Eve Circle Meeting

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00AM

On May 5, Maggie Christy will share with Eve Circle the path that led her to work with all ages of youth at Central. Meeting will be in the parlor at 10:00 am.

Eve Circle will meet June 9 at Lake Louise Park for brunch at 10:00. 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 interested or have questions Contact dlballandy45@gmail.com or sandracwells@gmail.com.

Hard2Recycle

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Asheville Greenworks will hold a Hard2Recycle event on May 9 at AC Reynolds High School (east Asheville) from 10am to 2 pm. Check the Greenworks website for a list of accepted items (e.g. styrofoam, small electronics and appliances, batteries).

Dorm Room Sponsors Needed

Four Asheville High seniors are awaiting sponsorship in Central’s Congregations for Children (C4C) Dorm Room Sponsor mission project. For the past 16 years Central has sponsored 25 in-need Asheville High School (AHS) graduates. These smart teens are often the first in their family to attend college & need help for the necessities in their dorm room. Sponsoring a student for the whole list is best. Monetary donations are also welcome – specify Congregations for Children (C4C). An Amazon list is available to order & ship directly. Email Kim Sink to sign up or get more info at c4c@centralumc.org.

Deborah Circle Meeting

Tuesday, May 12 @ 10:00AM

Deborah circle will meet on May 12 in a member’s home at 10AM. We will continue our study of the history of United Women in Faith and our opportunities in it. All are welcome!

We will not meet in June, July or August. More information; Susan Snell at ssnell123@bellsouth.net. 

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.

Equal Plates Grand Opening

Thursday, May 14 @ 4:00PM

Equal Plates will be hosting their Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Haw Creek Commons on Thursday, May 14 from 4-6 p.m.

All are invited to celebrate the opening of their new facility with them! 

ECO-Tip from Creation Care

Our food sources are important, even essential, in God’s plan for creation. We can look for locally grown produce and protein. We can encourage farmers who are using regenerative soil practice. Our choices can heal rather than harm our environment. Let the “meditation of my heart” include how humans use, not abuse, God’s gift of creation. 

"POP! GO THE HANDBELLS"

Sunday, May 17 @ 4:00PM

The Blue Ridge Ringers present “POP! GO THE HANDBELLS” at 4:00 pm in the sanctuary of Central United Methodist on Sunday, May 17.

The concert is FREE but donations are gratefully accepted! 

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.

ABCCM Donations - Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone who donated toilet paper and cat food for ABCCM! Your generosity is deeply appreciated. The latest needs from the clothing closet include: 

Gently used backpacks 

Men’s athletic shoes and boots (especially size 10) 

Men’s jeans, especially waist sizes 32, 34, and 36 with inseams of 32–36 

Men’s T-shirts, especially long-sleeved shirts in sizes L, XL, and 2X 

Please do not donate shirts with alcohol or tobacco logos. Donations may be placed in the wooden tub in the Fellowship Hall. Items are 

picked up each Sunday and delivered to ABCCM Crisis downtown. 

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.

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.