August 17, 2025
This Week's Opportunities for Connection
Purchase Your Central T-shirt Today!
Show Your Support to Central - Order Your T-Shirt Today!
Get your hands on a high-quality Comfort Colors Central UMC t-shirt before the ordering window closes on September 1! Shirts are available in two vibrant colors: Grape and Red! All shirts also feature Central’s new vision statement on the back.
$20–$25, depending on size
Super soft, pre-shrunk fabric
Pre-orders only – shirts will be delivered in September
Don’t miss out! Order yours today by clicking the button below and represent Central in style! If you are unable to purchase your t-shirt online, please call the church office to place your pre-order.
Get your hands on a high-quality Comfort Colors Central UMC t-shirt before the ordering window closes on September 1! Shirts are available in two vibrant colors: Grape and Red! All shirts also feature Central’s new vision statement on the back.
$20–$25, depending on size
Super soft, pre-shrunk fabric
Pre-orders only – shirts will be delivered in September
Don’t miss out! Order yours today by clicking the button below and represent Central in style! If you are unable to purchase your t-shirt online, please call the church office to place your pre-order.
Birthday Club Gathering – August 21
Join us for great food and even better fellowship at our next Birthday Club meeting on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:30 A.M. We’ll gather at Mac’s Seafood to celebrate birthdays and enjoy time together. Whether it’s your birthday month or not, all are welcome!
Our hostesses this month are Jolene Kurtz and Irene Ward. We hope to see you there!
Our hostesses this month are Jolene Kurtz and Irene Ward. We hope to see you there!
Help Us Deep Clean the Kitchen!
We’re looking for volunteers to help clean the Family Life Center kitchen on
Saturday, August 23 at 9:00 A.M. Whether you’re a scrubbing pro or just willing to lend a hand, we’d love your help. This is a great way to serve and care for our church facilities.
Questions? See Rena McGee-Helms for more information.
Saturday, August 23 at 9:00 A.M. Whether you’re a scrubbing pro or just willing to lend a hand, we’d love your help. This is a great way to serve and care for our church facilities.
Questions? See Rena McGee-Helms for more information.
Ongoing Opportunities for Connection
August Shareback: Chalk it up to Love
This month’s Shareback is supporting Chalk It Up to Love, a school supply collection and distribution that helps local Title One schools start the year strong. Your donations will go directly to students and teachers who need a little extra support to kick off the school year. Let’s come together to make a difference in our community and show a little love through something as simple as a box of pencils or a pack of notebooks. Collection bins are located in the narthex and at the shareback table (next to the Choir Room). Thank you for giving generously! Below, you can find the list of preferred items as well as a link to the Amazon wish list!
Preferred Items:
Cow Print Notebooks (Wide & College)
Notebook Paper (Wide & College)
1 Inch 3 Ring Binders
1 Subject Spiral Notebooks (Wide & College)
24 Count Crayons
Colored Markers (Jumbo & Fine)
Colored Pencils
Dry Erase Markers (Black)
Child Scissors (Blunt & Pointed Tip)
3x3 Post-It Notes
Earbuds/Headphones
#2 Yellow Pencils
Backpacks.
Click the button below to access the Amazon wish list:
Preferred Items:
Cow Print Notebooks (Wide & College)
Notebook Paper (Wide & College)
1 Inch 3 Ring Binders
1 Subject Spiral Notebooks (Wide & College)
24 Count Crayons
Colored Markers (Jumbo & Fine)
Colored Pencils
Dry Erase Markers (Black)
Child Scissors (Blunt & Pointed Tip)
3x3 Post-It Notes
Earbuds/Headphones
#2 Yellow Pencils
Backpacks.
Click the button below to access the Amazon wish list:
Summer Choir
Love to sing? Interested in the Music Ministries? Not ready for a big commitment? Come sing with the Summer Choir! This is a relaxed way to serve the Lord in song! Join us each Sunday until August 31 at 9:20 A.M. in the choir room!
Future Opportunities for Connection
Back to School Celebration Sunday
Join us for a special Back to School Celebration during our Summer Combined Worship Service at 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary on Sunday, August 24.
During the Children’s Message, we’ll offer a Back to School Blessing and Prayer for all students and children as they prepare for a new school year. It’s a meaningful moment to surround our kids with love, support, and encouragement from their church family.
We’ll also celebrate a big milestone with a Bible Presentation for rising Kindergarten and 3rd graders, equipping them with God’s Word as they grow in faith and learning.
Invite friends, neighbors, and families for a beautiful Sunday to gather in community and lift up our children in prayer.
During the Children’s Message, we’ll offer a Back to School Blessing and Prayer for all students and children as they prepare for a new school year. It’s a meaningful moment to surround our kids with love, support, and encouragement from their church family.
We’ll also celebrate a big milestone with a Bible Presentation for rising Kindergarten and 3rd graders, equipping them with God’s Word as they grow in faith and learning.
Invite friends, neighbors, and families for a beautiful Sunday to gather in community and lift up our children in prayer.
Central's Fall Kickoff Sunday
Join us for Central's Fall Kickoff Sunday on September 8, as we launch into a new season of ministry and community at Central! Fall Kickoff Sunday also marks the return to our regular worship schedule, with Modern Worship at 9:00 A.M. in Central Hall and Traditional Worship at 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary.
Between services, we’ll gather for our Fall Kickoff Brunch from 9:40–10:40 A.M., a time for fellowship, connection, and celebration. More details about the brunch will be shared in the coming weeks; but for now, mark your calendar and plan to bring a friend!
