4/22/22 Updates
The Chosen Video Series
Starting April 24th at 8:45am in Fellowship Hall. “Meet Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him.” For more information, see Ned & BJ Toms.
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.
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!
Family Ministries Lunch Sunday!
Families of youth and children, let’s share together. As we emerge from the pandemic and look to the future, we want to explore ways we can resource and reimagine our discipleship this summer and beyond. Join us, Sunday, April 24, in the fellowship hall after worship. All parents, youth, and children are invited. Pizza, salad and drinks will be provided. See Pastor Phil if you have any questions.
Sunday Greeters
Community Prayer Focus
Central Childcare is hiring! Do you or someone you know love to work with small children? If so, email Kathy at cumcchildcare@richmondcumc.com or call the church office at 765-962-8543. Operating hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday. Starting pay is $10/hr!
National Day of Prayer
Thursday May 5th is the National Day of Prayer. Here in Richmond we have several opportunities to partake in lifting up prayer as a community.
Prayer Room for Prayer – Unveiled Church, 721 E Main. 9:00am – 6:00pm
Prayer Breakfast – Christ United Church, 3420 Backmeyer 8am – 9am (Make sure to get your tickets on Eventbrite)
Noon Day Time of Prayer – Jack Elstro Plaza, 47 N 6th St. Noon – 1:00pm
Evening Prayer and Worship – Central UMC, 1425 E Main St. 7:00pm
Mission Trip Informational Meeting
Our all-church mission trip to Henderson Settlement is set for the week of July 10 and plans are coming together. We’ll have an informational meeting Sunday, May 1, at 4:30pm for anyone interested in learning more. If you have questions, please see Krissi Hughes.
General Conference Update
The 2020 General Conference was recently postponed for a third time until 2024. The General Conference is the global decision making body of the United Methodist Church. Central will be having a series of meetings to share about the latest news around this decision and to answer any questions you may have. Meetings will be held in the Sanctuary Monday April 25, at 6:30pm; Sunday May 1st 15 minutes after worship ends; and Tuesday May 3rd at 12:05pm. Please continue in prayer for the General Conference and the worldwide United Methodist Church.
Music Ministry Volunteers Needed
We are seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with cataloging Joysinger and Handbell sheet music into Central’s online choir music database. Central is extremely blessed with so much sheet music for our various groups. Please email Madeleine if you feel called to assist with this project.
Y.M.C.A Memory Cafe
Central is sponsoring a baseball team at our local recreation league, Richmond Evening Optimist or REO. Almost every week night from May –June hundreds of people from all over the county gather at our local baseball/softball/volleyball complex at NW 13th and Peacock. Please keep the young families of our community in prayer as they find opportunities for such public activities to raise up our next generation. Come on out and support the team or just get to know some neighbors over a hot dog and bag of popcorn. Play ball!
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4/15/22 Updates
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.
College and Young Adult Care Packages
Final exams are coming up and it can be a stressful time of year for many young adults. So we’re sending care packages full of good things! If you have a student in college/grad school or a young adult under 26, please send their name and mailing address to Pastor Phil (phil@richmondcumc.com). We’re also looking for volunteers to help assemble these and write cards for each student. Contact Pastor Phil if you’re interested. We plan to send these out by April 22.
Family Ministries Lunch
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.
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!
Central Childcare is hiring! Do you or someone you know love to work with small children? If so, email Kathy at cumcchildcare@richmondcumc.com or call the church office at 765-962-8543. Operating hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday. Starting pay is $10/hr!
The music ministry at Central is gearing up for great things in the fall. Please consider joining a music group at Central – there is the Wesley Ringers Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir and Joysingers Children’s Choir. You can also play music individually or in a small group for Sunday worship! Wesley Handbell Ringers are seeking FOUR more ringers so that we can employ our full five-octave set. Chancel Choir and Joysingers Children’s Choir are always open to new members. We have a fabulous time each week learning, singing and sharing together. Email Madeleine for more information: madeleine@richmondcumc.com
SUNRISE SERVICE
Worship Workshop • April 21st at 6:30pm
The Chosen Video Series
Starting April 24th at 8:45am in Fellowship Hall. “Meet Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him.” For more information, see Ned & BJ Toms.
General Conference Update
The 2020 General Conference was recently postponed for a third time until 2024. The General Conference is the global decision making body of the United Methodist Church. Central will be having a series of meetings to share about the latest news around this decision and to answer any questions you may have. Meetings will be held in the Sanctuary Monday April 25, at 6:30pm; Sunday May 1st 15 minutes after worship ends; and Tuesday May 3rd at 12:05pm. Please continue in prayer for the General Conference and the worldwide United Methodist Church.
National Day of Prayer
Thursday May 5th is the National Day of Prayer. Here in Richmond we have several opportunities to partake in lifting up prayer as a community.
