We had such a wonderful time blessing our students, teachers, and educational administrators on Sunday. We gave them each a blessing in worship, a keychain to remember that they are loved, and had a fun photo booth!

This school year is going to be great!

We are so thankful that our church has been nominated for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Best of the Best, best place to worship category AND best place to work for <250 employees category. You can vote for us here! Be sure to tell your friends!

Do you, or someone you know, have gifts to share in church leadership? We’re currently accepting nominations for several Pulaski Heights UMC committees with terms beginning January 1, 2026. Most committees serve three-year terms and meet regularly throughout the year.

Whether you’re passionate about finances, supporting the staff, or helping shape the vision of the church, there’s a place for you. Committees like Finance, Staff-Parish Relations, Trustees, and more are looking for faithful leaders.

You can nominate yourself or someone else by visiting phumc.com/nomination.

Please join us this Sunday, August 17th at 5:00pm in Wesley Hall for a powerful screening of "Addiction," a PBS NOVA documentary that takes an unflinching look at the science of substance use and recovery. Following the film, stay for a Q&A with Dr. Michael Mancino from UAMS and a Narcan training session. This event is being held in cooperation with the UAMS Center for Addiction Services and Treatment. Childcare is provided. Questions? Contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

Pulaski Heights UMC will hold a series of important Church and Charge Conferences in the coming weeks:

* Called Church Conference – Sunday, August 17 at 10:00AM in the Sanctuary. All PHUMC members are invited to attend this called Church Conference. During this meeting, church leadership will outline the specific work being proposed for the church building and seek the congregation’s permission to borrow funds if necessary. 

* Charge Conference for Administrative Board – Monday, August 25 at 5:30PM - The Administrative Board to officially vote on moving forward with the capital campaign. 

* Annual Charge Conference – Sunday, October 5 at Noon - The Administrative Board will convene again to submit required reports to the Central District and the Arkansas Conference. 

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

It's time to start Children's Choir again with our new Children's Choir Director, Karen Clark!

Whether your child loves to sing, move, act, or create — this program is designed to nurture their gifts and help them grow in faith and friendship. All children Kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to join us for a fun and faith-filled choir experience! We have exciting plans for the school year, including singing for World Communion Sunday and our traditional Hanging of the Greens Service, as well as a Spring Musical! Rehearsals will be on Sundays from 4:00-5:00pm beginning August 17th. Meet inside Entrance 1.

Go to phumc.com/kids-music to sign your child(ren) up.

Wednesday Nights at Pulaski Heights will return on Wednesday, August 20th! 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, a book study on Richard Rohr's Falling Upward, Let's Talk Enneagram, Children's activities, Youth Bible study, Midyouth, and more!

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!

Mark your calendars and come to the PHUMC Connect Fair in the Argue Great Hall (Gym) from 10:00-11:00AM on Sunday, August 24th! We’ll have information and opportunities to sign up for all kinds of ministries. Together we can live out PHUMC’s mission to Inspire Love, Embrace Christ, and Engage the World!

As United Methodists, we have a wonderful and long tradition of giving each 3rd grader their own Bible! We are excited to present our 3rd grade students with their Bibles on Sunday, August 24 at 9AM in the Classic service OR 11AM in the Modern service.

If you would like to sign up your child to receive a Bible, go to phumc.com/third-grade-bible or call Pam Lentz at 501-664-3600.

Join PHMen Friday, September 5th for our next First Friday Breakfast. We will eat together, fellowship, and hear from Chris Curry, head baseball coach for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Please RSVP by either filling out the Reservation Book at the Welcome Desk, going to phumc.com/men, calling the church office at 501-664-3600, or clicking the link below!

It’s that time of year! The Razorbacks are playing Arkansas State at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 6th! PHUMC will open our parking lot for the game. You can reserve a spot today for $40. We will also be selling parking spots on the day of the game for $25! All proceeds will go to PHUMC Youth Missions.

Go to phumc.com/hog-parking to learn more!

Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us on Sunday, September 7th from 4:00-6:00PM at The Wonder Place! Come play with old friends and new!

Contact Kristie Finney at kfinney@phumc.com or Pam Lentz at plentz@phumc.com or call the church office at 501-664-3600 for more information! We hope you can join us!

Walking the Mourner’s Path is an in-person grief group for anyone who has suffered a significant loss and would like to process it in a group setting. It is Christ-centered, scripturally and spiritually based. Through the 8-week program on Mondays, September 15-November 3 from 6:00-8:00pm, mourners learn ways to honor their loved ones, seek spiritual direction, and discover God’s promise of comfort in community!

There is a $60 fee, which goes toward materials. Sign up at phumc.com/mourners-path or call the church office at 501-664-3600. Questions? Contact Rev. Daniel Curry at dcurry@phumc.com or 501-664-3600.

Join Dr. John Robbins as he facilitates the study “The Bible in 90 Days.” You’ll read the complete Bible in 90 days from September 22-December 22. During that time the class will meet Mondays at 5:30PM in Room C236 to discuss.

RSVP by going to phumc.com/biblein90, call the church office at 501-664-3600, or sign the book at the Welcome Desk.

Questions? Contact Virginia Lewis at vlewis@phumc.com.

Our August Monthly Mission collection is for Wakefield Elementary School. We are asking for people to donate money for school supplies so that we can buy in bulk for Wakefield students! Go to phumc.com/give and select Wakefield School Supplies to donate.