Friends of Korea Day Planned
There will be a Celebration of Arkansas Korean Day with Friends of Korea on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at MacArthur Park in Little Rock. This special event will include a ceremony in honor of Arkansas Korean Day, followed by opportunities to experience Korean culture through food, music, dance, fashion, […]
Let’s Talk About ARORA’s Registration Kiosks!
We’re entering the dog days of summer! The stifling heat, humidity, and long days are enough to demand most of us stay indoors or find some breezy shade. Luckily, our ARORA registration kiosks are all located on the INSIDE of buildings across Arkansas, keeping you cool while you register to save lives. Chances are, there’s […]
Boy Scouts of America Affiliation updates
July 13, 2022 BSA Newsletter Article For churches currently chartering a BSA unit or considering doing so in the future, the new Affiliation Agreement and Facilities Use Agreement are finally here. These agreements, along with a helpful flowchart to guide your decision-making process, can be found at Scouting · United Methodist Men. For all churches […]
Church and Society Announces 2022 Grant Funding Cycle
Grants support local UMC churches, annual conferences, caucuses and community partners to further ministries of justice and peace
The timeframe to submit grant applications to The General Board of Church and Society is August 1, 2022 to September 16, 2022 via our new online application system opening on our website (Grants page) August 1, 2022. Funding is provided through three grant programs Ethnic Local Church Grants focus on the self-identified needs of ethnic […]
Project Transformation
contributed by Rev. Sam Meadors, Executive Director, Project Transformation Arkansas A few weeks ago, someone asked me how the first summer of Project Transformation Arkansas was going and I replied, “It’s a mess, but it’s a beautiful mess.” If you’ve ever tried to start something that you weren’t quite sure what to expect, you’ll know this […]
‘Ainise ‘Isama’u once doubted her church’s women’s organization. Now she is its national president.
From United Women in Faith's July/August issue of "response" by Paul Jeffrey
When ‘Ainise ‘Isama’u was first invited to a meeting of United Methodist Women, she just said no. “Brenda Tuita invited me to an event they were having, and I said, ‘That’s cool, but no thanks,’” said ‘Isama’u. “She kept inviting me anyway. I told her, ‘Nah. They are too b-o-r-i-n-g.’ She said, ‘Just try it, […]
Davidson Methodist Campground to hold annual encampment
Davidson Methodist Campground will hold its 138th annual revival encampment from July 22 through July 31, 2022. Dr. Kyle Peters will hold the services on July 22 through 27. On Thursday, July 28, services will be held by Rev. Charlie Williams. On Friday, July 29, services will be held by Rev. Zeke Allen. Services on […]
Project Transformation Takes Off!
Project Transformation is off and running with ministry galore! To learn more about how your church may volunteer for Project Transformation of Arkansas, please contact Rev. Sam Meadors at smeadors@ptarkansas.org. And follow Project Transformation of Arkansas on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ptarkansas.
A Special Calling
contributed by Kathy Conley, ARUMC Lay Leader Are you listening? Really listening? I hope so because God is calling you to ministry and service. All of us are being called in some form or fashion every day. We all have been blessed with a special gift from God that is just for us. Discerning what […]
Inaugural SHINE-ola Shares the Light, Love of Arkansas Musicians with State’s Children, Families
If Arkansas has an abundance of anything these days, it’s sunshine in the summer. Arkansas singer-songwriter Jason Lee Hale and his band, The Personal Space Invaders, are taking advantage of the season by pairing summer’s long days with hot tunes from Arkansas musicians. This good time with good folks will benefit the state’s children who […]