309 New Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
P.O. Box 1388, New Bern, NC 28563
PHONE: 252.637.4181
What's Happening This Week - June 6
Upcoming Blood Drive
Centenary United Methodist Church
Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 10th
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Click Here to Schedule Your Donation
Your blood type is critically needed this month.
Schedule your appointment today!
Appointments needed NOW to meet patient needs!
*Please increase your water intake, bring your ID, and eat before you arrive.
We’ll say thanks with a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card** by email when you come to donate blood June 1–30.* Plus, you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a $7,000 gift card when you come to give during that same time.
There will be two winners!
Through everyday acts of generosity, we can help save lives. We’d love to see you soon.
Click Here to Schedule Your Donation
We have a lot of openings for Altar Flowers. Give us a call if you would like to honor someone on their special day!
Altar Flowers
We invite you to participate in our Altar Flowers program, a beautiful way to honor or remember someone dear to you. By signing up for a Sunday, you can place flowers on the altar in their name. It's a meaningful gesture that adds to the spiritual ambiance of our church.
To sign up, simply call the church office at 637-4181 and let us know which Sunday you prefer. Once you've confirmed your date, please place your order with Odham's Florist, who will then deliver them directly to the church.
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.
Music Rehearsal Schedule
Please watch your email for updates if you are a
part of the choir or any music ensemble.
Tuesday
Instrumental Ensembles
Chapel - 2:00pm
Handbell Ensemble
Sanctuary- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sanctuary/Chapel Choirs
Choir Room - 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Children & Youth
Saturday, June 28 @ 7:30 pm
Save the Date for VBS at
Centenary United Methodist Church
7/14/25 - 7/17/25
(9:00am - 12:00pm)
Click to register your child or to volunteer!
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CENTyouth Happenings
To stay in the loop on our youth program, please check out our latest CENTYouth Happenings Newsletter by following the link below:
Consider contributing financially to our youth-designated fund. You can give online using this link:
Scouting at Centenary
We want to encourage any families with children between the ages of 5-17 to join our Scouting program here at Centenary UMC. We are an old, established troop that runs on a tradition that goes back to 1929. We keep the outing in scouting, and the boy in scouts. Scouting builds a young person in so many ways and we need more youth in our programs. Please join us!
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.
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GriefShare Summer Meetings
Mondays 10am–12pm in Rm 210
GriefShare will continue during the summer every other Monday from 10-11am in Room 210 on June 16, 30, July 21, 28, August 11. It will be a time to gather casually, for check in, to share what’s going well, and not so well. It is open to current participants and people joining for the first time: members and people from the community. All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a loved one: spouse, family member, relative or friend. It is open not only to Centenary United Methodist Church members, but our entire community as well. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Participants can join us at any time. If you know of someone who is hurting, please invite them. For more information, please visit griefshare.org.
Contact Marion Bunn 252-670-2590 for more information.
For the in-person group: griefshare.org/groups/172353
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
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RCS OPERATION OUTPOST
On the second Wednesday of the month, Centenarians participate in Operation Outpost at the Harlowe location. Do you want to sign up and participate?
What is Operation Outpost?
Operation Outpost is an initiative of Religious Community Services (RCS) where a team of dedicated volunteers deliver boxes of food, clothing, and hygiene items to more rural populations in our area. RCS has four designated and convenient locations that serve as drive-through pickup locations for boxes filled with these essentials for daily living. Clients can also select clothing items and other essentials. Generally, 60 to 80 boxes are delivered each month at the Harlowe Community Center (125 Godette School Rd.)!
What Would I Do?
Volunteers arrive at 5:00 to:
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Set up the drive-through
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Unload the RCS truck with food, clothing, and other items
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Position the clothing racks
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Build boxes of food—perishable and non-perishable
At 5:30, clients begin the drive-through, and volunteers are assigned to tasks:
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Check in the client and determine amount of boxes
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Load the vehicle with the food
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Keep the food boxes delivery area “stocked”
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At 7:00, reload the truck
There are six slots available each month!
Dates are February 12 and March 12—always the second Wednesday of the month.
Use the link to sign up and help: OPERATION OUTPOST SIGN UP
For questions, please contact Patti Peebles at ppeebles2393@gmail.com or call 252-571-2421.
By donating to RCS, you can help ensure that individuals and families who are struggling have access to nutritious meals and essential resources. Your generous contributions will go a long way in making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can make a difference and help build a stronger, healthier community.
Thank you for your support! Please see the list below.
Place your gifts in the RCS box in the hallway leading to the Sanctuary
Beans (Canned & Dry)
Bottled Water
Canned fruit
Canned meat
Canned soup
Hamburger, Tuna, Chicken Helper (most pressing need)
Jelly
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Peanut butter
Hamburger, Tuna, Chicken Helper (Most Pressing Need)
Ramens’
Rice (1-2 lb bags)
Spaghetti-O’s (Canned Pasta)
Thank you for your donations to this important ministry!
