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Communications are crucial to building community. We do our best to keep members and visitors alike informed as to the multitude of opportunities available through our newsletters and this Events page that is updated regularly. The monthly newsletter is available as a downloadable pdf on this page. You can also request it and our weekly email updates by contacting office@centenarymacon.org to be added to our mailing list or inquire about details of a specific event.
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Whether you are interested in social gatherings, Bible study, book groups, classes, or service opportunities, this is your hub for all manner of events. We hope to see you soon!
Single Servings Gathering
Centenary Single Servings group
This group is open to anyone over 60 who is single, widowed or divorced. We are not a group of singles looking for a date or a mate. We are open to not just Centenary folks but anyone who might be interested in meeting people and making friendships. We want to know and support each other because we know loneliness is an epidemic in this country.
Our next event will be Dec. 14th after church at 12:30 for a lunch and browsing at the Marche du Noel: Macon Christmas Market on Cherry St. Plaza. Please join us for a fun outing.
Called Charge Conference
Called Charge Conference for a Candidate for Ministry
Join us right after worship in the Sanctuary for a special called charge conference on Sunday, December 21. All members of Centenary are allowed to vote in this charge conference where we will hear from AJ Ramirez - member of Centenary who has helped us form the new faith community in Valdosta - as she seeks to move forward in her call to serve as an ordained deacon in the UMC. Rev. Tommy Martin will preside over this charge conference and every member at Centenary will be given a paper ballot to vote on their recommendation for AJ as she moves forward towards the District Committee on Ordained Ministry to become a certified candidate. If you are not officially a member of Centenary, you are still welcome to come and hear AJ's call to ministry and offer support by your presence! AJ is a certified lay minister in the South Georgia conference and helps facilitate the worship services at Mosaic in Valdosta. She's a licensed therapist and a women's studies and sociology professor at Valdosta State University. Her wife Gayle is also a member at Centenary and they've got four kids together. If you have any questions ahead of time please let Pastor Sara know at sara@centenarymacon.org. We'll look forward to seeing yall at this wonderful gathering to affirm AJ's call to ministry!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Another of Centenary’s treasured traditions is the Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at 5:00 PM. This family friendly service includes the reading of the Christmas story, a brief homily, and your favorite Christmas carols in addition to Holy Communion. It is especially important to know at this time of year’s always, that ours is a truly open communion table offering the Bread of Life and Cup of Blessing to all who wish to receive it. We hope you and your extended family and friends will plan to make this special service part of your annual tradition as well.
"Ladies Luncheon"
"Ladies Luncheon" will hold their monthly gathering June 1st and will be dining at a local Macon restaurant. "Ladies Luncheon" is an exciting group of gay men & friends who meet up the first Sunday of the month for lunch & conversation. All gay men & their friends are invited to join!
THE CHRISTMAS LADIES LUNCHEON WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7TH, AT BRADDOCKS CASK AND TABLE AT 347 COTTON AVENUE. WE ARE RETURNING TO THIS FABULOUS RESTAURANT AND INVITING FRIENDS AND ALLIES TO JOIN US! ALL ATTENDEES ARE ASKED TO BRING A BOX OF CANDIES FOR THE FOOD PANTRY AND DRESS IN CHRISTMAS CASUAL. WE WILL GATHER AT 12:45 AND BE SEATED AT 1PM.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY TEXTING DON AT 404-556-0729.
Youth Sunday School
Our Middle and High School youth meet twice monthly on the first and third Sundays of the month with Nicolas Milsap for a time of fellowship and discussion.
Nicholas is a student at Mercer University who is receiving a degree in secondary education. He enjoys working at Centenary’s afterschool program and with kids across the state in the summer as a part of passport camps with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Sunday Morning Study
Sunday Mornings | September 7 & 21; October 19th; November 2 & 16; December 7
Join Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman for a study of David Zahl’s book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn Out World.
Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman is the Chaplain and Coordinator for Faith & Service at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Since joining Wesleyan in 2022, her daily ministry consists of meeting with students to explore spirituality, identity, and vocation. As a deacon in the United Methodist Church, Rachel lives out her call to compassion and justice by facilitating community partnerships, planning community engagement programming, and equipping students to volunteer in Macon. Beyond resourcing the campus ministries, Rachel leads the Wesleyan Disciples, the hallmark of Christian ministry at Wesleyan. The Wesleyan Disciples meet weekly on Monday nights from 7-8pm in the OSP Multifaith Prayer Room and regular faith and service programming is offered throughout the year.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us in the conference room of the CCMI Community Center. For More information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers welcome.
