Obituary – Lynda Louise Marsden
Lynda Louise Marsden, age 71, died in Conway, Arkansas on May 16, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1952, in St Louis, Missouri to John and Lenora MacBride. Lynda grew up in Sikeston, Missouri, and graduated from Sikeston High School in 1970. In 1975, she married Vaughn Marsden. Lynda was a member of Damascus […]
Obituary – Richard Henry Kuonen
Richard Henry Kuonen age 76, of Hot Springs passed away Monday May 15, 2023. He was born in North Little Rock, AR on November 21, 1946, to Gladys and Oscar Kuonen, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, LaRose Cartwright Kuonen, and their children Hank Kuonen (Kitty Smith) […]
Bishop Laura Merrill: Post-Special Session Words
Bishop Laura Merrill shares a message following last weekend’s Special Session.
Proposed Ordinands and Provisionals
The Board of Ordained Ministry for the Arkansas Conference has announced the following individuals who have been proposed as Provisionals for 2023: Alyssa Burleson Kuebler Deacon Daniel Lee Curry Deacon Joshua Earl Bland Deacon Annie Mary JoAnn McGregor Meek Elder Chad Everette Bo Hornsby Elder Abbey Lee Maynard Elder Miranda Joy Donakey Hornsby Elder The […]
Fairview United Methodist Church in Camden Creates Kinship with 200K More Reasons Grant
written by Kelly Reep, contributing writer Kinship Care, a ministry of Fairview United Methodist Church in Camden, recently received a $2,000 grant from 200K More Reasons. These funds will supply healthy snacks, which will distribute to grandparents who help with Kinship Care children in their home to use as afterschool snacks. The healthy snacks will […]
Clinton First UMC United Women in Faith Provides Funding for Summer Missions
written by Kelly Reep, contributing writer “Not bad for a little church in the foothills of the Ozarks,” exclaimed Coney Reamey as she shared the news that the Clinton First United Methodist Church’s United Women in Faith would provide over $27,000 in funds for community missions this summer. “We are so excited, and this is […]
Arkansas Annual Conference Ratifies 67 Churches to Leave the Denomination
Saturday, May 13, 2023, Hot Springs, AR: A Special Session of the Arkansas Annual Conference was held at the Hot Springs Convention Center earlier today with Bishop Laura Merrill presiding. This special session was called to address the following issue: The consideration of ratification of disaffiliation agreements from the Conference Board of Trustees with various […]
Nominations currently open for 2023 Barnabas Award
The Barnabas Award is presented to a person, lay or clergy, known to have “a heart for pastors.” Established in honor of Rev. Jim Beal, we present the award to persons who, as Rev. Beal, show special interest in aiding pastors in the entry process, as well as in the work of ministry. The Arkansas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry […]
UMC bishops meet, request for 2026 General Conference among other decisions
Council of Bishops – The United Methodist Church WASHINGTON, D.C. – The bishops of The United Methodist Church (UMC) completed their Spring 2023 meeting on Friday in a gathering that was awash in the spirit of collegiality and search for the betterment of the worldwide denomination. The meeting from April 30-May 5 was filled with worship […]
First UMC Magnolia cooks up grace with 200K More Reasons grant
written by Kelli Reep, contributor Since 1983, The Stewpot has been a mission outreach project at First United Methodist Church Magnolia. From 4:30-5 p.m., three days each week, this ministry serves hot takeout meals to anyone who asks. Because the church is centrally located in the Magnolia Square, The Stewpot is easily accessible to all. […]