Upcoming Events
For all ages, come and prepare some crafts and make your own Advent Wreath (while supplies last) to get ready for the start of Advent.
This workshop will take the place of Sunday School for Children and Youth. Parents are encouraged to make the Advent Workshop a family activity!
Church Office Closed
Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29
Normal office hours will resume on December 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
Join us for an inspiring evening as Debby Stephens and Frank O'Shea share their powerful Christian testimonies! Discover how faith has transformed their lives and be uplifted by their journeys. It's a beautiful opportunity to connect, reflect, and be encouraged to share God's work
in our own lives.
Everyone is welcome!
Bring a friend and come ready to be inspired!
One Combined Service in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM.
Luncheon to follow!
Join the Happy Travelers Thursday, October 24, as we travel to Halloween, SC! You may be thinking that there is no city in South Carolina with that name. Oh, but there is! Every October, the city of Conway takes this spooky season to a whole new level by temporarily changing its name and transforming itself into the City of Halloween, complete with jack-o-lantern trees, a tunnel of bones, and a pirate ship. Come along for some light-hearted fun and a few surprises! The cost for this trip is $10.00 (excluding lunch), and it is limited to 12 people, so register today!
games. food trucks. candy
Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated trunks!
Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks – Grumpy Wiener & Kona Ice.
Please bring Cans of Vienna Sausages as a donation for Help4Kids.
If you would like to donate candy, you can drop it by the church Office or use the collection baskets in the commons.
Please contact Brandie Love (Blove@Centralmethodist.net) if you have any questions or would like to host a trunk
Wednesday, October 16th
6:00-8:00PM
Central United Methodist Church
CALLING ALL Moms,daughters, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and Friends
4th grade girls and up
Join us for an evening with Kari Kampakis! Experience an uplifting event for women of all ages – whether you're gathering with friends, mom groups, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, or teachers, or planning a special Mother/Daughter night , come meet Kari Kampakis, best selling author, speaker and host of The Girl Mom Podcast at Central United Methodist Church! Kari will share her insights on fostering relationships, building connections, and engaging with our daughters, along with navigating friendships and challenges during the tween/teen years. The first 45 minutes will cater to both adults and young ladies, followed by a session focused on adults, while students have dinner and participate in a separate activity with group leaders. Suitable for 4th graders and above. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other women and gain valuable knowledge on raising girls. Moms, even those with younger daughters, are encouraged to attend this informative session. Bring a friend and seize the chance to Love Her Well! Kari will also be signing copies of her books, “Ten Truths Every Girl Should Know” and “Love Her Well”
Come for a morning of fun and games at the Boys and Girls Club!
Thursday, October 10
from 9:30-11:30 AM
at Boys & Girls Club
This event is during the Florence District 1's Fall Break and is a great opportunity for families and teens to volunteer. You will not be placed in charge of kids,
but will man game booths, explaining, encouraging, and playing along! Bring a smile and leave with a bigger one! This is the third year that Central has offered this project as part of ServeFLO, the month of Christian service to our City, sponsored through Helping Florence Flourish.
To Sign up as a volunteer, Contact Julia Sisco - (lighthouse0608@msn.com)
Please register via Realm or online at www.serveflo.org to receive basic instructions before the morning.
Special Event with Bishop Carder on October 9, including dinner, but no Children’s or Youth programming
UMW BBQ
$14 per plate (BBQ, Rice & Red Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Slaw, and Bread)
$5 for a Child’s Hot Dog Plate (dinner, dine-in only)
20th Annual Central United Methodist Church
UMW BBQ Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Lunch (11:00 AM - 1:30 PM) & Dinner (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
Catered by Schoolhouse BBQ
Eat in, take out, drive thru, or lunch delivery of 10 or more plates!
All proceeds go to local missions.
$14 per plate (BBQ, Rice & Red Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Slaw, and Bread)
$5 for a Child’s Hot Dog Plate (dinner, dine-in only)
Purchase tickets from the church office (843-662-3218) or any UMW member.
Better Education Demands Sleep!
Our next Builds Day is Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 AM in the BEDS Lot across from the church on West Cheves Street.
We build beds for kids who have none so they can rest better and perform higher academically for a brighter future.
Music Sunday
September 22 10:30 AM
Music ministries of the church will be celebrated in a festive service that will include a brass quintet and timpani.
