Missions + Outreach

Central Serves is an opportunity for Central members to reach out to our local community through radical servanthood. One Saturday, each spring and fall, join us at Central campus, where teams are sent out into the city of Fayetteville to serve individuals and organizations in our area. These are light projects that take 2-4 hours, and many require very little skill. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another as we serve together to make Christ known through humble service. All projects must be pre-approved. To submit a project idea or for more information, please get in touch with Rev. Chase Burns at 

This non-profit organization has been set up to help mental health patients with funding so that they can receive the care that they need. We hope you'll take a moment to read Caden's story and look around. Click here to read the story.

Jeff, Kristi, Mason and Emily Blaschke

Central contributes monthly to Canopy NWA. The goal of Canopy NWA is not just to get refugee families on their feet; they want them to thrive and see their community thrive with them. Their services are almost entirely limited to families' first 90-180 days in the county. They are committed to rolling out a series of programs and services that will ensure these families have the assistance they need for up to 5 full years after arrival. 

Central United Methodist Church is a proud Ministry Partner of the Children’s Safety Center of Washington County, empowering children to overcome abuse and begin to trust, hope, and heal.

Community Meals is a ministry that provides a free nutritious meal several days a week to anyone in our community who is in need.  Meals are typically prepared and served on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central. For more information about how you can participate in this ministry, please contact 

Good S.A.M. or “Good Samaritan Assistance Ministries” sponsors various opportunities for our church to reach out to others in difficult situations. In addition to providing financial help for Central members who need emergency relief. Good S.A.M. also coordinates the following outreach efforts:

Community Kid’s Closet – Conduct clothing drives each spring and fall to provide new clothes and shoes for less fortunate children in our community.

Good S.A.M. Families – working through referrals by the Fayetteville Public Schools to provide for families throughout the year with a focus on Christmas for needy and deserving families – everything from food and toiletries to toys and clothes.

Good S.A.M. Pantry –  collects food for the CEO (Community Emergency Outreach) to help feed people in our community. Collection boxes are available in Central’s Activities Center, the Sanctuary, the Education Building, and the Student Ministries building.

For more information about how you can participate in Good S.A.M. through donations and/or service, please contact the Good S.A.M. team captain, Brenda Kincaid, at  .

HUB mobilizes communities to improve the response to victims of human trafficking, journeying with survivors on the path to a life free from exploitation. Their mission is to provide Healing and Opportunities for victims of human trafficking, Prevention, and Education for communities.

Magdalene  Serenity House is long-term, supportive care for women paroling out of the local correction centers. Central contributes financially and hosts meetings in our facilities. 

Central United Methodist Church is a proud Ministry Partner of New Beginnings NWA, a bridge housing community to help Northwest Arkansas end homelessness.

Pathway to Freedom is an 18-month pre-release residential program through a contractual agreement with the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC). The program continues for an additional 12 months of mentoring and support once the inmate has returned to the community. Central contributes to this organization financially and through in-person visits.