Children's Musical!

Sunday, April 26th at 11:30 AM in the Sanctuary

Central's Children's Choir and Friends will present their spring musical "Oh, Jonah!" by Allen Pote and Carole McCann, Sunday, April 26 at 11:30AM in the sanctuary. A pre-show reception will be hosted in the parlor at 11:00AM. All are invited to the musical! 

"Oh, Jonah!" is meant to be a whale of a good time for both performers and the audience as the story of the prophet Jonah is brought to life with music, mime, and merry-making! It's more than just a story about a whale swallowing a human. It's a story about us.

It's a tale involving responsibility, repentance, listening for the word of God in our lives, accepting people who are different from us, and believing that there is mercy and compassion for all who turn toward God -- serious thoughts, but told with a sense of humor and frolicking fun! 

SAVE THE DATE

We hope you will join us Sunday, May 3rd for our Table 2 Table Potluck. We will also have a Family Life Council Meeting at 11:15AM in the Youth Arena!

Family Life Council Meeting

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 @ 11:15AM in Youth Arena

Anyone involved in Family Life at Central United Methodist Church is invited to this open meeting. Grab lunch from Table 2 Table and join us to share ideas and dream together about Family Life Ministries at Central.

Shop for a Cause - Eve Circle

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 | After worship

On April 19 and 26, the Eve Circle will sell handcrafted paper bead jewelry made by women in Uganda after worship, just outside the Parlor. Proceeds support the Zoe Program for orphan empowerment and scholarships for girls in Moheto, Kenya. Cash or check accepted. Shop, find something beautiful, and help change a life.

Youth Money Wall Fundraiser for Wilderness Trail

Sundays in April

Help send our youth to Wilderness Trail this summer by participating in our Money Wall fundraiser each Sunday in April!

It’s easy: choose a numbered envelope from the display, place that amount in cash or a check inside, and return it. The number on the envelope is the amount you give.

Choose envelope #5 and give $5. Choose envelope #75 and give $75. Every envelope helps support our youth as they prepare for a week of backpacking, faith, friendship, and discovering God in creation.



Thank you for supporting our students and making this incredible experience possible!

Dorm Room Sponsors Needed

Ten more sponsors are needed for Central’s Congregations for Children (C4C) support of 25 Asheville High School (AHS) graduates that need extra support transitioning to college. Selected by based on need, these students are often the first in their family to attend college. Each deserving student needs our support to have the necessities for their dorm room.

Shop in May and drop off at Asheville High in mid-June. Email Kim Sink to sign up or get more info at c4c@centralumc.org.

All items on the Required list must be provided.

Required Items:

• XL Single bed sheets. 2 sets. In student’s preferred color
• Blanket. In student’s preferred color
• Pillow
• Mattress pad, XL
• Comforter. In student’s preferred color
• Towel Sets; towel, hand towel, washcloth. 2 sets. In student’s pref color
• Laundry bag
• Laundry pods, small bag
• Dryer sheets, small box
• Waste basket, with trash bags
• Small Lamp with light bulbs
• Fan
• Power strip
• Plastic hangers; 18-24.
• Dish soap (small bottle of)
• Kitchen sponge
• Plate, cup, bowl, cups, utensils (2 each of 
• fork, spoon, knife). Must be non-breakable,
• light weight, microwaveable.
• Under-bed storage container with lid
• Shower caddy
• 3 drawer organizers. See picture at right.
• Dry-erase wall calendar/board with
• Dry erase markers

Optional items:

• Item’s from the student’s wish list
• Clorox wipes
• Kleenex
• Alarm clock / clock radio
• 3M Command hooks, picture hangers

Mother's Day Remembrance

All Donations Must Be Received by May 1st

The Anna Circle will be placing red and white carnations in the Chancel urns on Mother’s Day in May. We invite you to remember and/or honor your mother, grandmother, mothers of your grandchildren, special aunt, or any woman who has provided nurturing in your life’s journey. A donation of $10 for each name remembered or honored will be used in support of local missions. A list of names will be provided online and with the bulletin on Mother’s Day. 

All checks should be made out to “CUMC-Anna Circle”, marked for “Mother’s Day” in memo line. Use attached envelope for offering plate or mail donation to Central UMC, 27 Church St. Asheville, NC 28801. Attn: Anna Circle 

Get your form here.

ALL donations must be received by May 1st. For questions, please contact Mary Ann Wansong, 828-275-9551. Thank you for your support of local missions.

Eve Circle Meeting

Tuesday, May 5 @ 10:00AM & Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00AM

On May 5, Maggie Christy will share with Eve Circle the path that led her to work with all ages of youth at Central. Meeting will be in the parlor at 10:00 am.

Eve Circle will meet June 9 at Lake Louise Park for brunch at 10:00. Attendees should bring plate, silverware, drink, and a brunch dish to share. After eating, members who wish will share their journeys for better understanding of how each is still “Mapping Our Way Forward.”

Visitors are always welcome! if interested or have questions Contact dlballandy45@gmail.com or sandracwells@gmail.com.

Ruth Circle Meeting

Tuesday, May 5 @ 10:00AM

Members of the Ruth Circle will gather at the home of Kim 

Everette for our annual Ruth Circle Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 am. For more information about Ruth Circle, please contact Kim Everette at kimeverette@gmail.com.

Hard2Recycle

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Asheville Greenworks will hold a Hard2Recycle event on May 9 at AC Reynolds High School (east Asheville) from 10am to 2 pm. Check the Greenworks website for a list of accepted items (e.g. styrofoam, small electronics and appliances, batteries).

Thank you all for your donations to ABCCM!

Things that are needed this week are cat food: Dry cat food and wet cat food. Large bags will be broken up into smaller ones at ABCCM.

Toilet paper: Large packages are broken down, and paper is given out in single rolls.

Please leave your contribution in the wooden tub in Fellowship Hall. It will be picked up on Sunday and delivered on Monday. Or you can drop it by ABCCM Crisis at 24 Cumberland Ave. near Montford.

SAVE THE DATE - Central's Annual Broadway Review!

Friday, June 5 , 2026 @ 7:00PM

Central’s Annual "Broadway Revue" is coming your way Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend. It is free and open to the public. 

Everyone is welcome without exception. Any donations will be used for the Music Ministries at Central. Beautiful and fun music performed from 19 different musicals by members of our chancel, youth, and children’s choir. Music and memories for everyone! We hope to see you on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

June 15 - 19, 2026

Join us for a fun and faith-filled week of Vacation Bible School at Central United Methodist Church Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon each day.

Children ages 3 through rising 5th grade are invited to step into Bible times and experience God’s Word coming to life through music, crafts, games, and storytelling. It will be a week full of fun, friendship, and faith!



Students in grades 6–12 and adults are invited to volunteer and help make the week special.

There is no fee, and snacks are provided.

To register your children, email mchristy@CentralUMC.org, visit https://centralumc.org/Events.