We love fall, but we're already dreaming about summer in the youth department. Registration for all summer programs is now open! Any youth at PHUMC will tell you—there is no better way to spend that time than a learning or service trip with our youth group.

Click the link below to register and learn more. Please keep in mind, some of these programs will fill quickly!

Christmas ornaments are officially on sale! This year we have lovely Rose Window Ornaments for $20 each. They may be purchased at the Welcome Desk during office hours (Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm) and on Sunday mornings, 8:30am-12:00pm.

If you are unable to make it in-person, you may request an ornament be mailed to you by emailing mmcmurray@phumc.com. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Past ornaments will also be available for purchase.

Today, October 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We know that a great many people are affected by the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss, and that the grief from this is complex and isolating. Our chapel will be open today from 7-9AM, 11AM-1PM, and 4-6PM for those that want to come pray. We will have a votive station where individuals can light a candle for their child(ren) as well as a prayer card with guided prayers and resources. We hope all will be in prayer for those grieving this day.

Our Annual Charge Conference will be this Sunday, October 18 at noon. The primary responsibilities of the charge conference are to review and evaluate the total mission and ministry of the church, receive reports, and adopt objectives and goals for 2027.

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

The PHUMC Green Team is officially a part of the City of Little Rock's Adopt-A-Street program, which provides an opportunity for civic engagement in removing litter to keep our city beautiful. We have “adopted” the section of Lee Street from Van Buren to Beechwood.

Join the Green Team on Saturday, October 24th for our first official cleanup day! We'll meet at Entrance 1 at 9AM and all supplies will be provided.

Questions? Contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

This year Trunk or Treat will be October 25 from 3-5pm in the Lower Parking Deck. This is a great opportunity to come together as a congregation and to serve our community.

These are four ways to get involved:

• This year, we are planning on expanding our giveaways to more than just candy. We are asking for monetary donations only so that we can provide candy, snacks, and small toys for each trunk. Just go to phumc.com/halloween or write a check with Trunk or Treat in the memo line.
• Volunteer to be a greeter and a friendly face. You can sign up at phumc.com/tortvolunteer.
• Come and bring a friend or two with you! Hope to see you there!

Christmas poinsettias ‘in honor of’ or ‘in memory of’ a loved one are available for $20 each, beginning October 25th. They will be placed in the sanctuary during Advent and may be picked up after the 11:00PM Christmas Eve service or from the church on December 29. Orders will close on December 13th and will be listed in the December 20th bulletin as well as the January Tower Newsletter.

You can purchase them by going to phumc.com/poinsettia, calling the church office at 501-664-3600, or filling out the Poinsettia Form at the Welcome desk!

Contact Theresa Smith at tsmith@phumc.com with any questions.

In addition to honoring all of the saints who have passed in the last year and joined the Church Triumphant during Sunday morning worship services for All Saints Sunday, we will have a Service of Remembrance in the Columbarium on Sunday, November 1st from 5:00-5:30PM. We will worship together and remember all of those who have left us.

Questions? Rev. Katie Goss Pearce at kpearce@phumc.com.

Join us at noon in the Great Hall on Sunday, November 8th for a veterans celebration! This free luncheon is open to all veterans, or family members of veterans! Let us know you’re coming by calling the church office at 501-664-3600 or signing up online at phumc.com/veterans-lunch.

Are you or a loved one a veteran that would like to be honored? Let us know by calling the church office at 501-664-3600 or going to phumc.com/veteran.

If you have any questions, contact Bev Villines at bvillines@phumc.com.

Is your child interested in being a part of worship on Sunday mornings? We invite all of our acolytes, both new and returning, to join us for a special Acolyte Training & Pizza Party on Sunday, November 8th, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

This training is for everyone, including acolytes who have attended training before. For returning acolytes, this is a great opportunity to practice their skills, refresh their knowledge, and grow more comfortable and confident in their role. For those who are new to serving, we will provide everything they need to get started. And this time, we'll make training a little more fun with a pizza party and juice! 

We also encourage parents to attend, as this is a great opportunity to learn how you can help support them in this ministry.

After attending training, students can sign up to serve at upcoming worship services by clicking the link below.

Questions? Contact Karsyn Helms at khelms@phumc.com.

Join the Young Adult Ministry for a meal and night of worship on Wednesday, November 11th! We will begin serving the meal at 6PM in the Gathering Hall with worship and a sermon by Rev. Lauren DeLano Grosskopf to follow. Please RSVP by clicking the link below.

Questions? Contact Melanie Buchanan at mbuchanan@phumc.com.

Join us in celebrating the beginning of the Advent Season with a special all-ages “Hanging of the Greens Service” in the sanctuary. The Children’s Choir will sing and we will have a hot chocolate and cookie reception afterwards!

Learn more at phumc.com/advent.

Are you planning on pursuing higher education in 2027? The PH Foundation offers five different scholarships for graduating high school seniors and other students pursuing studies in music, arts, or medical studies. Applications open December 1, 2026. 

Get that resume updated and ready! 

Join us for our Cancer Friends Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 3rd from 11:30AM-1:00PM in Wesley Hall. Our guest speaker will be our new Director of Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Belonging, Melanie Buchanan. We will eat a meal and remember those we have lost during the past year. Cost is $10/person. RSVP by calling the church office at 501-664-3600, going to phumc.com/cancer-friends, or by filling out the Reservation book at the Welcome Desk. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 501-664-3600. 

Session two of Wednesday nights is in full swing! We start serving meals for $10/adult at 5:00PM. We have classes and programming for all ages beginning at 6:00PM including Dr. Robbins' Bible Study, small groups, book studies, Children's activities, Youth Bible study, Midyouth, and more!



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

Is your child interested in joining Children's Choir? We just started a new session! Children’s Choir meets Sundays, 4:00–5:00 PM, and we’d love to have more children join us to sing, play, and serve!

We will start working toward one of our favorite traditions of the year — Hanging of the Greens on November 29. This beautiful service is child-led, and our children have a special role in helping our church welcome the Advent season.

We're sending another Medical team to Guatemala this coming January, and we'd love for you to be part of it. We are still looking for a Dentist and a Pharmacist as well as willing helpers: people ready to build relationships, lend a hand wherever it's needed, and share in the work of loving our neighbors.

If you're interested, contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com. 

It's Socktoberfest once again! This month we are collecting new pairs of socks for distribution to different ministry partners. 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. 

Fix it, swap it, love it again! Join Seis Puentes for Repair Day this Sunday, October 18, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Road, Little Rock), where creativity meets sustainability.

Have expert builders take a look at broken treasures or swap something loved for something new to you! Grab a bite from local food trucks and even catch a free movie at 2:00PM. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to swap, repair, and connect!

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email rpartridge@littlerock.gov.

Don't miss your opportunity to check out Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Halloween Spooktacular concert! Enjoy thrilling acts by Arkansas Circus Arts featuring acrobats, stilt walkers, jugglers, and more, all while your ASO performs iconic music. Click the link below to learn more or buy tickets.

Icons in Transformation, an exhibit by the internationally acclaimed artist Ludmila Pawlowska, is now open at the Oasis at St. Margaret’s! From now until November 8th the exhibit will be open for audiences to have an opportunity to explore the icon mystery and its spiritual power transformed into masterpieces of contemporary art. The exhibit will be open to the public on Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM, and on Saturdays, 1:00-5:00PM. Groups may make arrangements for other times with a reservation request. Click the button to learn more!