November 2020 - Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church

Annie Lankford Shares the Light of Hope, Peace and Stability Found at Methodist Family Health

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Hendrix Receives Largest Outright Gift in College History
$15 million Windgate Foundation gift expands campaign to $150 million

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Obituary – Rev. Mary Arlene Pickett

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The Church Has Left the Building
England First UMC Serves Its Community With Heart, Dedication

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United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Plans World AIDS Day Service

Beyond 2021 Moves Online
Conference Will Focus on Dismantling Racism

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Provide Not Only Food, but Dignity This Thanksgiving Season
Food Choice Is a Great Option for Pantries

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Everything Counts

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St. Paul Pastor Publishes Humorous Advent Play, Magi in Advent

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Obituary – Rev. Sidney Royce Savage

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Sidney-Royce-Savage.png” title_text=”Sidney Royce Savage” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Sidney “Royce” Savage went to his Heavenly home on November 5, 2020. Royce was born July 26, 1940. He served as a Methodist minister for 59 years, […]