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Bishop Beverly Shamana dies at 81
Bishop Beverly J. Shamana, a retired bishop of The United Methodist Church, has died. She died this week in California at age 81. Bishop Shamana was elected and consecrated to the Episcopacy in 2000 in the Western Jurisdiction. She was the second black woman elected...
FUMC Bella Vista to host The Caring Congregation Seminar
First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista will be hosting The Caring Congregation Seminar from Friday, August 27 at noon through Saturday, August 28 at 4:30pm. Learn how to create a laity team that works in partnership with pastors to provide congregational care...
Davidson Campground To Hold 137th Annual Encampment
Davidson Campground will hold its 137th annual encampment starting July 23, 2021, through August 1, 2021. Services will be held daily at 7:45 pm. The dress is casual. An opening prayer service will be on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 8:00 pm by Rev. Travis Langley. The...
Salem Camp Meeting Continues Tradition
Salem Camp Meeting is a yearly event that gives everyone the chance to gather under the arbor, visit with neighbors, sing the good old songs, listen to great music and preaching, and shout "Amen". In other words, it's a place to revive your spirit. Services have been...
COVID-19: A Rapidly Changing Landscape
The last several weeks have seen a rise in COVID-19 cases in many communities in Arkansas. During the last two days, the number of reported and active cases, hospitalizations and deaths have dramatically increased. This new and dangerous landscape is the result of the...
Ebenezer Camp Ground to Hold 200th Annual Encampment
Center Point, Arkansas - Ebenezer will begin its 200th annual encampment with an 8:00 pm service on Friday, July 16th. Daily services will be held at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm with an afternoon service at 3:00 pm on Sunday and Wednesday. Rev. Carlton Cross of First United...
United Methodist Communications to Celebrate Social Media Day
Nashville: United Methodist Communications will celebrate Social Media Day on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with free learning opportunities throughout the day, featuring a special live learning session Q&A at 12pm CT – all at Facebook.com/UMCom. United Methodist...
North Little Rock FUMC Hosts Summer Social Justice Lunch and Learn Series
The United Methodist Church has a long and rich history of concern for social justice, and North Little Rock First United Methodist Church is no different. This summer, NLRFUMC is proud to offer its First Annual Social Justice Summer Lunch and Learn Series. This...
Daily Digest – June 4, 2021
Annual Conference 2021
A chain of people linked arms around the Hot Springs Convention Center to show racial unity during the Having the Conversation presentation.Friday, June 4, 2021 was the last day of this year's Arkansas Annual Conference. The day consisted of many reports from...
Daily Digest – June 3, 2021
Annual Conference 2021
Morning worship, lead by, left to right, Dave Williams, Paul Lazenby, Brooke Hobbs, and TJ Williams.The second day of the 2021 Arkansas Annual Conference began where any good day should start, in communal worship of our Savior and Creator. The morning worship was led...