Grace & Wellness: Vaccines and the Call to Care
In September, the Arkansas Conference Board of Global Ministries and Church & Society hosted Grace & Wellness: Vaccines and the Call to Care, a webinar that provided exceptional information about virology and vaccinations from doctors well-versed in their fields.
Obituary – Rev. Spencer Plumley
Spencer Glendas Plumley, Sr., age 76, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, pastor, and friend, Spencer lived a life marked by service—to his country, his faith, and his community. Born on November 30, 1948, Spencer was the son of Lantis Plumley and Darline Sinclair Plumley. […]
Obituary – Wayne Knox
George Wayne Knox “Wayne”, a beloved member of the Amory community, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on February 7, 1984, in Columbus, MS, Wayne’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering passion for justice, a deep love for his family, and an extraordinary dedication to service. A […]
New Scholarship Offerings for ARUMC Churches
Ozark Mission Project is thrilled to offer two additional scholarships for participation in our summer mission programs. Thanks to the generosity of the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, these scholarships will help remove any barriers to participation for Arkansas United Methodist youth and churches. Both Ozark Mission Project and the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas believe that […]
Getting to know our Arkansas United Methodists: Dr. Charles Donaldson
For the first time in its history, the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) has selected Little Rock, Arkansas, as the host city for its annual conference, scheduled for June 4–7, 2026. This landmark event underscores ACGA’s grassroots efforts to empower, build, enhance, and sustain gardens through education and collaboration. This year’s conference theme, “Pathways to […]
ARUMC is hosting a #FollowingLovingSharing Social Media Contest
As a local United Methodist Church, you are invited to work together to share the mission of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church through social media. We hope that you will find creative ways to share photos, videos, and words of inspiration and include our mission statement as a measurable hashtag #FollowingLovingSharing on […]
Study Leave for Ministry Professionals, Spring 2026 Sessions
Registration opens October 1 here. Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals. Over the span of five to seven days, participants immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the campus of Duke University. Designed for Christian institutional leaders, pastors, program staff, […]
Obituary – Shirley Yvonne (Head) Eudy
Mrs. Shirley Yvonne (Head) Eudy, age 88, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on January 18, 1937, in Norman, Arkansas, to parents, Raymond George Head and Verna Sylvia (Fountain) Head. Shirley was a high school graduate of Norman High School, from there she went on to obtain a […]
Getting to know Rev. Dr. Ulysses Washington, Cultural Outreach Coordinator for the Black Church Initiative
Question: Can you tell us about you and your family? I hail from Aliceville, Alabama, where I was raised by my parents, Booker T. and Viola Washington. I am the youngest of eleven children, comprising six brothers and five sisters. My upbringing on a farm involved managing livestock, including cattle, hogs, mules, and chickens, alongside […]
Obituary – Reginald Lee
Reginald Lee passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his home in Wynne. Reginald was born in Pumpkin Bend, Arkansas, on Friday, January 9, 1931, to Robert and Beulah Lee. He started working at a young age selling grit papers and working on the family farm. Reginald served in the Korean War with pride […]