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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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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Sunday • January 11 • 2:30 - 4:30 pm • Bowlero

Join us for our annual Mother/Son Bowling event at Bowlero! Cost is $10/person and includes bowling, arcade card, and pizza for kids, dessert, and drinks. Register by January 5. Contact Anna Thomas with any questions.

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Sunday • January 25 • 5 - 6:45 pm

All third and fourth graders are invited to join us ​at the church on ​Sunday, January 25, ​from 5-6:45 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 December 9 - January 21. Have questions or need more information? Contact Rev. Kate May or Anna Thomas.

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This year's Created by God session for 4th and 5th graders and their families will be held Friday evening, February 27 and Saturday, February 28. This program gives our preteens an opportunity to learn about their growing and changing bodies through a Christian lens. Registration will open January 27th, 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 Thursday, January 22 at 8 pm. Even if your child is not yet in 4th or 5th grade, you are welcome to join. Contact Kate May ( ) for more information. 

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.

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.

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 this fall when CAE resumes on August 27! 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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Thursdays • 6 pm • Handbell Room

Do you love to ring? West End Ringers begins September 18! Youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to join this exciting ensemble this fall as they embark on a season of worship leadership and special outside performance opportunities. Previous handbell/musical experience encouraged. Those who wish to also participate in YCC will be released for handbell rehearsal each week. Email Director of Handbell Ensembles, Camille Jones, for more information.

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! 

All Things Bright & Beautiful 
Now-January 8 • Atrium Gallery & Commons

Join us as we celebrate our community’s artistic talents! “All Things Bright & Beautiful: A Neighborhood Showcase,” Music & Arts’ annual community exhibit. Artists represent our congregation (including youth!) and Arbor Acres residents. See you in the gallery! 

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 • January 15 • Noon • Memorial Auditorium 

Start off 2026 with Senior Adult Ministries for our January Senior Adult Lunch! January’s guest speaker will be our own Doug Peninger, Centenary’s Director of Communications. 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 $10.00, and the signup deadline is Wednesday, January 7. 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.

Every Sunday • 10 - 10:50 am • Youth Commons

6th-12th graders are welcome to join our Fall Sunday School series! Join us as we consider the unique characteristics of Mark’s Gospel -- which is known for its simple writing style, fast-paced and episodic coverage of Jesus’s life, and emphasis on the actions of Christ more than His teachings.

January 23 • 5:45-8:15 pm • The Grand 18 (5601 University Pkwy) 

Sixth graders are invited to a night at the movies for a viewing of the new animated film "David" (based on the young, biblical King David). Cost is $20 per person and includes nachos, popcorn, candy, a drink, and our private viewing of the movie. Register below or through the Youth Ministry weekly email. 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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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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