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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. A Seasonal Overview is available bi-monthly as a downloadable pdf on this page.
You can request additional information on specific events or ask to be added to our our weekly email updates for more detailed information on the the life of the congregation by contacting office@centenarymacon.org.
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!
Yoga & Support Group
Laura Sugg will be offering an all-level yoga class every 3rd Saturday morning.
Her parents of Neuro-diverse children's meetup will follow the class on the 3rd Saturdays as well.
For more information contact laura@centenarymacon.org.
Book Study with Sara
Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery for a study of the book, Everyday Contemplative on Wednesdays, August 5th, 19th, & September 2nd. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
Adult Interfaith Camp '26
Join us weekly on Wednesday evenings through the month of August, as we learn more about the faith of our neighbors!
August 19th we will meet at Centenary to learn about the Bahai faith.
Voices of Resistance Zoom Study
Flo Martin will resume her Monday evening Zoom study with the book, Voices of Resistance: The Bible’s Songs of Victory, Peace, and Protest on August 24th. The class will run through October 5th. Email flo@centenarymacon.org with questions and to secure the Zoom link. Participants will need a copy of the book and are encouraged to shop local and order from your favorite bookseller.
Adult Interfaith Camp '26
Join us weekly on Wednesday evenings through the month of August, as we learn more about the faith of our neighbors!
August 26th we will meet at Islamic Center of Macon.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us on Thursday, August 27th from 12:30-2:00pm
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Round Room of the Sanctuary building. No advance preparation is required. We gather to share our stories and support one another. Each session generally includes a handout, a song, or a brief video to help spark meaningful conversation.
For more information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers are welcome.
Voices of Resistance Zoom Study
Flo Martin will resume her Monday evening Zoom study with the book, Voices of Resistance: The Bible’s Songs of Victory, Peace, and Protest on August 24th. The class will run through October 5th. Email flo@centenarymacon.org with questions and to secure the Zoom link. Participants will need a copy of the book and are encouraged to shop local and order from your favorite bookseller.
Book Study with Sara
Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery for a study of the book, Everyday Contemplative on Wednesdays, August 5th, 19th, & September 2nd. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
Ladies Luncheon
The Ladies Luncheon is a gathering of gay men, their friends and advocates!
Stay tuned for September gathering place.
Please make your reservations for lunch by texting Don at 404-556-0729 no later than noon on Friday, September 4th.
Wonderful Wednesday Supper
Join us as we resume our Wonderful Wednesday suppers this Fall!
We will gather for one of Vicki’s tasty meals and fellowship at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall on September 9th at 5:30pm.
Menu details to follow.
It’s a great way to meet folks from the other side of the sanctuary on Sundays.
Suggested donation is $5/per person or a maximum of $20/per family.
RSVP to amanda@centenarymacon.org by September 8th.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us on Thursday, September 10th from 12:30-2:00pm
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Round Room of the Sanctuary building. No advance preparation is required. We gather to share our stories and support one another. Each session generally includes a handout, a song, or a brief video to help spark meaningful conversation.
For more information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers are welcome.
Journey towards Justice
Be part of a regional book study!
Building Beloved Community: The Courage to Love in the Face of Tyranny
by The United Methodist Church Council of Bishops
September 13th, 20th, and 27th & October 11th & 25th | Sundays 10:00-11:00 AM
led by Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman | contact rachel@centenarymacon.org.
Re-Cycle Macon Returns
CCMI’s Re-Cycle Macon returns for its first gathering of the Fall. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5:00-7:00pm | In the Fellowship Hall. No experience required. More details to follow. Contact rachel@centenarymacon.org for additional details.
Yoga & Support Group
Laura Sugg will be offering an all-level yoga class every 3rd Saturday morning.
Her parents of Neuro-diverse children's meetup will follow the class on the 3rd Saturdays as well.
Journey towards Justice
Be part of a regional book study!
Building Beloved Community: The Courage to Love in the Face of Tyranny
by The United Methodist Church Council of Bishops
September 13th, 20th, and 27th & October 11th & 25th | Sundays 10:00-11:00 AM
led by Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman | contact rachel@centenarymacon.org.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us on Thursday, September 10th from 12:30-2:00pm
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Round Room of the Sanctuary building. No advance preparation is required. We gather to share our stories and support one another. Each session generally includes a handout, a song, or a brief video to help spark meaningful conversation.
