Central is excited to have a float and walkers in the Parade of Fools on Saturday, February 10. If you would like to walk in the parade or serve hot cocoa on Dickson St, sign up here.

Join us for lunch in the CAC on Sunday, February 11, at 12 pm. This lunch supports our Missions and Outreach. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to fund all the missions of Central UMC for 2024. There will be a silent auction, spaghetti, and fun! So, if you're hosting a Super Bowl party, we've got you covered for lunch, and you will be home in plenty of time to prep for the game. 

Lent is right around the corner. All are welcome on Ash Wednesday to join in a variety of worship options. 

-Ashes to go 7 am-8:30 am: Come and receive your ashes before work or school on the steps of the Sanctuary. 

-Ash Wednesday Services at 12 pm and 6 pm in the Sanctuary.

The Red Cross will host a blood drive on Tuesday, February 20, from 12:30-5:30 p.m in the CAC rooms 3-5. For more information and to register, click here.  

"Savior: What the Bible Says about the Cross".  Mondays, February 19- March 25, at 10 a.m., and Wednesdays, February 21-March 27, at 6:15 p.m. in the Wesley Chapel. Register here.

Soup & Sermon is a community-wide Lenten series that will take place at Central UMC and St. Paul on Tuesdays from February 20 to March 26, from 12 to 1 p.m. During the series, attendees can listen to a different speaker each week and enjoy a soup lunch afterward. For the full schedule, click here. 

Central's first-ever Pickleball Party is on Sunday, March 10. This will be a tournament like no other. Bring a partner (all ages welcome) and sign up here. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds go to youth scholarships. All are encouraged to attend and cheer on our players. Hosted by Central Youth.

Buy your 2024 Razorback Football parking pass before they are all gone. The UofA Wesley is selling passes for all home games. Buy yours before they are gone and get great parking and support a great ministry. Buy here. 

CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL HAS A NEW TIME! We will now begin meeting during the Sunday School hour, from 10:10-10:25.  This will give everyone who would otherwise have a Wednesday conflict an opportunity to sing in worship.  We will begin rehearsals this Sunday, February 11^th, in the SMB building. We hope to encourage as many youth as possible to sing in classic worship!

For more information, email Scott here. 
 

We are saving you a seat at the table. 

This year, we would love to see you at dinner on Wednesdays. Dinner is prepared by the amazing Edna Combs and Sheryl Pearson and will surely be one of your favorite meals every week. So, take a night not to cook or do dishes. Drop in anytime from 5-6 for food and fellowship. 

Dinner is $7 for adults (ages 12+), $5 for children (ages 2-11), and free for children under two. Maximum amount per family is $25.  All are welcome!