Central Childcare
Community Prayer Focus
This month we get to join our community in praying for revival among church leaders. You are encouraged to pray for pastors and staff, as well as other ministry leaders and teams. And don’t forget: Our 24-hour prayer cycle is Monday, March 28th! You may view the prayer guide HERE
United Women in Faith
Ukraine – UMCOR
Our hearts break to see the terrible news continuing to stream from Ukraine. War is a great evil which harms our fellow image bearers in ways unimaginable. Jesus calls us to so much more in our love of neighbor. May there be monumental change and lasting peace soon. Our prayers continue for those in Ukraine, the ongoing Yemeni and Tigray Wars, and all those who live in houses where the threat of political violence hang over them every night. Please join us in ongoing prayer. If you feel led to give through our missional humanitarian ministry – UMCOR – where 100% of funds go directly to supporting the cause – you can do so here. If you would like to know more about what UMCOR is doing in Ukraine, you can visit their FAQ page HERE
Central Blood Drive for Red Cross
Central United Methodist Church has been proud to partner with the American Red Cross and be a part of all they do. Our sixth blood for the Red Cross will be held on Thursday, May 5 between noon and 5:00. Did you know the Red Cross needs to collect more than 13,000 blood donations and more than 2,500 platelet donations each day and 84 percent of blood donations are given at blood drives like the one we are hosting. And did you know the blood collected by the Red Cross helps millions of patients in over 2,500 hospitals and other facilities across the country. The current blood shortage is critical, so now is the time to get registered. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter CUMCRICH into the box that says Find a Blood Drive. Find a time slot that is convenient for you and provide the requested information.
Lent Schedule
4/2 – Day of Service 8am at Central
4/14 – Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm at Central
4/15 – Good Friday Service 7pm at Central
4/17 – Sunrise Service 7am at Cope Environmental
– Breakfast 8:45am at Central
– HE IS RISEN! 10am at Central
Day of Service
For you were called to freedom. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. ~ Galatians 5:13. Service has long been part of the walk of a Christian. John Wesley taught us to grow in our faith by “doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all.” This April 2nd we will provide ways of doing this together. Starting at 7:45am we will gather at Central for some coffee, fellowship, and centering prayer before sending groups out for works of Service a little after 8:00am. We will serve throughout the morning in small groups around the church, neighborhood, and community through our love of neighbor. If you are interested in serving, please come 8:00am Saturday morning with a willing spirit.
Grandmillennial Pop-Up
What: Items new and vintage
When: April 30th from 10am – 2pm
Where: Central UMC
1425 East Main St., Richmond
Why: Benefitting our local missions
P.S. Homemade noodles for sale!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am thru lunch for Creative Hands!
Youth Camp / Kids Camp
It’s that time of year! Camp season is fast approaching! Registrations are now open with early bird pricing until April 20th. You can register your son or daughter online at impact2818.org/camps/
-Impact Camp (grades 3-6) at Camp Lakewood June 12-17th
-Impact Camp (grades 6-8) at Camp Adventure June 12-17th
-That Thing Camp (grades 9-12) at Epworth Forest June 26-July 1st
Discounted rates are also available through the generous support of our church (contact Pastor Phil for the iCash code). Please reach out to Pastor Phil if you have any questions.
