October 16, 2026

 
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CENTENARY NEWS

A Time of Sacred Remembrance


On All Saints Sunday, November 1, we will honor and remember those who have joined the Communion of Saints. During this service, we will toll a bell for each person from our community who has died in the past year.


We will also give thanks for all the saints — the faithful across generations — whose lives have shaped our own. If you would like us to include the name of a family member or loved one who has died since last All Saints Sunday, please send their full name to admin@centumc.org by Wednesday, October 28.

Stewardship Time

On Sunday, October 25th you are invited to bring your pledge card with you to worship. If you are in worship this week, please pick up your packet in the back of the Sanctuary from an usher. We will mail those not picked up on Monday. 


Online Pledging Made Easy


Use the QR code to quickly get to

our online pledge page.

Adult Sunday School this week

On Sunday, October 18th you are invited to join us in the Hodges Classroom as Kim Golden leads a class on Genesis 1, a look at the creation stories. The following week he will continue this series and take a look at Genesis 2.

All are welcome to join at 9:15 am. 

Souls to the Polls 2026


Centenary has once again joined the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP) in committing that 100% of Centenary members who are eligible will vote this year. The 2026 ballot is full of important Congressional races, three amendments to the Virginia constitution, and some local races and referenda. Our bulletin board on the first floor contains detailed information about the ballots, early voting, mail-in voting, and registration deadlines. Our “We’re Voting” sign is proudly displayed. If you have questions about voting information, Jane Newell will be at the table in the back of the sanctuary to talk with you!


After our service on Sunday, October 18 , our Richmond voters can walk together to City Hall to vote. This Sous to the Polls walk is about a half mile each way. If a ride is needed let Jane Newell know.

Wednesdays at 10:00am

on Zoom


Join Pastor Emily for a lively, open conversation around scripture — digging into the passages we'll hear in worship in the weeks ahead. Come wrestle, question, and discover together as we explore what God is doing in the world (and in us!). Want the Zoom link? Email Laura at admin@centumc.org to be added to the list.

Friday Walk In Lunch Outreach


Our Friday Walk In lunch program has been feeding the hungry for over 45 years. On October 9 we served many guests as volunteers from Bon Air UMC and Centenary prepared, served, and cleaned up. 



 Please keep this ministry in your prayers.

CENTENARY'S CALENDAR

 

UPCOMING EVENTS


Sunday, October 18 @ 9:15am - Children's Sunday School - Room 206

Adult Sunday School - Hodges Classroom/Room 106

@ 10:30am - Worship - In person and Online

4:00pm - Pub Theology at Ardent Craft Ales


Monday, October 19 @ 5:00pm - Change the World, RVA

@ 7:00pm - Church Council via Zoom


Tuesday, October 20 @ Noon - AA - Hodges Classroom /Room 106


Wednesday, October 21 @ 10:00am - Bible Study - Zoom

@ 7:00pm - Choir Rehearsal


Friday, October 23 - @ 10:30am - Walk In Lunch

@ Noon - AA - Hodges Classroom/Room 106

Saturday, October 24 - Pride Build with Habitat for Humanity


Sunday, October 25 @ 9:15am - Children's Sunday School - Room 206

Adult Sunday School - Hodges Classroom/Room 106

@ 10:30am - Worship - In person and Online

11:30am - Expanded Church Council




Online Giving Made Easy


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CONTACT US

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804-648-8319

www.centumc.org


Rev. Emily Bagwell - srpastor@centumc.org

Carina Brackin - dirmusic@centumc.org

Monica Hunasikatti - engagement@centumc.org

Melissa Martinez - children@centumc.org

Dr. Lana van Essen - operations@centumc.org

Office/Laura Nealley - admin@centumc.org


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Mission

Our mission is to change the world through love.


To acknowledge God’s love is, for each of us, a life-changing event.

As followers of Jesus, we share God’s love for all people, and work together to make our world a better place, one life at a time.