August 30, 2024

Sundays at 10:30am

In person and online.

The Wednesday, Zoom Bible Study is back!

We will begin gathering again on Wednesday, September 4 at 10:00am. If you would like to join us, please contact the church office to be put on the email list. Every Tuesday an email is sent out with all information and Zoom link.

We hope to see you there!

Serving Team News

Gleaning Apples

The serving team is looking for 2-4 people to glean apples in Bedford, VA for the Society of St. Andrew on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The link to the event is https://www.mobilize.us/endhunger/event/672352/. The plan would be to meet at the church between 6:00am- 6:15am, in order to depart by 6:30am. This will give us time to arrive at the event by 9:00am. The gleaning goes until 11:30am. If participants are open, after gleaning we can grab lunch and tour the war memorial then leave Bedford by 2:00pm to arrive back in Richmond by 4:30pm. If you are interested, please register, and also contact the church office. Please confirm your attendance by Saturday, 9/7/24.

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Teacher Appreciation

The serving team also invites you to help a local school, Dogwood Middle School (formerly Binford https://dms.rvaschools.net/). We would like to gather teacher appreciation items for the month of September. Recommended items are: Pencils (Ticonderoga is the best), Flair pens, Bookmarks, Sharpies, Command strips/hooks, hand lotion, Hand sanitizer, Expo markers, Magnets (strong!), post its. We’ll have collection bins outside the sanctuary for dropping these off.

To further support the teachers and staff at Dogwood Middle School, we’d like to provide breakfast on a staff work day, 10/14/24. There are 36 teachers and staff. The Serving Team is looking for a volunteer to coordinate this event (be present for food drop off and set up in the teacher lounge). We also need volunteers to prepare and drop off at the school, and to coordinate the following menu – 4 breakfast casseroles, 2 lbs sausage links, 2 lbs bacon, 3 dozen muffins and 2 fruit bowls or fruit options. 

If you are interested in any of these serving opportunities,

please contact the church office.

Ice Cream Social

Sunday, September 15

Join us outside on the sidewalk following worship for an ice cream treat and fellowship with your fellow Centenarians as we begin our fall season of worship, mission and service together!

September 22 Luncheon

Please join us in the Fellowship Hall

to celebrate the start of the

Centenary UMC Oral History Project.  

What is an oral history? An oral history is a recorded and transcribed account of personal experiences, stories, and reflections of individuals who share a common bond. It captures first-hand testimony, providing a unique personal perspective on history that might not be found in traditional written records. These narratives are invaluable for preserving the voices of those who may be overlooked by conventional historical documentation.  

Questions? Contact the church office.

The Forge

Movie Suggestion from Nancy Hill

In this movie Isaiah, a 19 year old high school graduate, has no plans for the future and wants to do nothing but play basketball and video games. He is at odds with his single mom who finally gives him an ultimatum to step up or move out.

Feeling the pull of his friends and the push from his mother Isaiah applies for a job which provide( him with a mentor. With the influence of his mentor, Mr. Moore, and the prayers of his mother and others, he begins to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness, and discover that God might have a greater purpose for him.

Check out this link for more information:  

Where to Watch The Forge Movie: Theater Showtimes & Streaming Status Details

If you have movie or book suggestions that you'd like to share with others,

let us know.

We have the September-October issue of The Upper Room available in regular and large print. You will find them on the table outside of the sanctuary. They are free. Please take one!

Online Giving Made Easy

Use the QR code to quickly get to

our online giving page.