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2018 Rummage Sale
The coming of spring brings one of Central’s most popular events. This year’s sale will be bigger and better than ever. Thursday, May 3rd Early Bird Sale: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ($2.00 entrance fee for Early Bird Sale) Free Admission 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 4th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 25% off Sale Free Admission Saturday, May 5th Bag Day – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free Admission Bags are 1 for $3 or 2 for…
Central is Hosting at HOPE Shelter
Monday, April 23rd and Tuesday April 24th Join us as we host at HOPE Shelter in Pontiac. Volunteers are needed to prepare a hot meal at Central, transport it to HOPE Shelter, serve guests and clean up. Volunteers are also needed to help with guest intake, monitor the shower schedule and distribute hygiene items to guests. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Monetary donations are also being accepted to cover the cost of food and supplies for 80 meals.…
UMCOR ERT Training Session – April 21st
The Montrose United Methodist Church will be hosting an Early Response Training session on Saturday April 21st from 9-5. This training is provided by the UM Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and UM Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) to facilitate our mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.” Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) assist disaster survivors in the early days after an event occurs, while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs usually work in their local districts,…
Refugee Book Drive a Tremendous Success
Nearly 600 Books Collected Agencies like Samaritas (Lutheran) and the Syrian American Rescue Network (SARN) are continuing to support southeast Michigan refugee families to help them become literate and successful citizens. During the recent book drive, Central donated two large bins of new and like-new children’s books. Together with other agencies, the book drive collected close to 600 books. The books will be divided between the two agencies and be distributed to refugee families. Thank you for your generous support!…
VBS Volunteers Needed
Lead kids on an action-packed VBS adventure! Cokesbury’s Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they…
2018 Easter Programming
Faith Formation Lenten Devotional, Wednesday 3/21 @ Noon Program begins at 12pm, followed at 12:30pm with a soup and sandwich luncheon. A free will offering will be taken. Presented by the Waterford Ministerial Association. Led by Rev. Beth Delaney Bethel United Church of Christ 6650 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford Holy Week Worship Services March 25th – Palm Sunday Services at 8:30am, 10am and 10:30am. Message: Gifts of the Dark Wood—The Gift of Misfits by Pastor Jack Mannschreck. March 29th –…
UMCOR Early Response Team (ERT) Training
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is in the process of building up its Early Preparedness/Disaster Response ministry. Central UMC will be participating in this important ministry by hosting training/certification sessions. Our first session was held on Saturday, January 20th 2018 was attended by ten individuals. Another session is in the works, with the date TBD. The cost of the training is $35 per person, which covers your training manual, t-shirt, badge, lunch and snacks. If you are interested…
Central at the Movies Sermon Series 2018
Join us Sunday January 21st – Sunday Feburary 4th for Central’s annual sermon series based on popular movies currently at the theater. Here’s the lineup. January 21st – The Greatest Showman Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Rated PG. January 28th – Ferdinand Ferdinand is a…
Winter/Spring 2018 Faith Formation Opportunities
New year, new opportunities to expand your faith. The latest Faith Formation brochure is now available for winter/spring 2018. Make a resolution to grow closer to God in 2018. Click to download the brochure, or pick one up on Sunday from the Faith Formation table in the Chapel Hallway
Join Us for #pictureadvent
Join the staff of Central UMC for a fun way to practice intentional discipleship. Use the graphic above to find the theme of the day. Take a picture and post it to your favorite social media site with the hashtag #pictureadvent. Make sure to tag CUMC in Facebook, Twitter or Instragram so that it shows on our profile, too. You can tag us using: Facebook: WaterfordCUMC Twitter: WaterfordCUMC Instragram: waterfordcentralumc