A Word from Pastor Easley

“Warm, welcoming, caring, open, involved, genuine, accepting…” These are some of the words that recent new members have used to describe Central United Methodist. At Central we work hard at creating an environment in which people can experience God within a supportive Christian community. Our membership is drawn from all walks of life throughout the metropolitan area.

We are a church of all ages and stages, from young to old, married or single. On a typical weekday you will find classrooms filled with pre-schoolers, a gym filled with middle high students, and a dining room filled with older adults ministries.

We understand the purpose of church to be threefold: to help people find a relationship to Christ that is authentic and life-changing; to help people to grow and mature in faith; and to help people discover and utilize their own gifts for ministry. Gather, Grow, and Go are the three words we use to talk about our purpose.

We are an involved church. Our members don’t just sit in pews. They deliver meals to the homebound, drive nails for Habitat for Humanity, make beds for the homeless, teach special needs children to talk, and work with scouts.

We are a church that respects tradition and is open to innovation. Worship at Central is not one size fits all. From the majestic sounds of a pipe organ in one service, to the upbeat rhythm of drums and guitar in another service, we speak many worship languages as we seek to share the gospel with authenticity and relevance. In every service we sound the notes of hope and grace.

As one young adult put it, “Coming to Central United Methodist was like coming home.” It is our hope and desire that you will feel ‘at home’ here.

Joe Easley
Senior Pastor