Officer Seara Burton
Please join the Richmond Community in a prayer vigil at the city building today, August 12th, at 7pm. This prayer vigil is to lift up Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton who is fighting for her life after she was shot in the line of duty during a traffic stop. Seara is still listed in critical condition. We are asking for our community and public safety officials to come together as one to lift Officer Burton, her family, friends, and comrades in prayer.
Central Listens – THIS SUNDAY
The Administrative Council will be hosting a LISTENING SESSION for members of the congregation to share their thoughts regarding the direction of Central related to the upcoming General Conference 2024 and the decision related to human sexuality/LGBTQ+ issue. This event is being planned prayerfully and with the intent of furthering communication. Please come and share your thoughts with us. The event will be held in fellowship Hall following service on Sunday, August 14th. Pizza and Drinks will be provided. We hope you will join us. – The Administrative Council
Lamplighter Devotionals and Testimonies
We are asking for devotionals and testimonies from the congregation to be shared in a future Lamplighter. If you feel led to share, please submit yours to Christin at christin@richmondcumc.com
Living in Poverty – The Experience
You are invited to “walk a mile” in the shoes of those facing poverty. Gain an understanding of the challengers individuals face in the poverty environment through an interactive, fast paced event. Join us on August 17th at 5:30pm at Central United Methodist Church. RSVP at (765) 983-4766 or dsinclair@natcocu.org. We are very excited to bring this event to you and look forward to your participation.
Shalom Session
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12:05 in the Fellowship Hall for a brown bag lunch as we discuss and listen to the matters and efforts breaking and making the Shalom of our community. On the 16th, we will be discussing War, Violence, Peace and whatever else is on the hearts of those attending. Bring your lunch, your bibles, and a listening ear. May God break our hearts for what breaks his in this season.
Low Vision Support Group
Wisdom Study
Fireside Conversation
Monday afternoons at 1:30 we create space to share about our past week, ask questions about church and life, and open our Bibles to read what Jesus has commanded us to do. Come as you are able for each week brings new studies and conversations to light for us to Practice the Way of Jesus.
Save the Dates:
Family Camp October 7th-9th at Camp Moneto – contact Pastor Joseph for more information.
Mark your Calendars for October 28th-29th as Central hosts Dr. Dave Smith and his True North Bible seminar. Check out more at profdavesmith.com
