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Central United | Methodist Church

Central United | Methodist Church

Stockton, California

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Ministry Life Groups

Central seems like a big place but don’t let size fool you.  We have many ways to get connected and start developing new friendships.  We are a church built on personal relationships that span  many generations. We hope you will come and be a part of one or more of our Central Ministry Life Groups.


Brown Bag Buddies

1st Wednesday of each month
12pm Library

This lunch group is open to anyone 55+. This is not a meeting, there is no agenda, and no commitment is required.  Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of conversation and laughter.


Caregivers’ Support Group

Thursdays
2 pm Library

Caring for someone in need is one of the greatest gifts we can give in this life.  At times however, caregivers may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or alone.  It is completely natural and normal to feel this way.  The Central Caregivers’ Support Group, under the leadership of Martha Tipton, will help you find ways to care for yourself as you care for the person in your life.  This group is open to the greater Stockton community.


Crafty Quilters

Wednesday 10am-1pm
Knoles 6

Join the conversation and fellowship as you help to hand-stitch a quilt for Autumn@Central.  Participants stay for an hour or for the full time; during the break enjoy coffee and a delicious baked good.


Delta Wesley

Monday evenings 5.30pm-7pm
Knoles Youth Rooms

This group is intended for any young adult and meets in the youth rooms of the Knoles Building on Monday evenings. 


Family Time

3rd Sunday 12pm-1pm
Central Methodist Nursery School Playground/classroom

Parents with children (infants – fourth grade) are invited to the playground for play, breakfast treats, and conversation.


Men’s Breakfast Group

Third Saturday 8.30am

This group meets at Payter’s for breakfast and conversation.


Open Door Methodist Student Ministries

Weekly meeting
Sears Hall, UOP

Depending on the semester this University of the Pacific Group will meet on a week day for ninety minutes in Sears Hall on the Pacific campus.


Prayer Shawl Ministry

4th Monday  7.30pm
Conference Room

Knitters and those who crochet are welcome, as are those who would like to learn how to knit or crochet and learn how to make Prayer Shawls.  Each prayer shawl is blessed by the person who knits or crochets it.  The shawls are given to those who are in the hospital, in crisis, or have lost a loved one.


Super Saturday Play Group

Meets once a month on a Saturday 10am- 12pm
Central Methodist Nursery School Playground

Families with children ages infant- first grade are invited to join this group.  There will be crafts, games, playtime, a Godly Play story, conversation, and much more.


Sunday Afternoon Book Group

Various Sundays 12.20pm
Library  

This group meets every other month for a potluck and book discussion. Past books include Delicious! by Ruth Reichl, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and A Gentlemen in Moscow by Amor Towles.


Tai Chi Chuan

Thursdays 3pm-4pm
Fireside Room

Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics, consisting of sequences of very slow and controlled movements.  This is an excellent low impact exercise program.  All ages are welcome; no previous experience is necessary.


United Methodist Women

2nd Tuesday 11.30am-1.30pm
Fireside Room

UMW lunch meetings put faith, hope and love into action each month.  UMW provides opportunities and resources for members and friends to grow spiritually, become more deeply rooted in Christ, and put faith into action.    

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Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the building is closed.

To find out how we’re worshipping during the current shelter in place, please visit our COVID-19 Info & Resources page.

For future reference, you can still find our usual worship times on our Worship page.

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Stockton, California, 95204
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