For more information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers are welcome.
Pumpkin Party & Supper
Mark your calendars & reserve your pumpkin from the community garden now. Contact rachel@centenarymacon.org for more information.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us on Thursday, August 13th for our next Hope, Peace, & Prayer Gathering. | 12:30-2:00pm
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Round Room of the Sanctuary building. No advance preparation is required. We gather to share our stories and support one another. Each session generally includes a handout, a song, or a brief video to help spark meaningful conversation.
For more information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers are welcome.
Adult Interfaith Camp '26
Join us weekly on Wednesday evenings through the month of August, as we learn more about the faith of our neighbors!
August 12th we will meet at Congregation Sha’Arey Israel. Please RSVP to office@centenarymacon.org prior to the event.
The History of Protest Music with Single Servings
The Single Servings Group invites everyone of all ages to join them for a special presentation on The History of Protest Music preseted by Rose Thornburg on Wednesday, August 12th at 12:30pm.
Please RSVP to Yvonne Stuart by August 9th and sign up for a casserole or dish to share for the Summer Veggie Lunch.
Hymn Sing in Worship
Join us for a special time of worship filled with songs of praise and song of Psalms led by our incomparable minister of music, Rev. Kadar Jones. Your voices are the message for this unique and powerful service..
Children's Sunday School Resumes
Join Laura Sugg and her team for morning fun and lessons Sundays at 10:00am downstairs in the Sanctuary Building.
Sunday Morning Study
It’s a great time to join the ongoing Sunday School class led by David Mount each week in the downstairs classroom in the Sanctuary building. It’s a great way to get to know others in the church on a more personal level. Newcomers are always welcome!
Adult Interfaith Camp '26
Join us weekly on Wednesday evenings through the month of August, as we learn more about the faith of our neighbors!
August 5th we will meet at Centenary to learn about the Hindu faith.
Book Study with Sara
Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery for a study of the book, Everyday Contemplative on Wednesdays, August 5th, 19th, & September 2nd. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
Ladies Luncheon
The Ladies Luncheon is a gathering of gay men, their friends and advocates!
This month’s gathering will be at the Olive Garden. We will gather at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm seating. Don’t forget to bring jars of peanut butter to be used to make sandwiches for the Community Frig & Pantry.
Please make your reservations for lunch by texting Don at 404-556-0729 no later than noon on Friday, July 31st..
Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us in worship on Sunday, August 2nd as we have a prayer of blessing over students of all ages returning to the classroom.
Sunday Morning Study
It’s a great time to join the ongoing Sunday School class led by David Mount each week in the downstairs classroom in the Sanctuary building. It’s a great way to get to know others in the church on a more personal level. Newcomers are always welcome!
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
This group which normally meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Round Room of the Sanctuary building will meet MONTHLY for the summer on June 11th and July 23rd. No advance preparation is required. We gather to share our stories and support one another. Each session includes a handout, a song, or a brief video to help spark meaningful conversation.
We will be exploring the leaders who inspire us in conjunction with the summer sermon series.
For more information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers are welcome.
Mission U at Epworth
Pastor Sara is leading the Mission U retreat at Epworth by the Sea this July 17-19 for our United Women of Faith! Melinda Goggans is joining as a music leader as well! Classes will be available for adults, youth and children. Get a group together to share a room or bring your whole family. Let us know if you’d like some financial assistance to go or need help finding a roommate buddy! Looking forward to this great study to explore some powerful biblical narratives and how they call us to transform the world with Christ.
Heres the information from the South Georgia United Women of Faith website:
Registration is now open: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/MissionU2026
Reserve your room: https://fs21.formsite.com/Epworthssi/o1rj0mamxa/index
July Book Study (Wednesday)
Join Pastor Sara in the downstairs classroom. BYO Lunch. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
July Book Study (Sunday)
Join Pastor Sara in the CCMI conference room. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
Movie Day for Kids
NOTE: The time for this event is yet to be finalized but Mark your calendars and stay tuned.
