Happy Friday Central UMC!

This weekend, as we remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we'll reflect on John Wesley's principles and what they call us to live out today. We invite you to learn how we're seeking to live out these principles and how you can too!

We hope you'll come worship with us this Sunday at 10am. All are welcome!

New Sermon Series: 3 Simple Rules

Beginning January 11, we’ll journey together through John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules—a timeless guide for faithful living rooted in Scripture and love of neighbor.

Over three weeks, we’ll explore what it means to Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God, grounding these practices in worship. Together, we’ll reflect on how these simple—but powerful—rules shape our discipleship, our congregational care, and the way we live out our faith in the world.

Join us as we seek a faith that is thoughtful, active, and deeply connected to God and one another.

Check out our latest ministry updates!

🛠️ Habitat Work Day

FRI, JAN 30th, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for a meaningful morning of service with Habitat for Humanity on Friday, January 30, from 8:30 AM to noon. This Habitat Work Day is a wonderful opportunity to put faith into action by helping build safe, affordable housing right here in our community. No construction experience is necessary—volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, and tasks will be provided for everyone who is willing to serve.

Come ready to work alongside others, build community, and be part of a project that offers hope and stability to families. To sign up or to learn more, please contact Pastor Mary. We would love to have you join us for this impactful morning of service.

Help the Chicks!

Central UMC’s Chick Project has already sent more than $700 to Moheto. That helped get the chicks off the ground.

Here are two of them with two of the Moheto women who care for them.

Helen is on the left. Lydia is on the right.

Their chicks need company. They need friends.

Donating is easy. Drop your pocket change (paper money works, too) in the big plastic bottle on the windowsill on the stairs between the third floor and the second floor.

Please donate today.

Central’s Circle of Prayer group meets on Thursday mornings both In-Person and by Zoom. A ministry of caring, concerns and joys submitted are prayed over and followed-up upon.

If you feel called to care for people in this way, please contact Pastor Lisa and join this dedicated group of prayers.

If you need prayerful support, please make your request by clicking on the Prayer Request Prompt on Central’s website or by filling out a pew card. YOU are important to us!

Well-Being Community Resource List:

Looking for a community well-vetted community resource?

Visit Central’s website for Congregational Care Ministries!

Scroll down to Well-Being Community Resource List to find information about community agencies under 12 categories.

Brief summaries of services and contact information are provided!

Eco-Tip: ♻️🌍 You already know Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. You may even have added Refuse, Repair, and Rot (compost) 🌱🛠️🍂.

Here’s one more R to remember:

Remember First, remember who you are, and Whose you are! When we focus on God’s call to care for creation and justice it becomes easier to live out all the other R’s.

Learn more by accessing the QR Code:

United Women in Faith Meetings

Ruth Circle | TUE, FEB 3 | 10:00 AM

Please join members of the Ruth Circle on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00am in the Library at Central UMC. At our meeting we will using the United Women in Faith program book, Mapping Our Way Forward, to help us set our Circle goals for 2026! Ruth Circle members will be collecting cans of hearty soup for ABCCM.

We look forward to sharing the morning with you! Let’s do this, Let’s be bold, Let’s be unstoppable. Together! For more information about Ruth Circle, please contact Kim Everette at kimeverette525@gmail.com

Deborah Circle | TUE, FEB 10 | 10:00 AM

Deborah Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM in a member’s home. All are welcome.

At our January 13 meeting, we will introduce the new United Women in Faith program book, Mapping Our Way Forward in Times of Change and Uncertainty. We will explore how to stay grounded and find balance in God’s Word through our history, especially as we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19.

Our February 10 meeting will continue the story, with a particular focus on the history of home missioners and deaconesses, as we have members of our circle who have served in these roles.

For questions, please contact Susan Snell at ssnell123@bellsouth.net.

Valentine's Parents' Evening Out | FRI, FEB 13 | 4:30-7:30PM

Parents, enjoy a night out while we take care of the kids! Children 3rd grade and below are invited to join us for a fun, safe, and love-filled evening of activities while parents enjoy a Valentine’s break.

Students in 4th and 5th grade are invited to assist, and youth and adults are welcome to help make the evening special.

This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy some time together—or parents enjoy a date night! 💕 More details and sign-ups coming soon. Contact Maggie for questions.

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