January 11, 2026
This Week's Opportunities for Connection
Mobile Blood Drive- This Sunday, January 11
Central will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, January 11 from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM. The Big Red Bus will be parked in the lower lot near Barden Street. Your donation can save lives—please consider giving! See Irene Ward with any questions.
Ongoing Opportunities for Connection
January Shareback
Our January Shareback is the Council on Aging in Union County. If you would like to donate an item, please see the wish list below. Note the Council will accept gently used equipment that is in good repair
Durable Medical Equipment:
Wheelchairs
Transfer Chairs
Walkers
Rollators
Shower Chairs
Transfer Benches
Bedside Commodes
Raised Toilet Seats
Canes
Grab Bars
Supplies:
Adult Diapers (pull up style, sizes Small - Extra Large)
Bed Pads
Gloves
Paper Towels
Napkins
Toilet Paper
Cleaning Supplies, including Lysol Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Copy Paper
Shelf-Stable Snacks & Beverages
Small items used as BINGO prizes, such as ChapStick or packs of socks
Durable Medical Equipment:
Wheelchairs
Transfer Chairs
Walkers
Rollators
Shower Chairs
Transfer Benches
Bedside Commodes
Raised Toilet Seats
Canes
Grab Bars
Supplies:
Adult Diapers (pull up style, sizes Small - Extra Large)
Bed Pads
Gloves
Paper Towels
Napkins
Toilet Paper
Cleaning Supplies, including Lysol Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Copy Paper
Shelf-Stable Snacks & Beverages
Small items used as BINGO prizes, such as ChapStick or packs of socks
Central T-Shirt Sale
Show Your Support to Central – Purchase Your T-Shirt Today! We are selling our remaining inventory. You can order online or in person during a worship service. If you have questions, please speak to Erica Kirby.
Get your hands on a high-quality Comfort Colors Central UMC t-shirt. Shirts are available in two vibrant colors: Grape and Red! All shirts also feature Central’s new vision statement on the back.
Don’t miss out! Order yours today and represent Central in style!
Get your hands on a high-quality Comfort Colors Central UMC t-shirt. Shirts are available in two vibrant colors: Grape and Red! All shirts also feature Central’s new vision statement on the back.
Don’t miss out! Order yours today and represent Central in style!
Future Opportunities for Connection
Birthday Club - Thursday, January 15
This month's Birthday Club will be held on Thursday, January 15, at 11:30 A.M. at Mayfair Fish Camp. The hostesses are Nan Thomas and Patsy Madden Treadaway.
Anyone wishing to join or be deleted from this group, please contact Nancy Gustafson or the church office.
Anyone wishing to join or be deleted from this group, please contact Nancy Gustafson or the church office.
Other Church Announcements
Thank You to Central's AV Ministry!
We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of our AV Ministry in 2025 - David Dilworth, Joel Ferguson, Kenny Brown, Aidan Ollis, Diana Ollis, Kalli Clements, Henry Dilworth, and Natalie Gordon. They work behind the scenes, and their service to the church is essential to our ability to spread the Gospel and to connect with the community.
Office Phone Update
We are changing our church office phone provider on Thursday, January 8. Our phone number will remain the same.
We anticipate a seamless transition to a new provider. However, if you are unable to contact the office or leave a voicemail for a period of time, please email Jessica Parker at jparker@centralumcmonroe.org
We anticipate a seamless transition to a new provider. However, if you are unable to contact the office or leave a voicemail for a period of time, please email Jessica Parker at jparker@centralumcmonroe.org
Church Office Volunteers Needed
Do you have a few hours to spare?
We’re seeking volunteers to help staff the church office from time to time — greeting visitors, answering phones, and assisting with simple office tasks. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays from 10:15 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Interested? Call or email Jessica Parker at jparker@centralumcmonroe.org or 704-289-3186 for details or click on the link to register.
We’re seeking volunteers to help staff the church office from time to time — greeting visitors, answering phones, and assisting with simple office tasks. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays from 10:15 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Interested? Call or email Jessica Parker at jparker@centralumcmonroe.org or 704-289-3186 for details or click on the link to register.
Member Name Tags
We love seeing our church family grow, and name tags help us feel even more connected!
Please remember to wear your new name tag each Sunday. It’s a simple way to help everyone put names to faces and make newcomers feel right at home.
Do you need a name tag or would you like a change made to the one you have? Please click on the link to request a new one, or look for the name tag request forms in Central Hall and the narthex before and after Sunday worship.
Please remember to wear your new name tag each Sunday. It’s a simple way to help everyone put names to faces and make newcomers feel right at home.
Do you need a name tag or would you like a change made to the one you have? Please click on the link to request a new one, or look for the name tag request forms in Central Hall and the narthex before and after Sunday worship.
We Are Hiring - Director of Music Ministries
We welcome those who are called to provide leadership of a music ministry team and serve with a church whose calling is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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.