Ad Board Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 @ 11:15AM

All are invited to join us for our Ad Board Meeting in the Chapel as we discuss important church matters, including ministry updates, finances, and upcoming events. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and engaged in the life of our church.

Haw Creek Book Study

SUNDAYS, STARTING FEBRUARY 16 @ 4PM

Join us as we read The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Over four weeks, we'll explore its wisdom and listen for the Holy Spirit's stirring. Details at centralumc.org/Haw-Creek or contract Pastor Patrick for more info.

Parents' Morning Out

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 9AM-12PM

Drop the kids off for a morning of fun at church while you go Christmas shopping or run errands!

Ages: Newborn to 5th grade to participate; 6-12th grade are welcome to help lead the activities. Our schedule includes rehearsal for the children's Christmas musical!

Donations of $10 per person are welcomed to help with Christmas mission projects. RSVP with Pastors Ann and Caroline, or register at https://centralumc.org/events.

Soup & Yard Sale Habitat Fundraiser

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 11AM -2PM

Grace Episcopal Church is hosting a fundraising lunch for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Come and enjoy variety of soups catered by local restaurant, Rye Knot. Suggested donation for the lunch is $20 per person, with all proceeds going directly to Asheville Area Habitat. The menu will be Brunswick Stew, Vegetable Soup, and Seafood Soup, all served with rice. Take out is available.

Please RSVP HERE (11 AM – 2 PM)

Enjoy a delicious soup lunch catered by Rye Knot to support Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.

🍲 Menu: Brunswick Stew, Vegetable Soup, or Seafood Soup (served with rice)

💰 Suggested Donation: $20 per person (all proceeds go to Habitat)

🥡 Takeout available

📢 RSVP: centralumc.org/EVENTS or scan the QR code

This event also honors President Jimmy Carter, a lifelong advocate for Habitat for Humanity.

Yard Sale (9 AM – 2 PM, Front Lawn)

Find great deals and support the cause!

🚗 Carpooling encouraged

Interested in selling?

📩 Register by emailing afseale1164@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and item list.

📦 Usable, functional items only. Unsold items not picked up will be donated to the Weaverville Habitat ReStore.

Volunteers Needed!

Help with soup transport, food prep, and serving.

🎶 Enjoy quiet background music from the ‘60s–‘90s.



Let’s come together to support affordable housing and honor Jimmy Carter’s legacy!

Questions? Email or text for more info.

Habitat Build

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 8:30AM - 12:00PM AT HABITAT FAITH BUILD SITE - 904 Glen Bridge Road SE Arden, NC

Join Pastor Mary and Robin Smith for another Friday morning Habitat build! We’ll meet at 8:30am at the Faith Build site in Arden and finish around noon. Stay for lunch if you can! No skill needed - just dress in layers and come ready to pitch in however you can.

Register here!

For more information contact

Pastor Mary.

First UMC Moheto Bible Dedication

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 9:00AM

Join us for a special virtual gathering with First UMC Moheto in Kenya! Thanks to the generosity of Central UMC donors, children at First UMC Moheto will receive Bibles as part of this meaningful dedication.

During the Zoom event, the children of FUMC Moheto will share a special performance, followed by a musical offering from Central's Children and Youth Choirs. If you're unable to attend live, don't worry! We'll be recording and sharing it on YouTube and our website so everyone can experience it.

3rd Grade Bible Dedication

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 DURING WORSHIP

For the past four weeks, our 3rd graders have been participating in the "How to Read Your Bible" class! They've been learning the basics of the Bible - how it works, why it's important, and the incredible stories it holds. Now, as they complete this journey, we invite you to join us in celebrating a special moment!

During worship, Pastor Ann will present each student with a personalized Bible to honor their dedication and growth in faith. Come and support our young people as they take this meaningful step!

Congregational Care Service Opportunities | Check Out centralumc.org/CARE

There are many ways to serve. We invite you to assess how God may be calling you to serve. Contact Pastor Lisa for more information. 

Ongoing Opportunities

•Table to Table helper 

•Circle of Prayer 

•Children’s Care Ministry 

•Homebound Visitor 

•Prayer Shawl Ministry

On-call Opportunities

•Be a Meal Train provider 

•Be a Worship Buddy 

•Set-up & take-down for special 

events 

•Bereavement Receptions

Ash Wednesday

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH, 8AM, 12:30PM, & 6PM

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. We observer Ash Wednesday as a time to turn our hearts toward God, acknowledging our need for His Grace and renewing our commitment to follow Christ. Join us for one of three opportunities for beginning our time of Lent.

8:00AM - Haw Creek Drive-Thru Ashes

12:30PM - Haywood St. Congregation Worship Service

6:00PM - Central Downtown Worship Service

Stories of Faith Lenten Devotional starting March 5

Share your story of faith with the congregation via the devotional email and on our blog.

Tell us something about your faith journey from death to resurrection and everything in between.

Entries can be around 500 words.

Email Pastor Caroline to share your entry and make sure you are signed up for the morning emails. 

Telling Stories

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 12-APRIL 9 AT 10AM

Everyone has a great story - which means everyone has the capability of telling a great story! Ben Sharpton is offering a five-week class this Lent to help you learn and tell a story of your own.

Participants will meet from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday mornings (in person at Central) starting March 12th. Expect a hands-on experience where you practice what you learn through writing and discussion to produce a story by the end of the five weeks.  

Space is available for 10 people.  

Sign up by emailing Jan Griffin. 

Youth Spring Retreat

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 14-16

Register today for a weekend at Camp Tekoa where youth groups from Western North Carolina will gather for a weekend of faith, fun, and friendship.

This retreat is made by and for sixth through twelfth graders. The theme is Freedom in Forgiveness. Cost is $150 per person.

Scholarships are available upon request. 

Register Here!

We Need Your Story!

We need your story!

The Reconciling Ministries Group at Central United Methodist Church is updating our book, Come to Me All.

If you gave us a story for a previous edition we need to know if you would like that story to be reprinted. If you want to update your story, please email it to jonathanlmeadows@gmail.com

*note updated email address above!

If you have a story to tell about yourself or a LGBTQ+ family member that has not been printed before, we would love to have you tell it. We all can grow by sharing our experiences. We are particularly interested in experiences you have had – good or bad – with Central UMC.

If you have questions, contact Maggie Charleton at charletonsasheville@gmail.com.

We need to have our stories ready by the middle of May, so we need your story by April 15, 2025.

UWF Maureen Carr Memorial Scholarship

United Women in Faith is now accepting applications for the Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship. Two awards of $1000 each will be given to high school seniors and/or college students who are active at Central UMC. 

Applications are available on the church website or by emailing Alexandra Holland alexandra@wncnature.com. 

The application should be completed and returned by May 1, 2025.

Congregational Care Ministries News

Homebound Care Ministry

Whether you are at home but not able

to get out and about, or are in a care

facility, we want to visit with you!

Pastor Lisa can make these arrangements

through our Homebound Care Ministry.

Stephen Ministry 

Sometimes we perceive our concerns as

“nothing” compared to others…Sometimes

we are nervous about letting someone know we are struggling. Stephen Ministers get it.

They can be there for you to listen well,

empathize, and encourage you as long as you need it.

Contact Pastor Lisa or fill out a referral on-line located under Congregational Care Ministries/Stephen Ministry.

Thank you for trusting us!