Northwest District of the United Methodist Church, Arkansas Conference

09/10/2026

Fractured Ground

What happens when tragedy strikes a community and you are called to preach into the middle of it?

Natural disasters. Community violence. Sudden, devastating loss. In those moments, pastors are often asked to find words when words are hard to find.

Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma is a two-part Zoom course designed to help clergy and other ministry leaders think faithfully and practically about preaching in the aftermath of traumatic events.

Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:30 a.m.–Noon
Via Zoom

Both sessions are required.

Book: Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma by Kimberly R. Wagner
ISBN-13: 978-0-664-26784-1

Facilitator: Rev. Nan Nelson

Register using the link
https://lay-servant-ministries-fractured-ground-fall-2026.raiselysite.com/

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

LUNCH WITH DUKE PROFESSOR, DR. BRENT STRAWN

This installment of the Ed and Pauline "Pot" Fryer Speaker Series, we welcome Dr. Brent Strawn, the D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Professor of Law at Duke University. Join us for a special weekend with Dr. Strawn. On Saturday, October 10 from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Dr. Strawn will share a lecture and Q & A time over lunch in the Family Hall. Then, on Sunday, October 11, he will be our guest preacher at both worship services. During the Sunday School hour, you’re invited to stop by the Gathering Room for an informal time of conversation with Dr. Strawn. Visit russellvillefirst.org/signups to learn more and to RSVP for the October 10 lunch.

09/02/2026

And the winner is...Shirley UMC!

Congratulations, Shirley, for being the first church to complete your 2026 Charge Conference Report in the Northwest District. We appreciate you.

09/02/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15.

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Below is a list of tips to celebrate Hispanic and Latino/a people and their diverse cultures in appropriate and honorable ways. Much of the list focuses on ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from a faith community and communal worship lens.

08/26/2026

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Check out this job opportunity at Fort Smith First United Methodist Church

At Fort Smith First United Methodist Church, we are a grace-filled community committed to serving neighbors, welcoming all, and growing disciples of Jesus Christ . We believe faith is lived out...

08/21/2026

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We'd like to thank everyone contributed to the 22 backpacks we donated to the Huntsville School District recently, we couldn't have made this happen without your help!

08/20/2026

Fractured Ground

What happens when tragedy strikes a community and you are called to preach into the middle of it?

Natural disasters. Community violence. Sudden, devastating loss. In those moments, pastors are often asked to find words when words are hard to find.

Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma is a two-part Zoom course designed to help clergy and other ministry leaders think faithfully and practically about preaching in the aftermath of traumatic events.

Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:30 a.m.–Noon
Via Zoom

Both sessions are required.

Book: Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma by Kimberly R. Wagner
ISBN-13: 978-0-664-26784-1

Facilitator: Rev. Nan Nelson

Register here: https://lay-servant-ministries-fractured-ground-fall-2026.raiselysite.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT0PIRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4w4pLP9QsYEdkjQzfDceTDaJ7-My_PCj6Xj3EMCWX5qoHkQAgiOvjl8AWT1A_aem_zqoJ0thKl9olwpFLWq503Q

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08/17/2026

Do you know a student who will be starting college this year? Whether they're attending Arkansas Tech, UCA, ASU, University of Arkansas, or another campus, we'd love to help connect them with a Wesley Foundation or UM campus ministry.

Campus ministries provide:
☀ A place to belong
🙏 Opportunities to grow in faith
🤝 Lifelong friendships
🌎 Ways to serve and make a difference

If you know an incoming college student, please take just a minute to fill out the form by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. Even if they're not attending a campus with a Wesley Foundation, we'll do our best to help connect them with a church community near their school.

https://forms.gle/iC4QP3EZX6bc2mcG9