What's Happening This Week

New Sunday School Class: "Life in the Middle"

Are you navigating the season of life between grown children and aging parents? Join our new Sunday School class designed especially for empty nesters caregivers. Together, we’ll explore scripture, share experiences and find encouragement as we walk through this unique stage of life. Come for community, conversation and Christ -centered connection. 10am in the old basement. Bring a friend! Questions? Contact Wendy Reid (252-671-9053) or Lydia Warren (252-671-6115)

We have a lot of openings for Altar Flowers. Give us a call 252-637-4181 if you would like to honor someone on their special day!

Our next open Sundays are all of November.

Discipleship Ministries

Everyone has a place in music here at Centenary! For questions about our music ministry, contact Director of Music Ministries Paul Saik at paulsaik@centenarychurch.com or

252-637-4181 ext. 105

Children & Youth

Support Bear Town Youth!

There are always several ways you can help with Bear Town Youth! We couldn't do what we do with our youth without the dozens of people who offer their support by giving their time, talent, and treasure. Won't you be one of them?

Provide Snacks or a Meal:

One of the best ways you can help is to provide snacks for our Wednesday Middle School Hangout or a meal for our Sunday night youth meetings. If you are interested, sign up below:

Middle School Hangout Snacks: SIGN UP
Sunday Night Youth Dinner: SIGN UP

Volunteer Your Time:

There are a variety of ways you can get involved by volunteering with our youth:

Sunday Night Youth Meetings: In order to comply with our Safe Sanctuaries Policy, which exists to protect children and vulnerable adults, we are required to have at least two adults present with youth at all times, which means on Sunday nights, we need volunteers when we split into our high school and middle school small groups!
Youth Sunday School: We offer two small groups that meet during the Sunday School hour from 10:00 to 10:45 on Sundays during the fall, winter, and spring. These groups are split by age. We are looking to add additional adults who are willing to lead or co-lead these small groups!
Service Projects: Our goal is to participate in at least one service-oriented event each month, and these events often require additional volunteers to make them happen!

If you are interested in volunteering in one of these areas, please contact Pastor Tyler.

Support the Youth Designated Fund:

Our Youth Designated Fund provides funding for special events and other activities beyond the amount we have budgeted each year for youth ministry. You can give online using this link:

YOUTH FUND

2026 Confirmation Class

In the United Methodist Church, confirmation is when a baptized Christian confirms their intention to be a member of the body of Christ and publicly professes their faith in Jesus Christ. To prepare for this profession of faith, we will offer confirmation classes in 2026. These classes will cover core Christian beliefs, the Bible, church history, and United Methodist distinctives. If you are interested in your youth participating in confirmation, please complete the following interest form:

LINK

Email or call Lindsay Roberts with questions or if you have ideas for how you want to get involved (lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org | 919.428.0618).

Trinity UMC

2311 Elizabeth Ave

New Bern, NC 28562

Volunteer start time is 9:20 am

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Centenary is a Stephen Ministry congregation.

If you're going through a tough time and find it difficult to cope with it alone, Centenary has a solution for you. As a Stephen Ministry congregation, we offer one-on-one, confidential support from our highly trained and compassionate Stephen Ministers. Whether you're dealing with a personal or family crisis, grief, illness, or any other challenge, our Stephen Ministers are here to help.

To learn more about this caring ministry and how it could benefit you, please reach out to Jan Hood, Sherry Parker, or Judy Tymes.

We are here to support you through difficult times.

Stephen Ministers are at the altar following each service for confidential discussion or questions.

If you would like to have communion delivered to you at home by a Stephen Minister on first Sundays, please contact the church office at (252)637-4181.

Missions

There are many opportunities to get involved at Centenary! If you want to help us make a difference, please Click to see our Mission Brochure