We hope you will join us for church this Sunday, 10AM at Central UMC. Check out the sermon preview from Pastor Mary to learn more about what's in store for this Sunday's worship.

Check out our latest ministry updates!

GRINDfest

Saturday, June 13 , 2026 @ Pack Square Park

Have you heard of GRINDfest? See GRINDFEST 2026. (grindfestavl.com) June 13 at Pack Square Park.

This event brings community together to celebrate Black entrepreneurship, culture, music. Everyone is welcome and this event is an opportunity to learn, experience and build relationships. Show you care! Attend and/or volunteer.

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.

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

Bamboo grows quickly; it is strong yet lightweight. It is a sustainably raised product that can be used in our kitchens (cutting boards, spoons, paper towels), our homes (toothbrush handles), paper goods, furniture, clothing, even our food. Look for bamboo products, which can substitute for wood or plastic products.

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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