This week was Vacation Bible School and we had such a wonderful time learning about Jesus!

Even Pastor Mary got in on the fun (check out the video and photos below - to view more photos of VBS, visit our Instagram page.

We hope you will join us for church this Sunday, 10AM at Central UMC.

Read on for ministry updates from Central UMC

You can access this Sunday's bulletin here.

Check out our latest ministry updates!

Volunteer With Habitat for Humanity!

Join your Central UMC friends for a morning volunteering with Habitat for Humanity! The job site will be confirmed the week before. Jobs can vary and will be assigned that day. No experience or tools needed, but you may want sunscreen, sunglasses, a water bottle, gloves, and/or your own tools. Meet at 8:30 for instructions; work until noon; then join us afterward for lunch if you can!

Use the QR Code to register. Questions? Email Robin Smith at drrtsmith@gmail.com.

We Are Hiring!

We are in need of a Nursery Supervisor, Nursery Staff and Nursery Substitutes.

If this is something you might be interested in doing, please contact Maggie Christy at mchristy@centralumc.org.

Visit St. James AME Church with Central's Church & Society

This summer Central's Church & Society Committee would like to offer you the opportunity to visit St. James AME Church in a small group with others from our congregation (http://www.stjames-asheville.org/).

You may remember St. James' pastor, Reverand Bynum, who brought the message to Central at the Easter Sunrise service this year. Many of us also enjoyed connecting with members of the St. James congregation at the brunch that followed the service. Dr. Bynum is a proponent of cross-congregation connection, and St. James has a very welcoming approach to their services. Each group will be facilitated by a member of Church & Society.

If you are interested in joining a group, please visit this link for the more information and to sign up: https://onrealm.org/centralumc/Registrations.

Congratulations to UWF Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship Recipients

Rachel Sessions

Kai Provine

Central’s United Women in Faith are excited to announce the recipients of the Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship. Thanks to the generosity of Central’s congregation, we are able to award two-$1000 scholarships this year to Kai Provine and Rachel Sessions.

Both Kai and Rachel have been involved in Central since they were about 2 years old. They both play brass instruments and have had leadership roles in their high school bands. When asked to describe a favorite moment, teacher, or activity, etc. each one chose to describe their band director.

Rachel has hiked with Wilderness Trail several times. She has even raised sheep. Rachel will be attending Western North Carolina in the fall and plans to study psychology with the goal of being a neuropsychiatrist.

Kai recently earned their Eagle Scout award. They have played with Central’s brass band for several years. Kai will be attending UNC-Greensboro and studying music education. They plan to teach elementary music upon graduation.

Central is blessed to have Kai and Rachel in our church family. Congratulations to both of them! We wish them many blessings in their future.

People want to be prayed for and Central takes this need seriously.

Every Thursday, our Circle of Prayer gathers to pray for people whose names have been provided from our congregation and others.

Cards go out, referrals to other care ministries are made. If you feel prayerful support is what you need, please let Pastor Lisa know either On Line -Prayer Request Prompt or filling out a pew Prayer Request Card.

If you feel called to pray for others, please consider joining this group either in-Person or via Zoom!

Get Involved with

Family Life Council

Interested in supporting our youth and the Family Life Council? Here's how to get involved/become a ministry partner:

Please email Maggie Christy to learn how you can get involved and support the Family Life Council.

Central Creation Care: Eco-Tip

There are many good suggestions for using less fossil fuel when we drive: drive slower, no sudden acceleration, consider the use of heat or air conditioning, etc. With the current high price of gasoline, perhaps you can practice better driving habits AND reduce your use of fossil fuels that pollute our air and water.

Reconciling Ministry Group Meeting

Sunday, July 5th @ 11:15am Room 219

The Reconciling Ministry Group meets Sunday, July 5th, 11:15 Room 219; LGBTQ+ friendly group with mission projects.

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