Adam Hamilton coming to Arkansas in January
Adam Hamilton will be at Cabot UMC on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29. All are invited to attend the event on Wednesday, January 28, at 6 p.m., where Rev. Hamilton will be talking about his new book, along with having a panel discussion with Bishop Laura Merrill. The event on Thursday, January 29, at 10 a.m., is for […]
Breaking records at this year’s Ingathering
On Saturday, November 15, United Methodists all over Arkansas gathered in Conway for the annual Ingathering event. Churches dropped off 195 completed buckets, and volunteers helped pack more! “We had only four kits on the empty shelves when we started the month of November,” said Shelley Lee, ARUMC co-coordinator for Volunteers in Mission and Disaster […]
Blue Christmas: United Methodist Churches provide Christmas services for hope and healing
While the holidays are meant to be a time of joyous celebration, for many, it’s also a time of grief and heaviness. United Methodist Churches across the state offer services for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, marital problems, financial strains, and other heavy burdens to feel comfort and reassurance during a […]
Congratulations Social Media Contest Winners!
We are so excited to announce the winners of our #FollowingLovingSharing Social Media Contest winners! St. Paul UMC Fort Smith and Hays Chapel UMC had the most hashtags and shares on their Facebook pages for their categories – a town population 2,500 and above, and a town population 2,499 and below. Thanks to the generous […]
Cornerstone UMC Jonesboro hosts Glorious Giving Market
Cornerstone UMC in Jonesboro will be hosting its Glorious Giving Market on Saturday, November 15th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the market is to provide opportunities for donations and gifts to be given to missions in honor, or in memory, of loved ones this Christmas. In addition, it is to be […]
Prayer Request – Rev. Tamira Valley
Please be in prayer for Rev. Tamira Valley, who is currently serving Levy UMC in North Little Rock. Tamira is in UAMS Hospital following complications after having surgery last week. The Levy congregation, along with Tamira’s family should also be remembered in prayer, as Tamira will face some recovery time after being released.
Prayer Request – Asa Whitaker
Please be in prayer for our former Conference Lay Leader, Asa Whitaker. He has entered hospice at Woodlawn in Batesville, AR.
ARUMC is hosting a #FollowingLovingSharing Social Media Contest
As a local United Methodist Church, you are invited to work together to share the mission of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church through social media. We hope that you will find creative ways to share photos, videos, and words of inspiration and include our mission statement as a measurable hashtag #FollowingLovingSharing on […]
Study Leave for Ministry Professionals, Spring 2026 Sessions
Registration opens October 1 here. Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals. Over the span of five to seven days, participants immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the campus of Duke University. Designed for Christian institutional leaders, pastors, program staff, […]
Grace and Wellness: Vaccines and the Call to Care, Sept. 25
Grace and Wellness: Vaccines and the Call to Care is a special webinar offered by the Arkansas Conference Board of Global Ministries and Church and Society. This webinar will provide exceptional information about virology and vaccinations from doctors well-versed in their fields. This event is FREE! Speakers Rebecca Nelson received her Master’s Degree in Virology […]