Obituary – Rev. Vaughn Douglas Marsden
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Reverend Vaughn Douglas Marsden walked into the arms of Jesus. Vaughn was born on May 22, 1947, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to Harry Marsden and Gertrude Marsden Oakley. Vaughn grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School. He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee with a degree […]
Hendrix Seminary Fair
Hendrix College will be hosting a Seminary Fair on Thursday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Worsham Performance Hall in the Student Life & Technology Center. More information will be available soon.
Davidson UMC Campground will host its 140th Annual Encampment
Davidson United Methodist Campground will hold its 140th annual revival encampment on Friday, July 26, 2024 through Sunday, August 4, 2024. Dr. Kyle Peters, pastor of Myrtle Springs Baptist Church in Hooks TX, will hold the services this year. Services will be held daily at 11:00 A.M. and 7:45 P.M. The dress is casual. An opening Prayer Service will be […]
Obituary – Mary Moore Fleming
Mary Moore Fleming died peacefully on July 9, 2024 at home in Conway, Arkansas. She was born October 23, 1931 in Conway, Arkansas, the younger daughter of Louis and Lucy Moore. In spite of the Great Depression, she had an idyllic childhood walking to school, roller skating up and down the sidewalks of Ash and […]
Magallanes, Smith and Patton Assume New Roles at Perkins
DALLAS (SMU) — On June 1, Dr. Hugo Magallanes assumed the role of the Leighton K. Farrell Dean, ad interim for Perkins School of Theology, succeeding the appointment of Bishop Michael McKee in the interim role. In a March announcement, Provost Elizabeth Loboa expressed gratitude to Bishop McKee and Dr. Magallanes for their leadership to […]
Quapaw Quarter UMC receives gift from Diamond State Rodeo Association
Quapaw Quarter UMC was the grateful recipient of a generous gift of $6,000 from the Diamond State Rodeo Association on June 30. The DSRA is a nonprofit with a proud history of fundraising for charitable organizations within its community. Quapaw has provided the organization with meeting space as they planned the rodeo. DSRA designated the […]
Lil Rock’n’Roll Wash rings laundry drudgery clean for unsheltered friends
One of the most dreaded chores – laundry – is now a little less daunting thanks to First United Methodist Church of Little Rock. Their Lil Rock’n’Roll Wash, a mobile laundry facility, helps those who don’t have a home or access to laundry facilities get clean clothes. “Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we host a […]
Committee on Native American Ministries Immersion Trip registration is open
Join Rev. Dan Read, chair of the Committee on Native American Ministries, on a cultural engagement trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma September 26-29, 2024. The trip will include a visit to the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Office, a Q&A session with the OIMC Superintendent, a visit to the First Americans Museum, and a worship and […]
NLR FUMC hosts Blue Sunday for Child Abuse Awareness Month
written by Laura Turner, communications coordinator, North Little Rock First United Methodist Church April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. To remember the millions of children who are victims of abuse and/or neglect, the faith communities were asked to pray on Blue Sunday for abused children around the world. First United Methodist Church of North Little […]
Obituary – Phillip Fitzhugh
It is with hearts full of love that we celebrate the life of Phillip HuVaughn Fitzhugh. Phil entered Heaven’s gates on June 28, 2024, surrounded by family and caregivers at Hospice Comfort Care of Little Rock. Phil was born to HuVaughn and Lillian Fitzhugh on September 10, 1948. He was a graduate of Malvern […]