April 19, 2026
This Week's Opportunities for Connection
UWF Indoor Yard and Bake Sale - Saturday, April 25
The United Women in Faith Indoor Yard Sale & Bake Sale is Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Family Life Center. All proceeds will go towards Central's Missions. Hope to see you there!
Ongoing Opportunities for Connection
April Shareback - Turning Point
Our April Shareback is Turning Point.
From Turning Point's website: "Turning Point is the only organization in Union County that provides emergency and lifesaving resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We offer a wide range of services at no charge to the client. Turning Point believes that everyone who experiences abuse deserves a safe place to heal and receive the resources they need to seek independence and justice."
We are collecting the following items for Turning Point, and these items will benefit the Tree House Advocacy Center. The Tree House Advocacy Center, "offers a variety of services for children and their families related to traumatic events such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessing violence."
Items Needed:
Toys for boys and girls, including -
Please no Nerf guns or other toy weapons
Office Supplies, including -
Cleaning Supplies, including -
The Shareback table is now located on your left as you enter the church building at the office entrance.
From Turning Point's website: "Turning Point is the only organization in Union County that provides emergency and lifesaving resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We offer a wide range of services at no charge to the client. Turning Point believes that everyone who experiences abuse deserves a safe place to heal and receive the resources they need to seek independence and justice."
We are collecting the following items for Turning Point, and these items will benefit the Tree House Advocacy Center. The Tree House Advocacy Center, "offers a variety of services for children and their families related to traumatic events such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessing violence."
Items Needed:
Toys for boys and girls, including -
- Sports balls (such as football, soccer, and basketball)
- Toy cars
- Dolls (such as Barbie)
Please no Nerf guns or other toy weapons
Office Supplies, including -
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Printer Paper
Cleaning Supplies, including -
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
The Shareback table is now located on your left as you enter the church building at the office entrance.
The Sally Shirley Bivens Scholarship
The Sally Shirley Bivens Scholarship is given by the Parlor Group Sunday School Class of Central UMC in loving memory of Sally Shirley Bivens.
To apply for the scholarship, visit https://www.centralumcmonroe.org/sally-shirley-bivens-scholarship. Complete the form and obtain your high school or college information as well as your recommendation letters. Once all information is together, scan and email to Dr. Jane Neese at jneese773@gmail.com.
For questions, please call 704.776.3227, leave a message and Dr. Neese will return your call.
Applications are due May 1st.
To apply for the scholarship, visit https://www.centralumcmonroe.org/sally-shirley-bivens-scholarship. Complete the form and obtain your high school or college information as well as your recommendation letters. Once all information is together, scan and email to Dr. Jane Neese at jneese773@gmail.com.
For questions, please call 704.776.3227, leave a message and Dr. Neese will return your call.
Applications are due May 1st.
The Kermit and Janie Starnes Scholarship
Through the generosity of the Starnes Family, the youth of Central have been the recipients of 124 scholarships totaling $807,700 since 2013. Scholarships are available to active youth of Central who are committed to growing in their faith while furthering their education.
Complete the Intent to Apply. Your application will then be sent to you via an email link from Julie. The deadline for applications for the Starnes scholarship is May 13th.
Complete the Intent to Apply. Your application will then be sent to you via an email link from Julie. The deadline for applications for the Starnes scholarship is May 13th.
Future Opportunities for Connection
New Members Sunday - April 26
Central is having its Spring New Members Sunday on Sunday, April 26 during our 10:00 A.M. Blended Modern and Traditional Worship Service. This special service is a wonderful opportunity for those who want to deepen their faith and make a commitment to God through a Church and would like to make Central UMC their church home. At Central UMC, we are one body in Christ, connecting with God, each other, and our community.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the church office by Monday, April 20th, by calling 704-289-3186 or emailing jparker@centralumcmonroe.org to schedule a conversation with Dr. Bill.
Youth Sunday - May 3
Join us for Light My Path: Youth Sunday 2026! We are so excited for this meaningful and spirit-filled service led entirely by the youth of Central. Through music, prayer, scripture, and the spoken word, our youth will help lead us as we reflect on Light: Light in the darkness, being the Light of the world, and God’s guidance as He lights our path throughout life.
Come worship with us on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary and support our incredible youth as we are inspired by their leadership, faith, and passion as they share their stories and gifts with our church family.
Come worship with us on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary and support our incredible youth as we are inspired by their leadership, faith, and passion as they share their stories and gifts with our church family.
Nathan Clements' Senior Organ Recital - May 31
You are graciously invited to attend the Senior Organ Recital of Nathan Clements, marking the culmination of years of devoted study and faithful service! Join us on the evening of Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary of Myers Park United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1501 Queens Road in Charlotte, NC 28207.
Central will take the church bus for those who may not feel as comfortable driving into the city. There are a limited number of seats on the bus, so make sure that you sign up as soon as possible for your seat. This can be done by filling out the sign-up in the Narthex on Sunday morning, or by calling the church office. If the bus reaches capacity, we will try to make other arrangements to get you there! The bus will leave promptly, so please arrive on May 31 at 2:15 pm to catch the ride.
Your presence would be a joy as we gather for an afternoon of inspiring organ music and celebrate the gift of music!
Central will take the church bus for those who may not feel as comfortable driving into the city. There are a limited number of seats on the bus, so make sure that you sign up as soon as possible for your seat. This can be done by filling out the sign-up in the Narthex on Sunday morning, or by calling the church office. If the bus reaches capacity, we will try to make other arrangements to get you there! The bus will leave promptly, so please arrive on May 31 at 2:15 pm to catch the ride.
Your presence would be a joy as we gather for an afternoon of inspiring organ music and celebrate the gift of music!
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.