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.

Dorm Room Sponsors Needed

Four Asheville High seniors are awaiting sponsorship in Central’s Congregations for Children (C4C) Dorm Room Sponsor mission project. For the past 16 years Central has sponsored 25 in-need Asheville High School (AHS) graduates. These smart teens are often the first in their family to attend college & need help for the necessities in their dorm room. Sponsoring a student for the whole list is best. Monetary donations are also welcome – specify Congregations for Children (C4C). An Amazon list is available to order & ship directly. 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 (TODAY)

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.

Deborah Circle Meeting

Tuesday, May 12 @ 10:00AM

Deborah circle will meet on May 12 in a member’s home at 10AM. We will continue our study of the history of United Women in Faith and our opportunities in it. All are welcome!

We will not meet in June, July or August. More information; Susan Snell at ssnell123@bellsouth.net. 

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).

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.