TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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Meet our pastors and worship leads
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Programs and events for Littles, Kids, Youth and their families
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Programs and events for the University of Arkansas college students
Groups and Classes for Central Adults.
Church Wide events for all ages!
Ignite and Empower our Community
OUR MISSION
“Ignite and Empower our community to experience and share the love of Christ.”
OUR VISION
Extend, Empower, and Engage
Extending an open invitation to experience the love of Christ.
Empowering people to connect, worship, and grow in their faith.
Engaging passionately to make an impact in our local community and around the world
EXECUTIVE PASTOR
REV. DR. CHASE BURNS
ASTORS
SENIOR PASTOR
REV. JENNIE WILLIAMS
Throughout the week, you will find Jennie in the office, making visits throughout the community, and at any of our local coffee shops - although Puritan is a favorite.
To locate Chase in the office, follow the echoes of jazz, blues, opera, or techno music. On beautiful days, you might also find Chase at the Library or Puritan’s Deck!
COLLEGE PASTOR & WESLEY DIRECTOR
REV. VIRGINIA BROWN
Virginia meets with students at the Wesley Foundation throughout the week, and sometimes, she and Georgia (her pup) swing by the church offices She also leads our Young Adult Sunday School Class.
9 a m in the CAC Great Hall
Our Director of Contemporary Worship is David Williams accompanied by Logan Anderson, Cross-Campus Contemporary Music Directo praise band, please contact David at dwillia landerson@centralumcfay.com.
NEXTGEN MINISTRIES
CENTRAL LITTLES
MARY BASSETT IS OUR LITTLES DIRECTOR
mbassett@centralumcfay.com
Central Littles is a ministry for children from birth to pre-K on Sundays 830-1230am.
We provide childcare for the 9 and 11 am church services and many additional weekly events and classes throughout the year. If you have any questions regarding childcare for your activities, please reach out to Mary Bassett.
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LITTLES SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Central Littles meet on the 1st floor of building D in the Central Park area during the 10 am Sunday School hour. Our childcare staff uses best practices in early childhood education through prayers, storytelling, music, and fun!
CENTRAL KIDS
ERIKA IS OUR KIDS DIRECTOR
eregier@centralumcfay.com
Central Kids is a ministry for children in kindergarten-6 grade Follow @CentralNextGenFay on Instagram and Facebook for announcements on all upcoming events and sign up for Central’s weekly newsletter at centralumcfay com
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KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL
You will find us on the 2nd floor on building D at 10 a.m. during Sunday school hour
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CLUB K6 WEDNESDAYS
Club K6 is a time for Kindergarten-6th graders to come together for worship, bible stories, games, and crafts from 6-7:30pm on Wednesday Evenings
CENTRAL
YOUTH
ZACK BLOODWORTH IS OUR
CENTRAL YOUTH DIRECTOR
zbloodworth@centralumcfay.com
Central Youth is a ministry for 7th-12 grades. Follow @CentralNextGenFay on Instagram and Facebook for announcements on all upcoming events and sign up for Central’s weekly newsletter at centralumcfay com th
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Youth are invited to join us in the Café in building D each week at 10 a m for snacks, catching up, and reflecting on scripture.
SUNDAY NIGHTS
Building D 2nd Floor
Sunday Night Youth is a time for small gr worship. We meet on Sunday evenings fr throughout the school year. Dinner is pro
WEDNESDAY HANG TIME
Youth Hang Time is a time for 7th-12th graders to come together and hang out in a safe space with games, snacks, and good times from 4-7:30pm. Dinner is provided for those at Hang Time.
CENTRAL
CONFIRMATION
Building D Worship Center
CENTRALNEXTGEN
FALL NEXTGEN EVENTS
Confirmation Kick Off 9/7
Youth Kick Off 9/7
Club K6, Youth Hang Time 9/10
Confirmation Retreat 9/12-9/14
Trunk or Treat 10/29
ACCYM Refuge Retreat 11/7-11/9
Kids Christmas Movie 12/12
Youth Progressive Dinner 12/14
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WESLEY
UA WESLEY
TUESDAY NIGHTS
U of A Students are invited to join us for dinner at 6 p.m. and then worship at 7 p m at our Wesley campus 520 N Lindell Ave.
WESLEY 5K
Support UA Wesley by participating in our Groovy 5K Run on October 4, 2025 For more information contact Grace Jones at gjones@centralumcfay.com
VOLUNTEER AT THE WESLEY
Join us to help serve our Wesley Ministry for special events and Tuesday night meals and worship
CENTRAL ADULTS
Central UMC offers a variety of classes, small groups, and studies to allow everyone to find a place to connect with others
CENTRAL
ASBURY CLASS THE FORUM
Building B room 304
9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.
A large Sunday School group of men and women 65 and older, couples and singles, this class also meets for social gatherings
CENTRAL SINGLES
Building C rooms 1-2
9:30 - 10:55 a.m.
Central singles, age 40 and up, who enjoy frequent fellowship gatherings and gathering on Sundays
Building B room 103
9:30 a.m. Social and Coffee 9:45-10:45 a.m. Class
This is a large Sunday School group with various ages and life stages (ages 40s-70s) The class is participant-led
THE CIRCLE
Building C rooms 4-5
9:30 - 10:55 a.m.
An eclectic Sunday School group, couples and singles, age 40 and up, who enjoy frequent fellowship gatherings.
