Prayer Request – Asa Whitaker
Please lift up in prayer Asa Whitaker, our former Conference lay leader. He recently suffered a stroke and is recovering at White River Rehab.
Vital Church Summit for Clergy will be held November 13
The Vital Church Summit will be held on November 13 at First UMC in North Little Rock from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity for clergy to engage in conversation as we seek to reach new people in new ways. Different topics include Worshiping Outside the Building led by Rev. Todd Seelau […]
Bella Vista FUMC United Women in Faith members receive Outstanding Community Partner award
United Women in Faith members from First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista were given the Outstanding Community Partner award by the Single Parent Scholarship Fund at the Spark of Hope fundraiser on July 24 at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers. Pictured from left to right are Jill Hale, Judy Bilyeu, Marian Lawless, Friskey […]
Pumpkin Patch to return at North Little Rock First UMC
Annual fundraiser begins September 22, 2024 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR –On September 21, 2024, the pumpkins are once again returning to North Little Rock First United Methodist Church. The long-running annual tradition begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, when thousands of pounds of pumpkins arrive at the church to be unloaded by dozens of […]
Discipleship Ministries presents Church Leadership in Partisan Times
In today’s polarized political climate, church leaders are uniquely positioned to foster peace and unity. As misinformation, conspiracy theories, and radicalization take hold, the call to uphold biblical values of mercy, justice, and truth is more urgent than ever. How can you, as a leader, guide your community through these challenging times with compassion and […]
Carol Cartmill to speak at St. James UMC
Little Rock, Ark. (September 9, 2024) – Carol Cartmill, Mission Ministries Lead Director for Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, will speak at the 8:30 am, 9:30 am and 11 am services at 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72211 on Sunday, November 10, 2024. In addition, Ms. Cartmill will facilitate a workshop on Engaging […]
Obituary – Rev. Larry Morris
Larry Lee Morris, 79, of Cave City, Arkansas joined our heavenly father on September 4, 2024. He was born November 20, 1944 in Dodge City, Kansas to Lile and Minnie Lee Dansel Morris. Larry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, Papa, mentor, forester, pastor, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all […]
Fort Smith naming a street to honor Euba Mae Harris-Winton
From “The Flame” (ARUMC United Women in Faith newsletter) The City of Fort Smith recently announced naming North 9th Street in honor of Euba Mae Harris-Winton. Euba Mae Harris-Winton (June 26, 1923 – March 11, 2019) was a dedicated community leader. She was born to Rev. D.H.E. Harris and Martha T. Hill Harris. Her father […]
Clinton UMC Mission Outpost: Agape Resource Center
written by Rev. Brad Moore, pastor of First UMC Clinton and Leslie UMC Agape Community Resource Center is the new “mission outpost” ministry of Clinton First UMC. We are planning to have a diaper bank and laundry detergent bank and will offer several classes in the building (cooking, canning, pressure cooking, organic gardening, parenting, etc.). We are […]
ARUMC Lawsuit Update
August 29, 2024 Late Wednesday all parties in the Jonesboro First United Methodist Church (JFUMC) lawsuit agreed to a walk-away settlement thus ending the nearly two-year legal battle over who is the rightful owner to the property and other assets belonging to Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. In December of 2022, the church led by […]