A Fabulous 2025! STAY IN TOUCH! GET INVOLVED!
GRAND NEWS!
Hats Off to Mr. Ty Robinson! Ty is the new Chair-Elect for the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. "Ty and other members of the Executive Committee, will be working together to support graduate psychology students nationally. In this three-year term, he will be serving on various committees, councils, and boards .... focusing on the future of psychological training and mental health services".
Ty is the grandson of Mrs. Rovanne Cotton Lovelace. Congratulations to Rovanne and her husband Harold Lovelace. We know you are proud of Ty, and so are we!
Hats Off to Mr. Ty Robinson! Ty is the new Chair-Elect for the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. "Ty and other members of the Executive Committee, will be working together to support graduate psychology students nationally. In this three-year term, he will be serving on various committees, councils, and boards .... focusing on the future of psychological training and mental health services".
Ty is the grandson of Mrs. Rovanne Cotton Lovelace. Congratulations to Rovanne and her husband Harold Lovelace. We know you are proud of Ty, and so are we!
Constitutional Amendments are ratified!
The Council of Bishops
The United Methodist Church
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, D. C. The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed canvassing the votes of annual conferences on the four constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2024 General Conference.
By The Book of Discipline (BOD), any proposed constitutional amendments require ratification by annual conferences. The results are canvassed, certified, and announced by the Council of Bishops.
Here is the summary of Votes by Annual Conferences*
Amendment
Total "Yes" Votes Total "No" Votes % of Yes Votes
Amendment I 34,148 3,124 91.6%
Amendment II 33,895 2,920 92.0%
Amendment III 33,875 2,989 91.9%
Amendment IV 33,952 2,792 92.4%
*There remain a few Central Conferences that have yet to complete a vote. The individual Annual Conference totals will be shared after that process is complete.
The Council of Bishops
The United Methodist Church
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, D. C. The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed canvassing the votes of annual conferences on the four constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2024 General Conference.
By The Book of Discipline (BOD), any proposed constitutional amendments require ratification by annual conferences. The results are canvassed, certified, and announced by the Council of Bishops.
Here is the summary of Votes by Annual Conferences*
Amendment
Total "Yes" Votes Total "No" Votes % of Yes Votes
Amendment I 34,148 3,124 91.6%
Amendment II 33,895 2,920 92.0%
Amendment III 33,875 2,989 91.9%
Amendment IV 33,952 2,792 92.4%
*There remain a few Central Conferences that have yet to complete a vote. The individual Annual Conference totals will be shared after that process is complete.
"NO KING" Protests
Scenes from the Crowd:
The People exercising Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Assembly Saturday, October 18, 2025, Little Rock AR - see the 6 pictures below.
Scenes from the Crowd:
The People exercising Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Assembly Saturday, October 18, 2025, Little Rock AR - see the 6 pictures below.
News from the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) and General Board of Higher Education Ministries (GBHEM).
UMC General Secretary Roland Fernandes painted a sobering picture of the current global context. The 90% reduction in the U.S. foreign aid budget is leading to catastrophic consequences, with an estimated 460,000 deaths reported by mid-2025, including 317,000 children. Projections estimate 14 million deaths by 2030, due to the dismantling of USAID programs. Neither Global Ministries nor GBHEM receives U.S. federal funding.
UMC General Secretary Roland Fernandes painted a sobering picture of the current global context. The 90% reduction in the U.S. foreign aid budget is leading to catastrophic consequences, with an estimated 460,000 deaths reported by mid-2025, including 317,000 children. Projections estimate 14 million deaths by 2030, due to the dismantling of USAID programs. Neither Global Ministries nor GBHEM receives U.S. federal funding.
Church and Society
DC bishop discusses political landscape
WASHINGTON — In an episode of the “Justice Takes Courage Podcast,” host Bishop Julius C. Trimble and guest Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling talk about the challenges of today’s political landscape. They discuss moving beyond prayer to action, giving voice to issues that touch their communities and sustaining justice work over the long haul. Easterling leads the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware conferences.
Listen to podcast
DC bishop discusses political landscape
WASHINGTON — In an episode of the “Justice Takes Courage Podcast,” host Bishop Julius C. Trimble and guest Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling talk about the challenges of today’s political landscape. They discuss moving beyond prayer to action, giving voice to issues that touch their communities and sustaining justice work over the long haul. Easterling leads the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware conferences.
Listen to podcast
An August Afternoon Outing
Our "Let Me Introduce You" Ministry sponsored, in part, an intergenerational outing to The Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep) to experience writer James Baldwin's play, "Amen Corner". A group of 15 community friends, family, and Saint Paul Maumelle members were able to attend. What an afternoon of great fun and fellowship! Interesting discussions to follow.
Aug. 2025
Our "Let Me Introduce You" Ministry sponsored, in part, an intergenerational outing to The Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep) to experience writer James Baldwin's play, "Amen Corner". A group of 15 community friends, family, and Saint Paul Maumelle members were able to attend. What an afternoon of great fun and fellowship! Interesting discussions to follow.
