Obituary – Rev. Jimmy Anderson
Jimmy Wayne Anderson, age 89, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, was received into his heavenly home on November 18, 2025. Born on January 12, 1936, in Dike, Texas, Jimmy married his high school sweetheart, Lois Ann (Crutchfield), and together they shared 69 beautiful years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy D. […]
Hendrix College Choir Candlelight Carol Services Set for Dec. 4-7, 17-18; Tour Stops in Russellville, Little Rock
CONWAY, Ark. – The Hendrix College Choir and the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas present the 2025 Candlelight Carol Service, Dec. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. in Hendrix’s Greene Chapel (building 13 on the current campus map). In addition, two tour services will take place, Dec. 17 in Russellville at First […]
Bishops prioritize creation care
By Julie DwyerNov. 10, 2025 | UM News The United Methodist Church’s bishops remain committed to caring for God’s world, and they call on fellow United Methodists to join in this urgent work. During its fall meeting on Nov. 4, the Council of Bishops adopted a response to the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement’s open letter asking the bishops […]
Obituary – Cynthia Lynn “Cindy” Parker
Cynthia Lynn “Cindy” Parker, age 73, of Hot Springs Village died on November 12, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born on March 4, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Paul L. Shaw, mother, Jacquelyn J. Ament and step-father, Edward J. Ament, husband of 38 years, Jerry Parker, and one […]
Commission on the General Conference The United Methodist Church
For Immediate Release November 12, 2025 Delegate Counts for 2028 General Conference Announced Minneapolis, MN – The Secretary of the General Conference, the Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, has announced that the calculation and review process for the delegate count of the 2028 General Conference meeting has been completed. 708 delegates will represent their respective regional conferences at the […]
Arkansas Churches and Pastors Benefit from Methodist Foundation for Arkansas New On-Boarding Process
“Amazing process; I wish our previous pastors could have been on-boarded.” “Incredibly helpful.” Remarks such as these have been shared by Arkansas laity and pastors who have participated in On-Boarding by certified facilitators. Since June, five churches and their newly appointed pastors have been On-Boarded in Arkansas. Church members have observed that the On-Boarding process […]
One Church, Two Campuses: Resurrection Hope in Fort Smith
written by James Sawyer, Pinnacle View UMC communications director When the members of Fort Smith First United Methodist Church (FSFUMC) and Faith United Methodist Church began talking earlier this year, they weren’t just planning an administrative merger. They were listening for the Spirit’s whisper of resurrection. Today, that whisper has become a song of new […]
Obituary – Edwin “Top” Wayne Kerr
Edwin Wayne Kerr, 83, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family members. Born on February 5, 1942, in Quitman, Arkansas, to William Vernon and Martha Leona Clay Kerr, Ed lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love. He faithfully […]
Obituary – Henry Lee Turner II
Henry Lee Turner II passed away on November 2nd at McClellan Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 28, 1925. He lived fully every day of his 100 years. Born and raised in Warren, Arkansas, he worked on the Alaskan Highway after graduating from high school. In 1943, he joined the […]
Obituary – Marian “Janelle” Burks
Marian “Janelle” Burks, 86, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully in 2025. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Born on August 28, 1939, in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Raymond Holland and Dorothy (Smith) Holland, Janelle graduated from Cabot High […]