Adult Fellowship
at Central Church

Fortnighters

    The Fortnighters extend a cordial invitation to people who are  50 + years. Their fellowship meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM. Lunch is served following the program. Call Pastor Humbert, (480) 946-4959, for more information.

Wednesday Wonders

      Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Electrical Repair, Yard Work such as Tree Trimming, Lawn Mowing ... are a few of the tasks taken on by this talented group each week. If you have a knack for the above, you can be a Wednesday Wonder, and do we have jobs for you! Work begins at 8:00 on Wednesday mornings, with coffee break at 10:00 AM and a light lunch at 12:00 noon. Why not consider joining this wonderful group of those who love to work with their hands. For more information, call Amos Johnston at (602) 277-4537.

The United Methodist Women

125 Years of Service at Central Church

      In the early days of Methodism women were limited in what they were allowed to participate in as members of the church. As churches were built and staffed, much of the promotion and funds to support mission locally and overseas were instigated by women. As they gathered together to cook, sew, knit or quilt they organized The Ladies Aid Society. In 1872 a group formed at Central United Methodist Church which was later named The Wesleyan Service Guild; then in 1940 it became The Women's Society of Christian Service; with the merging of the United Brethren and the Methodist Churches in 1968 they became The United Methodist Women.

      "The achievements through the years have not been just in administration of the work, raising vast sums of money or the lives salvaged, children educated, sick cared for, or communities uplifted. Through this organization, hundreds of thousands of women have had the opportunity to develop and enlarge their own lives and at the same time engage in Christian humanitarian service..."

      The PURPOSE as stated in the Book of Discipline is: "The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God; to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church."

      All women are cordially invited to join The United Methodist Women.

 Central United Methodist Men

      Men and teenage boys are invited to join Central Men for a monthly breakfast on Saturday morning in the East Dining Room. The focus is on good fellowship, and an exploration of how men are living out their Christian commitment in their lives. Contact the church office, (602) 258-8048, for the date of the next breakfast.