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Pentecost Sunday is almost here! Come worship with us this Sunday as we celebrate the power, presence, and promise of the Holy Spirit.
Let's gather in unity, joy, and expectation.
Join us Sunday, online or in-person at 10am.
We hope to see you there!
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Help us welcome our Children and Youth Ministry Summer Intern, Regan Duke! | | |
Regan will help us bridge the gap between June 1st and late August (the anticipated start date for our new full-time position).
Regan is an Appalachian State University alumni with a degree in Religious Studies. She brings experience as a youth leader at Boone UMC and many summers working on staff with Wilderness Trail.
She is super excited to meet the congregation of Central UMC, get to work with the children and youth ministries, and learn more about church leadership from the awesome team led by Rev. Dr. Mary Brown!
Join us for worship on June 8th - Pentecost Sunday - to welcome her to Central for the summer!
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Be At Sunday School This Summer
Sundays @ 8:45am
Youth and Children (anyone under 21) will meet together in the Youth Arena (4th Floor) this summer for a study of the Beatitudes.
Beginning June 8, a team of volunteers will offer engaging discussions, refreshments, crafts, and games for all ages, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday.
Parents are invited to join in!
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Youth Ushers Needed This Summer
We're looking for middle and high school youth to serve as ushers during Sunday worship services this summer. This is a great opportunity to get involved and serve the church!
If your youth is interested or would like more information, please contact Perry Fisher at perry@fisherstark.com.
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Pentecost Worship
Sunday, June 8th | 3pm
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM, the community is invited to come together for a powerful ecumenical Pentecost worship service at Central United Methodist Church, located at 27 Church Street in downtown Asheville.
This special gathering, themed "One Spirit, Many Voices," will celebrate the rich diversity of the Church and the unifying presence of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Spirit spoke to each person in their own language on the day of Pentecost, this service will reflect that same spirit of inclusion and connection.
The afternoon will begin with a land acknowledgment offered by a Native American leader, followed by a worship experience featuring a unique blend of Indigenous, contemporary, and classical music. Scripture will be read in multiple languages, honoring the many cultures and voices that make up our faith communities.
At the heart of the service will be reflections on a central question: What is the Holy Spirit saying to the Church in this time? Three dynamic speakers will offer their insights:
- Antonio Garcia, CORE Manager for Hispanic Ministry in the Charlotte Catholic Diocese
- Judith Whelchel, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Black Mountain
- Timothy “GA” Underwood, from DeepTime at Trinity UMC in West Asheville
This worship service offers a sacred space to listen deeply—to God, to one another, and to the Spirit moving among us. It is a holy reminder that true community values every voice, meets people where they are, and makes room for all.
All are welcome to attend. Come, and be part of this Spirit-filled moment of unity and hope.
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At Central, we believe in the power of prayer—and we know that many people long to be prayed for. Every Thursday, our Circle of Prayer gathers to lift up the names of individuals submitted by members of our congregation and beyond.
In addition to prayer, we send cards and refer individuals to other care ministries as needed. If you would like to receive prayer, please let Pastor Lisa know by filling out a Prayer Request Card in the pew or submitting a request online using the Prayer Request prompt.
If you feel called to pray for others, we invite you to join the Circle of Prayer—either in person or via Zoom. Your presence can make a powerful difference.
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Nursery Volunteers during Sunday School and Worship hours to care for our sweet little ones! For details, contact Pastor Mary, mbrown@centralumc.org.
Women Homebound Volunteers to visit our folks who can no longer get out and about! For details, contact Kim Everette, Kimeverette525@gmail.com.
Supplies for our Prayer Shawl Care Ministry. For details, contact Pat Page, page.patricia@gmail.com or Paula Boyles, boylesrp@gmail.com.
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United Women in Faith Upcoming Meetings
Anna Circle Meets - 6/11 @ 1:30pm (Stoney Knob Cafe in Weaverville)
Before taking a summer break, Anna Circle will meet for a luncheon outing on Wednesday, June 11. We'll assemble at 1:30pm at Stoney Knob Cafe in Weaverville. Contact Carol Rychy at 706-831-3959 if you have any questions.
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Updates from United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith - UWF Circles take a break over the summer months and resume meetings in early September. If you're looking for a wonderful group of women to gather with, share joys and concerns, do important mission work to benefit women, youth, and children, and build lasting friendships, consider joining one of Central's UWF Circles. There are six Circles, ranging in age, with meeting times during the day or on the evening.
Take a look at the United Women in Faith website: https://centralumc.org/uwf for more information and to connect with Circle leaders! More information about our Circle kick off meetings will be available in August!
United Women in Faith Read!
Central's UWF are featuring some of their favorite books for adults, youth, and children in the Library windows during the month of June. Take a look at the windows, step inside and look at the UWF shelves and the reading list, and check out the article in June's Jot & Tittle. The summer months are a great time to start a new book and see where it will take you!
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WNC Annual Conference
June 19th - 22nd | Lake Junaluska
Clergy Session | June 19th
Annual Conference | June 20th - 22nd
While the conference will be livestreamed for at-home viewing, registration and full participation (including voting) will ONLY happen in person.
This year’s Annual Conference theme—Unity. Healing. New Creation.—invites us to reflect on how God is stitching us together into something beautifully new. Inspired by the quilt squares used in Disaster Ministries’ Hurricane Helene relief work, the 2025 logo brings this theme to life.
Each patterned square represents a piece of our Conference’s story: the Queen City, the mountains, banjos for our musical heritage, flowing rivers, and beakers symbolizing our many colleges and universities. Just like a quilt, our Conference is made up of many unique pieces—each meaningful on its own, but even more powerful when woven together in unity, hope, and love. This visual reminds us of the beauty that emerges when we come together as the body of Christ.
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