March 26th Updates
- Maundy Thursday Experience – Jesus came to Passion week with a small group of friends. Gather your household or bubble friends and walk through this experience to encounter Jesus’ final Passover – to encounter your God anew. Small groups (2-8) will go station by station to act and reflect as we together prepare ourselves for Easter morning. Gathered groups of pilgrims can journey through together every 5 minutes from the Parlor here at Central from 6-8pm.
- Good Friday Service at 7pm at Central – The terrible event of the crucifixion told through Jesus’ seven last words. Come as we again remember what our sin has done. Come as we remember that true love bleeds. The invitation link to come in a few weeks, stay tuned.
- Methodist Sunrise service at 7am at Cope Environmental Service – Join us for a joint Methodist service as we celebrate our risen savior at the breaking of dawn.
- Easter Communion Service at 10am at Central UMC – HE. IS. RISEN.
No Lamplighter?!
We will not be having a Lamplighter for April, May, or June due to our office manager, Christin Hampton going on maternity leave start March 26th. During this time, we will be offering announcements and opportunities on our Central webpage – www.richmondcumc.com under Central News. Further, we will communicate our stories, devotionals, and check-ins via the blog found there.
We are all about to emerge not just from winter, but also from the distanced, coronavirus ice age. There will be wonderful reunions, communal grief and celebration, and maybe some grace revealed especially for you. As we will be without the Lamplighter, we invite you to chronicle how the Light of the World leads you during this time. Whether it would be through journaling, devotionals, poetry, drawing, painting, building, or essay – please take time to mark how God meets you.
Then, as you feel led, we ask for the people of Central to share these works. We will gather them as they come in to share on the blog, to create a future community devotional, and maybe to have a gallery of art and expression around emerging from this pandemic. You are what make Central so special – an image bearing, adopted child of the Most High God. We look forward to hearing from you. If you have anything you would like to have published, please email Pastor Joseph at joseph@richmondcumc.com or Carla Gillespie at carla@richmondcumc.com
Pizza with the Pastors
Real Discipleship Survey
Virtual 5K
Blood Drive at Central
The next blood at Central United Methodist has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. As always, the need for blood donations is high. Covid precautions will be in practice as they have been in the past. The bar has been set high as we have forty-six time slots to fill. To register, go to redcrossblood.org enter CUMC in the box that says find a drive, select your time and put it on your calendar. Central has been recognized by the Red Cross as a strong supporter. Blood donations is a great way to continue our support.
Musical Reminders/Announcements:
Tuesdays at 10:00am: Experience a time of weekly worship and virtual fellowship from Madeleine’s home in Brookville, Ohio! We pray, read Scripture, sing hymns, and hear meditative piano music. Streams live from Central’s Facebook page.
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March 19th Updates
- Maundy Thursday Experience – Jesus came to Passion week with a small group of friends. Gather your household or bubble friends and walk through this experience to encounter Jesus’ final Passover – to encounter your God anew. Small groups (2-8) will go station by station to act and reflect as we together prepare ourselves for Easter morning. Gathered groups of pilgrims can journey through together every 5 minutes from the Parlor here at Central from 6-8pm.
- Good Friday Service at 7pm at Central – The terrible event of the crucifixion told through Jesus’ seven last words. Come as we again remember what our sin has done. Come as we remember that true love bleeds. The invitation link to come in a few weeks, stay tuned.
- Methodist Sunrise service at 7am at Cope Environmental Service – Join us for a joint Methodist service as we celebrate our risen savior at the breaking of dawn.
- Easter Communion Service at 10am at Central UMC – HE. IS. RISEN.
UMW Pop-UpWe will not be having a Lamplighter for April, May, or June due to our office manager, Christin Hampton going on maternity leave start March 26th. During this time, we will be offering announcements and opportunities on our Central webpage – www.richmondcumc.com under Central News. Further, we will communicate our stories, devotionals, and check-ins via the blog found there.
Monday Morning Connection
Monday Morning Connection will meet on March 22nd at 9am in Fellowship Hall. Please wear a mask. We will return to our usual time (second Monday) on April 12th at 9am.
Pizza with the Pastors
Virtual 5K
Blood Drive at Central
The next blood at Central United Methodist has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. As always, the need for blood donations is high. Covid precautions will be in practice as they have been in the past. The bar has been set high as we have forty-six time slots to fill. To register, go to redcrossblood.org enter CUMC in the box that says find a drive, select your time and put it on your calendar. Central has been recognized by the Red Cross as a strong supporter. Blood donations is a great way to continue our support.
Real Discipleship Survey
Prayer Partners
I have had multiple responses from prayerful people who would love to be partnered with a young person in our church. Many parents have also responded that they would love for their child to be a part of this great opportunity for prayerful connections! We only have one more need at this time! We are in need of some praying MEN who would love to pray for and encourage (via mail) a young man or boy. If you feel God nudging you to join us in the Prayer Partner journey, please contact Sheri via email at sheri@richmondcumc.comThanks!
