You may have noticed a crane hanging around the church this week — and for good reason!

As part of Phase 1 of our This Place Matters Capital Campaign, brand-new rooftop HVAC units have officially arrived. Watching them lifted into place was a visible reminder that the promises made through this campaign are becoming reality.

These new units will help us steward our 75-year-old building well, improve efficiency, and ensure that our Sanctuary, classrooms, and gathering spaces remain comfortable and welcoming for generations to come.

Wednesday Nights second session of programming has officially begun, but it's not too late to start coming! 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!

We are currently looking for Helping Hands volunteers on Tuesdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. All you need is a BIG heart, the GIFT OF GAB and compassion for our many family caregivers who need a little time for themselves. We have seated exercises, a devotional, music, old-time TV shows/movies, a great lunch, and good, old-fashioned visiting!

You are needed for as many (or as few hours) as you have available. You can choose your ‘Tuesday of the Month’ if that suits you best. You will be blessed! 

Contact Bev Villines at bvillines@phumc.com or 501-350-5053 for more info and to sign up! You can also visit our website at phumc.com/helping-hands.

This weekend is the Little Rock Marathon! That means Kavanaugh will be blocked off and you may need to take detours to get to the church. Click the links below to see a map of the course and a more detailed list on the road closure locations.

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.

This summer, we’re trying something a little different—and a lot of fun! Join us July 7–9 for Vacation Bible Camp, The Story of Moses, in a brand-new evening format designed for the whole family. We’re hosting an interactive dinner theatre experience where children, parents, and grandparents can all gather around the table, share a meal, laugh together, and dive into faith in a creative and engaging way. It’s Vacation Bible Camp reimagined; fresh, interactive, and full of surprises.

RSVP beginning March 1 at phumc.com/vbc. 

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 $1,500 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.

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!

We're also inviting everyone to bring their spare change with them! Our children have chosen a meaningful cause and will be collecting donations to help make a positive difference in our community. So come enjoy the musical — and don’t forget to bring your “change for change!”

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 by signing the book at the Welcome Desk, calling the church at 501-664-3600, or clicking the link below.

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.

Join us on Saturday, April 4 at 10:30AM for the Easter Egg Hunt at War Memorial Pavilion.

Questions? Contact Pam Lentz at plentz@phumc.com.

We are also in need of candy. You can donate candy in the bins in the Children's Wing, at the Welcome Desk, or by Wesley Hall. You can also donate money by going to phumc.com/candy!

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 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.

PHUMC is a sponsor of Central Arkansas Soup Sunday! This 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.