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The Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church is proud to share inspirational stories about our connection with Christ, connection with each other as Arkansas United Methodists, and connection with our communities through mission and being the hands and feet of Jesus. If you have a story idea to Celebrate Connection, please email Audrea Stephens at astephens@arumc.org.
Mount Eagle Retreat Center Receives EarthKeepers Grant to Expand Composting Ministry and Community Outreach
written by James Sawyer Mount Eagle Retreat Center has received an $8,500 EarthKeepers grant from UMCOR’s Global Ministries, marking a significant step forward in its
General Board of Global Ministries Awards Arkansas Churches Emergency Feeding Grants
As Arkansans are still reeling from the effects of the longest federal shutdown in American history, the General Board of Global Ministries has awarded grants
First UMC Texarkana Revives Rotating Art Wall With Powerful Gary Bachers Exhibition
written by Rev. Jaimie Alexander In 2019, First United Methodist Church in Texarkana, AR developed an Art Wall to display artwork and paintings from around the
Sewing Hope: Conway United Women in Faith Craft Tote Bags for Life-Changing Guatemala Stove Mission
written by Colleen Holt and Debbie Bartrow The United Women in Faith, Nell Dyer Circle, at Conway First United Methodist Church recently provided an opportunity
Laity in Leadership: Mary Lewis Dassinger, Nine Years of Service to the ARUMC
*Writer’s note: On December 31, 2025, Mary Lewis Dassinger will be leaving her position as Outreach Specialist on staff of the Arkansas Conference of the
A Christmas List of Books by Arkansas United Methodist Pastors
During the last year(s), several of our ARUMC clergy have written devotions, papers, studies, and stories in book form, each a blessing in its own
Leading from the Pocket: Learning to Create a Culture of Renewal
by Rev. Lyn Poplin We are deeply grateful to the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) for making it possible for five Arkansas United Methodist pastors
A New Season of Partnership Among Conway County Churches
written by Rev. Bill Sardin, First UMC Morrilton This year’s Community Thanksgiving Worship Service, held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton, brought together congregations
Bay UMC Young Adult Sunday
Compiled by Amy Ezell and Rev. Pamela Lamb Two years ago, a simple idea turned into a movement. By asking her older adult members of