Happy Friday, friends!

Join us this Sunday for worship as we celebrate All Saints' Day - a time to remember and give thanks for the lives, faith, and legacy of those who have gone before us.

Following worship, we'll gather around the table for our Table to Table Fellowship Meal! It's a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, connect with one another, and enjoy the gift of community.

We hope you'll join us Sunday at 10AM, in person or online, as we worship, remember, and celebrate together.

We'll see you then!

Sunday Parking Reminder 🚗

As you arrive for worship on Sunday, please help us make the best use of our parking spaces by parking in the designated areas.

If you're unsure where to park, please refer to the parking information here: Central UMC Parking.

Thank you for helping us keep parking safe, organized, and welcoming for everyone!

Stories from Central

Download a copy of the October 2026 Stories from Central here.

Check out our latest ministry updates!

We Hope You Will Attend the Church Street Organ Crawl Spooktacular AND Fall Festival TODAY!

October 30th

The three organists from Central UMC, First Presbyterian, and Trinity Episcopal Churches will present a Spooktacular Organ Crawl followed by Central's Annual Fall Festival festivities. The Crawl will begin in Central’s sanctuary at 5:00 p.m. followed by a walk to First Presbyterian and then Trinity, with 15 minutes of delightfully spooky organ music in each location.

Both Trinity and First Presbyterian will have trick-or-treating. Everyone is encouraged to wear costumes. We will end up back at Central by 6:00 pm and the fun continues with our annual Fall Festival, happening on the front lawn and parking lot. There will be games, inflatables, costume contest, chili cookoff, and more!

All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 1st @ 10AM

🕊️ Join Us for All Saints’ Day! 🕊️

Join us as we celebrate All Saints’ Day, a special time to remember and honor the faithful saints who have gone before us and the lasting legacy of faith, love, and service they have left behind. Together, we will give thanks for their lives, reflect on their examples, and celebrate the hope we share in Christ. ❤️

Come worship with us as we honor the past, celebrate our faith today, and encourage one another to continue walking faithfully with God. Bring your family and friends as we gather in love, remembrance, and thanksgiving.

We look forward to worshiping with you! 🙏🏽✨

Join us for our monthly Table to Table potluck after worship!

Central UMC will provide chicken tenders as a main course; you bring a side or dessert to share. Forgot to bring something? Don't worry, just come! Any donations will go to offset the cost of the tenders.

Upcoming United Women in Faith Meeting - Ruth Circle

Ruth Circle Meeting

Please join members of the Ruth Circle on Tuesday, November 3, at 10:00AM

in the library at Central UMC as we gather for Faith, Action and Sisterhood!

Members of the Ruth Circle will be reviewing our United Women in Faith Goals for 2026 and will be helping to fill Christmas Food Boxes with our donations to ABCCM. For more information about Ruth Circle, please contact Kim Everette at kimeverette525@gmail.com.

Anna Circle Meeting

Anna Circle will meet Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00AM in the parlor. April Messer, who is helping start a new Healthcare Ministry, will be our speaker. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us in the parlor. Glenda Fuhrmann glendafuhrmann@yahoo.com.

Peace Lights for Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship

November 8th, 15th and 22nd

Once again during this Advent and Christmas season, United Women in Faith will be placing a Peace Tree in the Memorial Garden in front of the Fellowship Hall. We invite you to participate by remembering or honoring a loved one. For each $5 donation, a light will be placed on the Peace Tree. Net proceeds will go toward the Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship Fund. UWF will award two scholarships to Central’s high school seniors or college students in the spring.

Members of UWF will be collecting submissions outside the sanctuary before and after services on November 8, 15, and 22. You may also find a submission form on the church website under “UWF.” Please submit your donation to the church office by Sunday, November 22.

A list of all those who are being remembered or honored will be handed out at the worship service on December 6.

For further information, please contact Alexandra Holland alexandra@wncnature.com.

Angel Tree Gift Collection

November 8th through December 6th

This year’s Christmas gift collection will run from Nov. 8^ththrough Dec. 6th. We have the opportunity to provide Christmas gifts for 30 local children living in foster care. Please come learn more about this year’s children and sign up outside of the sanctuary before or after worship each Sunday in November.

There will also be online signups available for those unable to do so in person. Please use the QR code for access.

Gifts can be dropped off UNWRAPPED and LABELED in “Angel Tree” bins throughout the church until Sunday, December 6th.

Contact Jill Dudley at jmd0530@yahoo.com for help signing up or with any questions.

Tour Curbie Recycling Center with Creation Care Ministry

November 11 at 10AM

Central's Creation Care Committee is sponsoring another tour of Curbside Management's (“Curbie”) recycling facility in Woodfin. A few of the things we will learn are which items can and can't be recycled, why they can't, and where Curbie sends the recycled items.

