ARUMC Churches Boast High Vaccination Rates
Arkansas congregations turn to vaccines to keep their communities safe

As the Delta Variant continues to move through Arkansas, more and more United Methodist Churches are turning to one of three recommended vaccines to help prevent the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in their communities.
COVID-19: A Rapidly Changing Landscape
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The last several weeks have seen a rise in COVID-19 cases in many communities in Arkansas. During the last two days, the number of reported and active cases, hospitalizations and deaths have dramatically increased. This new and dangerous landscape is the result […]
Bishop Mueller Updates COVID-19 Guidelines, Announces New FAQ Tab on Website
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (March 19, 2021) – Since March 2020, when the first reported case of COVID-19 appeared in Arkansas, Bishop Gary Mueller of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church has worked with health care professionals, […]
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines from Bishop Mueller
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] November 13, 2020 Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! I am writing today with a heavy heart. This morning, Mary Hughes, wife of Berryville pastor Andy Hughes, died as a result of being infected with COVID-19. Her […]
How To Worship During A Pandemic
Arkansas Churches Share Their Reopening Strategies During COVID

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ARUMC Stage 2.5 Guidance
Updated Guidance from Bishop Mueller

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”] September 13, 2020 Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I continue to be grateful for the outstanding and responsible leadership you have given your congregation and community since early March. The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched and stressed you, unleashed […]
Bishop Gary Mueller Issues Updates To ARUMC Stage 2 Safety Guidelines
MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Ezell amy.ezell@arumc.org 501-324-8000, ext. 30 July, 29, 2020 – Little Rock, AR: In accordance with the guidelines issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC, Bishop Gary Mueller has issued updated guidance for ARUMC children’s, youth and campus ministries effective immediately. […]
The Latest Church Reopening Guidance from Bishop Mueller (05/29/2020)
Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Arkansas Conference: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I give thanks to God for all the ways laity and clergy have continued to proclaim the Gospel, reach out to those in your congregation who are isolated, feed hungry people and help those who are […]
Statement by Bishop Gary E. Mueller Regarding Churches Being Classified as “Essential”
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.4.6″ title_text=”bishop letterhead version 2″ src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bishop-letterhead-version-2.png” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] A little less than an hour ago, President Trump declared that he deems churches and houses of worship ‘essential’. He called on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend. The President’s […]
Methodist Foundation, Arkansas Methodists Announce PPE Grant Partnership
Nearly $60,000 Will Be Used To Keep Congregations Safe When Gathered

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DSC01243-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”DSC01243″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.4.6″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″] LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (May 20, 2020) – Standing in front of a large shipment of newly purchased personal protective equipment, Bishop Gary Mueller and Methodist Foundation for Arkansas President and CEO J. Wayne Clark announced a grant […]