A Christ-Centered Community in Atlanta, GA

Our Vision Statement

“A Christ-Centered, Radically Inclusive, Intergenerational congregation that uses its Spiritual Gifts
to meet the needs of our unique surrounding Community.”

Central "LIVE" Worship ExperienceS

VIRTUAL WORSHIP AVAILABLE ON:

Join us each Sunday for a time of praise, Word and spiritual fellowship. Our worship experiences are broadcast live on our YouTube channel and live-streamed on our Facebook page.

At Central, we practice the "Six Marks of Discipleship:" daily prayer, Bible reading, weekly worship, Christian service, relationships that encourage spiritual growth, and giving in the spirit of generosity.

We look forward to seeing you weekly in worship!

Lectionary Message (Fourth Sunday after Pentecost):  "

Our passage from Galatians this week includes one of those well-known texts that many of us were required to memorize at some point in Sunday school or youth group. Yes, the fruit of the Spirit is incredibly important; it is the culminating point of this passage. Yet, be careful not to skip to the end and miss how Paul gets us there. The goal is not to check everything off Paul’s list and count ourselves righteous. Rather, the fruit of the Spirit is more like a compass, helping us discern when we are and are not living into the freedom for which Christ sets us free.  To that end, worship is not just an opportunity to learn about the fruit of the Spirit but to practice it together!"  (umcdiscipleship.org)

CUMC HOMECOMING INTERGENERATIONAL SPADES TOURNAMENT

Not for the faint of heart.  Bring your game face to the tournament!

Register For The Spades Tournament TODAY!

back to school Backpack drive

It's "Back-to-School" time! Help our students have a great start to the new school year by sponsoring a backpack of school supplies.

SPONSOR A BACKPACK TODAY

Help us reach our goal of 200 backpacks! 

Just click on the "Donate Now" button below to make your $20 or more contribution to our YEP Back-to-School Backpack Drive. Please type "Backpack" in the "Memo" section.

All donations are needed by July 15, 2025.

By Check: If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to Central United Methodist Church. In the memo, please indicate YEP Backpack and mail it to: Central United Methodist Church, 501 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

WEEKLY SABBATH FOR CHURCH STAFF AND CHURCH CAMPUS

"Sabbath Rest" a message from Pastor Tillman

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OUR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

7:30 a.m. - Prayer in the sanctuary (enter in silence)

8:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Experience

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School in-person and on Zoom

11:00 a.m. - "CENTERED" WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

**The Nursery is available during both worship experiences.**

In-Person and Zoom Adult Sunday School Classes

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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AT CENTRAL & BEYOND

CENTRAL ON PURPOSE

Exalt the Lord

Great is the Lord and Most Worthy of Praise

CUMC Website Exalt the Lord
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Equip the Saints

equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ

REV. DR. BRIAN A. TILLMAN, SENIOR PASTOR

Brian Tillman at Candler Service of Word
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EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

do not forget to do good and to share with others

Tillman Family in Selma
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