Dinner at 5:15 pm • Programming at 6:00 pm 

More information for our winter programming is coming soon. For any questions, please contact Rev. Kate May.

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Once again, during the season of Lent, we will be offering devotions based on the sermon of the week. Daily, there will be a reflection, Scripture reference, focus question, quote, and a prayer. This digital-only product will be delivered each Sunday evening through an email link. As we journey to the cross, we invite you to join us and grow deeper in your faith. If you received the devotions during Advent, you do not need to do anything. Your name will automatically be included in the Lenten distribution.

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April 24-26, 2026 • Lake Junaluska

Registration is now open for Centenary’s Thrive! Women’s Retreat—please note the updated date! This special weekend is designed for women of all ages to step away from daily routines, rest, and reconnect with God and one another. Our keynote speaker, Rev. Lara “Willis” Greene, Centenary’s Senior Minister, will lead us in exploring what it means to cultivate a thriving spiritual life. Artist and teacher Lee Chappell Monroe will guide creative arts sessions that invite us to encounter God through hands-on expression. Cost is $345 for a shared room or $595 for a private room if you take advantage of early bird registration, available through January 15. Space is limited, and we expect a full house.

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1st & 3rd Wednesdays
9:30–11:00 am • Room 112 

Twice a month, this group convenes to reflect upon the sermon themes and topics from the Centenary pulpit. Our fellowship will resume on January 7 and continue through May. If you would like more information or want to be a part of this exciting discussion group, please contact Sue Stephens or Tammy Pollock.

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Every Other Tuesday • January 27- April 21 • Noon - 1 pm • Lunch Included 

Another Eat, Learn, Grow small group is forming soon to discuss the Enneagram and spiritual growth. This is a repeat of the fall group content. The registration fee includes seven boxed lunches, and participants need to purchase The Enneagram Made Easy by Baron and Wagele. Please register as soon as possible, as space is limited. 

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The Church We Carry 
For Those Affected by Disaffiliation and Other Church Hurts 
January 25 - April 12 • 10 am • Room 111 

The Whitfield/Foundations Sunday School Class will study The Church We Carry by Will Willimon, which reflects on the disaffiliation of his home church, Buncombe Street UMC in Greenville, SC. This study offers a thoughtful, compassionate space for reflection and healing for those impacted by the trauma of disaffiliation and other church wounds and for those seeking to support them. All are welcome.

This year’s Created by God session for 4th and 5th graders and their families will be held on Friday, February 27 (5:30 – 8 pm) for kids and parents with dinner included, and Saturday, February 28 (9 am – 2 pm for kids, lunch included for kids; 2 – 3:30 pm for parents and kids). The program helps preteens learn about their growing bodies through a Christian lens. Registration is open through February 17; space is limited. Contact Kate May ( ) with any questions!

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June 15-18 • 9 am - Noon 

At Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School this summer, our kids will explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms. These young explorers will need guides in their adventures, and we hope you’ll consider sharing your gifts with our kids so that they know that God loves them and so do we! No matter what your gifts might be, we have a place for you to share them at Vacation Bible School. Put the dates on the calendar and reach out to Marty Coan, Diane Eshelman, Ashley Maner, or Kate May (ext.1331) to join our team! 

CareNotes are concise booklets that provide uplifting guidance to those who are hurting. They address topics that include grief, aging, healthcare, mental wellness, family care, spiritual support, and more. Our collection of CareNotes is located on the 3rd floor near the Resource Room.

Each week after Sunday worship, the Altar Guild takes the beautiful altar flowers from Centenary’s Sanctuary and creates several small arrangements that are shared with church members and friends who may be homebased, those who may be recovering from surgery, or who just may need a sign of love and care from our congregation. We are in need of someone to help coordinate this congregational care ministry. Volunteers who have a couple hours a week to deliver flowers are also needed. Associate Minister for Congregational Care, Rev. Oliver Helsabeck, will provide the list of persons to receive flowers each week. If you feel a calling to lead this ministry or to help deliver flowers, please contact Oliver.

Centenary Cares, a ministry of Shining Light on Mental Health, is a simple way that care and encouragement are extended from Centenary UMC. If someone you know is struggling or has a loved one struggling with mental health, submit the person’s name to Rev. Oliver Helsabeck, Associate Minister for Congregational Care, (336.724.6311 ext. 1357). A member of Shining Light will confidentially deliver a Centenary Cares bag to the recipient. More information can be found here.

First Mondays • 10 am - Noon

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join Healing Hands for a time of fellowship, instruction, and service as members create prayer shawls, lap throws, and other handmade items to provide a tangible blessing for people experiencing loss, crisis, or other need for prayerful care. Items are prayed over and blessed to be given away to others in time of need. No experience is necessary. Contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeckor Dianne Moore for more information. Look for a Healing Hands opportunity during Nourish on Wednesday evenings starting in January! No experience is required.

Join the Refresh Prayer Ministry for a mid-week service of reflection, music, and prayer. Each Wednesday from Noon-12:15 pm there will be a time for quiet reflection with music, and then the service will begin at 12:15 pm and finish by 12:45 pm. Parking will be available in the Fifth Street parking lot, and you may enter from the Fifth Street entrance to the Sanctuary. For more information, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Becky Tate.

