Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Davis CLC!

Enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship with your church family each week.

Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. We strongly encourage registration, which can be completed through Realm or by calling the church office. You can also check this week’s menu on Realm or by contacting the church office.

Our Blood Drive will be on Thursday, February 19, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).

The next Parking Lot Ministry is on Saturday, February 21, with prep day on Friday, February 20. Contact Mark Adams for more information!

Before our Midweek Lenten worship services, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Guest Speaker for February 25, 2026 - Rev. Johnny Crouch, Retired Local Pastor

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel. Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Davis CLC!

Enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship with your church family each week.

Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. We strongly encourage registration, which can be completed through Realm or by calling the church office. You can also check this week’s menu on Realm or by contacting the church office.

The Boy Scouts of Central will host their Pinewood Derby in the Davis Christian Life Center at 6:15 PM.

COSTA RICA MISSION PROJECTS Interest Meeting
March 1 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Spears Fellowship Hall

The Outreach and Advocacy Committee of Central United Methodist Church is sponsoring the annual Costa Rica Mission Trip. This year’s trip is scheduled for May 30–June 6, 2026. This is a meaningful and memorable experience you won’t soon forget. Participants of all ages are welcome; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent. Central partners with missionary Wil Bailey and the Costa Rica Mission Project (CRMP) to make this trip possible.

Trip Leader:David Coker

Trip cost includes airfare, meals on-site, housing, transportation, construction materials, local labor, and insurance.

Before our Midweek Lenten worship services, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Guest Speaker for March 4, 2026- Rev. Terry Fleming, Florence District Superintendent

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel. Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Davis CLC!

Enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship with your church family each week.

Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. We strongly encourage registration, which can be completed through Realm or by calling the church office. You can also check this week’s menu on Realm or by contacting the church office.

Birds & Bees: A Parent Education Talk with Mary Flo Ridley

March 8, 2026 • 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
700 South Park Avenue, Florence, SC 29501

What You Will Learn:

Talking to kids about bodies, boundaries, and sex doesn't have to be awkward or overwhelming. Join a nationally known speaker Mary Flo Ridley for an encouraging, practical talk designed to help parents:

• Know what to say when kids ask big questions

• Learn when and how to start age-appropriate conversations

• Build trust so your child comes to you first, not the internet or peers

• Approach these topics calmly, confidently, and in line with your family's values

This talk is for parents of children of all ages—from toddlers to teens—and focuses on simple, everyday conversations rather than "one big talk."

Childcare will be provided for children from nursery-2 years old, 3K-5K, and 1st-5th grade during this event.

$20 admission allows two adults to attend the event.

Click here to register!

Before our Midweek Lenten worship services, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Guest Speaker for March 11, 2026- Rev. Tae Park, Associate Pastor, Surfside UMC

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel. Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Davis CLC!

Enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship with your church family each week.

Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. We strongly encourage registration, which can be completed through Realm or by calling the church office. You can also check this week’s menu on Realm or by contacting the church office.

As a follow-up program to our first workshop, we are inviting Amy Rushing from the SC Department on Aging back to Central to present a program on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:15 pm.

Dementia 201: Positive Interactions

A discussion on best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia

Topics include:

- A short overview of dementia—brain changes, types, stages, symptoms

- Effective communication strategies by stage

- Methods to interpret verbal, non-verbal and behavioral cues

- Best practices to prevent or de-escalate challenging situations

Whether or not you were able to attend the first program, you are invited to join us! Please register with Rev. Meg Jiunnies by emailing to make sure we have enough material.

Before our Midweek Lenten worship services, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Music for Lent - A program of reflective music for viola and piano

Performance by Dr. Sherry Woods and Dr. Benjamin Woods

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel. Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Davis CLC!

Enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship with your church family each week.

Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. We strongly encourage registration, which can be completed through Realm or by calling the church office. You can also check this week’s menu on Realm or by contacting the church office.