Aug. 2025
Friends, you missed it! Mission u (on Hendrix College campus in Conway) was fantastic! Saint Paul had 13 persons attend (six adults, one child, and six youth)! Check out the pics below! (Lunch, line dancing, water slide, swimming at the Aquatic Center, more bounce house water action, general sessions, spiritual growth studies, worship & more!)
Bishop Merrill leads clergy procession to kick off the UMC 2025 AR Annual Conference in Hot Springs
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A limited view of the 2025 delegates to the UMC AR Annual Conference.
Meeting in session.
Saint Paul Maumelle's Lay Delegate participates in a special service at the 2025 AR Annual Conference in Hot Springs
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Georgia, one of Saint Paul Maumelle's youth, attends as a lay representative on the Equalization Board, and participates in a Juneteenth service.
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Clergy and Lay participated in a special observance of Juneteenth during the 2025 AR Annual Conference. See anyone you know?
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Central District Local Church Lay Leaders meet on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Methodist Foundation for Arkansas
Local Church Lay Leaders participated in a "Listening Gathering" held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA). The event's purpose allowed local church lay leaders to: a) connect in-person; b) share concerns and challenges; and c) exchange ideas and recommendations for hoped-for next steps.
Convenors: Regina Norwood, Central District Lay Leader and Barbara Jones, Assistant Central District Lay Leader
Hats off to the good work of our Local Church Lay Leaders!
Convenors: Regina Norwood, Central District Lay Leader and Barbara Jones, Assistant Central District Lay Leader
Hats off to the good work of our Local Church Lay Leaders!
Nancy Robinson Lott (fifth from left)
Congratulations to our neighbor & friend Nancy Robinson Lott on her Toastmasters District 43 International Speech Contest 2nd Place Win.
Nancy, you are indeed a winner!
Nancy, you are indeed a winner!
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - The L.C. and Daisy Bates Luncheon in Little Rock was a fantastic fellowship and tribute to L.C. & Daisy Bates - See 4 pics below.
Church & Communitry Worker Trisha Manns and St Paul Maumelle members attend
LC & Daisy Bates Luncheon
Jan 25 2025
GET INFORMED! GET INVOLVED!
For United Methodist Information and Resources, visit the following websites:
Arkansas Conference: arumc.org/
General UM Church News: www.umnews.org/en/
Arkansas Conference: arumc.org/
General UM Church News: www.umnews.org/en/
ARKANSAS STATE CONNECTIONS
Check out legislative bills that impact your life: Arkansas General Assembly www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
Check out legislative bills that impact your life: Arkansas General Assembly www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
Arkansas Secretary of State Office:
www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information
www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information
Pulaski County Quorum Court Calendar of Events - Stay informed about what is happening in our community. Attend or view online the County meetings. Our church is in Quorum Court District 2. Natalie Capps 501-690-5764
www.pulaskicounty.net/quorum-court
www.pulaskicounty.net/quorum-court
United Methodist Women now has a new name: United Women in Faith.
Join the Sisterhood of faith and love in action! Learn more. uwfaith.org/
Join the Sisterhood of faith and love in action! Learn more. uwfaith.org/
Saint Paul Maumelle United Women in Faith - "A Mind for Mission & A Heart for Service"
BE A GOOD STEWARD! CARE FOR CREATION!
What can I do?
1. Stay away from using Styrofoam whenever possible.
2. Give up plastic straws.
3. Buy wooden hairbrushes and non-plastic toothbrushes.
4. Use glass jars for food storage rather than plastic.
5. Reduce your purchase of plastic products.
6. Recycle your plastic containers, soda cans, cardboard items, paper, etc.
7. Choose re-usable drinking containers.
8. Use re-usable grocery bags; or ask for paper sacks rather than plastic bags for your groceries.
9. Don't litter! Take pride in your surroundings and keep them clean (your house, your yard, your block, your road).
What can I do?
1. Stay away from using Styrofoam whenever possible.
2. Give up plastic straws.
3. Buy wooden hairbrushes and non-plastic toothbrushes.
4. Use glass jars for food storage rather than plastic.
5. Reduce your purchase of plastic products.
6. Recycle your plastic containers, soda cans, cardboard items, paper, etc.
7. Choose re-usable drinking containers.
8. Use re-usable grocery bags; or ask for paper sacks rather than plastic bags for your groceries.
9. Don't litter! Take pride in your surroundings and keep them clean (your house, your yard, your block, your road).
Micah 6:8
No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
We also remember those we lost this year. We pray for God's tender hand of comfort, strength and mercy now and in the days ahead in the name of Jesus.
IF YOU HAVE A PRAISE REPORT THAT IS POSITIVELY NEWS, let us know at [email protected].
WE HONOR AND REMEMBER ALL ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, AND DECEASED MILITARY PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHOSE JOB IS TO SERVE AND PROTECT.