Central United Methodist Church

Central United Methodist Church Central United Methodist Church is a congregation of faithful people seeking to grow a Christ-centered world

"We warmly welcome, affirm, and commit to advocate for ALL God’s children – including people of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, family structures, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic or citizenship status, political or theological positions, physical or mental abilities, and life experiences."

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: our Chancel Choir year begins at our 11am service with "Let Us Not B...
09/02/2026

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: our Chancel Choir year begins at our 11am service with "Let Us Not Become Weary" by Ben Kornelius. This gospel-tinged anthem uses words from both Galatians and Micah to remind us to persevere and to never tire of doing good whenever we can, wherever we can. On this Labor Day Sunday where we encounter the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, it's important for all of who strive for justice to remember that we can "reap a harvest if we do not give up."

"Let us not become weary, weary in doing good,
for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest
if we do not give up.
Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good, let us do good to all people.

And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice,
and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?"

This week in music at Central United Methodist Church: our Summer Drop-In Choir offerings conclude at this week's 11am s...
08/26/2026

This week in music at Central United Methodist Church: our Summer Drop-In Choir offerings conclude at this week's 11am service with a favorite of ours, "Draw the Circle Wide" by Mark Miller. Our scripture reading this week is the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, and one of the themes of the parable is the open invitation. The texts of both "Draw the Circle Wide" and "The Open Table," also by Mark Miller and sung in both services by soprano Amanda Rindlisbach, carry themes of invitation and radical welcome to all.

Come, o come, come to the table,
gather 'round, come without fear,
Known by name, here at the table,
this table,
welcome here to the table of love.

-"The Open Table," words & music by Mark A. Miller

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: our drop-in choir continues in our 11an service this Sunday with Mus...
08/19/2026

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: our drop-in choir continues in our 11an service this Sunday with Music Director Karen Marrolli's setting of "I Sought the Lord." The music for the anthem was written specifically for our Chancel Choir in late spring of 2018, when a need arose for a song that not only highlighted the themes of the "lost parables" but also could be very quickly learned by a group of singers- making it a great fit for a drop-in choir day. It has since been sung by church choirs all over the country. The text, written by Jean Ingelow in 1878, carries themes of prevenient grace that echo the themes in the story of the Prodigal Song. In addition, baritone Marshal Hollingsworth offers "How Can I Keep from Singing?" in both services.

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: our opportunities to "drop in" for choir continue this Sunday! We'll...
08/12/2026

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: our opportunities to "drop in" for choir continue this Sunday! We'll meet at 10:15 am to rehearse the hymn "Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service," which will serve as the anthem at the 11 am service. All are welcome! In addition, tenor Brock Willard will offer the beloved Sebastian Temple song, "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace" at both services. We are also thrilled to announce our fall "Love Your Neighbor" Concerts, so save the dates! At each concert we'll collect item donations for a different area non-profit that helps those in need.

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: this month is your chance to “drop in” for choir! Join us starting ...
08/05/2026

This week in music Central United Methodist Church: this month is your chance to “drop in” for choir! Join us starting this Sunday, August 7 for a no-commitment summer choir experience. We’ll meet at 10:15 each week in the Sanctuary to learn a hymn or easy choir song that will serve as the anthem for the 11am service. This week, we'll be singing Kathleen Thomerson's "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" from our hymnal. In addition, soprano Amanda Porter will sing Moses Hogan's arrangement of "Walk Together, Children" in both services. This Sunday closes our "Methodism Still Matters" series with the theme "Holy Courage," as the scripture reading tells us to hold firm and not lose our "salt and light" in the face of adversity. The spiritual "Walk Together Children," filled with statements of "we will walk and never tire," is a prime example of the perseverance and tenacity of those who experienced slavery, maintaining their own holy courage in the belief that there was hope and life on the other side ("there's a great camp meeting in the promised land.") The song was later often sung during the Civil Rights movement, sometimes with altered text ("we will walk/sing/work for justice in this great land.")

This week in music at Central United Methodist Church: we welcome Jazz to Go back to our 11am service. If you’re streami...
07/29/2026

This week in music at Central United Methodist Church: we welcome Jazz to Go back to our 11am service. If you’re streaming, be sure to tune in at 10:45 for some “Just Jazz” preservice music! In addition, soprano Karah Ingraham will sing Hal Hopson’s “The Gift of Love” at both the 8:30 and 11am services to highlight our scripture theme of “Love Made Perfect,” the culmination of our “Methodism Still Matters” sermon series. You should also mark your calendars for next week, when everyone will have the chance to “drop in” for choir. Do you like to sing in the shower? Join us starting on Sunday, August 7 for a no-commitment summer choir experience! We’ll meet at 10:15 each week to learn a hymn or easy choir song that will serve as the anthem for the 11am service.

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201 University Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM
87106

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