Central UMC Blog

I see a movement. It is like a wave on the ocean gathering strength as it makes its way to landfall. It is the movement of the Holy Spirit awakening our hearts to the true heart of God. As I speak with others about this awakening, many have shared their hearts. We are united in the longing for...

Standing Firm, Moving Forward: Marriage as a Holy Covenant In her last blog, Dr. Jan Davis, stated that the church must do a better job of not taking marriage for granted. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve heard some misguided voices say that the threat to marriage and families today is...

Standing Firm Moving Forward – The Debate Over Same Gender Marriage and the Church In the current roiling United Methodist Church’s denominational debate over same gender marriage and the church, we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty as to what the future holds.  I want...

I am a deep sleeper. Often, my husband must help pull me from the bed in the mornings. I admit that I wish I was a little more like him. He is an early riser often awaking before his alarm sounds. Then, after he has heard me hit the snooze button, several times, he will begin to give me gentle...

Parents, have you received a touchstone jar yet? Here at Central, we want to better support our families in journeying with their children into deeper relationship with Jesus. Watch this video to learn more about our Touchstone program! https://vimeo.com/285116229

Are you ready to make Central your church home – not just the place you attend worship? Gotcha covered! Are you looking for Christian community and lifelong friends? Gotcha covered! Do you want your children in Sunday School and worship, but need a Sunday School class of your own to make...

Phyllis's story: Her story is very similar to many who find themselves struggling with depression and poverty. ONE event, ONE mistake can lead to a lifetime of hopelessness and emptiness, which can morph into a nightmare of regret, self-medicating, and losing it all. When I met Phyllis, I...

February 23-26, 2019 looms large for the future of the United Methodist Church. Delegates from around the world will travel to St. Louis, Missouri for the convening of a special called session of General Conference to decide the future of the United Methodist Church. The need for a called...

When it comes to children, probably the most quoted verse in the Bible is "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for to such belong the kingdom of God” (Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16). These beautiful words of Jesus are included in all three synoptic gospels...

College football season is fast approaching. And although every conference has its fans, I think we can all agree that the BEST fans are found in the SEC. We do it right. Saturdays in the South are not just "day one" of the weekend. Saturdays in the South are Game Day. And as the plaque hanging...