The Purpose
The purpose of the United Methodist Women is to know God and to experience
freedom as whole person through Jesus Christ; to develop creative, supportive
fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participations in the global
ministries of the church.
Our of the Purpose are four mission foci that relate to the mission initiatives and priorities of United Methodist Women.
The United Methodist Women operate within Central United Methodist Church as smaller “Circle Groups” and not as a large collective meeting group. This meeting format gives our ladies the ability to build a stronger church community through more personal relationships with one another.
Circle #3
Meets Third Tuesday at 10:30am in the Conference Room
Chairperson: Evelyn Eagle
Circle #4
Meets first Monday, 7:00pm in member’s homes
Chairperson: Susan Cloninger
Circle #8
Meets first Thursday, 7:00p
GIVE WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT: We have a new project to support a women’s shelter in Shelby. Blank cards are now available in the CAC Hallway for you to fill out and put in the collection box. These cards will be picked up weekly and delivered.
Dear Church Family, Due to Cleveland County now being classified as a Covid Red Zone, and in an abundance of caution, Central UMC will now be implementing the additional following actions: All visitors to the church office are required to wear a mask & will have temperature checks performed before entry KID Central will be postponed until further notice due to social distancing concerns Youth will adjust their meeting time to 6-7:00 pm on Sundays, masks will be required and social distancing will be observed There will be modifications to our worship services: Masks are required when attending any service or event. No more than two people on the stage. Outdoor Christmas Service on 12/20/20 at 6:30 pm. There will be no refreshments after service. Thank you for your support and patience in adhering to protocols. Pastor Bruce Gwyn
Please consider donating these items directly to the Blessing Box located outside of our church. With your help, the box will be continuously stocked and will help serve so many in our community.
Abba’s Love, the recently transformed women’s shelter ran by Cleveland County Rescue Mission in Shelby is currently seeking new women’s and children’s pajamas (all sizes are needed). A lot of times when women and children flee to seek shelter, they often do not bring any belongings. These PJ’s will be the first thing that they will change into after getting a shower to enter the shelter. Please bring your donations and put them in the collection bin in the CAC hallway. Any questions, please contact the church office.
Starting October 25, we will begin holding a congregational-wide Sunday School in the CAC after service. From 10:15-10:45 AM, we will explore and study our Bible together in this group setting while maintaining social distancing.