Upcoming Events
Gather & Grow
Gather & Grow
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM
What is Gather & Grow? Gather & Grow is a monthly gathering where children and their caregivers come together for a morning of stories, crafts, games, and friendship. It's a place where children can play, create, and build relationships while parents, grandparents, and caregivers enjoy coffee, conversation, and community together.
Youth Parent Meeting
Youth Parents' Meeting
August 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm | Youth Lounge
As we kick off a new year of youth ministry, we invite all parents to join us for our Youth Parent Information Meeting this Sunday, August 9, at 5:00 PM in the Youth Lounge.
We'll walk through what to expect this year, share upcoming events and opportunities, complete important paperwork, answer your questions, and talk about how we can partner together to help our students grow in their faith.
Please make plans for at least one parent or guardian to attend. We look forward to seeing you as we begin another exciting year together!
Youth Back-to-School Bash
Youth Back to School Bash - Paint Wars & Messy Games
August 16, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Church Grassy Lot (Coit St.)
Friends are welcome
Wear old clothes & bring a towel
Food Trucks!
Red Cross Blood Drive - August
Our Blood Drive will be on August 20, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).
Happy Travelers Trip
Happy Travelers Trip - Broadway at the Beach
August 27, 2027 | 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for an exciting afternoon and evening as we travel to Broadway at the Beach on Thursday, August 27, to experience Maximum Velocity!
This electrifying production is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that pushes the limits of human strength, speed, and skill. From the very first moment, LE GRAND CIRQUE grips audiences with heart-pounding intensity and never lets go. Featuring world-class acrobats from across the globe, this high-octane spectacle showcases jaw-dropping feats of athleticism, precision, and fearless artistry that will leave you amazed.
Before the show, we’ll enjoy dinner together at Hook & Barrel, one of Myrtle Beach’s favorite restaurants. After dinner, we’ll head to the theater for the 7:30 p.m. performance.
Trip Details:
Date: Thursday, August 27
Departure: 3:30 p.m.
Dinner: Hook & Barrel
Show:Maximum Velocity at Broadway at the Beach
Cost: $30 per person plus dinner
Reserve your spot early, as seating is limited!
Children's Rail Trail Walk + Dinner at Buddy’s
Rail Trail Walk + Dinner at Buddy’s
Thursday, August 27 – 5:00 PM
We had so much fun at this event in June, we decided to do it again in August! Please join us for a half mile walk on the Rail Trail, followed by dinner at Buddy’s. After dinner, the kids can play on the greenspace behind Buddy’s and Local Motive. Each family will purchase dinner individually.
We will meet at the Rail Trail entrance behind Naturally Outdoors (the Trailhead). Bring bikes, scooters, strollers, skates, and/or wagons for the kids to enjoy on the trail. Please also bring your own water bottles and bug spray!
Please note: This is not a drop-off event.
Red Cross Blood Drive - October
Our Blood Drive will be on October 22, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).
Red Cross Blood Drive - December
Our Blood Drive will be on December 17, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).
Balcony Friends (July 29, 2026)
Balcony Friends Returns
It’s time once again to put Balcony Friends on your calendar! We will meet at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary for time of learning and discussion and then head out to a restaurant to enjoy dinner together. If you have never been, this is a fun and inspiring women’s event that is “come as you are,” casual, and fun. No preparation is necessary. This is a time to reconnect or make new friends.
Our theme this year is Women Making a Difference The Bible is full of examples of women who have been called to step up and lead, nurture ministry, speak truth to power, and risk their lives to follow their calling. The question, of course, is what is God calling each of us to do in response to the many issues that we face today?
Join us July 8, 15, 22 and 29 or whenever you can and bring a friend!
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (July 26, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
End-of-Summer Splash Pad Fun (Children’s Event)
End-of-Summer Splash Pad Fun
Thursday, July 23 – 6:00–8:00 PM
Grab your bathing suits and join us from 6:00-8:00PM at the Lynches River Splash Pad as we celebrate the end of summer together! Admission is free; a simple pizza dinner will be provided.
Children who have completed 5K or are younger must attend with a parent or guardian.
Children who have completed 1st–5th grade may be dropped off and picked up.
Please let Catherine Lucius know if you are available to help chaperone.
Balcony Friends (July 22, 2026)
Balcony Friends Returns
It’s time once again to put Balcony Friends on your calendar! We will meet at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary for time of learning and discussion and then head out to a restaurant to enjoy dinner together. If you have never been, this is a fun and inspiring women’s event that is “come as you are,” casual, and fun. No preparation is necessary. This is a time to reconnect or make new friends.
Our theme this year is Women Making a Difference The Bible is full of examples of women who have been called to step up and lead, nurture ministry, speak truth to power, and risk their lives to follow their calling. The question, of course, is what is God calling each of us to do in response to the many issues that we face today?
Join us July 8, 15, 22 and 29 or whenever you can and bring a friend!
