200,000 More Reasons Transitions to Next Phase of Eliminating Childhood Hunger
The 200,000 More Reasons (200KMR) initiative is launching its next phase of eliminating childhood hunger in Arkansas.
Black History Month: New Zion UMC
The history of New Zion United Methodist Church is an age-old story of men and women who walked by faith and not by sight.
Press Release: Perkins to Install Rebekah Miles as Fourth Albert C. Outler Chair in Wesley Studies
February 20, 2026For More Information: Nakoya LoucksAssistant Dean of Marketing and Communications 214-768-7204, nloucks@smu.edu DALLAS (SMU) – Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University will install Rebekah Miles as the Albert C. Outler Chair of Wesley Studies during a special chapel service at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Perkins Chapel. The Albert […]
UMCOR Reimagines Disaster Material Resources Management
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), a unit of Global Ministries, is reimagining its approach to disaster material resources management.
2026 Steel-Hendrix Award Recipients Named
Hendrix College will recognize three distinguished recipients for their exemplary faith-based service at the 2026 Steel-Hendrix Awards Banquet, set for Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Worsham Performance Hall of the Student Life and Technology Center.
Grace in the Hard Places and Comfort That Becomes a Calling
For Liz Lusk, faith has never been something she keeps tucked away for Sundays. It’s something she lives out loud, in leadership, in service, and now, in a season of deep vulnerability and extraordinary grace.
Bishop Laura Merrill issues participation options for denomination future
I continue to be inspired by the ways that United Methodists throughout Arkansas and Oklahoma are loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously in our various communities and settings.
Bishops, other South Central Jurisdiction leaders to gather in El Paso
Bishops and other leaders from annual conferences across the South Central Jurisdiction will meet to discuss opportunities for shared ministries while building new bonds and strengthening existing ones Jan. 19-21 in El Paso, Texas.
Salem UMC: Sending Kids to Camp Tanako with Home-Made Rolls
The Children and Youth ministry at Salem UMC in Benton is already thinking ahead to warmer summer months, where approximately 10 youth and children from the church will attend summer camp at Camp Tanako. Beginning around Thanksgiving and through Christmas, the youth and children of the church made homemade yeast rolls as fundraiser with the […]
Northwest District Ethnic Minority Scholarship
Purpose The Ethnic Minority Scholarship exists to support students from ethnic minority backgrounds who are pursuing higher education. Special consideration will be given to applicants attending Philander Smith College and other colleges or universities in Arkansas that are affiliated with The United Methodist Church or share its values of education, leadership, and service. Eligibility Requirements […]