Arkansas United Methodist
The Arkansas United Methodist is the monthly publication of the Arkansas Conference, designed to bring the good news of the faith and witness of United Methodists across our state.
ARUMC, UMCOR Announce 2020 Disaster Response Academy
Disaster Response and Christian Aid Ministries partnered to build a home in Bergman after a Boone county tornado destroyed it. United Methodist volunteers are helping to finish the interior of the home. || Photo provided by Janice MannChristain Aid Ministries partners...
Across Generations
Children’s ministry can sometimes be thought of as a ministry ONLY for those parents raising young children to serve. It is a great misconception and one that leaves out so much love and experience that intergenerational volunteers who are done raising young children...
Home Away From Home
United Methodist Churches in Magnolia Have Worked to Make Students Feel Comfortable at SAU
College students gather for fellowship with a local United Methodist Church in Magnolia. The program pairs college students at SAU with adults in the area who can keep up with the students while they attend school and assist them with basic needs like meals and...
Feeding from the Depths
I’m not sure I’d be a minister today if it weren’t for church potlucks. There is something about the gelatinous salads, mac and cheese, quirky cupboard serving bowls and potluck conversation that nourishes the soul. I think Jesus knew what he was doing when he told us...
Q&A w/ Danielle Adkisson
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Danielle Adkisson, Executive Assistant to the BishopTell me about yourself: Where you’re from, where you live now, where you went to school, your previous jobs, etc. I’m originally from Sherwood and graduated high school from Sylvan Hills. I received my degree in...
Part of the Family
Pulaski Heights has expanded their Pet Ministry to include grief support, educational classes, and more
This past year, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church’s therapy dog training program was so popular, they were forced to put dozens of potential therapy pups and their trainers on a waiting list. “Every time we put the word out that we were doing another class, the...
Little Oaks, Big Dreams
Mabelvale's ballpark needs help. The local UMC is working to give them a community space again
Blair Ragsdale has only ever been thrown out of one ballpark in her life. “An umpire and I got into it one evening and he tossed me,” she said. “There are a lot of good memories over there. I’m 68 and I have spent many an hour with my children when they were growing...
A Little Corny, A Lot of Fun
Last month, The Arkansas Conference had a booth at the 6th annual Arkansas Cornbread Festival, a celebration of all things corny, that took place on Oct. 26 in the South Main neighborhood, one of the funkiest and fasting growing neighborhoods in Little Rock. A few...
Advent Sparks Light at Methodist Family Health
I have a pretty unpopular opinion. Unlike what feels like 95% of the population, Christmas is not my favorite holiday. I’m more of an Easter kind of girl. Give me spring, give me pastels and coconut candy and dyed eggs, not to mention the joyous and triumphant...
Conference Hopes to Launch Leaders Forward in Vision, Action
Arkansas Launch 2.0 attendees (L to R): Rev. J. Wayne Clark, Emily Autry, Rev. Patti Butler, Kay Kotan, Rev. Jana Green, Rev. Roy Beth Kelley, Trevor Hardcastle, Rev. Natasha Murray, Rev. Annie Lankford, Rev. Andrea Cummings, David Martin, Rev. Will Choate, Rev. JJ...