Community Engagement News & Opportunities

Afghan Family Update

By Lesley Andrews | January 4, 2022

We officially have a rental house for our Afghan family of 5. For their safety, the address is being kept private at this time. However, there is much to be…

Methodist Family Health Back-to-School Drive

By Lesley Andrews | August 6, 2021

Our August service project is in partnership with Methodist Family Health. Donate to their back to school drive by bringing some of the items listed to worship on Sunday, August…

UAMS COVID Floor Needs Holiday Cheer

By Lesley Andrews | December 13, 2020

A COVID-19 floor at UAMS is having a particularly difficult time right now. We are partnering with the Chaplaincy Office to bring cheer to the staff. We need help writing…

Advent Kit

By Lesley Andrews | December 13, 2020

You may not be able to come to the church this December, but Advent is coming to you! We’re creating Advent Kits for you to celebrate the season at home.…

Christmas Care Fair Goes Virtual

By Haley Jones | November 25, 2020

Are you looking for Christmas gifts that will truly make an impact in our world? It’s time to shop the FUMCLR Christmas Care Fair! COVID 19 will not stop our annual tradition…

Caring Christmas 2020

By Haley Jones | November 25, 2020

Our congregation sponsors 100 children with Christmas support each year. Fifty children are from the Child Development Center and fifty are from St. Andrew United Methodist Church in southwest Little…

History and Update on Camp Aldersgate

By Lesley Andrews | October 15, 2020

In the summer of 1947, Camp Aldersgate was formally dedicated.  The original purpose of the Camp was to serve as a place for interracial fellowship, meetings, and Christian training.  A group of…

Want to vote ‘Absentee’ but not sure how?

By Lesley Andrews | August 30, 2020

Voting in any year can pose a challenge, but this year presents special concerns for the health and safety of many of our members. Anyone may vote absentee due to…

SPEAK Advocacy During Covid-19

By Haley Jones | July 16, 2020

Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act Our work to SPEAK truth to power, SPEAKing the love of Jesus Christ into unjust systems, continues during the pandemic. Economic insecurity plagues many…