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Welcome to the Arkansas Conference

Working together to build vital faith communities by
following Jesus, loving people, and sharing grace.

Vital faith communities are marked by:
  • Welcoming, Spirit-filled worship
  • Lay leadership identified and equipped for ministry in the church and the world
  • Disciples engaged in relationship and service with diverse neighbors
  • Small group and intergenerational ministries
  • Relevant ministries with children, youth, and young adults
  • Connectional work in partnership with others
  • Intentional work for healing and reconciliation
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Staying Safe Online in the Age of AI: Simple Rules for a Trusting Church

Who hasn’t heard disconcerting reports of innocent and thoughtful people who’ve fallen prey to clever (and sometimes not so clever) requests for gift cards and other items of value?

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Arkansas Conference Creation Care/Creation Justice Zoom Study

A four-week study of creation care for congregations, via Zoom
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Lay Servant Ministries: Fractured Ground

2-day class: 8:30 a.m.-Noon Saturday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 24
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North Katanga Water Wells Project

The Arkansas Annual Conference is raising money to provide solar-powered wells in North Katanga
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Lay Speaker Fast Track Training

Every required course in one yearly sequence
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Highlights from the 2026 Young People's Convocation in Ireland

Global Young People's Convocation 2026

Connect with your Conference through our e-newsletter containing news of the Arkansas Conference and stories for inspiration and celebration!

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200K More Reasons

We seek to alleviate poverty for ending childhood hunger in Arkansas.
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ACCYM

We provide opportunities for Arkansas United Methodist youth to strengthen their faith in Christ through leading, worshiping, and serving.
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Dismantling the Sin of Racism

We seek to dismantle the sin of racism as a matter of faith, justice and morality.
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Lay Servant Ministries

We are focused on equipping and empowering laypersons who have responded to the call of God to serve in mission and ministry.
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Disaster Response Training

We support the efforts of congregations and communities to prepare for and respond to disasters near and far.
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Camping and Retreat Ministries

Nurturing Christian discipleship in sacred settings in the natural world, away from routine and distraction.
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One More Question

We support congregations that want to partner with their communities.
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Campus Ministries

We provide support for new students during their transition into college life.
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