New Life School in Mizak, Haiti New Life School is here to give all children the opportunity to discover their own talents and knowledge within a positive environment with innovative teaching methods.                                                        By Zeke Fleet and Ellen Kamischke – CUMC Mission Committee Central’s merger with Traverse Bay UMC has opened the door for a… Read More »

Congregation Approves Contract for Construction; Renovation to Begin The Central United Methodist Church congregation again has demonstrated full support for the “Central to Our Future” renovations to make our building more accessible and welcoming to all. At a Church Conference on Sunday, March 22, the congregation voted unanimously to approve a contract with Cunningham-Limp to… Read More »

Membership to Vote on Accessible Building Project Vote will determine whether we are ready to begin construction in May. Volunteer leaders of Central United Methodist Church have been working diligently for years on a building project that will help us worship without limits! The goal is to have our building reflect our values of welcome… Read More »

Mission Spotlight March 2026: Before, During and After Incarceration (BDAI) By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee, and Kathy Sanders, BDAI Communications Coordinator “Continue to remember those as if you were together with them in prison, and who are mistreated as if you are mistreated and if you yourselves were suffering’  -Hebrews 13:3 Mission Statement: Before,… Read More »

Accessibility as a Moral Mandate: Brueggemann’s case for Central’s building upgrades A year ago in April, just before the launch of formal fundraising efforts to make our building more accessible and flexible, esteemed Theologian Walter Brueggemann wrote a blog about our plans. That blog, “Accessibility as a Moral Mandate,” turned out to be one of his… Read More »

Central to our Future Informational Sessions: Building Plans at Central! Join us to learn more about Building Plans at Central! The Central to our Future campaign committee will be hosting three opportunities to learn more about our efforts to make our beautiful building more open, hospitable, accessible, and safe. Join us for a brief presentation and get… Read More »

                  Fairfield Children’s Home in Zimbabwe (Formerly Baby Fold) A UMC Global Ministry “Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he shares his bread with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 by Zeke Fleet, Missions Committee, and Cecilia Thobani, Fairfield Staff Providing a nurturing environment for children… Read More »

Congregation Unanimously Approves First Purchase of Materials for Building Renovations Central United Methodist Church members voted unanimously at a Church Conference meeting on December 14 to authorize Central’s Building Committee to spend up to $500,000 to purchase building materials and to cover professional fees prior to the congregation’s approval of a full construction contract. This… Read More »

By Zeke Fleet and Donna Olendorf – CUMC Missions Committee   Safe Harbor supports the physical and spiritual welfare of people experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, food, and hope. Core Values at Safe Harbor Compassion: We relate to our guests with love, empathy, and encouragement for all. Commitment: We are dedicated to safety and are… Read More »

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’    Acts 20:35 Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing Helping individuals and families for more than 30… Read More »