Wisdom Study
2020 has been a year unlike any other. Job offers wisdom unlike any other. Join us Wednesday mornings from 9-10 starting as we resume our study of Wisdom in the Bible. Pastor Joseph will guide the conversation as we walk through the book of Job with readings, reflections, and applications during our hour together so that you are free to apply the wisdom gleaned throughout the week. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall and on Zoom –https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88545160130 Meeting ID: 885 4516 0130 or call: +1 312 626 6799
Musical Reminders/Announcements:
- Tuesdays at 10:00am: Experience a time of weekly worship and virtual fellowship from Madeleine’s home in Brookville, Ohio! We pray, read Scripture, sing hymns, and hear meditative piano music. Streams live from Central’s Facebook page.
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March 12th Updates
Easter Lilies – Last Chance to Order!
The deadline for Easter Lilies is Monday March 15th by 5pm. Any orders received after this date will not be placed. Lilies are $14.00 each. To place your order, fill out the insert in the Sunday bulletin or email Christin at christin@richmondcumc.com with the following information;
Given By:
Number of Lilies:
In Honor Of:
In Loving Memory Of:
Blood Drive at Central
The next blood at Central United Methodist has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. As always, the need for blood donations is high. Covid precautions will be in practice as they have been in the past. The bar has been set high as we have forty-six time slots to fill. To register, go to redcrossblood.org enter CUMC in the box that says find a drive, select your time and put it on your calendar. Central has been recognized by the Red Cross as a strong supporter. Blood donations is a great way to continue our support.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Let’s connect! Sundays at 11:30am (except communion/first Sundays)
Feel free to bring your coffee or lunch and invite your friends to join us on zoom for a short time for fellowship and a chance to get to know one another a bit better.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 860 7524 0433 – Passcode: 813984 – One tap mobile +13126266799
Sunday School
Pizza with the Pastors
Real Discipleship Survey
The Real Discipleship Survey is an instrument designed to support the development of maturing disciples at both the personal and congregational levels. It measures the level of maturity in each of six dimensions of discipleship: Worship, Hospitality, Open to Jesus, Obeying Jesus, Service, and Generosity. The Indiana Conference has purchased a conference-wide license which makes the survey free for all INUMC churches and congregants! You can find the links to the Real Discipleship Survey and the Instructions on our website at richmondcumc.com/exploring/
Prayer Partners
Wisdom Study
2020 has been a year unlike any other. Job offers wisdom unlike any other. Join us Wednesday mornings from 9-10 starting as we resume our study of Wisdom in the Bible. Pastor Joseph will guide the conversation as we walk through the book of Job with readings, reflections, and applications during our hour together so that you are free to apply the wisdom gleaned throughout the week. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall and on Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88545160130 Meeting ID: 885 4516 0130 or call: +1 312 626 6799
UMW Pop-Up
Monday Morning Connection will meet on March 22nd at 9am in Fellowship Hall. Please wear a mask. We will return to our usual time (second Monday) on April 12th at 9am.
Virtual 5K
Praise Packs
On Sundays, Pastor Jen sets out bags that have been prepared. Praise Packs include crayons and activity pages for kids to be engaged in worship. Would you be interested in helping put these together? Materials are prepared ahead of time and you pack the bags! Contact Pastor Jen for more information or to serve in the ways mentioned above!
Light Up the Night
My name is Denise Ebacher, I live in Centerville, Indiana. I am currently working on a personal project that I call “Light Up the Night.” Let me explain, I have a passion for the elderly not just in our community but everywhere. They have been alone and cooped up for so long without visitors. I would love to do just a little something to brighten their day or night. I have a hobby of doing liquid lead stained glass pictures, vases, etc. My goal is to make stained glass night lights for the residents. I am currently working to provide them for the residents of Ambassador Nursing Home in Centerville, Indiana, and hopefully continue giving to the residents at other nursing homes around the area. I am in no way receiving any kind of payment for this. It is my way of trying to put a smile on their face even if for just a little while with the help of our community.
Holy Week
• Maundy Thursday Experience – Jesus came to Passion week with a small group of friends. Gather your household or bubble friends and walk through this experience to encounter Jesus’ final Passover – to encounter your God anew. Small groups (2-8) will go station by station to act and reflect as we together prepare ourselves for Easter morning. Gathered groups of pilgrims can journey through together every 5 minutes from the Parlor here at Central from 6-8pm.
• Good Friday Service at 7pm on Zoom – The terrible event of the crucifixion told through Jesus’ seven last words. Come as we again remember what our sin has done. Come as we remember that true love bleeds. The invitation link to come in a few weeks, stay tuned.
• Methodist Sunrise service at 7am at Cope Environmental Service – Join us for a joint Methodist service as we celebrate our risen savior at the breaking of dawn.
Musical Reminders/Announcements:
- Tuesdays at 10:00am: Experience a time of weekly worship and virtual fellowship from Madeleine’s home in Brookville, Ohio! We pray, read Scripture, sing hymns, and hear meditative piano music. Streams live from Central’s Facebook page.
- Wednesdays at 12:15pm: Weekly Musical Meditations from Central’s beautiful sanctuary. Reflective music played on pipe organ or piano. Streams live from Central’s Facebook page!
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