Native American Ministries Sunday – April 19
Compiled by Rev. Dan Read, chair of the ARUMC Native American Ministry Committee On April 19, churches across the Arkansas Annual Conference will observe Native American Ministries Sunday — a time to honor the rich heritage, ongoing ministry, and enduring influence of Native American communities within The United Methodist Church. This special Sunday is more […]
Amy Shores Named Executive Secretary to the Board of Ordained Ministry and Conference Registrar
The Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Shores as Executive Secretary to the Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) and Conference Registrar for the District Committees on Ordained Ministry (dCom), effective April 1. In this vital role, Shores will serve as administrative support for the Chair and […]
Joint Statement from the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University
The South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University have reached an agreement that provides a clear framework for their relationship moving forward and affirms their shared commitment to the University’s mission. As part of this agreement, Southern Methodist University has filed Amended and Restated Articles of incorporation reflecting the understandings […]
MFA’s Cathy Hall to Receive the Seals Laity Award from SMU’s Perkins School of Theology
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (March 6, 2026)—Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas has announced this year’s recipients of the Woodrow B. Seals Laity Award, and among them is Ms. Cathy Hall, who serves as the Office and Hospitality Manager for the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA). Hall’s history of empowering laity extends […]
River City Men’s Chorus – FREEDOM!
Under the direction of Conductor David Glaze, the River City Men’s Chorus will present FREEDOM! – a choral celebration of the ways we dream of, achieve, and exercise our many freedoms. The concert will feature guest soloist, mezzo-soprano Satia Spencer.
60 Years of Pulaski Heights UMC Broadcast Ministry
What started as periodic radio broadcasts became periodic telecasts and then became a bold vision in 1965 when the Administrative Board approved a request from Charles Meyer Jr. to raise money to begin broadcasting weekly.
Ozark Mission Project Names Jules Anderson as Executive Director
The Ozark Mission Project (OMP) Board of Directors has elected Jules Anderson as Executive Director. Anderson has served as Interim Executive Director since August 2025.
Donna Terrell to Speak at Project Transformation Arkansas Luncheon in Pine Bluff
Donna Terrell to Serve as Special Guest in Conversation at Project Transformation Arkansas Luncheon in Pine Bluff WHO: Project Transformation Arkansas and Donna Terrell WHAT: Project Transformation’s Annual Pine Bluff Fundraising Luncheon, Partners in Transformation WHEN: Noon Tues., Apr. 7, 2026 WHERE: Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1500 S. Olive St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Donna Terrell, […]
Craig O’Neill to Speak at Project Transformation Arkansas Luncheon April 14
Craig O’Neill, recently retired anchor at Little Rock CBS-affiliate KTHV Ch. 11 and all-around entertainer and philanthropist, will speak at noon at St. James United Methodist Church on Tues., Apr. 14 as part of Project Transformation Arkansas’s annual fundraising luncheon.
200,000 More Reasons Transitions to Next Phase of Eliminating Childhood Hunger
The 200,000 More Reasons (200KMR) initiative is launching its next phase of eliminating childhood hunger in Arkansas.