Nourish returns for its second season on Wednesday, September 11. We begin with dinner, followed by our Missions Fair and Children's Art Experience. On September 18, all other programming begins. Registration for dinner will be coming soon! Learn more and register for dinner below.
This is an opportunity to build community around a table as we break bread together. You will find faith formation opportunities for children, youth, and adults whether in classes or children's music and art programming. Once a month we will offer easy multi-generational mission projects. Nourish is an easy entry point into the life of Centenary. We hope you will invite your friends to join you as we journey together as a community of faith.
Childcare for those who might be too young or not participating in Children's Music & Art programming will be available on the first floor of the East Building from 5:30-7:30 pm each Wednesday that Nourish is taking place.
Wednesday Night Church-Wide Dinner
Your Nourish experience begins each week with our church-wide dinner. Menus and registration links can be found below. Dinner will be from 5:15-6:00 pm in Memorial Auditorium. Pricing information can be found within registration. Dinner Registration for the week is due by 5 pm on Monday afternoon.
(eg: February 7 dinner reservation due on February 5)
October 2 Menu
October 9 Menu
October 16 Menu
October 23 Menu
October 30 Menu
Children's Music & Art
CAE returns on September 11! This popular 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.
Weekly Schedule
4:30 - 5:15: Kindermusik for Ages 2 & 3*
5:15 - 6:00: Church-wide Dinner
6:00 - 7:00: Creative Arts for Ages 4 to 5th Grade
*Ages 2 & 3 who are not available for the Wednesday night class will be eligible for a Thursday night class beginning at 5:30 PM. Please sign up for Thursday night Kindermusik using this registration form.
For the full listing of Children's Music and Arts Activities, click on our button below.
Fall 2024 Classes
Youth - The Way of Love
All youth (6th-12th grades) are invited to join us as we explore what it means to follow the Way of Jesus. The way Jesus lived, and the way Jesus loved. We all know that scripture calls us to love God and love neighbor... however, together we will explore how to do just as Jesus did by spending each Wednesday looking at a word a week that will help us understand the Way of Jesus better. Those words? Turn. Learn. Pray. Worship. Bless. God. Rest. We are so excited to grow in our understanding of Jesus and how he invites us to live and hope you will be too!
Adults - The Way of Love
Scott Gunn, an Episcopal priest, wrote The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus. For the six weeks, beginning September 18, Rev. Dr. Glenn Kinken will lead a discussion on seven key actions along the way of love: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest. These seven actions can draw us closer to Christ, comprehend, and then reflect his love for us. The class will meet in Memorial Auditorium at 6:00, following the Nourish meal.
Chrismons with Kate
To help you and your family to prepare for the season of Advent the four Wednesdays, from October 30-November 20 at Nourish from 6-7 pm in Memorial Auditorium Reverend Kate May will be instructing those who would like to learn how to make a different Chrismon each week. All supplies and instructions will be provided. The only skills needed are a little dexterity and the ability to count! We hope you'll join us!
The Sights and Sounds of Grace: An Artistic Response To Hymnody
Join Dr. Stephen Martin, Music & Arts Chairperson, for a mixed-media class that will include beginning art instruction as participants explore the beauty of hymns and how they can inspire visual art. This will be a great opportunity for both beginners and advanced artists.
J&R Nourish Opportunity
October 30
Join our J&R team as they welcome Dawn Lewis, our district representative for Creation Care to share creation care and climate justice opportunities for engagement and education.
Disciple Bible Fast Track: Old Testament
Wednesday Nights at Nourish • Room 115 and On Zoom • 5:45 - 7:00 pm • Twelve Sessions: Sept 18 - Nov 20 then Jan 8-15
The goal of Disciple Bible small group study is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who know and love God's Word. This twelve-week unit will cover major themes of the Old 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. Group participants will spend about 30 minutes a day reading and reflecting on scripture in preparation for weekly group meetings which last about 75 minutes. In addition, each week includes teaching about the Bible passages and key ideas that students encountered that week. Experienced Disciple Bible leaders Kathy Chaney and Rev. Marilyn Weiler will facilitate this group. The cost is $20 for the study guide (preview it here), and you may also want to purchase the recommended Common English Study Bible. Childcare is available. This is a small group study so space is limited and attendance is emphasized. There is an option for you to attend the class via Zoom. Please register by Monday, September 9. Books will be available for pickup on Wednesday, September 11 at Nourish.
