Churches Hold Blue Christmas, Longest Night Services For a Difficult Year
In a year like none in recent memory, churches are looking to offer comfort during one of the most difficult years that many of us have ever experienced. Blue Christmas, also called Longest Night, services will be held by United Methodist Churches all over the Arkansas Conference as a way to offer a shared space […]
The Nature of Disability in Our Complicated World
Part 1 of 3 in a new series on making your church disability friendly
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/nathan-anderson-GM5Yn5XRVqA-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” alt=”disability concern” title_text=”nathan-anderson-GM5Yn5XRVqA-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Rev. Stephen Waggoner” position=”Chair of the ARUMC Disability Concerns Committee” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”] What is a special need or disability? Disability is created not by our characteristics, but by the world […]
Advent Is More Than Just a Holiday Tradition
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/aaron-burden-Zjnlv9jAAXU-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”aaron-burden-Zjnlv9jAAXU-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” alt=”advent bible” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Advent is a special time of year for many believers. It’s a time when people who believe […]
Alternative Advent
This year's Advent is different, but here are safe ways you can still celebrate this joyful season
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/First-Church-Advent-Kit-2-scaled-1.jpg” alt=”First UMC Advent” title_text=”First Church Advent Kit-2″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”] Take home Advent kit from First UMC in Little Rock. Photo courtesy of Lesley Andrews. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ […]
Annie Lankford Shares the Light of Hope, Peace and Stability Found at Methodist Family Health
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_video _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” src=”https://youtu.be/u1qe6EiuWjA” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_video][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” name=”By Kelli Reep” position=”Director of Communications, Methodist Family Health” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] You most likely know Annie Lankford. She is the associate pastor of First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock; in fact, she is […]
The Church Has Left the Building
England First UMC Serves Its Community With Heart, Dedication
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/England-FUMC-1.png” alt=”England FUMC” title_text=”England FUMC” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] For many small towns, the church is the centerpiece of a thriving and connected community. That’s especially true […]
Beyond 2021 Moves Online
Conference Will Focus on Dismantling Racism
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ARUMC_Kids_State_Mark-1080.png” title_text=”ARUMC_Kids_State_Mark-1080″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ width=”52%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Melinda Shunk” position=”Children’s Ministry Coordinator” facebook_url=”https://www.facebook.com/kidsarumc/” twitter_url=”https://twitter.com/kidzarumc” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Next year’s Beyond Conference will take place entirely online, Jan. 22 – 23, 2021. The two-day event will focus on the […]
Provide Not Only Food, but Dignity This Thanksgiving Season
Food Choice Is a Great Option for Pantries
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” alt=”food pantry” title_text=”joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Rev. Sam Meadors” position=”Community Coordinator, The Delta Project – 200K More Reasons” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”] You might be familiar with the Food Network show Chopped. In each episode, four chefs […]
Everything Counts
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St. Paul Pastor Publishes Humorous Advent Play, Magi in Advent
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/waldemar-brandt-XTZp7u5T1Nk-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” alt=”magi in advent” title_text=”waldemar-brandt-XTZp7u5T1Nk-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”] The Rev. Mark Waynick, a deacon at St. Paul UMC in Fort Smith who has served his church for more […]