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First Fifteen is an intentional practice of spending at least fifteen minutes each day in prayer and reading scripture. If you're ready to begin a new practice, please click on the button below to see a variety of recommended resources to get you started. There are online and print resources, a scripture reading plan you can pick up at church, and an app that parents and kids can use together. For more information, contact Stacy Holley.

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Wednesday Nights at Nourish

5:45 pm - 7:00 pm • Begins January 15

This group will cover major themes of the New Testament using the Disciple Fast Track study material designed to give busy people comprehensive engagement with the Bible over time. You do not need to know anything about the Bible to join this study. We meet for twelve sessions: Jan 15 – April 9. Group participants will spend about 30 minutes a day reading and reflecting on scripture in preparation for weekly group meetings, led by Kathy Chaney and Rev. Marilyn Weiler. Cost is $20 for the study guide and you may also want to purchase a recommended study Bible. Childcare is available. Please click below to register by Wednesday, January 8.

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Join us for a year-long journey through the books of Luke and Acts, featuring sermons, Bible studies, a weekly reading plan, study guides, and other opportunities to engage with these transformative scriptures.

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Women’s Small Group on Spiritual Practices
Second and Fourth Tuesdays - January 28 - April 22
Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Room 314
Lunch Included

Discover the sacred in everyday moments through Barbara Brown Taylor's An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. In this acclaimed book, Taylor explores how simple practices like walking, working, or even saying “No” can become profound spiritual experiences. We're reminded that something as ordinary as hanging clothes on a clothesline becomes an act of meditation if we pay attention.

Certified Spiritual Director Nancy Powell invites the women of Centenary to join a small group dedicated to discussing Taylor’s book and learning how to discover altars everywhere, by embracing the sacred in daily life. Each meeting will focus on one chapter, offering a space for meaningful conversation and practical reflection.

Your registration fee includes six boxed lunches, featuring a sandwich, chips, pickle, and dessert, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the book and read before the initial meeting (details will be provided in your confirmation email).

Register by Wednesday, January 22, to secure your spot.

January 16 • 8:00 pm • Zoom

This year’s Created by God session for 4th and 5th graders and their families will be held Friday evening, February 28 and Saturday, March 1. This program gives our pre-teens an opportunity to learn about their growing and changing bodies through a Christian lens. Registration will open January 28, with limited space available. As you are deciding if this is the right year for your child to participate, we invite you to be a part of a Parent Info Session on Zoom. Even if your child is not yet in 4th or 5th grade, you are welcome to join. Contact Kate May for more information.

January 25 • 5 - 6:45 pm • 3rd & 4th Graders

All third and fourth graders are invited to join us at the church on Sunday, January 26 from 5:00-6:45 pm for an escape room-style Bible adventure to get to know your Bible better! We’ll explore our Bibles first and end with dinner together. Cost for the event is $15 per child which covers resources for the evening and dinner. Registration will be open January 7-22.

If your third or fourth grader has a middle school sibling, please plan to bring them to participate in Middle School youth group which happens at the same time as this fun event! Have questions or need more information? Contact Rev. Kate May ( /ext. 1331).

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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 • 10:00 am - Noon • Gathering Room

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 Helsabeck (336.724.6311 ext. 1357)  or Dianne Moore for more information.

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.

September 28 - October 5, 2025

The Yadkin Valley District is thrilled to announce a Civil Rights Pilgrimage scheduled from September 28 to October 5, 2025. This bus tour will be a remarkable journey through the American South, following the footsteps of civil rights heroes and visiting key sites crucial to the movement. The tour will begin at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta and will include significant locations such as the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, as well as the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Participants will also be able to explore various museums, memorials, and historic churches along the way. All questions about the Civil Rights Tour should be directed to Renee Easter. Registration closes January 15.

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Tuesday • January 28 • 12:30 pm - 5:00 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, please click the link below. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary- ws.org).

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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.

There’s still time to register your little ones for CAE! This program includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade during Nourish each week. Our 2- and 3-year-olds will wiggle, giggle and grow in a Kindermusik class, and children ages 4+ will have a blast in our Creative Arts Experience exploring singing, chimes, Kindermusik, Orff instruments, drumming, creative movement, drama, visual art, worship leadership and more! Register now by clicking our link below. For more information, contact Virginia Sheffield (Music Ministry Assistant) with any questions.

Returns July 14-17, 2025

Open to infants 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. Register below for a special early bird discount! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield.

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Mondays at 6:30 pm • Thursdays at 10 am • Atrium Gallery

Faith and Artistry is back! We will focus on creating a meaningful Lenten exhibit to infuse this most contemplative period in our liturgical year with art and prayer. With Monday night and Thursday morning tracks offered, choose the time that is best for you to discover the wealth of creative opportunities that faith inspires. To learn more, contact Dr. Steve Martin, Music & Arts Chairperson.

The Centenary ornament is still available. It would make a great gift to honor a baptism, confirmation and/or wedding that take 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.