The SHOUTING STONES Newsletter

August 21, 2026 | Issue: 711

A weekly newsletter for students, parents, and volunteers of

First-Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Youth Is Back!

We kicked off the school year with our annual Back to School Bash! We had a great time at Camp Lookout having a Color War (don't ask how long it took to scrub off...). We started back Wednesday August 12th with Worship and will begin our classes on August 26th. Here's to a new year!

Ways to Give

Youth Sponsored Student

This past summer a group of High School students traveled to Romania to serve in the village of Comsesti. There they befriended Tony, a student just like them who will be the first in his village to go to High School! Our students agreed to sponsor him, and our goal is to raise $2,000 for the school year. Help support students as they support a friend! You can donate here.

Free Meals Campaign

Every Wednesday, Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening we provide snacks and meals for all students who join us! We never want money to be a barrier for students so we cover the cost and need your help! Our goal is to raise $6,000 for the entire year to feed all of our students. We are currently at $2,066.22! If everyone gave $120 we would easily meet our goal for the year! Consider giving to our Free Meals Campaign here.

Highlights from the Summer!

Middle School Mission Week!

Tiffany and Millie Tyner at our Back to School Bash!

First Wednesday Back!

High School Mission Trip to Romania!

Youth at Abide during Local Mission Week!

Triple P to Big Soddy Gulf Creek!

Ways to Get Involved

Wednesday Night Classes

On August 26th we will begin Wednesday Night Classes! Students pick which class they would like to be a part of for six weeks. Interested in teaching a class? Contact Tori for more details!

Classes offered:

♦ Looking for Justice

♦ Your New Playlist

♦ Artistic Faith

♦ Biblical Games

Youth Council

Youth Council is a great way to get involved at a deeper level with the youth group and church! Nominations for leaders will happen in September, but everyone is invited to participate on Youth Council Teams!

Youth Band

Do you play an instrument or sing? Youth Band is looking for someone just like you! Our Youth Band leads worship on Wednesday nights, Youth Sunday, VBS and Sunday Nights! If you're interested in sharing your talents, contact Tori or Grant!