Central United Methodist Church

10/04/2026

Beloved, the arrangements are included in the post. Let us please keep the family in our prayers. Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Rest now good and faithful servant.

Celebrate the life of Richard Lisenby and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

09/17/2026

Beloved. Our church is being targeted with a fishing scam via email. If you see an email that looks anything like the one attached please disregard it. I did not send it. I will never ask for money via email. I will always ask in person. I am sorry that someone is trying to take advantage of us. Always check the email address. My email address is the official email address from the church.

08/27/2026

We are honored to have Central United Methodist Church’s Book Buddies Literacy Camp featured in The Duke Endowment’s 2025 Annual Report.

Each summer, our church becomes a place where children learn, grow, laugh, eat together, build confidence, and discover the joy of reading. But this ministry is about more than having a great summer. Research shows that these camps make a real difference.
The Duke Endowment reports that students participating in these summer literacy programs showed the equivalent of one to two months of additional learning compared with similar students who did not attend. This camp helps prevent the summer reading loss that can make the new school year even more challenging.

We are incredibly grateful for The Duke Endowment, The Cannon Foundation, our teachers and staff, our volunteers, our community partners, the families who entrust their children to us, and everyone who helps make Book Buddies possible.

You can read the full story here: https://2025-annualreport.dukeendowment.org/grantee-features/rural-church

Seek God. Love One Another. Serve Our Neighbors.

A Shared Pursuit - How a partnership with United Methodist churches in the Carolinas helped students academically.

08/14/2026

We give thanks to God for the remarkable life of Jim Nance Sr., who passed away at the age of 100.

Please keep the Nance family in your prayers as they celebrate his life and grieve his passing. We entrust Jim to the everlasting grace and peace of Jesus Christ.

A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Central United Methodist Church in Albemarle.

Read the obituary of James Raymond Nance from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

08/12/2026

With sadness, we share the death of Jim Nance Sr., who passed away at the remarkable age of 100 years old.

We give thanks to God for Jim’s long life and for the many lives touched through his years among family, friends, and community. Please keep the Nance family in your prayers as they grieve and give thanks for his life.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized. We will share those details with the congregation as soon as they become available.

May Jim rest in the peace of Christ, and may God surround his family with comfort, strength, and grace in the days ahead.

08/12/2026

Today, Wednesday August 12, 2026 the office is closed. Call Pastor David if you have any issues. Blessings!

07/28/2026

Rest in good and faithful servant.

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Read the obituary of Grady "Frank" Hopkins from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

07/27/2026

Any volunteers?!? 😂

06/26/2026

What an AMAZING experience for our campers this year!! We are so grateful to the amazing staff at Stanly County Airport for their incredible tour of the airport and for making sure our kids got to see everything that the airport offers!! Such a great day!

06/22/2026

Book Buddies Summer Reading Camp is a four-week literacy initiative made possible through the generous support of the Cannon Foundation and The Duke Endowment. Designed for rising first graders from schools across Albemarle, our program is focused on closing literacy gaps, preventing the "summer slide," and helping students build a strong foundation for future reading success.

Each day, our campers participate in small-group literacy instruction, interactive learning stations, enrichment activities, and welcome special guests from our community who help foster a love of reading.

Last week, we were honored to welcome local author Pam Rutherford, who shared one of her published children's books with our campers. Her story carried powerful messages of self-love, confidence, and believing in yourself—lessons that beautifully complemented the work our students have been doing all summer. As our campers continue to strengthen their literacy skills, they are also growing in confidence as readers, learners, and individuals.

A heartfelt thank you to Pam Rutherford for spending time with our campers and reminding them that every child has a unique story to tell and incredible potential to achieve great things.