United Methodist Men aims to support spiritual growth
written by Clay McCastlain, Conference President, Arkansas United Methodist Men Hello All, I am the Conference President of Arkansas United Methodist Men. I want to help support spiritual growth among the United Methodist Men in Arkansas. The objective of the General Commission for United Methodist Men is “coaching men to thrive through Jesus Christ, so others […]
North Little Rock First UMC hosts Youth Internship Day
written by Laura Turner, Communications Coordinator NLRFUMC On August 1, 2023, the youth group of North Little Rock First UMC participated in a “Youth Internship Day” with the staff of First United Methodist Church North Little Rock. A total of nine students ranging from ages 12-16 participated in a staff meeting; and then divided up […]
Obituary – Constance Techton Durham
Constance “Connie” Techton Durham, age 82, passed away surrounded by her family on September 1, 2023, in Long Beach, MS. She was born on March 25, 1941, in Chester, PA. Connie lived in various places, accompanying her husband throughout his military career, until they finally settled in Long Beach in 2006. Connie’s greatest joy in […]
Statement from Dr. Michael Bowie: Hate Is Real for Black People
There is an old adage that says, ‘the more things change the more they stay the same’. Saturday, August 26 three Black Americans were shopping at a local Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida and hate snuffed out their lives. Yes, America witnessed yet another vicious act of hatred and injustice by a white supremist […]
Obituary – Betty Jean Long
Betty Jean Chrisco Long, 89, of Pleasant Plains, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, at Mountain Meadows Nursing Home in Batesville. Betty was the only child born to the late Delbert Lee Chrisco and Wilma Edna Harris Chrisco on October 21, 1933, in Pleasant Plains. Growing up on a farm, she learned the meaning […]
Join the Perkins Certificate in Spiritual Direction community
Learn new skills for a transformative life and ministry. The Perkins Certificate in Spiritual Direction Program (CSD) is a non-credit, continuing education program that seeks to train participants for the accompaniment and guidance of others in their spiritual journey. Our program helps participants discern a call to ministry, enhance ministerial works or nurture their own spiritual growth. Now is the time to immerse […]
Philander Smith College to make historical announcement of transition to university status
written by Julissa Garza August 1, 2023, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tuesday marked a monumental day for Philander Smith College in Little Rock as officials announced its transition to a university. The new title makes Philander Smith University, which opened in 1877, the second historically Black university in Arkansas, joining the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “That […]
Obituary – Rev. Charles Watt
Rev. Charles E. Watt, 92, passed away on July 31, 2023, at his home in El Paso, Arkansas. He was born April 10, 1931, in Salem, Oregon, to the late Charles and Jessamine (Jeffrey) Watt. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Martha Jane Watt; […]
Obituary – Faye Brewer
A. Faye Brewer, of St. Michaels, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her current home at The Gardens of Arkanshire in Springdale, Arkansas. She passed gently and peacefully with family members by her side. She was 90 years old. She was born January 28, 1933, in Honga, Maryland, a fishing island […]
Obituary – Underwood Mitchell
Underwood Mitchell, a man devoted to his faith, his family, his country, his community, and his craft, died Friday, July 28th. He was 97. His death was the natural result of a long life well lived, filled with its share of triumphs and tragedies, his family said. Their wish is that he be celebrated, not […]