Book Study on Theo of Golden (July 21, 2026)
Book Study on Theo of Golden
with Ellen Smith and Rev. Tom Pietila
Theo of Golden shares the story of a mysterious older man named Theo who arrives in the fictional Southern town of Golden, buys portraits from a coffeehouse, and returns them to the subjects, asking only to hear their stories. The book explores themes of kindness, mercy, and human connection through these interactions, resonating with readers for its heartwarming and spiritual focus on seeing and being seen.
Come join Ellen and Tom on Tuesdays, July 14 and 21 at 6:00 pm in Room 232. Participants will have a much better experience by reading the book, but all are welcome. So that all can participate, the class will be capped at 25 persons.
Registration is open!
Click here to register!
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (July 19, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC - Day 4
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC
July 13-16 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Rising 1st Graders - Rising 6th Graders
Highland Park UMC | 1300 Second Loop Rd.
Join us for a week of serving at various missions in the community! Kids will learn about God while serving our neighbors. This is a fun and important week for both Central and Highland Park where the kids learn about being the hands and feet of Jesus!
Balcony Friends (July 15, 2026)
Balcony Friends Returns
It’s time once again to put Balcony Friends on your calendar! We will meet at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary for time of learning and discussion and then head out to a restaurant to enjoy dinner together. If you have never been, this is a fun and inspiring women’s event that is “come as you are,” casual, and fun. No preparation is necessary. This is a time to reconnect or make new friends.
Our theme this year is Women Making a Difference The Bible is full of examples of women who have been called to step up and lead, nurture ministry, speak truth to power, and risk their lives to follow their calling. The question, of course, is what is God calling each of us to do in response to the many issues that we face today?
Join us July 8, 15, 22 and 29 or whenever you can and bring a friend!
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC - Day 3
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC
July 13-16 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Rising 1st Graders - Rising 6th Graders
Highland Park UMC | 1300 Second Loop Rd.
Join us for a week of serving at various missions in the community! Kids will learn about God while serving our neighbors. This is a fun and important week for both Central and Highland Park where the kids learn about being the hands and feet of Jesus!
Book Study on Theo of Golden (July 14, 2026)
Book Study on Theo of Golden
with Ellen Smith and Rev. Tom Pietila
Theo of Golden shares the story of a mysterious older man named Theo who arrives in the fictional Southern town of Golden, buys portraits from a coffeehouse, and returns them to the subjects, asking only to hear their stories. The book explores themes of kindness, mercy, and human connection through these interactions, resonating with readers for its heartwarming and spiritual focus on seeing and being seen.
Come join Ellen and Tom on Tuesdays, July 14 and 21 at 6:00 pm in Room 232. Participants will have a much better experience by reading the book, but all are welcome. So that all can participate, the class will be capped at 25 persons.
Registration is open!
Click here to register!
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC - Day 2
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC
July 13-16 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Rising 1st Graders - Rising 6th Graders
Highland Park UMC | 1300 Second Loop Rd.
Join us for a week of serving at various missions in the community! Kids will learn about God while serving our neighbors. This is a fun and important week for both Central and Highland Park where the kids learn about being the hands and feet of Jesus!
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC - Day 1
Kids Mission Camp with Highland Park UMC
July 13-16 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Rising 1st Graders - Rising 6th Graders
Highland Park UMC | 1300 Second Loop Rd.
Join us for a week of serving at various missions in the community! Kids will learn about God while serving our neighbors. This is a fun and important week for both Central and Highland Park where the kids learn about being the hands and feet of Jesus!
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (July 12, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
Balcony Friends (July 8, 2026)
Balcony Friends Returns
It’s time once again to put Balcony Friends on your calendar! We will meet at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary for time of learning and discussion and then head out to a restaurant to enjoy dinner together. If you have never been, this is a fun and inspiring women’s event that is “come as you are,” casual, and fun. No preparation is necessary. This is a time to reconnect or make new friends.
Our theme this year is Women Making a Difference The Bible is full of examples of women who have been called to step up and lead, nurture ministry, speak truth to power, and risk their lives to follow their calling. The question, of course, is what is God calling each of us to do in response to the many issues that we face today?
Join us July 8, 15, 22 and 29 or whenever you can and bring a friend!
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (July 5, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (June 28, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
Rail Trail Walk + Dinner at Buddy’s (Children’s Event)
Rail Trail Walk + Dinner at Buddy’s
Thursday, June 25 – 4:00 PM
Join us for a walk on the Rail Trail, followed by dinner at Buddy’s! After dinner, the kids can play on the greenspace behind Buddy’s and Local Motive. Each family will purchase dinner individually.
We will meet at the Rail Trail entrance behind Naturally Outdoors (the Trailhead). Bring bikes, scooters, strollers, skates, and/or wagons for the kids to enjoy on the trail.
Please note: This is not a drop-off event.
