October 18, 2026
This Week's Opportunities for Connection
New Beginning Circle - Monday, October 19, 2026
New Beginning Circle invites EVERYONE this Monday to hear guest speaker Mary Kulp with Congregations for Kids. Hear more about what this organization does for foster families in our community and how you can be involved.
Adults With Special Needs Fall Party
We regret to share that the Fall Party for Adults with Special Needs, sponsored by Central’s Sonshine Class for our community, has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict with another community event.
We appreciate your understanding and thank everyone who planned to participate or help make this special event possible.
We appreciate your understanding and thank everyone who planned to participate or help make this special event possible.
Ongoing Opportunities for Connection
October Shareback- Candy Collection Drive
Start stocking up on Halloween candy for October's Shareback Opportunity - Central's Trunk or Treat! Collection has begun! About 800 people from the community came through last year, and we need all the help we can get to make sure there is enough candy for everyone! You can drop off candy donations in the narthex, church office, or the Crossroads. Contact Julie Miles with any questions. jmiles@centralumcmonroe.org
Communion Steward Volunteers
We are in need of Communion Stewards for our worship services on November 1 and December 6. Stewards assist with the distribution of communion during the first Sunday service of the month.
You can sign up in a variety of ways: in person during Sunday service, by speaking to Erica Kirby, calling the office at 704-289-2186, or clicking one of the links below:
You can sign up in a variety of ways: in person during Sunday service, by speaking to Erica Kirby, calling the office at 704-289-2186, or clicking one of the links below:
Future Opportunities for Connection
Trunk or Treat Trunk Sign Up- October 31st
Central’s Trunk or Treat is coming up on Halloween, and we’d love for our Central members and friends to be part of the fun!
It’s a fun way for our church family to help welcome our community and make the evening special. You can be as simple or creative as you’d like! If you need any props or costumes, reach out to Julie to see what is available at the church. Also, plan to bring candy to pass out at your trunk.
It’s a fun way for our church family to help welcome our community and make the evening special. You can be as simple or creative as you’d like! If you need any props or costumes, reach out to Julie to see what is available at the church. Also, plan to bring candy to pass out at your trunk.
Church Announcements
Temporary Church Office Hours
While volunteers are staffing the church office, we will be open during the following hours:
Monday through Thursday- 8:30 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
Monday through Thursday- 8:30 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
Caring for One Another at Central
At Central, caring for one another is an important part of who we are as a church family.
Whether you are facing illness, grief, a difficult season, or simply need someone to listen, you don’t have to walk through it alone.
Central offers several caring ministries, including pastoral care and visitation, Stephen Ministry, and professional counseling. Each provides support, encouragement, and a caring presence when you need it most. Sometimes the first step is simply letting someone know you need care.
We invite you to learn more about these ministries and the ways Central can walk alongside you.
Central is here to care for you — in every season of life.
Whether you are facing illness, grief, a difficult season, or simply need someone to listen, you don’t have to walk through it alone.
Central offers several caring ministries, including pastoral care and visitation, Stephen Ministry, and professional counseling. Each provides support, encouragement, and a caring presence when you need it most. Sometimes the first step is simply letting someone know you need care.
We invite you to learn more about these ministries and the ways Central can walk alongside you.
Central is here to care for you — in every season of life.
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.