The tour is Wednesday, November 11^th, 2026 at 10am. The tour lasts about an hour. Participants must be able to walk up stairs and be on your feet for an hour.

We will meet near Curbie and carpool to its facility. If you are interested, you can sign up by contacting Ellen Furney via email at efurney08@gmail.com.

Premiere Screening of

A House United

November 14th, 2-4PM

Braver Angels WNC will host a free premiere screening of the one-hour documentary A House United on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.at the Skyland/South Buncombe Public Library.

The documentary highlights everyday citizens, journalists, and leaders working to bring people together across political differences.

The post-screening discussion will explore ways local groups and Braver Angels can collaborate to help build a more united community.

Children's Sabbath

Sunday, November 15th

🌟 Join Us Sunday, November 15th for Children’s Sabbath! 🌟

Come celebrate the joy, faith, and amazing gifts of our children! 💖 It will be a special time of worship, inspiration, and fellowship as we recognize the importance of our children and the beautiful role they play in our church and community, as they lead us in worship. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come ready to be blessed by our little ones as they share their hearts, talents, and love for God. You don’t want to miss it! 🙏🏽✨

We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

FriendsGIVING IS BACK! Join the fun!

November 19th, 5:30PM at Highland Brewing

Want to be a sponsor? Contact Bill Haynes at

bleehaynes@aol.com.

Want to donate a silent or live auction item? Contact

Jonathan Meadows at Jonathanlmeadows@gmail.com or Vicki Leeds at vsueleeds@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE!

Friday 10/30 from 5-7pm: Spooktacular Organ Crawl & Fall Festival
Thursday, 11/19 5:30pm: friendsGIVING at Highland Brewing

Creation Care Eco-tip

Green Sabbath: Besides Sunday, take a weekly day of rest for yourself. Take a walk, eat with friends, play with your kids, sing, meditate. Be intentional about renewing your spirit. Don’t shop, clean, or build. Curtail driving if possible.

Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Ministry Dates

Charge Conference and Administrative Board Meeting: Sunday 11/22 at 11:15AM in the Fellowship Hall

Children’s Sunday on 11/15 at 10:00AM

Children’s Day Out on 12/5

Christmas Eve: 3PM, 5:30PM, 8PM

Wilderness Trail: July 12-18, 2027

We are putting together a team to serve in El Salvador, January 30-February 6!

We will help build a home; but more importantly, we will build relationships and experience how God is working in another part of the world. Central UMC Missions will cover the cost of the mission trip; participants are responsible for flights, travel insurance, and personal snacks/food (roughly $1,200). Space is limited; deadline to register is October 31st.

Email Brenda Boyd with questions or to sign on! brendarenae@gmail.com.

ABCCM Needs You!

Here's an update about ABCCM’s Crisis Ministry:

The last several weeks there has been little or nothing in the Donation box and I don’t want folks to forget about ABCCM when the need is so great! I know with gas over $4/gal, the crunch is real for everyone and groceries are SO expensive. Our donations have really fallen off from everywhere at ABCCM. The pantry has gotten short on so many items, and it has become difficult to supply even basic food items to folks living on the margins. -- George Pettus

We are in need of for the ABCCM Clothes Room:

Men's jeans/slacks, particularly waist 32-36
Men's shoes, particularly 9-11 sizes
Hoodie sweatshirts, Men's M-XXL

Thank you for your support!

Reconciling Ministries will meet

Sunday, November 4th at 11:45 AM in Room 219.

A hand-crafted wrap with a purpose far deeper than its yarn and stitches, it is created as a vessel for prayer, intention, and spiritual energy. From the first loop to the final fringe, each shawl is infused with blessings for the person who will receive it. The finished shawl becomes a physical reminder that the recipient is held, supported, and never alone, no matter what they may be going through. (from Unity North America)

Central continues its care for people as they grieve a loved one’s death. Our Bereavement Care Ministry works compassionately with families and the pastors to provide a reception after a funeral if desired.

Sunday we come together to draw on the Holy Spirit to

“overpower our own aches and struggles in all of life’s farewells and goodbyes.”

If you are interested in serving within these care ministries, please contact Pastor Lisa for more information.

C4C Reading Buddies

Do you have a couple of hours per week to volunteer as a Reading Buddy? C4C is sponsoring a Reading Buddy program at Emma Elementary, beginning in late September.

Reading Buddies meet one on one with a child once a week to listen, encourage and help strengthen reading skills. Training and materials are provided.

If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to: C4C@centralumc.org.