Inclement Weather Policy

UPDATE: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Weather Update: Church Closed to the Public

Due to the current weather forecast, Central United Methodist Church will be closed to the public on Sunday, January 25, and Monday. A pre-recorded worship service will be livestreamed at 10:00 AM on Sunday.
Staff are available via email and cell phone. Please check back here for updates.

Sundays

  • Notification of cancellation will be shared via the church website, Facebook,  Instagram, email, and  News 13. 
  • The preferred decision is to cancel Sunday School if necessary – but be open for 10:00 AM worship if at all possible.  (Sunday Schools are empowered to send out a notice of cancellation as they see fit.)
  • Children and Youth choir practices will be cancelled if the 10:00 AM service is cancelled.   
  • All staff, volunteers, and congregants should honor the road conditions at their own homes.  Do not come in if your neighborhood roads are dangerous.

Weekdays & Saturdays

  • If Asheville City Schools are closed, the church offices are “closed” – meaning, a receptionist will not be answering the door and phones for drop-in visits.  Group leaders should communicate plan adjustments with their groups.  Wesley Singers, Bells, and Brass will not meet.
  • Chancel Choir makes decisions about weather independent of ACS.  Communications will be sent out from Linda or Corey by 12pm on Wednesday if they need to cancel. 
  • Staff are empowered to work from home whenever necessary, depending on road conditions near their homes. 

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