Environmental Justice Workshop
On Sunday, June 28th Rev. Jay Horton with Georgia Interfaith Power and Light will be our guest preacher in worship at the 11:00am service. Following worship there will be a free pizza lunch and an Environmental Justice Workshop that will begin at 12:30pm. Come, join us for this important opportunity to learn and get involved! Register at https://gipl.org/events/soa/pt-macon
GIPL is a nonprofit whose purpose “is to inspire and equip people of faith to engage the issues of climate change, environmental injustices, pollution, and resource depletion in pursuit of a society in which every living thing can flourish. We are a collaborative, interfaith organization that exists at the intersection of environment, science, and faith.”
For more information visit https://gipl.org.
Interfaith Mission Camp
Day Camp, Daily 9:00am to 4:00pm | Deadline to sign up is May 18th | Limited to 50 campers.
Yoga & Support Group
Laura Sugg will be offering an all-level yoga class every 3rd Saturday morning.
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!
June Book Study
Join Pastor Sara in the CCMI conference room. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
NOTE: The mid-week date has been moved from Wednesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 18th.
Blood Drive
Register to donate blood at www.redcrossblood.org and search for Centenary under “donate.”
Coal County Performances
Coal Country is a documentary play based on the Upper Big Branch Disaster directed by Sydney H. & John Chalfa.
Tickets: $10. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Centenary Community Ministries, Inc.
Location Tatnall Square Center for the Arts.
June 4th -6th ; 11th-13 at 7:30pm
June 7th & 14th at 2:30pm
PURCHASE COAL COUNTRY TICKETS HERE.
VOLUNTEER TO STAFF THE CCMI INFORMATION TABLE HERE.
Transitional House Graduation
Help us celebrate Seth Spivey’s successful completion of the CCMI Transitional House program in worship on June 14th. A reception will follow in the Round Room.
June Book Study Sunday Edition
Join Pastor Sara in the CCMI conference room. RSVP to sara@centenarymacon.org.
NOTE: The mid-week date has been moved from Wednesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 18th.
Bubbles & Water Fun
SPLISH SPLASH! Break out those swim suits and join the kids of Centenary for a morning of giggles with Bubbles & Water Fun in the Community Garden.
R.S.V.P. to Laura@centenarymacon.org.
Buy Nothing Yard Sale
Buy Nothing Yard Sale!
All items are free, so come and browse to see what you can find.
Got items to donate? Drop off in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 7th after worship or M-F, June 8th - 12th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. No large furniture or clothing (except coats).
Coal County Performances
Coal Country is a documentary play based on the Upper Big Branch Disaster directed by Sydney H. & John Chalfa.
Tickets: $10. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Centenary Community Ministries, Inc.
Location Tatnall Square Center for the Arts.
June 4th -6th ; 11th-13 at 7:30pm
June 7th & 14th at 2:30pm
PURCHASE COAL COUNTRY TICKETS HERE.
VOLUNTEER TO STAFF THE CCMI INFORMATION TABLE HERE.
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
This group which normally meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Round Room of the Sanctuary building will meet MONTHLY for the summer on June 11th and July 23rd. No advance preparation is required. We gather to share our stories and support one another. Each session includes a handout, a song, or a brief video to help spark meaningful conversation.
We will be exploring the leaders who inspire us in conjunction with the summer sermon series.
For more information email beth@centenarymacon.org. Newcomers are welcome.
VBS
Centenary will be joining with Mulberry UMC, Wesley UMC, Church of Christ, and First Baptist to offer a combined Vacation Bible School this year from June 8th through June 12th at Mulberry. 4 years of age - Rising 5th grade.
Coal County Performances
Coal Country is a documentary play based on the Upper Big Branch Disaster directed by Sydney H. & John Chalfa.
Tickets: $10. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Centenary Community Ministries, Inc.
Location Tatnall Square Center for the Arts.
June 4th -6th ; 11th-13 at 7:30pm
June 7th & 14th at 2:30pm
PURCHASE COAL COUNTRY TICKETS HERE.
VOLUNTEER TO STAFF THE CCMI INFORMATION TABLE HERE.