This Sunday join us as we celebrate our graduates! Check out this very special sermon preview from Pastor Mary to learn more. We hope to see you this Sunday online or in person at 10AM, as we gather together for worship and the celebration! | | Check out our latest ministry updates! | | |
Administrative Board Meeting
Sunday, May 31st
Administration Board meeting will be this Sunday and I have attached relevant information for you. I would encourage you to look over the information and if you have any questions, please have them ready. Included are April Financials, new Financial Policies of the church, and an overview of new safety procedures.
The safety policy is too large to send in this system so if anyone wants a completed copy, directly email me and I will send individually to you. (ctr9827@gmail.com)
I am always encouraged by the love and participation of this group and am looking forward to the hard but important work of the business of the church. When we join the church, we are asked to support the church with our Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service and Witness. Your participation ticks all those boxes. Thanks for all you do!
Grace,
Cindy Roberts-Edwards
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We Are Hiring!
We are in need of a Nursery Supervisor, Nursery Staff and Nursery Substitutes.
If this is something you might be interested in doing, please contact Maggie Christy at mchristy@centralumc.org.
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People want to be prayed for and Central takes this need seriously.
Every Thursday, our Circle of Prayer gathers to pray for people whose names have been provided from our congregation and others.
Cards go out, referrals to other care ministries are made. If you feel prayerful support is what you need, please let Pastor Lisa know either On Line -Prayer Request Prompt or filling out a pew Prayer Request Card.
If you feel called to pray for others, please consider joining this group either in-Person or via Zoom!
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Get Involved with
Family Life Council
Interested in supporting our youth and the Family Life Council? Here's how to get involved/become a ministry partner:
Please email Maggie Christy to learn how you can get involved and support the Family Life Council.
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Need from ABCCM
ABCCM has an unusual need that I bet many folks can easily fill. They need bags. Not suitcases but grocery bags. Not necessarily ones you pay for but just regular bags. They are used to pack up stuff for clients. If you have other plastic bags you don’t need we will take those, too.
If you have a bunch you don’t know what to do with, please put them in the wooden ABCCM tub in the foyer next to Fellowship Hall. They will be picked up on Sunday and delivered on Monday.
Thank you.
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Upcoming Central Youth Events
Senior Sunday - 5/31
May 31 we will celebrate our graduating seniors!
If you know of a student graduating high school, college, or post-grad, please let Maggie (mchristy@centralumc.org) know so that we don't miss out on celebrating anyone!
College Student Summer Addresses
If you know of a college student who will have an address change for the summer, please let Jan know at jgriffin@centralumc.org.
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News from Creation Care Committee
Annual Conference Photo Contest
The annual conference Creation Care team has opened a Creation Care Photo Contest for annual conference. The theme this year is "Seeing God Through Nature's Lens." Details can be found at https://www.wnccumc.org/wncc-creation-care-ministry. Deadline to submit photos is June 10.
Urban Trees Talk
Keith Aitken, Urban Forester for the City of Asheville, will speak at the June 7 Table2Table about the City's Master Plan for urban trees. This is a follow-up talk to Keith's presentation last year about Asheville's urban canopy. He is a dynamic speaker, back by request. Please join us on June 7.
Support the "Roadless Rule"
On May 17 the church's Creation Care committee voted to urge church members to support the current federal USDA "Roadless Rule," which protects about 60 million acres of federal land from development. The committee urges members to ask federal representatives not to eliminate the rule. Representatives can be identified and contacted using several email programs, like USA.gov or Congress.gov.
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SAVE THE DATE - Central's Annual Broadway Review!
Friday, June 5 , 2026 @ 7:00PM
Central’s Annual "Broadway Revue" is coming your way Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend. It is free and open to the public.
Everyone is welcome without exception. Any donations will be used for the Music Ministries at Central. Beautiful and fun music performed from 19 different musicals by members of our chancel, youth, and children’s choir. Music and memories for everyone! We hope to see you on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m.
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Eve Circle Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 , 2026 @ 10:00AM
Eve Circle will meet June 9 at Lake Louise Park for brunch at 10:00 am.
Attendees should bring plate, silverware, drink, and a brunch dish to share. After eating, members who wish will share their journeys for better understanding of how each is still “Mapping Our Way Forward.”
Visitors are always welcome! if you are interested or have questions, please contact dlballandy45@gmail.com or sandracwells@gmail.com.
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Blood Drive Coming in June
Wednesday, June 10 , 2026 @ 1 - 5:30 PM
On Wednesday, June 10 from 1-5:30 pm,
we will be hosting a Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall. To all who are able, we encourage you to donate blood.
You may click here to schedule an appointment. Thank you!
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Vacation Bible School
June 15 - 19, 2026
Join us for a fun and faith-filled week of Vacation Bible School at Central United Methodist Church Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon each day.
Children ages 3 through rising 5th grade are invited to step into Bible times and experience God’s Word coming to life through music, crafts, games, and storytelling. It will be a week full of fun, friendship, and faith!
Students in grades 6–12 and adults are invited to volunteer and help make the week special.
There is no fee, and snacks are provided.
To register your children, email mchristy@CentralUMC.org, visit https://centralumc.org/Events.
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Reconciling Ministry Group Meeting
Sunday, July 5th @ 11:15am Room 219
The Reconciling Ministry Group meets Sunday, July 5th, 11:15 Room 219; LGBTQ+ friendly group with mission projects.
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