CENTRAL
COLLEGE STUDENT THE BRIDGE
Building B room 304
10 a.m.- 10:55 a.m.
A Sunday school class for college Students @ 10 am in building B room 304. Invite a friend and let's join together in fun and fellowship.
Building B room 103
10 am-10:55 am
A Sunday School group of couples and singles, mid-30s and 40s, most with children who gather together for a lesson and fellowship.
20'S / 30'S
Building B room 100
10am - 10:55 a.m.
Join our 20's and 30's Sunday School Class each Sunday in room 100 in building B @ 10am We can't wait to meet you!
ADULT GROUPS
WRESTLING WITH DOUBT
Wednesdays 6pm beginning September 10
Building B room 310
Join us starting September 10 for a fall book study: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith by Adam Hamilton During this study we'll explore tough questions, honest struggles, and the hope that can emerge from uncertainty. th
INCLUSIVE CONNECTIONS
6:30-8 pm Wesley Room 102
Thursday, September 11
Carolyn Kennedy- Raising Rainbow Kids
Thursday, October 9
Understanding Gender Transitioning
Thursday, November 13
Movie Night
LOVING PEOPLE AND PLANET IN GOD’S NAME
Thursdays 6pm beginning September 11
Building B room 310
A transformative study on creation care! This sixweek study, Loving People and Planet in God's Name will led by Rev. Lindsey Russell. The purpose of this course is to empower individuals and congregations to faithfully respond to climate justice and creation care
NEW BEGINNINGS
Wednesdays 6pm beginning September 17
Building C Rooms 3-5
Join us for a Women's Bible Study on JoshuaWinning the Worry Battle, by Barb Roose Participants can order workbook through Amazon. This study will be lead by Gail Nebben and Jacque Nagel.
ADULT GROUPS
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS
Sundays 10 am Building D rooms 202-204
GREECE AND TURKEY TRIP
BUILDING B
CENTRAL MEN’S MINISTRY
2 Saturday of the month 9 am in Building D nd
CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
CHURCHWIDE EVENTS
TRUNK OR TREAT
Wednesday October 29th
Join us in the CAC parking lot 6-8 pm for trick or treating, fellowship, and refreshments
LIGHTING OF THE OZARKS PARADE
Thursday, December 4th 6:30 pm Outside Sanctuary
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Wednesday, December 24th
3 pm Contemporary 3 pm Classic
5 pm Family
5 pm Classic
7 pm Classic
CENTRAL MISSIONS
CENTRAL'S MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRIES PREPARE MEMBERS OF OUR CONGREGATION TO SERVE PEOPLE LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE. WE AIM TO PARTNER AND FACILITATE MISSIONS FOR JUSTICE, FREEDOM, PEACE, HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND TRANSCENDING RACIAL, CULTURAL, NATIONAL, AND POLITICAL BOUNDARIES. WE STRIVE FOR ALL PEOPLES TO LIVE IN DIGNITY AND SECURITY, ESPECIALLY DURING HUMANITARIAN DISASTERS AND THEIR AFTERMATH
MAGDALENE SERENITY HOUSE
PATHWAY TO FREEDOM
CADEN'S CALLING
CANOPY NWA
CHILDREN'S SAFETY CENTER
CENTRAL OUTREACH MISSIONS
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
GOOD SAM’S SACK IT SUNDAY 9/28
SOCKTOBER COLLECTION
COMMUNITY MEAL DONATIONS
GOOD SAM CHRISTMAS
WHAT IS UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH?
WE ARE WOMEN LIKE YOU, A POWERFUL, FEARLESS FORCE DRIVEN BY GOD’S LOVE AND UNITED IN SISTERHOOD. FOCUSING ON WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH, WE ACT FOR JUSTICE AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES. JOIN US BECAUSE LOVE IN ACTION CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
LED BY: LAURA UNDERWOOD
BLESSINGS AND BLOOMS MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING FROM 8 AM - 11 AM WE ARE A GROUP WHO LOVES GOD’S CREATION AND LOVE GARDENING LEARN MORE ON HOW YOU CAN HELP AND REACH OUT TO LAURA UNDERWOOD VIA EMAIL: LAURA@UNDERWOODS COM
LED BY: ANN AVERITT
PAGE TURNERS MEETS BI-MONTHLY ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 2:00 PM IN BUILDING D ROOM 105. THIS FALL, WE WILL MEET IN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER. OUR PURPOSE IS TO READ AND DISCUSS BOOKS ON THE UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH READING LISTS. WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US. PLEASE CONTACT CHARLENE WILKINS FOR MORE INFORMATION VIA EMAIL: ANNAVERITT@COX.NET
LED BY: BRENDA GULLETT
THIS GROUP WILL BE INVOLVED IN WRITING LETTERS AS SUGGESTED BY THE UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH ORGANIZATION, GENERAL BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY, AND ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE UWF GROUP ALSO FACILITATES “CALLS TO ACTION” FOR THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BRENDA GULLETT VIA EMAIL: BRENDAGALE GULLETT@GMAIL COM
WE CURRENTLY HAVE A TRADITIONAL CIRCLE THAT MEETS AT BUTTERFIELD TRAIL VILLAGE. IF YOU HAVE BEEN A PART OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN, NOW TITLED “UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH”, AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF A TRADITIONAL CIRCLE OR UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT BRENDA GULLETT VIA EMAIL: BRENDAGALE GULLETT@GMAIL COM
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