September 5th, 2025 | Issue: 703


A weekly newsletter for students, parents, and volunteers of

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

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Classes Continue!

Our classes for the fall began this past week, September 3rd, during our Wednesday Night program hour. Students can pick between four different classes to attend for the next six weeks.



Movement & Meditation

Getting closer to God and ourselves can feel difficult at times, especially in such a busy world. This class will focus on movement, meditation, and finding intentional time with God. We can get to know ourselves better and open up to ways God may be talking to us!


Find Your People

Making friends can be difficult, and so can navigating new friendships, drama, and everything that comes from it! It can be hard to ‘find your people’ especially when we feel left out and lonely. This class gives us tools to be better friends, to handle difficult situations and to build community with those around us!


Bible Journaling

Is a creative class that invites you to explore your faith through art and reflection. This time the class will focus on the book of Ephesians and how Paul’s letter to the Ephesians can be applied in our lives through journaling, art, reflection and discussion. This is a great class to explore a new book of the Bible in!


Calling & Career: Discovering Your Path with Purpose

Explore how your skills, passions, values, and strengths point toward a meaningful career—and a deeper calling. In this small group, you’ll connect your personal design with God’s purpose for your life. Whether you're exploring options or seeking clarity, this is a space to reflect, grow, and take your next step with intention.


Missed the Parent Meeting? No worries!

We had a great turn out for our parent meeting! If you couldn't attend don't worry, you can check out the slideshow here with all the information. If you are interested in being a part of our new Parent Council, please email Tori!

First Kids Needs Volunteers!

During service on Sunday Morning's First Kids needs two weekly youth volunteers to help them out! Students may volunteer once a month (we don't want them missing too much service time) and will be asked to assist in different classrooms. Please sign up via this link here!

Join Our GroupMe!

We are moving away from Remind and are utilizing GroupMe! Please download the app and you can join the group via this link. We will use the platform for announcements, weekly reminders on Wednesday's & Sunday's, and for any urgent messaging! If you have problems or questions please contact Tori.

Free Meals Campaign!

Every Wednesday and Sunday we provide dinner for all youth who attend our programming, we never want money to be a barrier for students to receive our meals, so we offer all meals for free! To do so we need help! You can donate to our Free Meals Campaign, either online, in person, or mailing a check to the church office. If 50 families donated $100 dollars we would meet our goal!

Next Week's Schedule:



Sunday, September 7th, 2025

♦ 9:45 a.m. = Sunday School in the Student Center, breakfast starts at 9:30

♦ 4:30-7:00 p.m. = Youth!


Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

♦ 4:45 p.m. = Volunteer Hour

♦ 5:30 p.m. = Dinner

♦ 6:30 p.m. = Classes Continue

♦ 7:30 p.m. = Gym/Free Time

Upcoming Events:


September

♦ 3rd = Classes start

♦ 7th = Youth Council Nominations

♦ 13th = Youth Volunteer Dinner

♦ 21st = Youth Council Voting









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Parent Meeting Slides

Text Reminders:

Join our text messaging service and receive reminders and notifications about youth activities and events. Like cancellations due to weather or deadline reminders.

Text "@fcumcyouth" to this number: 81010.

Flickr Photo Albums:


Want to see photos from past youth events? We have photo albums dating back to 2009!


See photos from:

♦ Resurrection

♦ Confirmation retreats

♦ Mission Trips

♦ Fall Retreat

and much more!

Wed. Menu:


September 3rd = Chicken Fingers & Mac & Cheese

September 10th = Pasta & Salad

September 17th = Sliders & Chips

September 24th = Surprise!



Free Meals Campaign Report:



So far this year we have raised $2,347! Our goal is to raise $5,000!



We can supply free snack suppers for one student for $150 per year. If you can help us feed one of those students please send a check marked "Free Meals Campaign" to the church office or hand deliver.