BBQ & Bluegrass
BBQ & Bluegrass
Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30-7:00
Davis Christian Life Center
Adults: $12.00 | Children: $5.00
Special Musical Guests - Sharon & Johnny Tanner
Burgers & Ice Cream (Youth Event)
Burgers & Ice Cream (Youth Event)
Monday, June 22 | 6:00 PM
Who doesn’t love a fabulous burger and delicious ice cream? Join us at Buddy’s Burger and then at Martha’s Ice cream. Bring money for dinner and desert, a football or frisbee, and of course a friend and we will see you there. Please let Julie know by June 18 if you will be attending.
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (June 21, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
2026 CUMC Bookbag Drive
2026 Bookbag Drive
From June 21 to July 19, we will be collecting school supplies to fill 150 bookbags for local students. These donations will benefit Briggs Elementary, Lighthouse Ministries, Helping Florence Flourish, and Manna House in preparation for the July 29 start of the school year.
Donations may include bookbags, notebooks, looseleaf paper, Ticonderoga pencils, Crayola crayons, and glue sticks. Join us July 21 to pack bags—contact the church office to volunteer.
Prefer not to shop? Give through the offering plate or Realm (designate Bookbag Supply Drive), and Outreach will shop for you! You can also check out our Amazon wish list!
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist!
Red Cross Blood Drive - June
Our Blood Drive will be on June 18, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. If you would like to donate, please sign up on Sunday mornings in The Commons or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).
Rainforest Falls - Vacation Bible School - Day 4
Get ready to trek into the rainforest for an unforgettable week of Vacation Bible School at Central UMC!
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 14–17 | 5:15–8:00 PM | Central UMC
*Please note, on the final night, Wednesday, June 17th parents are asked to join us in the Sanctuary for a special program at 7:30!
Children who have completed 4K through 5th grade are invited to join us for four exciting evenings filled with Bible stories, worship, crafts, games, music, science activities, snacks, and rainforest adventures as we explore God’s love through the beauty and wonder of creation.
Registration ends Sunday, June 7!
Rainforest Falls - Vacation Bible School - Day 3
Get ready to trek into the rainforest for an unforgettable week of Vacation Bible School at Central UMC!
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 14–17 | 5:15–8:00 PM | Central UMC
*Please note, on the final night, Wednesday, June 17th parents are asked to join us in the Sanctuary for a special program at 7:30!
Children who have completed 4K through 5th grade are invited to join us for four exciting evenings filled with Bible stories, worship, crafts, games, music, science activities, snacks, and rainforest adventures as we explore God’s love through the beauty and wonder of creation.
Registration ends Sunday, June 7!
Rainforest Falls - Vacation Bible School - Day 2
Get ready to trek into the rainforest for an unforgettable week of Vacation Bible School at Central UMC!
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 14–17 | 5:15–8:00 PM | Central UMC
*Please note, on the final night, Wednesday, June 17th parents are asked to join us in the Sanctuary for a special program at 7:30!
Children who have completed 4K through 5th grade are invited to join us for four exciting evenings filled with Bible stories, worship, crafts, games, music, science activities, snacks, and rainforest adventures as we explore God’s love through the beauty and wonder of creation.
Registration ends Sunday, June 7!
Rainforest Falls - Vacation Bible School - Day 1
Get ready to trek into the rainforest for an unforgettable week of Vacation Bible School at Central UMC!
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 14–17 | 5:15–8:00 PM | Central UMC
*Please note, on the final night, Wednesday, June 17th parents are asked to join us in the Sanctuary for a special program at 7:30!
Children who have completed 4K through 5th grade are invited to join us for four exciting evenings filled with Bible stories, worship, crafts, games, music, science activities, snacks, and rainforest adventures as we explore God’s love through the beauty and wonder of creation.
Registration ends Sunday, June 7!
Soul Support Fellowship Event
Soul Support Fellowship Event
Soul Support will gather on Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 pm at the home of Mildred Welch for a social time and a short program on “Scam Protection, Safety, and Being Ever Vigilant!”
Ashley Christenbury, Senior Vice President and City Executive at First Bank, will join us to share practical tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of phone and computer scams, including fraud attempts by hackers and other unscrupulous individuals.
Please remember that this group is open to widows throughout the community, not only those connected with Central. If you plan to attend, contact Meg, Cherrie, or Becky. You may also call the church office to sign up.
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (June 14, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies
Florence Flamingos Baseball Game (Youth Event)
Florence Flamingos Baseball Game
Friday, June 12 | 7:00 PM
Join us for a fabulous night with the Florence Flamingos! It’s Neon Night, featuring a post-game drone show. Tickets are $16 per person and include food and drinks.
Please let Julie know by June 9 if you plan to attend. Friends and family are welcome!
Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition (June 7, 2026)
Join us at Youth Sunday School - Summer Edition
Every Sunday in Summer
June 7 – July 26 | 10:00 AM
Featuring Guest Teachers:
Ed & Martina Love
Hank Leeke
Warren Coker
Rev. Thomas Smith
Rev. Rusty Crimm
Rev. Meg Bryce Jiunnies