The newly organized PHUMC Green Team’s mission is to inspire our congregation and community toward environmental stewardship through encouragement and example. We’ll be using this newsletter to share practical, environmentally friendly ideas you can use right away—starting with recycling.

Did you know that Kroger accepts not only plastic grocery sacks, but also resealable zipper bags, bread and cereal bags, dry-cleaning bags, outer plastic wrap, shipping materials, and bubble wrap? These are items that are often difficult to recycle for free.

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, we’d love to have you join us. The Green Team meets every third Tuesday at 11:30am at the church. 

PHUMC is helping sponsor the Little Rock Mobile Market, an initiative designed to bring fresh, healthy food directly to neighborhoods where access has been limited. By donating to this cause you can help stop food insecurity in our city and strengthen your community!

You can donate by bringing cash or checks to the Welcome Desk at the church, or by visiting phumc.com/mobile-market.

Wednesday Nights will resume next week for the second session of programming, beginning Wednesday, February 25th! We start serving meals at 5:00pm; cost is $10 for adults and 5th grade and up. We have classes and programming for all ages beginning at 6:00pm including Dr. Robbins' Bible Study, a mission opportunity, small group, contemplation and prayer, children's activities, youth Bible study, Midyouth, and more! Learn more by going to phumc.com/wednesdays.

If you'd like to volunteer to help out our staff in the kitchen, please click the link below!

We hope you join us for this great time of learning and fellowship! Questions? Learn more below!

Join Primetimers and friends on Thursday, February 26th from 11:30am-1:00pm for our monthly luncheon in the gym. This week's program is about fraud protection for seniors. Lunch is $10.

RSVP by signing the book at the Welcome Desk, calling the church office at 501-664-3600, or by going to phumc.com/primetimers.

Questions? Contact Bev Villines at bvillines@phumc.com.

Are you participating in Little Rock Marathon weekend? PHUMC wants to show our support and celebrate your hard work!

If you are participating in any of the race events on February 28 or March 1st, email Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

And if you're interested in cheering for PHUMC runners along the course on one or both of the race days, please let Rev. Chambers know!

It’s that time of the year for our PHUMC High School Seniors and college students to apply for scholarship funding from the PHUMC Foundation through these programs: 

• Students attending Methodist-affiliated schools can leverage a $1,000 donation up to $4,000 in tuition assistance (new and returning students). Learn more: umhef.org/scholarships/umdfs/ 
• Graduating Seniors who have been active in PHYouth are eligible for the Little Joe and BK’s $1,000 scholarship. phumc.com/ljbk 
• Graduating Seniors who played in Church-League Basketball are eligible for the Faulkner Basketball $1,000 scholarship. phumc.com/faulkner
• Graduating Seniors planning to pursue a major in the arts may apply for the $1,500 Berry Music and Arts scholarship. phumc.com/berry.
• Undergraduate or graduate students preparing for careers in the medical field can apply for the Barnwell Holloway Medical Studies Scholarship. phumc.com/barnwell-holloway. 
• Contact Virginia Porta with the PHUMC Foundation for more details by emailing vporta@phumc.com or calling 501-978-0510.

City Director Kathy Webb will be coming on March 1st during the Sunday School hour (10:10-10:50am) in the Argue Great Hall to do a presentation on voter registration and engagement and why it's important to us (or should be) as United Methodists.

If you want more information, you can contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

Join us for Tai Chi on Wednesdays from March 4-May 20 from 9:00-10:00am! This program is open to "beginners and returning participants." The seated Tai Chi (for those who feel they can't stand and do Tai Chi) is a great way for persons to exercise while remaining seated. Space is limited, but you can register by signing the book at the Welcome Desk, emailing lbarnes@phumc.com, or calling 501-664-3600!

Don't miss your chance to watch the children's choir spring musical on March 8 at 4pm in Wesley Hall! They will be performing Called by Mark Burrows, a musical about what it means to be called by Jesus. The choir will also be singing a preview in worship that morning!

Questions? Contact director Karen Clark at kclark@phumc.com.

Sign up now to join Primetimers for a trip to Charlotte's Eats & Sweets in Keo, Arkansas! We will meet at the church on March 12th at 10am for provided transportation!

If you're interested please RSVP by March 9th either signing the book at the Welcome Desk, or by calling the church at 501-664-3600.

Questions? Contact Bev Villines at bvillines@phumc.com or visit our website at phumc.com/primetimers.

Confirmation Day with the Bishop this year is Saturday, March 14th! This event is open to our 7th and 8th graders, current confirmands, and last year's confirmation class (who missed this event due to ice!). It provides confirmands the opportunity to be circuit riders for the day, visiting different United Methodist churches in the central Arkansas area. There is a $10 registration fee to cover the cost of lunch.

The deadline to register is March 4th. Click the link to register your child!

Join us Sunday, March 15th in Wesley Hall for an Oscars watch party! Doors open at 5:30pm and everyone is welcome to come and go as they please. We do hope you'll stick around to see who wins Best Documentary Short Film; Armed With Only a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud is nominated, a film about Little Rock native Brent Renaud whose family are members of PHUMC. Come show your support and hang out with us while we watch the 2026 Oscars!

Graduating seniors and families, Senior Sunday is May 3rd! During the Sunday School hour, we will host a Senior brunch for students and their families/guests and a senior slideshow will run during the service. We would love it if all of our church's seniors are celebrated this day. If you would like to participate, we ask that you complete the online form below and upload the requested photographs for the slideshow.

The deadline to sign up and provide photos will be April 15th.

Easter Flowers 'in honor of' or 'in memory of' a loved one are available for $20 each. They will be placed in the Sanctuary & Wesley Hall on Easter and may be picked up in either location following the 11:00 services. Orders received in the church office by Friday, March 27 will be listed in the Easter bulletin.

Go to phumc.com/easter-flowers, pick up a form at the Welcome Desk, or call the church office at 501-664-3600 to order them!

Questions? Contact Theresa Smith at tsmith@phumc.com.

Make It a Family Memory in NYC! 

Join the Ministry of Pilgrimage for a 5-day trip to New York City (Oct. 20-24) and turn it into a special family or intergenerational adventure! Children up to age 17 receive a 5% discount. Early registration deadline for PH members and friends is March 1.

Questions? Email Rev. Jay Clark at jclark@phumc.com

Our February Monthly Mission collection is feminine hygiene products. You can drop them off at the Welcome Desk or the Donation Station outside of Entrance 9.

If you have any questions, contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

If you'd like to see all of our 2026 Monthly Mission Collection items, go to phumc.com/missions.

PHUMC is officially sponsoring Central Arkansas Soup Sunday! On Sunday, March 1st from 3:30-6:30pm head to Jack Stephens Center at UA Little Rock to enjoy a soup dinner in support of the future of Arkansas kids! Bring your friends, your family, and everyone else who loves good food, nice people, fun music, silent auctions, and raising money for worthy causes. Tickets can be purchased using the link below or at the door.