New Members Class August 7th
As our community returns to school in August, we will be offering a New Members Class on Sunday Mornings in the Memorial Room. Whether this is your first Sunday or if you have been attending Central for years, this is for all called to commit prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness to Jesus here at Central. Paul tells us, “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” Please contact Pastor Joseph if you are interested in attending or would like more information.
Back to School Bash – Free School Supplies!
Saturday, August 6th from 11am – 1pm at 10th Street Park. This is an outreach of Christ United in partnership with several other churches, businesses, and community organizations. For more information or to volunteer, call 765-962-7738
Welcome back TRIBE!
Please join us for a night of fellowship and fun as we enjoy food, games, planning, and growing. After a fun summer, we will get to kick off a new year of fun and spiritual growth with free food, devotional, brainstorming ideas for TRIBE this year, and getting to know, and catch up with each other. This event will take place at the Lindahl’s home, located at 3818 State Road 227 South, Richmond, Indiana on August 7th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Richmond. We are so excited to start digging into God’s Word and developing lasting relationships!
Central Listens
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
Creative Hands
Creative Hands meets in the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 9am thru lunch. Join is for Food, Fun, and Fellowship!
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 4pm 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.
SAVE THE DATE:
Low Vision Support Group coming in September! We will meet in the first Thursday of every month from 10:30am – 12pm at Central United Methodist Church. For more information, please call Toni Reinke at 765-969-6631