This is a great Sunday to invite someone new! There’s something for everyone, and it’s the perfect time to get connected or reconnected at Central!
Between services, we’ll gather for our Fall Kickoff Brunch from 9:40–10:40 A.M., a time for fellowship, connection, and celebration. More details about the brunch will be shared in the coming weeks; but for now, mark your calendar and plan to bring a friend!
This is a great Sunday to invite someone new! There’s something for everyone, and it’s the perfect time to get connected or reconnected at Central!
Fall Kickoff Brunch
More Exciting Details about Fall Kickoff Sunday!
We’re kicking off the fall season in style at Central!
Join us for our Fall Kickoff Brunch on Sunday, September 7 from 9:40 to 10:40 A.M. on Central’s Patio outside of Central Hall, right between our Modern and Traditional Worship Services.
Come hungry and ready to mingle! We’ll have a delicious spread featuring:
This is the perfect chance to reconnect outside of worship after a busy summer, meet new faces, and hear about what’s coming up this fall in the life of our church. No RSVP needed! So, just bring yourself, your family, and your appetite. We can’t wait to see you there!
We’re kicking off the fall season in style at Central!
Join us for our Fall Kickoff Brunch on Sunday, September 7 from 9:40 to 10:40 A.M. on Central’s Patio outside of Central Hall, right between our Modern and Traditional Worship Services.
Come hungry and ready to mingle! We’ll have a delicious spread featuring:
- Assorted muffins, pastries, and sweet treats
- Various casseroles and quiches
- Fruit trays and yogurt
- Coffee, cider, juice, and more!
This is the perfect chance to reconnect outside of worship after a busy summer, meet new faces, and hear about what’s coming up this fall in the life of our church. No RSVP needed! So, just bring yourself, your family, and your appetite. We can’t wait to see you there!
Youth Fall Kickoff- September 7
Get ready, Central Youth!
Join us for the Central Youth Kickoff on Sunday, September 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Central’s Family Life Center. It’s the perfect way to start the new season with tons of fun, food, and fellowship!
Come be part of the excitement, connect with friends, and dive into the theme Light My Path as we kick off an amazing year together. Don’t miss out! Bring your energy and your smiles for an unforgettable afternoon!
See you there!
Join us for the Central Youth Kickoff on Sunday, September 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Central’s Family Life Center. It’s the perfect way to start the new season with tons of fun, food, and fellowship!
Come be part of the excitement, connect with friends, and dive into the theme Light My Path as we kick off an amazing year together. Don’t miss out! Bring your energy and your smiles for an unforgettable afternoon!
See you there!
Fall 2025 Consignment Sale Seller & Volunteer Registration is now open!
WE NEED CHURCH VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSIGNMENT SALE
AND TO BE CONSIGNORS!
Please visit centralumcmonroe.org/consignmentsale where you can register, sign up for your shifts and see details for updated information regarding the seller guidelines! Volunteers may also register for their shift at the bottom of this webpage!
In your registration, you will find that the seller fee has gone up for working sellers. This is to cover your cost for a brand-new t-shirt with the updated consignment sale logo/name since we expanded to offer youth and women's items. If you are a non-working seller, under t-shirt you will select "Non-Working Seller (T-Shirt N/A)". Gold sellers (those who work 3 or more shifts) will insert the discount code "GOLD2025" to waive their seller fee of $10.00 for the sale. Gold sellers will not be waived the t-shirt fee of $15.00.
We have a limited amount of seller spots available, so register early! The deadline to register is Friday, August 29, 2025.
AND TO BE CONSIGNORS!
Please visit centralumcmonroe.org/consignmentsale where you can register, sign up for your shifts and see details for updated information regarding the seller guidelines! Volunteers may also register for their shift at the bottom of this webpage!
In your registration, you will find that the seller fee has gone up for working sellers. This is to cover your cost for a brand-new t-shirt with the updated consignment sale logo/name since we expanded to offer youth and women's items. If you are a non-working seller, under t-shirt you will select "Non-Working Seller (T-Shirt N/A)". Gold sellers (those who work 3 or more shifts) will insert the discount code "GOLD2025" to waive their seller fee of $10.00 for the sale. Gold sellers will not be waived the t-shirt fee of $15.00.
We have a limited amount of seller spots available, so register early! The deadline to register is Friday, August 29, 2025.
Other Church Announcements
App Logins & Notifications
Do you have the Central App? Are your notifications on? Are you logged in? We're going to help you get started!
To turn notifications on:
Open your Central App
Click the person icon at the top right
Scroll to App Settings
Click on Notifications
Ensure that General is toggled on and lights up green
You are good to go! Now you won't miss any communication from the church!
To Log In:
Tap the person icon at the top right
Tap Login or Sign Up
Tap Create an Account (in gray above the email box, on the right)
Enter your first and last name, email, and create a password
The app should remember your password so you won’t need to log in every time
If you choose not to create an account or skip the password, you may miss out on important features like event registration and personalized updates.
To turn notifications on:
Open your Central App
Click the person icon at the top right
Scroll to App Settings
Click on Notifications
Ensure that General is toggled on and lights up green
You are good to go! Now you won't miss any communication from the church!
To Log In:
Tap the person icon at the top right
Tap Login or Sign Up
Tap Create an Account (in gray above the email box, on the right)
Enter your first and last name, email, and create a password
The app should remember your password so you won’t need to log in every time
If you choose not to create an account or skip the password, you may miss out on important features like event registration and personalized updates.