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Join the music on June 9 as we say farewell to Pastor Diane Central UMC helps kids find God in the great outdoors! Rev. Bill Haggard announces pastoral change for Central United Methodist Spring is a time to work on fitness of body and of spirit Central-Mt. Zion Mobile Food Pantry shares with Nelson neighbors Central United Methodist Church is a beacon in downtown Muskegon
 
Join the music on June 9 as we say farewell to Pastor Diane

Join the music on June 9 as we say farewell to Pastor Diane

Pastor Diane Gordon and husband, Tom, will begin their journey to Mt. Pleasant First UMC in mid-June.  The Staff Parish Relations Committee, with an assist from the Sanctuary Choir, invites Central members and friends to a celebration of her ministry.

Join the music on June 9 as we say farewell to Pastor Diane
Central UMC helps kids find God in the great outdoors!

Central UMC helps kids find God in the great outdoors!

We currently have nine children and youth headed for our West Michigan Conference campgrounds. We thank all who have donated time and dollars to help these young people on their summer spiritual journey.

Central UMC helps kids find God in the great outdoors!
Rev. Bill Haggard announces pastoral change for Central United Methodist

Rev. Bill Haggard announces pastoral change for Central United Methodist

Pastor Diane Gordon has been appointed the senior pastor of Mt. Pleasant First United Methodist Church effective July 1. Central’s new senior pastor will be the Rev. Mark Miller.

Rev. Bill Haggard announces pastoral change for Central United Methodist
Spring is a time to work on fitness of body and of spirit

Spring is a time to work on fitness of body and of spirit

With the help of certified instructor, Lisa Bush, Central is hosting two Christian Yoga experiences every week. Come to the Youth Room on Wednesdays and spend a healthy hour and a half.

Spring is a time to work on fitness of body and of spirit
Central-Mt. Zion Mobile Food Pantry shares with Nelson neighbors

Central-Mt. Zion Mobile Food Pantry shares with Nelson neighbors

Central UMC and sister congregation, Mt. Zion COGIC, shared 10,000 pounds of food with our Nelson neighbors from the Huntington Bank Parking Lot on the corner of Muskegon and 2nd Streets.

Central-Mt. Zion Mobile Food Pantry shares with Nelson neighbors
Central United Methodist Church is a beacon in downtown Muskegon

Central United Methodist Church is a beacon in downtown Muskegon

There’s an old Sunday School song that says, “The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people.”

Central United Methodist Church is a beacon in downtown Muskegon
Pastor’s Pen

Pastor’s Pen

22 May 2013

What does one say at a time like this? It’s my last Pastor’s Pen for Central’s newsletter. It’s time to be saying goodbye and it’s hard.

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Worship May 26

Worship May 26

10 May 2013

On May 26 Senior Pastor Diane Gordon is in our pulpit. Join us in the Chapel at 8:30 or the Sanctuary at 10:00 for our Memorial Sunday observance.

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In the News

In the News

16 April 2013

Our latest newsletter with activities in the church and in the community. The June calendars. Find them here.

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Take a tour

Take a tour

16 March 2013

From the outside we look like a big, gray building. But on the inside, Central is full of smiling faces.

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Are you new?

Are you new?

21 January 2013

 Want to learn more about Central? Here are answers to some basic questions.

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Weddings at Central

Weddings at Central

10 January 2013

Central UMC is a beautiful setting for Christian weddings. We encourage planning well in advance to reserve this magnificent church which is in high demand.

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