Simply show up, ask for Art, and he will put you to work. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed, but if you know how to run a router or work a belt sander, all the better. No tools are necessary, but please bring work gloves. As always, thank you for being people who make a difference for Jesus in our world. You are needed.

The Youth of Central UMC will lead worship in The Well on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The Youth of Central UMC will lead worship in the Sanctuary on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Before our Midweek Lenten worship services, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Guest Speaker for March 25, 2026- Rev. Tiffany Knowlin Boykin, Wesley UMC, Columbia

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel. Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Lunch will be served in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. The cost is $8.00 per person, and you may register in advance or pay at the door.

Each Wednesday in Lent, Central will hold a worship service at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary, featuring either a guest preacher or a musical program. Before worship, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Davis CLC!

Enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship with your church family each week.

Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. We strongly encourage registration, which can be completed through Realm or by calling the church office. You can also check this week’s menu on Realm or by contacting the church office.

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He was greeted as the Messiah, entering the holy city.

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He was greeted as the Messiah, entering the holy city.

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He was greeted as the Messiah, entering the holy city.

Central UMC will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29, at the church, immediately following worship. More information coming soon!

Before our Midweek Lenten worship services, a brief service of Holy Communion will take place at 11:30 AM in the Ingram Chapel.

On the evening of Maundy Thursday, we commemorate the night before Jesus was crucified. On this night, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Passover meal with His disciples. After the meal, Jesus was arrested, tried before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. This service will be held at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary.

Good Friday is the day on which Jesus died for our sins. He was nailed to the cross and died on Friday afternoon. After His death, His body was laid in a tomb. This service will take place at 12:00 PM in the sanctuary.

Easter is a celebration of new life, hope, and the incredible love of Jesus Christ! Just as the disciples discovered the empty tomb at sunrise, we invite you to experience the joy of the risen Lord with us at Central United Methodist Church. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a renewed faith, or simply a place to belong, you are welcome here. Join us on Sunday, April 5, as we worship, rejoice, and proclaim together: Christ is risen! Come and be part of this life-changing moment—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Easter is a celebration of new life, hope, and the incredible love of Jesus Christ! Just as the disciples discovered the empty tomb at sunrise, we invite you to experience the joy of the risen Lord with us at Central United Methodist Church. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a renewed faith, or simply a place to belong, you are welcome here. Join us on Sunday, April 5, as we worship, rejoice, and proclaim together: Christ is risen! Come and be part of this life-changing moment—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Easter is a celebration of new life, hope, and the incredible love of Jesus Christ! Just as the disciples discovered the empty tomb at sunrise, we invite you to experience the joy of the risen Lord with us at Central United Methodist Church. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a renewed faith, or simply a place to belong, you are welcome here. Join us on Sunday, April 5, as we worship, rejoice, and proclaim together: Christ is risen! Come and be part of this life-changing moment—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Our Blood Drive will be on April 16, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).

On Sunday, April 19, Central will celebrate the confirmation of our confirmands during the 11:00 AM worship service in the sanctuary. These confirmands have taken part in classes led by our pastors, learning about foundational theological beliefs and the United Methodist faith. Their preparation also included time spent with their mentors and a retreat.

Heritage Sunday at Central!

This celebration honors those who have faithfully ministered at Central UMC for fifty years or more.

Heritage Sunday at Central!

This celebration honors those who have faithfully ministered at Central UMC for fifty years or more.

Heritage Sunday at Central!

This celebration honors those who have faithfully ministered at Central UMC for fifty years or more.

May, 10, 2026 is Graduation Sunday, when we gather to celebrate the achievements of our high school graduates. We extend our blessings and prayers for their future endeavors and honor each graduate’s journey, applauding their dedication, perseverance, and growth.

Our Blood Drive will be on June 18, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).

Our Blood Drive will be on August 20, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).

Our Blood Drive will be on October 22, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).

Our Blood Drive will be on December 17, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).