Happy Friday, friends!


We hope you will join us this Sunday as we gather for worship, hear an inspiring message, and grow together in faith. Check out Pastor Mary's sermon preview to learn more, and make plans to worship with us! After the service, celebrate with us at our Table to Table Independence Day Potluck Picnic - a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, meaningful fellowship, and celebrate the blessings of community.


We hope to see you there!


You can access this Sunday's bulletin here.


Sunday Parking Reminder 🚗

As you arrive for worship on Sunday, please help us make the best use of our parking spaces by parking in the designated areas.


If you're unsure where to park, please refer to the parking information here: Central UMC Parking.


Thank you for helping us keep parking safe, organized, and welcoming for everyone!

 


Check out our latest ministry updates!

 

Volunteer With Habitat for Humanity!

Friday, July 24th @ 8:30am


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.

Are you in need of a Prayer Shawl?



Prayer Shawls are available in the room behind the Reception Desk for ANYONE to take to someone in need of comfort. Just be sure to the “sign out” list for tracking purposes! Thank you for YOUR care!

A Way Home Offering


During communion service, you are invited to leave an offering on the altar rail.


This offering, called “A Way Home,” will go toward bus tickets and bus passes to help those in need and currently living on the streets to get to and from work or to reunite with family members outside Asheville.


We invite you to give as you feel led to this offering of empowerment and reconciliation.

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. 

 
 

Central Creation Care: Eco-Tip


Alternatives to single-use plastics include tableware items made out of bamboo, sugarcane (bagasse), palm leaves, clamshells or corn. These sustainable, compostable, environment-friendly items may cost a bit more to purchase, but they do not harm Creation and they do not add to the landfill. Look for them online or in major big box stores. Make your next picnic earth-friendly! 

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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