Now is a critical time to demonstrate our care and compassion for our neighbors in need. “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13 By Zeke Fleet, Central’s Missions Committee Central Community Outreach continues to be a foundational mission and part of the core identity of Central United Methodist Church.… Read More »

5Loaves2Fish Feeding Body and Spirit! By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee   There is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many people? Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’  Then Jesus took the loaves and when he had given thanks, he distributed… Read More »

Reaching New Heights and Giving Hope to Those in Need “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.” Psalm 82:3 By Zeke Fleet – CUMC Missions Committee   The mission of Soaring Unlimited Haiti is to work in partnership with the people of northern Haiti, to… Read More »

Mobility Worldwide West Michigan By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”       Hebrews 13:16 Mission Statement: To provide, without cost, mobility, dignity, self-respect, and self-esteem to children who do not have the use of their… Read More »

Central to Our Future Campaign: Incredible Generosity in Early Fundraising Efforts The Central to our Future campaign committee has been busy with the first phase of gift commitment solicitations toward our goal of an inclusive and welcoming parking lot entrance and accessible and flexible worship space at the front of the sanctuary. We are looking… Read More »

    Immigration Law and Justice (IL&J-MI) provides free or low-cost legal services, advocating for people of every race, nationality, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation who have come to the United States seeking freedom, safety and opportunity.   “And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.”… Read More »

  Mission’s Spotlight June 2025: After The Storm Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalm 57:1-2 By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee Mission Statement: We are a… Read More »

Central to Our Future:   A Campaign for Central Church Traverse City, Michigan Frequently Asked Questions Click here to head back to the main page of all the campaign details How is Central Church planning to make our church building more accessible? With the congregation’s approval, we have made preliminary plans to revamp the entrance… Read More »

Building Study and Campaign Expansion Update: Next Steps for Central’s Plans to Make Church More Accessible to All As you may know, our congregation has a vision to make our building more accessible to all, so that we can continue to fulfill our mission, “Together in Christ…Reaching beyond our doors.”  That vision for a more… Read More »

BDAI: Before, During, and After Incarceration      “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners.”  – Isaiah 61:1    … Read More »