Catch the spark with Central! A quick note of thanks and an update from your Central Stewardship Team (the folks responsible for raising the funds to make our ministries happen): A snapshot of financial health Year-end donations make a huge difference for the 2023 budget year. Pledges are consistent with last year. Overall, Central Church… Read More »
The Future of Central United Methodist Church: Examining our building – An update from Committee Member, Dean Francis
The Future of Central United Methodist Church: Examining our building An update from Committee Member, Dean Francis A study committee has been meeting for several years to consider ways to make our building more hospitable and accessible. We are specifically looking at the glass entrance off the back parking lot, as well as the front of the… Read More »
Faithful Giving is Always in Season! – A Year-End Message from Pastor Linda Stephan
Faithful Giving is Always in Season! Celebrating a wonderful year in ministry with Central Church. Looking to give before the ball drops? Give online now! You can also stop by the office this week (mornings only), postmark your contribution by Saturday, December 30, 2023 or drop your gift in the offering plates this Sunday, December… Read More »
Celebrating Ways We Care – A note from Central’s Wellness Advocate, Sarah Drews
The first time, as Health and Wellness Advocate, I visited someone in our congregation that was not able to get to the church for services; her face lit up, as she greeted me in front of her Senior Living apartments, and she said, “let’s go for ice cream!” That was not at all the greeting… Read More »
Be the Spark! – Celebrating the Stewards of Central with Pastor Linda Stephan
Be the Spark! Celebrating the Stewards of Central! Please take a moment to return your 2024 pledge card to the church office! So far we’ve heard from 158 households, who on average are increasing their annual giving by nearly $200 ($182 to be exact). Pledging never reflects our entire income, but it does help our… Read More »
Be the Spark! – A Stewardship Blessing from Jay Berger, church member
The blessing of being over 70 – Your church and charitable donations can be tax free!! As I move closer to social security and Medicare age I try to focus on the glass being half-full. Seasoned citizens are often reminded of an accumulation of aches and pains and the doctor’s visits that can fill up… Read More »
Be the Spark! – A Stewardship Message from Pastor Linda
Be the Spark! We’re a big congregation with multiple worship services, so you may or may not know Jay Bearup. He is often in the back of the sanctuary, his beautiful young daughter, Win, crawling around and swaying to the music. She adds so much joy wherever she is present! Win was Baptized in the… Read More »
Mission Spotlight – Kalkaska Interfaith Resources (KAIR)
Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources (KAIR) Established in 1995, Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources (KAIR) is a non-profit, interfaith, community-based, multi-faceted volunteer organization that assists individuals and families in Kalkaska County. In May of 2023, KAIR food pantry services expanded to include families in Antrim County. According to KAIR director, Cathy Somes, each month KAIR serves from… Read More »
My Color-Courageous Discipleship Journey – with Esther Triggs
As the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Interlochen Center for the Arts, I have the opportunity to teach my Necessary Conversations: A Look at Implicit Bias session every two weeks for our new hires. In each of these sessions we begin with group agreements of how we are going to communicate with each… Read More »
Mission Spotlight – Our Neighbor’s Garden
Our Neighbors’ Garden Sowing Seeds of Hope: A Story of Blessings from Bountiful Harvests “Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” Galatians 6:9 Since 2011, John Ellinger and a host of tireless volunteers armed with ambition and green… Read More »
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