Conference, District and Local

Special Announcements and Schedule of events

1.     STEINWAY BABY GRAND FOR SALE.  1925 restored Steinway Model M.  Original ivory and excellent condition.  Appraised/insured at $24,500, asking   $16,500.  Contact mark.mcdonald@arumc.org for pictures and information. 

2.     August 30, 2015 is Fellowship Sunday at Plummerville United Methodist Church. Join us for Fresh Donuts and pastries, hot coffee and great fellowship.

3.     Sunday, November 1, 2015 –  Charge Conference - Plummerville United Methodist Church Conference immediately after Worship

4.     Sunday, November 15, 2015 – Wesley Foundation at Plummerville UMC Students will present the Worship Service.

For more information contact:

Jonathon Bevil,

Jonathon.bevil@arumc.org

ATU Wesley Foundation Campus Minister

111 North El Paso Avenue

Russellville, Arkansas 72801

(479)968-4159    atuwesleyfoundation.org

5. Saturday, May 14, 2015 - Kinsmen in Concert at Plummerville United Methodist Church Program begins 6 P.M. Pot luck after program. You don’t want to miss this. The Kinsmen are considered to be one of the best Southern Gospel groups in Arkansas. Tell a friend and bring a guest.

6) Spiritual Revival Preview Events – Clergy and laity are invited to attend one of five special events that will provide a preview of resources and materials local churches can use to prepare to experience spiritual revival, the first step of the Bishop’s Mission Plan.  Click here for more info

One event will be held in each district in October. The experience, though, is not specific to your district, so if you cannot make the date of the preview nearest you, feel free to attend one of the others. All preview events are on Sunday afternoons with the exception of the Little Rock gathering, which is a Saturday morning.

Oct. 4: First UMC Arkadelphia, 3 p.m.

Oct. 11: Goddard UMC Fort Smith, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 17: Saint James UMC Little Rock, 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 18: First UMC Jonesboro, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 25: First UMC Stuttgart, 4 p.m.

This is a MUST ATTEND Event for Pastors, their staff members and their laity! You don't want to miss it! Please put this date on your calendar and plan to attend!   For the Central District the date is Saturday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint James UMC's Worship Center. Other dates are available in other districts if you can't come on October 17. 

For more information go to: http://arumc.org/get-ready-for-spiritual-revival/

7) United Methodism 101 - Take this self-paced course for credit!

United Methodism 101 is a six-week, self-paced course that includes access to a facilitator to answer questions and respond to your work. Upon successful completion, you will receive .5 ALLLM CEU.

8) Ingathering is November 21      

Contact the District Office for details and more information

Fonda Kirkman
Central District, Administrator
2 Country Club Circle, Box 1
Suite 101
Maumelle AR  72113
Office #'s (501) 851-1433 and/or (501) 851-1532

Cell # (501) 428-6434
Fax # (877)867-5308
Email: fkirkman@arumc.org

9)  Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Training - October 16-17

at Winfield UMC, 20100 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock Times: Friday 6:30pm-9:30pm and Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm  (See the attached flyer for more details and how to register for these classes!)

10) Clergy Day Apart - August 27
All Central District Clergy, who are currently appointed, are invited to a Clergy Day Apart on August 27, 2015 at Conway First UMC, 1610 Prince Street, Conway.  The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end around 2:30 p.m.  You are strongly encouraged to attend.  The emphasis for this day apart is building trust among clergy.  You don't want to miss this! Please respond by August 21 so we can order lunch for you!  Food allergies, Vegetarian?  Please let us know in the comment section.

11) A United Methodist Deaconess/Home Missioner Discernment Event will be held in Little Rock, AR on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00am - 1:30pm at the Thompson Library located at 38 Rahling Circle, Little Rock AR 72223. Box lunches will be provided. Please contact Deaconess Colleen Caldwell at (501) 529-0604 or deaconesscolleen@gmail.com to register or for more information. 

Deaconesses and Home Missioners are lay women and men who have responded to the call of God to serve in full-time ministries of love, justice and service under the authority of The United Methodist Church.  After a prescribed course of study, they are consecrated and commissioned and serve in an annual conference under appointment as described in ¶1314 of The Book of Discipline.

12) Here are a few upcoming Central District Events for your calendars:

·       August 17 - Board of Mission Meeting) - 6:30 - District Office

·       August 18 - Clergy Fruitfulness Assessment Interviews begin and run through September 30 - Clergy, please sign up for a date and time!

·       August 26 - Circuit Elders Training w/Dede Roberts - 11:00 - District Office

·       August 27 - Clergy Day Apart - 9:00 - 3:00 - Conway First

·       September 7 - Labor Day - District Office Closed

·       September 8 - dCOM Meeting - 10:00 - District Office

·       September 13 - District Conference - 2:30 - North Little Rock First

·       September 17 - Lawyer's Conference to be held in Little Rock for Chancellors, UM Lawyers, District Superintendents and District Administrators - all day!

·       September 24 - PAUMCS Training Event in Little Rock for Church Administrators, Church Secretaries, and Volunteer Secretaries

·       September 26 - Central District UMMen - 6:00 - Winfiel

·       October 16 & 17 - Lay Servant Trainin

·       October 17 - Spiritual Revival Event at Saint James UMC - 10:30 a.m

·       October 29 - Clergy Day Apart - 9:00 - 2:30 - Conway First UM

·       November 21 - Ingathering

·       November 26 - Thanksgiving - District Office Closed

·       December 5 - Clergy Christmas Party - 11:30 - Pulaski Heights 

·       December 25 - Jesus' Birthday!

·       January 8 - Central District Training Event

13) Sunday, September 13, 2015 – District Conference – North Little Rock First United Methodist Church 2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.