MFA to Reduce Cost for Tanako’s AC Kids Camp by Half
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 21, 2025)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) has announced a grant to reduce the cost of participation in the four-day, three-night “AC Kids Camp” at Camp Tanako to just $75 per child — half of the amount charged in previous years. This fee reduction will create a more affordable and enriching […]
My Favorite Lenten Practice Ever
written by Rev. Judy Hall, Prairie Grove United Methodist Church After attending a One More Question training, I decided a good Lenten practice for me would be to meet 40 people in local businesses in my mission field as pastor at Prairie Grove UMC. At first, it seemed daunting. I would hesitate, procrastinate, and just […]
My First Lent
written by James Sawyer, a member of Canvas Community Church in downtown Little Rock I remember the cool ashes crossing my forehead, the quiet of a sanctuary filled with space and promise. I was 28 the first time I fully participated in Lent and the nourishment of my soul began in that moment when a […]
Obituary – Rev. Mary Nancy Jones
Mary Nancy Jones, 78, of Little Rock, AR, was born to Clara and R.W. Jones on March 30, 1946. She had an older brother, Ben, and later a younger sister, Ruth, and a younger brother, David, were added to the family. Mary grew up at Colbert Heights where she attended private Kindergarten with her brother, […]
Arkansas United Women in Faith awarded for Mission Giving
Congratulations to the Arkansas Conference United Women in Faith for receiving the Mission Giving Award for reaching 132% mission giving for 2024! Their giving equips women and girls around the world to be leaders in their communities, agencies, governments, and churches. This award was presented by the United Women in Faith national organization. Learn more […]
Downtown Feeding Ministry Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Every Sunday Without Interruption
written by Barbara Pitts Stone Soup, a long-standing collaborative ministry that provides a free Sunday meal to unhoused and hungry neighbors in downtown Little Rock, is thrilled to celebrate 40 years of continuous service! A volunteer appreciation dinner is scheduled for April 10 at Asbury United Methodist Church. The first meal at Stone Soup was […]
Obituary – James David Crooks
James David Crooks passed away on March 17, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. David was born on February 18, 1943, in Slaton, Texas. He was a star athlete in school and earned a football scholarship to Hardin-Simmons University, where he received a bachelor’s degree before earning his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary in […]
ARUMC Virtual Walking Club
written by Rev. Bill Sardin, First United Methodist Church of Morrilton and Perryville United Methodist Church Over the past year, I have embarked on a transformative journey, losing 75 pounds by walking regularly and eating thoughtfully. Through this experience, I’ve discovered a profound truth: our spiritual health and physical health are deeply intertwined. Caring for […]
Veritas: A Weekend of Worship and New Passions for God
written by Evie Jones from Beebe UMC, Veritas Chair and the CCYM Chair This year at Veritas, we experienced all new levels of worship and new passions for God. Arriving on Friday night, we were greeted by the Task Force adults, who gave us shirts and lanyards with themes and schedules! That night, we experienced […]
Obituary – Charles Mays
Bro. Charles L. Mays, age 80, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Hot Springs Village, AR. Charles was born on November 11, 1944, and grew up in Water Valley, MS, the son of Edward Johnson Mays, Sr. and Daisy Lee Walker Mays. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rose […]