3/25/22 Updates
Central Childcare
Community Prayer Focus
This month we get to join our community in praying for revival among church leaders. You are encouraged to pray for pastors and staff, as well as other ministry leaders and teams. And don’t forget: Our 24-hour prayer cycle is Monday, March 28th! You may view the prayer guide HERE
United Women in Faith
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
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.
Lent Schedule
4/2 – Day of Service 8am at Central
4/14 – Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm at Central
4/15 – Good Friday Service 7pm at Central
4/17 – Sunrise Service 7am at Cope Environmental
– Breakfast 8:45am at Central
– HE IS RISEN! 10am at Central
Day of Service
For you were called to freedom. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. ~ Galatians 5:13. Service has long been part of the walk of a Christian. John Wesley taught us to grow in our faith by “doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all.” This April 2nd we will provide ways of doing this together. Starting at 7:45am we will gather at Central for some coffee, fellowship, and centering prayer before sending groups out for works of Service a little after 8:00am. We will serve throughout the morning in small groups around the church, neighborhood, and community through our love of neighbor. If you are interested in serving, please come 8:00am Saturday morning with a willing spirit.
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!
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.
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3/18/22 Updates
Lent Schedule
4/2 – Day of Service 8am at Central
4/14 – Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm at Central
4/15 – Good Friday Service 7pm at Central
4/17 – Sunrise Service 7am at Cope Environmental
– Breakfast 8:45am at Central
Day of Service
For you were called to freedom. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. ~ Galatians 5:13. Service has long been part of the walk of a Christian. John Wesley taught us to grow in our faith by “doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all.” This April 2nd we will provide ways of doing this together. Starting at 7:45am we will gather at Central for some coffee, fellowship, and centering prayer before sending groups out for works of Service a little after 8:00am. We will serve throughout the morning in small groups around the church, neighborhood, and community through our love of neighbor. If you are interested in serving, please come 8:00am Saturday morning with a willing spirit.
Grandmillennial Pop-Up
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.
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!
Community Prayer Focus
Trustees Meeting
Trustees will be meeting on Monday, March 21st at 6:30pm. If you have any questions, please call Dave Sheets.
Ukraine – UMCOR
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.
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3/11/22 Updates
Monday Morning Connection
Grandmillennial Pop-Up – April 30th
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.
Save the Date
Our church is going to have a missions trip to Henderson Settlement in Frakes Kentucky, July 10-16. More information coming soon. See Krissi Hughes for more information.
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.
Central Childcare
Central Childcare is in need of a rocking chair for the infant room. If you have one that you would like to donate, please contact our childcare director, Kathy George, at cumcchildcare@richmondcumc.com or you may contact the church office at 765-962-8543.
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!
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
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3/4/22 Updates
Silent Retreat – March 12thCan you hear it? Notifications, news, and the next ‘to do’ noisily need our diminishing attention. Rest and presence are held at bay by the sound of busyness echoing through our modern world and every minute. Our faith offers us ways to be present in the midst of such dizzying cacophonies. Silence and contemplation. Jesus taught this in his retreats to lonely places. You are invited to practice it at our Silent Retreat on Saturday March 12th from 8:30am-5pm at Hayes Arboretum. Silence lays bare and cultivates our inner life in God. Will you bear this? Lunch, water, coffee, snacks, and a book will be provided. What to bring: Bible, pen, journal, presence, appropriate clothes for walking through Hayes. Cost $10 (Scholarships are available). Sign up on Realm today!
New Members ClassDuring Lent we will be offering a New Members Class on Sunday Mornings in the Memorial Room. If 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.
Monday Morning Connection
Youth Camp / Kids CampIt’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.
Central Blood Drive for Red CrossCentral United Methodist Church, 1425 E Main St. Richmond, IN is scheduled for our next Red Cross blood draw. It will be held on Thursday, May 5th between noon and 5:00pm. We have been asked to fill fifty time slots. Hopefully at least ten of these time slots will be filled by Central members. 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. Thirty minutes of your life can mean a lifetime for someone else.
New Sunday Study – Engaging the Spiritual PracticesHave you ever wondered- Is there more to the Christian life? Is there something deeper than just attending worship, living a good life, and affirming a set of beliefs? As Methodists, we believe there is! We were made for loving union with God. In this Lenten study, we will explore the classic spiritual practices that draw us deeper into that union with God. These practices are channels of grace that enable us to grow into Christlikeness. Join us each Sunday, March 6th through April 10th, 9:00am, in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Pastor Phil with any questions.
Prayer WalksPrayer 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.
UMW MeetingUMW will present a program about the Surety Community Ladies Center, with Melinda Wilson as our speaker, on Thursday, March 10th at 1:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Creative Hands will also meet that day from 9-12, with lunch served at noon. Come join us for fun, food, and fellowship!
Grandmillennial Pop-UpIf you have vintage items you would like to donate to the Grandmillennial Pop-Up, you can help! Everything old is new again! Please bring your items to the office. If you have any questions or want to know if your items are what we are looking for, please contact Shanron Rider.
Save the DateOur church is going to have a missions trip to Henderson Settlement in Frakes Kentucky, July 10-16. More information coming soon. See Krissi Hughes for more information.
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