Central UMC Blog

In a unanimous vote this week, the Building Committee recommended adoption of updated floor plans and architectural renderings for Central’s project to create much improved space for a vibrant music ministry and to enhance worship with modifications to our sanctuary's chancel and transept...

A large two-story music suite with a modern music library, efficient robe storage/dressing area, practice rooms and effective office space for music ministry staff. Creatively designed ramps and an elevator that remove barriers so people with physical disabilities or limitations can enjoy full...

I was lost in thought this morning, trying to capture in words a vision of our church’s future facilities that would arrest your attention. Maybe I could even help you know something about the members of our church who have been tasked with suggesting a Master Plan for development 15-20...

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6) “Don’t remember the prior things; don’t ponder ancient history. Look! I’m doing a new thing; Now it...

I started to title this blog segment “The Devil is in the Details.” The phrase is familiar to us isn’t it? But a little research showed me I was wrong to use the phrase. While the idiom usually serves as a caution to pay attention to small details to avoid failure—the...

Not long ago I spoke with an old friend who had some concerns about her recently purchased hand made wool rug. She had it only three months when little pulls and nubby threads began to appear. She panicked. That rug was beautiful and it meant a lot to her. She was conflicted over leaving it in...