The Arkansas Conference Ethnic and Language Committee will be assisting with registration to the 2025 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference to be held in Little Rock, February 18 – 21
The Arkansas Conference Ethnic and Language Committee will be assisting with registration to the 2025 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference to be held in Little Rock, February 18 – 21. The funds are for registrations only and will be paid directly to the Proctor Conference. There will be 8 paid registrations. If you are interested in […]
Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities
Dear United Methodists, As your South Central Jurisdictional bishops, we write to you with burdened hearts regarding our nation’s complex immigration issue. We recognize the diverse perspectives within our congregations and the deep concerns many of you have expressed about this challenging reality. Our nation stands at a crossroads, with significant proposed changes to immigration […]
Salem United Methodist Church to Celebrate 150 Years of Service
The Salem United Methodist Church (205 W Church St, Salem, AR) will mark 150 years of faith and service with a special celebration on Sunday, Jan. 12. The milestone event will include an 11 a.m. worship service featuring Rev. Zach Roberts, superintendent of the Northeast District of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church, […]
Obituary – James Neil Curry, Jr.
James Neil Curry, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on January 6, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Miami High School in Miami, Oklahoma, and went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University with his Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1980. Neil was preceded in death […]
Elder & Deacon Clergy Gathering will be held on February 1
All Elders and Deacons are invited to an Arkansas Conference Gathering of the Orders on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pulaski Heights UMC. Join us for an encouraging time of worship and fellowship as we explore the work of our orders and our conference for a new year in a new quadrennium. We will learn from […]
White Memorial UMC hosts Christmas Give-Away
White Memorial UMC in Little Rock held a Christmas Give-Away right before Christmas to support the families with students in their Bus Stop Ministry. Almost 300 people waited in the cold to be able to come inside the basement of the church and pick out free clothes, food, home goods, and, most importantly, toys that […]
Obituary – George Rhoads
George R. Rhoads, 71, of Rogers, Arkansas died on December 18, 2024. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas to C. Robert Rhoads and Evah Matilda Rhoads. George was predeceased by his parents; his stepmother, Wanda Rhoads; his sister, Katie Grimes; and his wife, Kathey Starnes Rhoads. He is survived by his wife Pamela Smith Rhoads of the home […]
A-State Wesley recaps the Fall semester
From the Wesley A-State newsletter People say, “Fall is a reminder that change is beautiful.” As the fall semester of 2024 closes, be assured that God is still doing beautiful things through the changing lives of our students at Arkansas State University. Our student leadership team: Fletcher Pearson – President, FUMC Conway Chloe Peterson – […]
Obituary – Larry E. Goza
Larry E. Goza, 81, of Marysville, AR, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on December 16, 1942 to Dot and Eva Goza in Marysville, AR. He was a 1960 graduate of McRae High School. Larry married Alice Marie Bradford on July 4, 1963. […]
COB statement on violence in Nigeria
To the people of the United Methodist Church: Grace and Peace from Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten, our savior and Prince of Peace. In this season of Advent, The Council of Bishops calls all United Methodists to pray after the Bwoi United Methodist Church in Bunkabu, Nigeria, was attacked in its building. Three United Methodists […]