Online Giving and Draft Authorizations

Now you can Pledge Online!


Did you know that you can also set up your weekly or monthly tithing automatically to transfer from your bank account to the church?

If you use online banking, here is how:

  1. Find your Bill Pay tab online
  2. Set up Central United Methodist Church as a Pay To account (this will require you to put in the address of the church – 200 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150)
  3. Select automatic payments
  4. Enter the amount you would like to contribute, the frequency and duration of your payment (remember that you can always adjust this or cancel the payment prior to the payment date)
If you have special instructions for your contribution, this can also be reflected through the online bill pay screen.

If you have any problems setting this up, you can contact your personal bank to assist you. The payments are received by the church through the mail, entered as a contribution under the contributors name and are deposited as a check.

 

If you do not have online Bill pay, the church can draft your account just as easy. Just call the church office and talk to Diane and she will be glad to assist you with this option.

Many church members utilize these options already – it is a safe and secure way to ensure your contributions are received.

Please prayerfully consider these alternative ways of making contributions to the church.
 
 

Long Range Planning Report

The Long-Range Planning Task Force was created by the Church Council in the spring of 2011 to look at current and future needs of the church in the following three areas: programs, existing facilities, and new facility needs.

Click here to access their report.
 
 

Scholarship Applications

Central Church offers a number of scholarship opportunities for members of the church who are graduating high school and/or attending a college or university.  Please take advantage of these generous gifts.

Click here to access all four scholarship applications.  Applications are due by May 6, 2012.
 
 

Legacy Application

The Legacy Fund was established on August 9, 1995 by the Charge Conference at the request of a joint committee of the Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee. Funds for its beginning came from some significant wills an bequests made in the 1990's and by the contributions made since that time.

The Legacy Committee awards these funds to promising programs and needs within the church. The Legacy Fund is intended for purposes that are not a part of the church's established programs which are funded through the annual operating budget of the church and the regular giving of its members.


Applications are due by 12pm on March 9, 2012.  Click here to download a copy of this year's application.
 
 
Last Wishes Document
Do you have specific details that you would like to have honored at the time of your death? Do you know specific hymns, songs, Scripture and other ideas for your funeral? We now have a document available in the church office that will make this difficult time for your family a little easier. The “Personal Wishes for Procedures at the Time of My Death” is available so that your loved ones will know what your wishes are at the time of your death and also helps the minister during this time of grief. If you would like, the church can keep a copy of your wishes in a locked confidential file in the church office until it is needed. Available in the church office or by downloading a copy HERE.

 

 
Central’s Holy Chow Cookbook
Recently the WINGS church Circle from Central created a lovely new cookbook, entitled, "Central's Holy Chow". The cookbook has over 280 pages of mouth watering recipes given to the group by members of the church. The book is now in its 2nd printing and may be purchased at the church office for $15.00. Profits from the cookbook have gone to support a host of needs both in the church, locally and internationally.
 
 
CDs Available
Did you miss last Sunday’s worship service, but would like an audio copy of the service? You never have to miss again. If you would like a copy, contact the church office at (704) 487-6336 or email centumc@bellsouth.net for more information. Past copies also available.
 
 
Central UMC’s Leadership List
Would you like to know who is chairing or serving on specific committees this year? Now there is no more guessing. Please click HERE to view the list, contact the church office at (704) 487-6336 or email centumc@bellsouth.net for more information.