Prayer Room for Prayer – Unveiled Church, 721 E Main. 9:00am – 6:00pm
Prayer Breakfast – Christ United Church, 3420 Backmeyer (Make sure to get your tickets on Eventbrite)
Noon Day Time of Prayer – Jack Elstro Plaza, 47 N 6th St. Noon – 1:00pm
Evening Prayer and Worship – Central UMC, 1425 E Main St. 7:00pm
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” ~Colossians 2:6-7
Foster Care Ministry
Music Ministry Volunteers Needed
We are seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with cataloging Joysinger and Handbell sheet music into Central’s online choir music database. Central is extremely blessed with so much sheet music for our various groups. Please email Madeleine if you feel called to assist with this project.
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4/8/22 Updates
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
4/14 – Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm at Central
4/15 – Good Friday Service 7pm at Central
– Breakfast 8:45am at Central
– HE IS RISEN! 10am at Central
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.
College and Young Adult Care Packages
Final exams are coming up and it can be a stressful time of year for many young adults. So we’re sending care packages full of good things! If you have a student in college/grad school or a young adult under 26, please send their name and mailing address to Pastor Phil (phil@richmondcumc.com). We’re also looking for volunteers to help assemble these and write cards for each student. Contact Pastor Phil if you’re interested. We plan to send these out by April 22.
Family Ministries Lunch
Families of youth and children, let’s share together. As we emerge from the pandemic and look to the future, we want to explore ways we can resource and reimagine our discipleship this summer and beyond. Join us Sunday, April 24, in the fellowship hall after worship. All parents, youth, and children are invited. Pizza, salad and drinks will be provided. See Pastor Phil if you have any questions.
Worship Workshop
April 21st at 6:30pm
In following Jesus, we have the privilege of worshipping the good God of the whole universe. This daily posture towards God guides our every action. A. W. Tozer said it this way, “God wants worshipers before workers; indeed the only acceptable workers are those who have learned the lost art of worship.” Join us April 21st at 6:30pm in the sanctuary as we gather to reclaim, reinforce, and rejoice in this art. We will worship together. We will discuss the various aspects of worship. We will work on new practices of worship. Oswald Chambers wrote, “Stand true to God and he will bring out his truth in a way that will make your life an expression of worship.”Come and worship with us as we develop a daily posture of worship together.
Ukraine – UMCOR
Thank you to everyone who gave to UMCOR over the past few weeks. Central has been able to give $2,832.00 along with those who have given to UMCOR directly. Please continue to pray for all involved in the war in Ukraine and any who are in open conflict throughout the world. If you still feel led to give, you may write a check to Central UMC and write “Ukraine” in the memo line.
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.
United Women in Faith
United Methodist Women has now become United Women In Faith! Come join us on Thursday, April 14, at 1:00, for a short meeting and a dynamic speaker. Amanda Corder, from Centerstone, will tell us about their Healthy Start Program and will present some interesting statistic pertaining to our community. You may also join us for lunch by contacting Shanron Rider, Mary Ann Brooks, or Ann Cashner.
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!
Central Childcare
Central Childcare is hiring! Do you or someone you know love to work with small children? If so, email Kathy at cumcchildcare@richmondcumc.com or call the church office at 765-962-8543. Operating hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday. Starting pay is $10/hr!
We are seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with cataloging Joysinger and Handbell sheet music into Central’s online choir music database. Central is extremely blessed with so much sheet music for our various groups. Please email Madeleine if you feel called to assist with this project.
The music ministry at Central is gearing up for great things in the fall. Please consider joining a music group at Central – there is the Wesley Ringers Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir and Joysingers Children’s Choir. You can also play music individually or in a small group for Sunday worship! Wesley Handbell Ringers are seeking FOUR more ringers so that we can employ our full five-octave set. Chancel Choir and Joysingers Children’s Choir are always open to new members. We have a fabulous time each week learning, singing and sharing together. Email Madeleine for more information: madeleine@richmondcumc.com
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4/1/22 Updates
Morning of Service
Prayer connects us daily to a loving God moving in our midst. In his 3 rules for Methodists, John Wesley calls us to both private and public prayer. On the first Monday of every month at noon, we will have a prayer walk through our neighborhood. We will divide into small groups at the entrance of the church and proceed in different directions. Along the way, we will pause to pick up trash and renew our streets and sidewalks. Please contact Pastor Joseph with any questions.
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.
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
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.
United Methodist Women has now become United Women In Faith! Come join us on Thursday, April 14, at 1:00, for a short meeting and a dynamic speaker. Amanda Corder, from Centerstone, will tell us about their Healthy Start Program and will present some interesting statistic pertaining to our community. You may also join us for lunch by contacting Shanron Rider, Mary Ann Brooks, or Ann Cashner.
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!
Central Childcare is hiring! Do you or someone you know love to work with small children? If so, email Kathy at cumcchildcare@richmondcumc.com or call the church office at 765-962-8543. Operating hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday. Starting pay is $10/hr!
We are seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with cataloging Joysinger and Handbell sheet music into Central’s online choir music database. Central is extremely blessed with so much sheet music for our various groups. Please email Madeleine if you feel called to assist with this project.
– Breakfast 8:45am at Central
– HE IS RISEN! 10am at Central
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