If someone in your family is experiencing a crisis of mental health, it’s important to know you are not alone. Shining Light on Mental Health is launching the Peer Connector Ministry, which establishes a confidential connection between you and someone who has experienced a similar situation. Peer Connectors serve as supportive friends and listening ears, and they can provide prayerful, emotional support and can help to direct you to additional support or resources, as needed. Send a confidential message to Rev. Oliver Helsabeck and he will connect you with a Peer Connector.

As part of our commitment to walking alongside one another in every season of life, we invite you to complete a survey about potential support groups in our congregation. Your responses will help us discern which groups may be most helpful and meaningful, and where we can best meet needs. The survey is anonymous and takes just a few minutes. Please make submissions by February 15. Thank you for helping us care for one another with intention and compassion.

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First Thursday • 7:30 - 8:30 am • Community Room

We gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee, biscuits, and fellowship, followed by a presentation from a special guest speaker. We hope you will join us in this time of community and fellowship!

To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers, or Tom Lawson.

Tuesday • February 17 • 12:30 pm - 5 pm • Community Room

Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so below. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please contact Holly Gilliam or check the website.

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You have an opportunity to put boots on the ground in the recovery process from Hurricane Helene. On Sunday, March 1, we will journey to Spruce Pine, NC, to spend a week repairing homes that were damaged. We will return either Friday, March 6, or Saturday morning, March 7.  Cost: $100/person. We have space for 12 people beyond our leadership team. If you would like to be a part of this effort, please register below and pay the $100. *You must be at least 18 to go.* Space is limited- there will be a wait list if we exceed 12.

Future trips are also in the planning. An orientation meeting will be held on February 9 to familiarize you with our trip. Please email Kathy Chaney or John Markle with questions.

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Check out Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine! Find the latest edition on the Music & Arts page, subscribe by clicking here, or pick up a printed copy from the Music Suite.

We invite all children ages 2 through 5th grade, new or returning, to join us! CAE’s multi-faceted model engages children with various levels of musical and artistic interests, all while cultivating more regular, more varied worship leadership opportunities for Centenary’s youngest! Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield with any questions.

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Music & Arts is delighted to share our brand-new year-long Program Booklet! Inside, you will find a full season of inspiring worship opportunities, events, concerts, and more that will fill Centenary with music, creativity, and community. Pick up a copy from the magazine racks around campus or explore the digital version by clicking the link on the Music & Arts page (p. 27) of Through Centenary Windows! 

July 13-16, 2026

Register now for CMA Camp 2026!  Open to ages 4 through rising 5th graders, this fun-filled week features singing, handbells, art, Kindermusik, and more! The highlight of Camp each year is the camper-led worship service that concludes our week together. Stay tuned for hints of this year's theme! Register now for a special early bird discount! For more information, please contact Virginia Sheffield ( ).

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Thursday • February 19 • Noon • Memorial Auditorium 

February’s guest speakers will be Rebecca Sink (Director of Community Relations) and Sarah Orpurt (Volunteer Team Lead) from Trellis Supportive Care. We gather at 11:45, and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to   or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $12.00, and the signup deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 11. If you need a ride to the luncheon, please let Rev. Oliver Helsabeck know. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11:00 before the luncheon.  

The Centenary ornament is still available. It would make a great gift to honor a baptism, confirmation and/or wedding that takes place in our beautiful Sanctuary. If you would like to reserve one, please contact Susan Grubbs.  All proceeds go towards the mission projects of the UWF.

March 1• 5 - 7 pm • Memorial Auditorium 

Shining Light on Mental Health & Youth Ministry will partner once again to bring Mary Ivon Montgomery, a renowned therapist who specializes in disordered eating and body-image issues, for our next community wide “LISTEN” event. Come (and bring friends & family) for Mary’s presentation and conversation with us about body image, disordered eating, and how we can be more present to our teenagers struggling. There will also be a time of open Q&A discussion about these most important topics. If you have any questions, contact Kevin Garrity (ext. 1349).

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February 20 • 5 - 8:30 pm • Spare Time Greensboro 

All 6th graders are invited to join us for an evening of laser tag, video games, and lots of pizza at Spare Time in Greensboro. Meet us at the 4 1/2 Street entrance by 5:15 pm to load up on the bus and head to Greensboro -- we will return by 8:30 pm. You can registerbelow. If you have any questions, contact Kevin Garrity (ext. 1349).

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Wednesday’s • January 9 - May 13 • 6 - 7:30 pm • Youth Commons

We invite all 7th graders to join our Confirmation class as we learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the spiritual life. Throughout Confirmation, our hope is that you will encounter Jesus in a very real way, and that your experience changes the way you live your life! Registration is now open via Realm. For questions, contact Tammy Pollock.

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March 29 • 5 - 7 pm • Youth Commons 

This is the night to bring your family to Youth Group -- for our second annual BIG GAME NIGHT! Join us for an evening of fun, games, friendly-competition, food, and faith! All parents, younger siblings, and friends are welcome. Please just be sure to register guests ahead of time below. If you have any questions, contact Kevin Garrity (ext. 1349).

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February 22 • 6 - 8 pm • Memorial Auditorium 

Join us for the 20th annual Love Thy Neighbor Dinner, Live Auction, and Paddle Raise. This special event helps support LTN—our youth-run outreach ministry, medical clinic, and pharmacy—and serves downtown neighbors who are homeless or marginally-housed. Use the link below to reserve a seat (or table) for dinner prepared by Chef Donald and served by our youth. If you have any registration questions, contact Kevin Garrity (ext. 1349).

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