November 8, 2026
This Week's Opportunities for Connection
Veterans Day Brunch - November 8th
Calling all of Central’s veterans!
We would love to celebrate YOU! Your service and sacrifice mean so much to us, and we warmly invite all of Central’s veterans and their families to join us for a special Veterans Day Brunch on Sunday, November 8, at 9:00 A.M. in the Pathfinders Room (124).
This is our opportunity to say thank you and show our heartfelt appreciation for those who have served our country. We hope you’ll bring your family and join us in celebrating you!
Please contact David Helms or the church office with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
We would love to celebrate YOU! Your service and sacrifice mean so much to us, and we warmly invite all of Central’s veterans and their families to join us for a special Veterans Day Brunch on Sunday, November 8, at 9:00 A.M. in the Pathfinders Room (124).
This is our opportunity to say thank you and show our heartfelt appreciation for those who have served our country. We hope you’ll bring your family and join us in celebrating you!
Please contact David Helms or the church office with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Youth & Family Bonfire- November 8th
Cool weather, a warm fire, and great fellowship! Central Youth is heading out for an afternoon and evening of fun around the bonfire on Sunday, November 8, from 3:15 to 8:00 P.M.
Youth families are welcome to join us, too! We'll meet at the church at 3:15 p.m. and travel together on the church bus.
Please RSVP to Julie by Friday, November 5. We hope to see you there!
Youth families are welcome to join us, too! We'll meet at the church at 3:15 p.m. and travel together on the church bus.
Please RSVP to Julie by Friday, November 5. We hope to see you there!
Central Women's Craft & Gift Fair- November 14th
Get Ready for Some Holiday Shopping!
Join us for the Central Women’s Craft & Gift Show on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM!
Come enjoy a wonderful day of shopping and discover unique handmade crafts, beautiful gifts, holiday decorations, and so much more! It's the perfect opportunity to find special gifts for everyone on your Christmas list while supporting local vendors.
Bring your friends and family!
To be a vendor, register below.
Join us for the Central Women’s Craft & Gift Show on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM!
Come enjoy a wonderful day of shopping and discover unique handmade crafts, beautiful gifts, holiday decorations, and so much more! It's the perfect opportunity to find special gifts for everyone on your Christmas list while supporting local vendors.
Bring your friends and family!
To be a vendor, register below.
Mobile Blood Drive- November 15th
As a congregation, we know firsthand just how precious the gift of life is. We've seen the power of prayer, the strength of community, and the difference that compassionate care can make during life's most difficult moments.
We also know that sometimes, the gift of life comes through the generosity of someone willing to give blood.
On Sunday, November 15, from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., Central will host a Mobile Blood Drive in the Family Life Center parking lot.
Donated blood can be lifesaving for someone facing surgery, illness, or an unexpected emergency. Giving blood is a simple but powerful way to love and care for our neighbors.
We hope you'll consider donating. Your gift could be the answer to another family's prayers.
We also know that sometimes, the gift of life comes through the generosity of someone willing to give blood.
On Sunday, November 15, from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., Central will host a Mobile Blood Drive in the Family Life Center parking lot.
Donated blood can be lifesaving for someone facing surgery, illness, or an unexpected emergency. Giving blood is a simple but powerful way to love and care for our neighbors.
We hope you'll consider donating. Your gift could be the answer to another family's prayers.
Celebration Singers- Practice Starts November 15th
Calling all young singers! Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join Central’s Celebration Singers! Rehearsals begin Sunday, November 15, from 2:30–3:00 P.M. in the Choir Room and continue each Sunday. Children in 2nd–5th grade are also invited to stay for Jr. Youth afterward. Come make a joyful noise with us!
Ongoing Opportunities for Connection
Communion Steward Volunteers
We are in need of Communion Stewards for our worship services on 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:
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.
Take the Next Step with Your Giving
Thank you to everyone who made a financial commitment to Central during Consecration Sunday! Now is a great time to set up or review your online giving account through Subsplash.
Getting started is easy!
Your faithful generosity helps support the ministries and mission of Central United Methodist Church. Thank you for all the ways you make a difference!
Getting started is easy!
- Visit Central's online giving page: https://centralumcmonroe.org/give
- Create a giving account or sign in to your existing account.
- Set up or update your recurring gift to reflect the commitment you made on your pledge card.
Your faithful generosity helps support the ministries and mission of Central United Methodist Church. Thank you for all the ways you make a difference!
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.