ENGAGE
NURSERY REGISTRATION
Nursery Registration for 11am Worship
We look forward to welcoming you to worship at Centenary. Currently, our nursery does require registration. As you register your child (children), please be sure to complete all questions so that we may welcome your child more fully.
Browse through the events that are available in which you can participate! You can also download our App: Realm Connect from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you need assistance setting up your app, contact Mary Ann Wexler.
BACKPACK BLESSING & OPEN HOUSE
Join us on August 15th to receive a blessing for the school year, a chance to explore our newly renovated East Building, and to meet your small group leaders for 2021/22. Drop-in any time between 4 and 5 pm. Please register below to let us know you are coming!
EXIGENCE
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 10 • SANCTUARY
11 am Worship and 2:00 pm Concert
Inspired by the mission of Sphinx, the mission of EXIGENCE is to promote excellence and diversity through choral music within Black and Latinx communities by creating a platform for soloists and composers of color while inspiring and challenging audiences around the country and world.
BOOK STUDY WITH REV. SUSANNAH PITTMAN
Wednesdays • September 22-October 27 • Noon • Room 307
How can we trust God in the dark? Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, author, and priest Tish Harrison Warren offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty. All are invited to attend this 6-week book study. Please purchase your copy of the book prior to the first session through Amazon or Cokesbury, as copies of the book will not be available to purchase on campus. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
GRIEFSHARE
Mondays • September 13-December 6 • 6:00 pm • Room 107
The Congregational Care ministry at Centenary invites you to GriefShare, a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with a support group discussion of the information presented during the video and of how group participants are dealing with the death of their loved one. The 13 weekly seminars will begin on Monday, September 13, 2021, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and continue on Mondays through December 6, 2021. The GriefShare group will meet in the East Building Room 107 at CUMC, entering on 4½ Street. For questions, please contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352)/sgramley@centenary-ws.org.
LOSS OF A SPOUSE
Sunday • October 24 • 2:00 pm
Congregational Care invites you to a GriefShare seminar reflecting on the Loss of a Spouse on Sunday, October 24 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. This video and discussion-based seminar will offer practical and encouraging support for navigating the grief of losing a spouse. Information on registration to follow.
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Sunday • October 17 • 2:00 pm • Memorial Auditorium
Using an assembly line-like process we will be packaging 20,000 meals, so we need your help! There are jobs for everyone tall and small. No registration is required. Set-up starts at 12:30 pm For more information, contact Rev. Meg Gaston. (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mgaston@centenary-ws.org
UMW LUNCHEON
Monday • September 13 • Noon • Memorial Auditorium
Lea Thullbery: Director of Diversion & Outreach at City with Dwellings
City with Dwellings: A Community First Initiative works to end the crisis of homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by building a supportive, consistent community with individuals experiencing homelessness.
CARD MINISTRY
The Congregational Care Ministry at Centenary is starting a card ministry and would love for you to join us! We are seeking volunteers to assist in writing notes of encouragement. Supplies and recipient lists will be provided, and there is flexibility in time commitment. Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman by February 17 for more information or to volunteer.
Children & Youth Scripture Readers
Children and youth third grade and older are invited to read scripture in all of Centenary’s services on the second Sunday of each month. For more information, please contact any of Centenary’s ministers or Stacy Holley (336-724-6311 ext. 1359/sholley@centenary-ws.org.)
Samaritan Ministries
Samaritan Ministries is one of our local homeless shelters and was founded in part by Centenary members. In addition to its men’s shelter, Samaritan offers a soup kitchen and special programs for recovering substance abusers and the mentally ill. Centenary members support Samaritan in many ways, but as a church, we are committed to sending 6 overnight volunteers to staff the shelter and extend hospitality to its residents on the 2nd Friday of each month. To learn more, contact Tom Lawson, or click here to get details and sign up to serve.
Communion Assistants
On the first of Sunday of each month, we celebrate the sacrament of holy communion at our three morning services. During the 11:00 am Traditional service, we have opportunities for laity to be involved as communion servers. If you would like to assist in serving holy communion, sign up below or contact Stacy Holley (ext. 1359).
Children's Choir
Children's Choir meets on Wednesday evenings and we have offerings for children ages 2 years through 5th grade. If you would like for your child or children to participate please register here so we can help them to have a great experience. Questions? Contact Jonathan Emmons (ext. 1339/jemmons@centenary-ws.org).