Annual Lighting of the Star
This community event is a longstanding tradition at Centenary and one of the favorite things that we do all year long. Pack up the kids and bring your neighbors as we gather for the lighting of the star atop the sanctuary. We’ll have a light supper and hot chocolate, sing carols and read the Christmas story to mark the beginning of the season of Advent.
P.S. Don’t forget to bring items to stock our Community Fridge and Pantry as an offering to place in the manger tonight.
Blood Drive
The holiday season is a crucial time to make sure the blood supplies are available as needed. Sign up or just drop by to give the gift of life!
Register to donate at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and search for Centenary.
Habitat Faith Build
Join us as we build hope and homes one house at a time! No experience necessary. To register contact Pastor Sara at office@centenarymacon.org.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us as we join together with our friends from other faith communities around the table for a meal.
Bring a dish to share.
We will meet in the Social Hall of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church at 6:00pm.
Centenary Campout
Contact Laura Sugg laura@centenarymacon.org for more information and to make your reservations early for the Annual Centenary Campout!
Women's Book Group
The Women's Book Group meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:00pm.
If you'd like to join or for more information, please reach out to Karol at karolkdaniel@gmail.com.
This month’s featured book is We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson.
Youth Sunday School
Our Middle and High School youth meet twice monthly on the first and third Sundays of the month with Nicolas Milsap for a time of fellowship and discussion.
Nicholas is a student at Mercer University who is receiving a degree in secondary education. He enjoys working at Centenary’s afterschool program and with kids across the state in the summer as a part of passport camps with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
New Sunday Morning Study
Sunday Mornings | September 7 & 21; October 19th; November 2 & 16; December 7
Join Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman for a study of David Zahl’s book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn Out World.
Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman is the Chaplain and Coordinator for Faith & Service at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Since joining Wesleyan in 2022, her daily ministry consists of meeting with students to explore spirituality, identity, and vocation. As a deacon in the United Methodist Church, Rachel lives out her call to compassion and justice by facilitating community partnerships, planning community engagement programming, and equipping students to volunteer in Macon. Beyond resourcing the campus ministries, Rachel leads the Wesleyan Disciples, the hallmark of Christian ministry at Wesleyan. The Wesleyan Disciples meet weekly on Monday nights from 7-8pm in the OSP Multifaith Prayer Room and regular faith and service programming is offered throughout the year.
Movement & Meditation
Laura Sugg will be offering an all-level yoga class every 3rd Saturday morning this Summer.
Her parents of Neuro-diverse children's meetup will follow the class on the 3rd Saturdays as well.
We are also delighted to share that our kids will get a special treat this summer as she leads them in children's church through a program called Grounded Kids which offers them Yoga & breathing practices to learn and also how incorporate those when big emotions arise!
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us in the conference room of the CCMI Community Center. For More information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers welcome.
Neurodivergent Game Night
For more information contact Laura Sugg at laura@centenarymacon.org.
"Ladies Luncheon"
"Ladies Luncheon" will hold their monthly gathering June 1st and will be dining at a local Macon restaurant. "Ladies Luncheon" is an exciting group of gay men & friends who meet up the first Sunday of the month for lunch & conversation. All gay men & their friends are invited to join!
This Sunday, November 2, we will gather for our next “”Ladies Luncheon” at Yollah! All gay men, allies and friends are invited to gather at 12:45 and be seated at 1:00. We always enjoy conversation and a delicious meal!
For full details contact Don at 404-556-0729.
All Saints Sunday
Join us for this poignant worship service on November 2, 2025, as we remember the lives and contributions of those who have died during the past year.
This year our children will also be singing songs from “Coco,” and we will be decorating with a Dia de Los Muertos theme.
We invite you to bring a photo of your loved ones to hold close to your heart during this time of acknowledging both our grief and the celebration of the memories that continue to live on.
Sunday Morning Study
Sunday Mornings | September 7 & 21; October 19th; November 2 & 16; December 7
Join Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman for a study of David Zahl’s book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn Out World.
Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman is the Chaplain and Coordinator for Faith & Service at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Since joining Wesleyan in 2022, her daily ministry consists of meeting with students to explore spirituality, identity, and vocation. As a deacon in the United Methodist Church, Rachel lives out her call to compassion and justice by facilitating community partnerships, planning community engagement programming, and equipping students to volunteer in Macon. Beyond resourcing the campus ministries, Rachel leads the Wesleyan Disciples, the hallmark of Christian ministry at Wesleyan. The Wesleyan Disciples meet weekly on Monday nights from 7-8pm in the OSP Multifaith Prayer Room and regular faith and service programming is offered throughout the year.
Youth Sunday School
Our Middle and High School youth meet twice monthly on the first and third Sundays of the month with Nicolas Milsap for a time of fellowship and discussion.
Nicholas is a student at Mercer University who is receiving a degree in secondary education. He enjoys working at Centenary’s afterschool program and with kids across the state in the summer as a part of passport camps with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Don’t forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night, so you can enjoy that extra hour of sleep before joining us for worship.
Fall Festival
Join the Fun! Bring the kids and the neighbors!
Fall activities for the kids and food and fellowship for all ages. Suggested donation $5/person | $20 max /family.
RSVP by October 26th to office@centenarymacon.org.
CCMI FUNdraiser
If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly event, join us in celebrating Day of the Dead or Día De Los Muertos on October 25th in the Community Garden!
Enjoy building an ofrenda to those in your life whose memory you want to celebrate; we’ll also have crafts, dinner plates of homemade Mexican food, and a special screening of the movie Coco.
All of this family fun is offered for a small suggested donation of $25 per family, with all proceeds going to support the programs of Centenary Community Ministries.
Please RSVP at: https://onrealm.org/CCMI/-/form/give/now
Journey to Justice Study
Journey to Justice is back at Centenary Community Ministries, Inc.
In celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we will be reading Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzalez. Latines are now the largest minority group in the US. This book offers portraits of true immigrant stories as well as the historical context of their migration.
Reach out to let us know you’re interested by emailing Melissa at melissa@centenarymacon.org.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Group
Note: We will gather on October 2nd for our final session on Rohr’s Tears of Things then resume our regular twice monthly meeting on October 9th and 23rd. For more information, contact beth@centenarymacon.org.
Habitat for Humanity
Join the Faith Build on Thursday, October 23rd from 8:30am-3:00pm!
No experience necessary.
Contact Pastor Sara for registration information at office@centenarymacon.org.
Beloved Community
The 2025 Beloved Community Symposium theme is The New Macon: Seeking God's Vision for a City Made Whole. Below is the itinerary:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:00 pm Introduction by Dr. Matt Harper and debut of episode five of the ReFounding Macon series
7:00 pm Banquet and discussion to follow (RSVP required for meal)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:30 am Prayer Breakfast, Fellowship Hall of Centenary Church, 1185 Ash Street (RSVP required for meal)
10:10 am Local speakers offering Laments and Hopes, Presidents Dining Room, University Center, Mercer University
11:15 am Workshop on sustainable practices
12:15 pm Lunch and discussion (RSVP required for meal)
All the symposium events are free and open to the public. RSVP required for meals
*Please complete a separate registration for each person attending*
For more information and registration for the event, please visit:
https://religiouslife.mercer.edu/beloved-community-initiative/
Beloved Community
The 2025 Beloved Community Symposium theme is The New Macon: Seeking God's Vision for a City Made Whole. Below is the itinerary:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:00 pm Introduction by Dr. Matt Harper and debut of episode five of the ReFounding Macon series
7:00 pm Banquet and discussion to follow (RSVP required for meal)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:30 am Prayer Breakfast, Fellowship Hall of Centenary Church, 1185 Ash Street (RSVP required for meal)
10:10 am Local speakers offering Laments and Hopes, Presidents Dining Room, University Center, Mercer University
11:15 am Workshop on sustainable practices
12:15 pm Lunch and discussion (RSVP required for meal)
All the symposium events are free and open to the public. RSVP required for meals
*Please complete a separate registration for each person attending*
For more information and registration for the event, please visit:
https://religiouslife.mercer.edu/beloved-community-initiative/
Women's Book Group
Newcomers Welcomed. This month’s book group will meet following the Arts & Crafts Fair in the CCMI Conference Room.
