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9/22/23 Updates

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 in Newsletter, Uncategorized |

Don’t Forget!

Children will be dismissed with an adult during the second hymn to participate in Children’s Church where they will get the same message as the adults!

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who purchase candles or gave a donation over the past few weeks. Because of your generosity and the generosity of our childcare parents, we were able to raise $3,202.70! This will be a big help in updating our classrooms to go alongside our new curriculum. Be on the lookout for updates to our space!

– Kathy George & Christin Hampton

The Reid Center Community Celebration

You’re invited to the Reid Center’s Community Celebration Sunday September 24th, at 4pm at 1004 N A St., Richmond, IN. Our very own Dr. Shiyu Wang will be accompanying. Youth from local schools along with IU East will be performing. We hope to see you there!

Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch Circle will meet on September 27th at 11:30am in Fellowship Hall. All Central ladies are invited to come. We discuss many different topics. We welcome all who come. If you have any questions, contact Electa Berk.

Save These Dates!

Be on the lookout for more information for these events.

Trunk-or-Treat with First UMC – October 28th

UWF Fall Pop-Up – November 4th at 10am

Bicentennial Celebration – November 12th after worship

UWF All Church Luncheon – December 3rd after worship

Our Neighborhood Christmas Festival – December 9th at 4pm

(If you are interested in helping organize the Christmas festival, please contact Christin at 765-962-8543 or email christin@richmondcumc.com)

8/18/23 Updates

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 in Newsletter, Uncategorized |

Central Childcare Fundraiser!

Starting now through September 15th, Central’s Childcare is having a Warm Glow Candle Fundraiser! We are very excited to get started using a new curriculum, Teaching Strategies: Gold and Creative Curriculum! Along with customizing their activities and curriculum to fit the needs of the kids, we would like to begin making some changes to our classrooms. That’s where the fundraiser comes in! In order to make these changes to best benefit the children, there will be furniture we will need to purchase, as well as some additional supplies for some of the centers. I am very excited about what the future holds at Central Childcare -Kathy George

Come visit us after worship this Sunday in the main hallway to order your candles or other smell-good items! Please make all checks out to Central United Methodist Church and put “Childcare Fundraiser” in the memo line. We will also accept card and cash.

Don’t want candles but still want to donate? You can give online here!

Click here for a list of all available items

Welcome Back TRIBE!

On the 27th Tribe will have it first day back from the summer with a massive Kick-off party! And this invitation also includes our 5-6th graders as well! We will start with a cookout at the Middle Fork reservoir park at shelter #4, were we will be grilling out family favorites like hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken and more. Shortly after we will move on to our massive water war, where Tribe members/family members will meet on the battlefield to wage wholesome wet watery war. We will have some water guns and balloons available, and you are welcomed to bring your own arsenal or armory, but nothing that could harm others. We want a nice clean fight. We will have many other activities and games for families as well, who may not want to get wet, so please come even if you have no desire to get wet. And please be encouraged to bring friends, we want to have fun but also want to spread the love of Jesus to our neighbors as well. If there is anyone interested in volunteering to help with set up, I would love to hear from you, please call me at 419-376-9914. Blessings and thank you! – Stephen Flores

Community Food Pantry

$21,710 is the total of the Meijer’s SIMPLY GIVE summer promotion for our pantry! Thank you very, very much to everyone who contributed. This is the second highest amount we have ever received through this Meijer program. The $24,060 we received in 2020 was part of a Meijer Corporation special gift to help pantries deal with the effects of the pandemic. This $21,710 is nearly identical to our 2023 first six month loss. We are extremely thankful to each donor, Meijer Corporation for their matching gift and God’s blessing of our ministry.

UWF Fall District Celebration

Our first UWF gathering for fall will be held at the COPE Environmental Center on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 9:30-1:30. We will be joined by women from all over the East District. We will meet at CUMC at 9:00 to carpool to Cope, near Centerville. There will be a light lunch offered and a free will offering will be taken at this event. CREATIVE HANDS will also meet that day here at CUMC from 9:00-1:00, with a light lunch offered at noon. If you have any questions call Ann Cashner at 765-994-1979 or text that number.

Grief Share

No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. To aid in that journey, a community Grief Share support group jointly hosted by the First Presbyterian and the First English Lutheran Churches of Richmond is available and goes from August 10th – November 2nd at the First English Lutheran Church, 2727 East Main Street in Richmond. The group will meet each Thursday morning from 10am – 11:30am. For more information call 765-962-5773 or email parishadministrator@felconline.org

Point-in-Time Count

Every year, the Federal Government commissions a census of the homeless population to better allocate funding across the country. In Indiana, the Continuum of Care is charged with conducting these counts. This year, that date falls on August 25th. Central will again host the efforts of this count. The Emergency Resource Room will open to make sure those on the street have what they need. Please be in prayer for the many homeless neighbors we have in Richmond. If you feel led to join our efforts, please contact Dana Mollenkopf or the church office about the count.

8/11/23 Updates

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 in Newsletter, Uncategorized |

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Listening Sessions with Pastor Doug – Last Chance!

I am inviting you and urging you to join me for a listening session. The purpose of each session is for me to learn more about this congregation that I am privileged to serve for a season. The listening session will last about 90 minutes with up to 16 participants. You can sign up for today, Sunday, August 13th with the signup sheets in the narthex Help me to get to know you so that I can better serve with you.

Peace, Pastor Doug

Children’s Ministry Meeting

Immediately after worship today, Sunday August 11th. We will meet in room 252. Anyone interested in being on the Education Advisory Team is welcome to join as well. All former teachers, educators, and those interested in child development are welcome to attend. Parents you can bring your kids! We will discuss the launching of a new model of Children’s Church so it will be very exciting!

