Central United Methodist Church - Lake Odessa

09/05/2026

This Sunday, we gather around the Communion table and reflect on Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:15–20.
Join us for worship and share in Holy Communion together. There's a place at the table for you. 🍞🍷
⛪ Worship at 9:30 AM
💕 Prepare your heart and mind for worship with our service order included below.
🖨 Print the sermon notes so you can fill in the blanks while Rev. Paul shares the message.

09/05/2026

Today’s market is rained out once again! After the gray skies turned into rain on my windshield more than once, we deduced most people would rather stay dry. We’ll see you all in 2 weeks. - Rev. Paul

09/05/2026

Come out tomorrow for the Farmers Market!!

09/03/2026

It started as a TikTok trend, it turned into an outreach ministry.

"We Listen and We Don't Judge" is a trend that has taken different forms. For Pastor Erin Hernandez and the congregation of Sleepy Eye: Faith UMC, the trend felt perfect for a ministry setting. Faith UMC translated this into an event at local coffee shops, where community members come and are heard. Utilizing this trend has gotten teens interested in this event--once they come, the conversations and care keep them there.

The young people who come to this weekly event have a lot of curious questions about what the Bible actually says—and how they can understand it in a practical sense. “Our lay leaders are able to address these questions using the parables and other methods…the ripple effect we are having is laying the groundwork for great things,” noted Hernandez.

“We are reaching people we don’t reach inside. Connecting people with Christ, and people with people: that is what we are trying to do.”

Read more from Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
https://www.minnesotaumc.org/newsdetail/we-listen-and-we-dont-judge-19947600

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

We would love to see you on Sunday at 9:30 am. We will be celebrating Holy Communion at God's Table during worship.
Everyone is welcome!!

09/01/2026

Available in Fellowship Hall on the white rotating bookshelf!

The September–October 2026 issue of The Upper Room features the artwork The Peaceable Kingdom by John August Swanson.

As you reflect, consider Isaiah 11:6-9 and its vision of a world transformed by peace. Where do you see that vision reflected in Swanson’s painting?

What unlikely pairings catch your attention? What would a “peaceable kingdom” look like in our world today?

Discover more resources for practicing visio divina at UpperRoom.org🙏

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Tomorrow at 2 pm, the Fresh Food Truck will be in our back parking lot!