is our yearly calendar at a glance.

Scholarships are available for Kids and Youth for any of our paid events or activities. 

If you need more information on receiving an event scholarship email us here.