United Women in Faith Crossett UMC and the “Lost Scouts”
Submitted by Emily Chisolm, member of Crossett United Methodist Church For the past several years, every Fall, the United Women in Faith at First United Methodist Church of Crossett would have a “foodless food fair” to raise money for our local missions. Instead of our UWF members donating the amount of money it would cost […]
Celebrate Her Achievements
Women’s History Month, as Told by Arkansas Clergywomen [originally published in March 2020] In 1981, Congress passed a resolution, signed by President Jimmy Carter, which authorized the first week of March 1982 as Women’s History Week. For the next five years, that resolution continued to be authorized, but in 1987, after a request from the […]
Harrison UMC: Edith Martin Historical Display
Written by Rev. Angie Gage In 1931, Edith Martin, who grew up in Harrison, Arkansas was commissioned as a missionary and went to serve in Africa for 36 years in Zaire (Congo). Her journey has been documented by the General Board of Global Ministries here. But the true documentation of her journey as a Missionary […]
Caps off to 100-year-old NLR FUMC member, Juanita Rich
written by Laura Turner, communications coordinator, North Little Rock First UMC During worship at North Little Rock First United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 18, Rev. Jarod Saucedo, associate pastor of NLR FUMC, blessed hand-knitted caps made by the late Juanita Rich. Rich was a long-time NLR FUMC member and an avid volunteer at church […]
Open Hearts at Mena First UMC
On February 11, Mena First United Methodist Church members met to make Valentines for their Open Hearts mission/evangelism project. The hand-made cards were personalized for each resident at Peachtree Assisted Living in Mena. The Valentines were delivered by Rev. Steve Johnson and several church members on February 14 at the Peachtree Valentine party. Mena First UMC […]
How Central UMC in Lincoln is serving the unhoused
Thanks to a 9-year-old member of Central United Methodist Church in Lincoln, members of the church have started a ministry to donate coats, blankets, and other warm items to distribute to the unhoused in their community. “This all started with one of our children, Caroline, noticed the homeless that were camped by her dad’s job […]
Pulaski Heights UMC embraces Afghan refugee family
written by Marleigh Hayes, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, communications intern In January 2024, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church (PHUMC) celebrated the anniversary of the Sadiqis, an Afghan refugee family, becoming a part of the PHUMC community. In January 2022, The Interfaith Center of Little Rock contacted many churches to seek support for Afghan families […]
Refuge 2023
written by Meredith Grafton, West Memphis UMC Refuge was a successful event connecting junior high students to their foundations in Christ and other youth in the state. Refuge was so much fun with rotations such as speed friending, group games, and a scavenger hunt. These activities fostered a connection between the students and allowed friendships […]
Thornton UMC Serves Community After Fire
Last weekend, an unfortunate fire in Thornton, Arkansas, left a family without a home. The United Methodist Church in Thornton, led by Rev. Ron Grigsby, was able to collect $500 in a matter of hours and, with help from the community, organized a clothing drive and secured three nights of lodging at a local hotel. […]
The Stewpot at First UMC Magnolia celebrates 40 years
Recently, the Stewpot at First United Methodist Church in Magnolia celebrated its 40th birthday with a fundraiser take-out meal of chicken spaghetti, purple hull peas, salad, and dessert — the first meal that was served 40 years ago. The fundraiser was a huge success with the community purchasing over 700 tickets! In 1983, this non-profit […]