May 19, 2023

Sundays at 10:30am

In person and online.

Sunday, May 28

after church

Join us for an “Ice Cream Social” in appreciation of Minister to Senior Adults, Tim Gerde for his eight years of service to seniors at Centenary. 

Weather permitting, we hope to gather on the sidewalk and in the courtyard in front of the church.

It will be an informal time to share words of gratitude to Tim and to wish him all the best.

Celebrate Your Graduate!

It's that time of year again. College graduations are upon us and high school ceremonies are not far behind. We would love to celebrate these important milestones with you. If you have a graduate in your family, please send the following to the church office:

• name,
• where they are graduating from,
• degree
• future plans
• a picture to share

We will share the celebrations in a June issue of the newsletter and bulletin.

Come join us for the fun!

Friday, May 26th at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

ADMISSION FREE!

Popcorn, soda, and some incredibly special treats will be provided! Come join your Centenary Church family for a night of fun and excitement…and some interesting things you didn’t know about the original film that was later rebooted by many of Hollywood’s top stars!

WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES!!!

OH, IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30am

Have you ever wanted to know more of the story concerning our historic Centenary UMC? Who were those early Richmond Methodist? Why does our church have that Gothic feel? Tell me about those beautiful stained-glass windows? Tell me more, more, more(but not too much). Famous raconteur and tour guide, Bob Almond will be presenting The Centenary Story on June 6. Meet in our sanctuary at 10:30 am. Bob will enlighten you with what our walls have heard over the last 200 years. Invite a friend to listen and learn and try a downtown restaurant. Parking may be available in the lot behind the church or on the surroundings streets.

Bible Study

Wednesdays at 10:00am on Zoom

An email is sent out with more details on Tuesdays. If you would like to be added to the Bible study email list,

please contact the church office.

We are not requiring RSVPs but you can indicate your planned attendance to help our hosts plan. If you are not sure or cannot commit to attend at this time,

know you are welcome to come!

Sign up here. Click here for a parking map.

Mary Alice Nesbitt's daughter, Jaye White, visited Centenary a few weeks ago.

Following her visit, she sent this note.

Dear Friends, 

It was great to worship with you all a few weeks ago. Florence asked me what brought me there that day, and I said I was in town to pick up some of Mom's summer clothes and get a few more things out of her house. Upon reflection though, I was really there to feed my soul. Of course the preaching at Centenary is inspiring and edifying, and the music is superb (as my mother would say), but it's more than that. It's comforting to be around those of you who remember who Mary Alice was and what was important to her. As she slips further into dementia and loses more and more memories of her life and loved ones, I appreciate all the ways you continue to connect with her and welcome me. 

Thanks for sending her cards and newsletters. And thanks for being so hospitable. You've been a vital part of her life for almost 40 years and your shared ministry has brought the Kin-dom a little closer to earth, as it is in heaven. 

Congratulations to Stan as he moves to the next phase of life! And may the peace of Christ be with you all. 

Grace upon grace,

Jaye

This will be a special concert of the 'four hand" version of the Requiem with guest pianists Daniel Stripe and Ingrid Keller. Three members of Centenary UMC perform

with the Chorale. 

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