Wednesday Night Bible Study

7:15 pm on Zoom

Meditations of the Heart

Howard Thurman

Wednesdays 7:15 pm

Join Us on Zoom

  Zoom Link For the Class Click Here

Meeting ID: 870 1527 9575

Passcode: 401075



LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES FALL ASSEMBLY

Join us on Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at

Impact Church - 2323 Sylvan Road, Atlanta GA.

The Theme: "Prepare, Provide and Proclaim"

This meeting is opened to all Lay servants/speakers and those whose churches are in the South West District. To register for the meeting, click on the link.

Click Here To Register

If you have questions, contact Dr. Ollie Manley, Director Lay Servant Ministries.

oimanley48@gmail.com

LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES FALL COURSE SCHEDULE

Classes will be held at Fayetteville First UMC, 175 E Lanier Ave Fayetteville, GA. The classes will be held on October 11th and 18th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The cost of courses is $42.00 which does not include the book. Individuals will need to purchase their books from Cokesbury, Upper Room Books, Amazon or any vendor. To register for one of the courses, click on the link. Click Here To Register

Schedule In-Person Classes

Basic is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts, servant leadership, spiritual practices and much more. Text: Lay Servant Ministries Participant's Book - The Basic Course, Jackson and Jackson

Heritage will explore a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church. The textbook is: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs by Kenneth Carder.

Aging in the 21st Century will examine strategies that will allow older adults to use their gifts, talents, wisdom, energy, and experiences in the church. The textbook is Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr.

ZOOM Classes

October 4, 11, and 18 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Login information will sent after registration

Storytelling will give an overview of the importance of storytelling and provide opportunities for participants to write and share their personal stories. The textbook is Dancing with Words by Ray Buckley

See All the People will focus on developing an intentional system of discipleship, engaging the community in stategies that will enable them to see all people, develop an appreciation for building relationships, and forming disciples through worship.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Cynthia Holland, cynthiam@msn.com 

Thank you, Central family, for your unwavering support of Central's Food Pantry! Your generous financial contributions and the countless cases of food you have provided have made a significant difference in the lives of those we serve in our community. However, we now face a critical challenge as the Atlanta Food Bank undergoes reorganization, impacting our ability to secure essential food supplies. With our next distribution approaching, we are at risk of running low on food, and your help is more crucial than ever! Together, we can rise to this challenge, demonstrating our collective strength and commitment to those in need.

We invite our members to lend a helping hand by purchasing food items that will be distributed to those in need within our community. Together, we can ensure that no one goes hungry and that our pantry remains a light of hope and support. Below, you will find the guidelines for donating food to our pantry. Let's turn this challenge into an opportunity to make a difference!



The Food Pantry accepts non-perishables food item only . We prefer cases of food products. Food products should be in cans, plastic and paper containers. NO GLASS CONTAINER PLEASE!

The following products are always in demand:

Canned Meats/Soups

chicken, beef, pork, salmon, sardines, tuna, Vienna sausage, etc.

Canned Vegetables

blackeye peas, corn, lima beans, green beans, etc.

Canned Fruit/ Dried Fruit

mixed fruits, peaches, apricots, etc.

Hot Cereals - Grits/ Oatmeal/ No Cold Cereal

Rice, Instant Potatoes

Raisins, Peanut Butter

Crackers/Cookies, Chips, Juice/Sodas - All kinds

Nuts

peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, etc.

FROZEN REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR.

Bring your donations to the church office in the Ministry Building. If you have questions, please contact Malvin Trawick, Food Pantry Coordinator.

Central Congregation:

We’re excited to invite Central members and family to the Green the Church Summit 2025, happening in Atlanta, Georgia! This powerful gathering will bring together Black churches, clergy, and environmental justice leaders committed to deepening creation care through faith, action, and advocacy.

Join us to be inspired, equipped, and mobilized for climate justice rooted in our spiritual traditions.

"Black Church Resilience Hubs” Building Wealth and Preparedness in Our Communities"

Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

  Date: October 12-14, 2025                                      Location: Atlanta, GA 

See Carol Tucker Burden for more information

We set aside this space for sacred use and community fellowship!

NURSING CARE FACILITY

Mr. Craig Garrison, Mrs. Alice Israel, Mrs. Eris Swanson

HOMEBOUND

Ms. Barbara Barham, Mrs. Schereline Billingslea, Mrs. Jean McPherson, Mr. Hiram Scott

BEREAVEMENT

Ms. Loren E. McLain, the niece of Mrs. Jean McPherson and the cousin of Mr. Rico McPherson, memorial service is on Thursday, August 28th, 12:00 noon at Central United Methodist Church.

Mr. Hiram Scott, the husband of Mrs. Fern Scott passed on Sunday, August 24th. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

"A Christ-Centered, Radically Inclusive, Intergenerational Congregation that uses its Spiritual Gifts to meet the needs of our Unique Surrounding Community"

Rev. Dr. Brian A. Tillman, Senior Pastor

Rev. Gloria Parker, Associate Pastor