Traumatic Events for Pets webinar will be held on September 4
The Arkansas Conference is partnering with Melissa McMath Hatfield, a leading canine behavioral expert, to help pet owners understand how to comfort, rehabilitate, and protect pets following natural disasters and traumatic events. This virtual webinar will be held via Zoom on September 4 at 3 p.m. and is sponsored by ARUMC Disaster Response and the Pinnacle […]
Stone Soup at Quapaw Quarter UMC
Rev. Mark McDonald and the leadership of QQUMC Stone Soup is a weekly hot meal served at Quapaw Quarter UMC in Little Rock, and we are in our 40th year of continuous service to those who are hungry or food insecure in downtown Little Rock. The name is from the children’s book of that title, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Farmington UMC receives grant from Lowe’s Hometowns
Farmington United Methodist Church Food Pantry has proudly been selected as part of the 2024 Lowe’s Hometowns program, a five-year, $100 million commitment to rebuild and revitalize community spaces nationwide. Since launching in 2022, the signature grant program has renovated 149 community centers, affordable housing facilities, shelters, and food pantries; refurbished 15 first responder and […]
Bella Vista First UMC Missions Team make donation
The First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista donated $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Club of Bella Vista. The funds will be used for scholarships and summer program activities. Pictured is Caitlyn Edwards, the Club’s director, along with Ted Lasher and Steve Terry from the First United Church of Bella Vista Missions Team. The […]
Helping pets after disaster
Sheri Mathews and Roy Lee, co-coordinators for Volunteers in Mission and Disaster Response (VIM/DR), and Gayle Fiser of Pinnacle View UMC have been working with the American Red Cross and other agencies to provide comfort, recovery, and resources. VIM/DR, along with other organizations, have tables set up at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Decatur, […]
Pinnacle View UMC Pet Blankets
Pinnacle View UMC‘s Rev. Betsy Singleton Snyder blessed pet prayer blankets for Gayle Fiser to take to NWA to be given to pet parents who have pets that were injured or lost in the recent tornadoes. They hope these blankets comfort the families and pets who have been through so much.
Prescott First UMC Spiritual Walk
Since visiting Prescott in 2023, Rev. John Noggle has told me about his dream to create a Spiritual Walk around First UMC of Prescott that is not just for the church members but also for the community. Recently, Rev. Noggle let us know that the Spiritual Walk is coming to fruition thanks to the youth […]