Annual Charge Conference and Administrative Board Meeting

Sunday, November 22nd

Greetings,

Our annual Charge Conference and our final Administrative Board meeting is Sunday November 22nd. We missed our fall meeting, so this one is a not to miss. Many exciting things are being reported as well as the not so exciting but extremely relevant things like budget for 2027.  

If you are a voting member, please try to come. If you know folks in the Central community who would be interested in seeing how the business of the church is conducted, please invite them as well. 

I have included policies that have votes, leadership slate for 2027, a report from Congregational Care, and the agenda. 

There will be a limited number of paper copies of these available to you the day of the meeting. What is NOT included is the final budget that will be voted on by Finance next week. When that is available, I will send it out for you to look over.

Thank you for all you do for Central.



Cindy Roberts

Angel Tree Gift Collection

November 8th through December 6th

This year’s Christmas gift collection will run from Nov. 8^th through 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.

Peace Lights for Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship

November 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.

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. 

Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/jojofilm/2466626.

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! 💕

Our theme in worship for Advent is “Like a Kid at Christmas.” Each week Pastor Mary will start the sermon sharing (anonymous) responses from our kids to a prompting question. All kids (ages 10 and under) are invited to contribute! 

Parents/guardians can go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHKYFG7 to read the questions and submit their kids' responses. All responses will help inspire Pastor Mary's sermons; any responses she quotes in the sermon will be read anonymously. :)

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!

The Social Principles Planning Team of Central UMC

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me". 

(Matthew 25:35)

"We affirm the dignity, worth and rights of migrants, immigrants and refugees, including displaced and stateless people." "We recognize that displaced people are particularly vulnerable...and open to exploitation, violence and abuse." "We oppose all laws and policies that attempt to criminalize, dehumanize or punish displaced individuals and families based on their status as migrants, immigrants or refugees."

From the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church, 2025-2028, page 54: The Political Community, Basic Rights and Freedoms, ¶G. Migrants, Immigrants and Refugees.  

For more information, or to get involved, contact Jim Barrett at:  jim.barrett@gmail.com