Childcare Fundraiser Starting Next Sunday!

Starting August 20th – September 15th, Central’s Childcare will be having a Warm Glow Candle Fundraiser! We are very excited to get started using a new curriculum, Teaching Strategies: Gold and Creative Curriculum! This program gives us tools that can assist us in assessing children’s development in 3 categories: Cognitive, Physical, and Social/Emotional.

Along with customizing their activities and curriculum to fit their needs, we would like to begin making some changes to our classrooms. That’s where the fundraiser comes in! Creative Curriculum utilizes “centers” to help split the room into separate learning areas such as Dramatic Play, Math & Science, Art, Music, Manipulatives(puzzles, blocks), and Literacy, as well as a “quiet corner” for children to go to when they want to have some alone time or to help them calm down. In order to make these changes to best benefit the children, there will be furniture we will need to purchase, as well as some additional supplies for some of the centers. I am very excited about what the future holds at Central Childcare and can’t wait to see the difference it makes in our little one’s growth and overall development! -Kathy George

Community Food Pantry

$21,710 is the total of the Meijer’s SIMPLY GIVE summer promotion for our pantry! Thank you very, very much to everyone who contributed. This is the second highest amount we have ever received through this Meijer program. The $24,060 we received in 2020 was part of a Meijer Corporation special gift to help pantries deal with the effects of the pandemic. This $21,710 is nearly identical to our 2023 first six month loss. We are extremely thankful to each donor, Meijer Corporation for their matching gift and God’s blessing of our ministry.

UWF Fall District Celebration

Our first UWF gathering for fall will be held at the COPE Environmental Center on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 9:30-1:30. We will be joined by women from all over the East District. We will meet at CUMC at 9:00 to carpool to Cope, near Centerville. There will be a light lunch offered and a free will offering will be taken at this event. CREATIVE HANDS will also meet that day here at CUMC from 9:00-1:00, with a light lunch offered at noon. If you have any questions call Ann Cashner at 765-994-1979 or text that number.

Endowments

As we move toward the end of this calendar year, it is a good time to consider gifts. If you are interested in making a gift to your church, now is the time to put your plan into effect. The gift of stocks or bonds can benefit you with additional tax credits. All gifts of a monetary nature can be used for reducing potential tax consequences. Additionally if you do not have a will, there is no better time than now to establish your future desires. If you have questions, please contact Jan Passmore who Chairs our Endowment Committee.

Developing a Mentorship Model for Youth

Rev. Paul Samura will be conducting a six-week interactive training workshop from August 20th – September 30th. There are only a few spots left! If you are interested or want more information, please contact the church office at 765-962-8543

8/4/23 Updates

Posted on Aug 4, 2023 in Newsletter, Uncategorized |

Sunday Greeters & Communion Helpers
Sign-up to be a Sunday Greeter or a Communion Helper! There are sign-up sheets in the entryway. We would like to have 2 people for each Sunday as greeters and 4 helpers a month for communion. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Developing a Mentorship Model for Youth
Rev. Paul Samura will be conducting a six-week interactive training workshop from August 20th – September 30th. There are only a few spots left! If you are interested or want more information, please contact the church office at 765-962-8543

Ushers Needed!
We are in need of 3 ushers to join our teams. You will be serving 2 Sundays in a row and then off for 4 Sundays. A Central usher greets every person with kindness, willing to show a person where the restroom is, can find the Upper Room booklet and other duties as required. A Central usher is always serving the Lord as they do their duties. Being a Central usher represents how Central relates to the congregation and visitors. If you are interested in serving, please see Electa Berk or call the church office at 765-962-8543.

Endowments
As we move toward the end of this calendar year, it is a good time to consider gifts. If you are interested in making a gift to your church, now is the time to put your plan into effect. The gift of stocks or bonds can benefit you with additional tax credits. All gifts of a monetary nature can be used for reducing potential tax consequences. Additionally if you do not have a will, there is no better time than now to establish your future desires. If you have questions, please contact Jan Passmore who Chairs our Endowment Committee.

Childcare Fundraiser Coming Soon!
Starting August 20th – September 15th, Central’s Childcare will be having a Warm Glow Candle Fundraiser! We are very excited to get started using a new curriculum, Teaching Strategies: Gold and Creative Curriculum! This program gives us tools that can assist us in assessing children’s development in 3 categories: Cognitive, Physical, and Social/Emotional.

Along with customizing their activities and curriculum to fit their needs, we would like to begin making some changes to our classrooms. That’s where the fundraiser comes in! Creative Curriculum utilizes “centers” to help split the room into separate learning areas such as Dramatic Play, Math & Science, Art, Music, Manipulatives(puzzles, blocks), and Literacy, as well as a “quiet corner” for children to go to when they want to have some alone time or to help them calm down. In order to make these changes to best benefit the children, there will be furniture we will need to purchase, as well as some additional supplies for some of the centers. I am very excited about what the future holds at Central Childcare and can’t wait to see the difference it makes in our little one’s growth and overall development!
-Kathy George

Listening Sessions with Pastor Doug
I am inviting you and urging you to join me for a listening session. The purpose of each session is for me to learn more about this congregation that I am privileged to serve for a season. The listening sessions will last about 90 minutes with up to 16 participants. Please request childcare if that will be needed to attend. You can sign up for Sunday, August 6th or 13th with the signup sheets in the narthex or phone the office to reserve your place and request childcare. Please sign up TODAY to attend one of these sessions. Help me to get to know you so that I can better serve with you.
Peace,
Pastor Doug