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Building community one event at a time.
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!
World Communion Sunday
Centenary UMC is a place where everyone is welcome at the table of grace to receive the Bread of Life and the Cup of Blessing known as Holy Communion. Join us on this special day, as followers of the Universal Christ around the world come together to receive that which is good and go out to share that goodness with the world.
Ladies Luncheon
The Ladies Luncheon is a gathering of gay men, their friends and advocates!
Sunday, October 4th at 12:45 pm at Texas Roadhouse..
Please make your reservations for lunch by texting Don at 404-556-0729 no later than noon on Friday, October 2nd.
WIA Meeting
Women’s Interfaith Alliance Monthly Luncheon
Monday, October 5, 2026
12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M.
Pierce Chapel
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
LUNCH WILL BE COVERED DISH
Bring your favorite dish with serving utensil
(No pork products or gelatin, please)
Meeting Topic:
Peacemaking Through Shared Memories:
A Memento and A Memory
In keeping with our topic of the year, People of Faith as Peacemakers in a Troubled World, you are invited to bring a memento or object that reminds you of a unique aspect of, or a time in your life story that gave you hope of a peaceful, compassionate world.
Hope Peace & Prayer
Join us on Thursday, October. 8th from 12:30-2:00pm in the Downstairs Classroom
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 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.
Justice for All Workshop
Join us as we partner with our friends and neighbors at Trinity UMC in Warner Robins.
https://onrealm.org/TrinityU.../PublicRegistrations/Event...
Women's Monthly Book Group
Join the monthly women’s book group for a great time of conversation and discussion around the book of the month. The selection for October 18th is Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Newcomers Welcome.
For location and more information contact Karolkdaniel@gmail.com.
Building Beloved Community Symposium
Tuesday, October 20th | Dinner and Keynote Address | 6:00-9:00pm
Mercer University | President’s Dining Room
The Beloved Community Initiative is proud to welcome representatives from OneRace Atlanta to discuss practical ways our community can work toward justice and racial reconciliation. OneRace is a gospel-centered reconciliation movement that exists to displace historic racism through prayer, relationship, equipping, mercy and justice.
Free and open to the public. Reservations required for meals
Building Beloved Community Symposium
8:30 am Prayer Breakfast at Centenary UMC | Fellowship Hall
10:10 am Panel, Workshop and Lunch | Mercer Innovation Center
The Beloved Community Initiative is proud to welcome representatives from OneRace Atlanta to discuss practical ways our community can work toward justice and racial reconciliation. OneRace is a gospel-centered reconciliation movement that exists to displace historic racism through prayer, relationship, equipping, mercy and justice.
Free and open to the public. Reservations required for meals
Hope Peace & Prayer
Join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 12:30-2:00pm in the Downstairs Classroom
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 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.
Fall Festival at Mulberry
Centenary and First Baptist are joining with Mulberry UMC for a Community Fall Festival Event
Sunday, October 25th at 4:00pm.
Costumes for all age!s are encouraged! Come for Trunk or Treat, Games, and a Food Truck
Pumpkin Party & Supper
Mark your calendars & reserve your pumpkin from the community garden now. Contact rachel@centenarymacon.org for more information.
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.
Charge Conference
Join us for for a state of the church overview and meet our District Superintendent.
Wesley House Dinner
Help us provide supper for the students at the Wesley House on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Please sign up by Sunday, November 1st by emailing amanda@centenarymacon.org.
Arts & Crafts Festival
Join us for the Centenary Arts and Crafts Festival!
Saturday, November 7th | 10AM-3:00PM
Fun for the entire family with music, food truck, bouncy house, kids crafts, and plenty of great arts and crafts for sale!
Proceeds benefit Centenary Community Ministries, Inc.
Hope Peace & Prayer
Join us on Thursday, November 12th from 12:30-2:00pm in the Downstairs Classroom
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 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.
Women's Monthly Book Group
Join the monthly women’s book group for a great time of conversation and discussion around the book of the month. The selection for November is Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. Newcomers Welcome.
For location and more information contact Karolkdaniel@gmail.com.
Blood Drive
Register to donate blood at www.redcrossblood.org and search for Centenary under “donate.”
Wesley House Dinner
Help us provide supper for the students at the Wesley House on Tuesday, September 29th.
Please sign up by Sunday, September 27th by emailing amanda@centenarymacon.org.
Blood Drive
Register to donate blood at www.redcrossblood.org and search for Centenary under “donate.”
Hope, Peace & Prayer Gathering
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24th from 12:30-2:00pm | NOTE: New Location | Downstairs Classroom
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 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.
Building Beloved Community VIRTUAL
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
VIRTUAL OPTION Beginning Wednesdays, September 23rd | 12:00-1:00pm
Led by Sara Pugh Montgomery & Katie Griffis
Building Beloved Community with Rachel
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.
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.
Building Beloved Community Warner Robins
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
Beginning Wednesday September 16th | Dinner 5:45 pm | Study at 6:30pm
led by Margaret Mathews & Carolyn Holmes | contact angela@trinitywr.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.
Beloved Community Study with Rachel
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, Sept. 10th from 12:30-2:00pm | NOTE: New Location | Downstairs Classroom
This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 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.
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: Baked Spagetti, salad, dessert.
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.
Ladies Luncheon
The Ladies Luncheon is a gathering of gay men, their friends and advocates!
Sunday, September 6th at Yollah.
Please make your reservations for lunch by texting Don at 404-556-0729 no later than noon on Friday, September 4th.
Mercer Football
Join us for fun, fellowship and football, as we support the Mercer Bears! Pastor Sara will be leading the opening prayer.
How to Purchase Your Discounted Tickets
Click the link: https://www.tixr.com/groups/mercerbears/events/mercer-v-presbyterian-186220
Select the Reserved tab.
Select UPPER Section 207.
Choose your seats in UPPER section 207.
Select the blue Checkout button.
Find the box labeled Enter Promo Code and enter PERFORMERS26
Click the blue + symbol to add the Promo Code.
Log in or create an account, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Complete the checkout process.
Need help with your tickets? Please contact the Mercer Ticket Office at
(478) 952-1740, and our team will be happy to assist you!
Labrynth Walk at Mulberry
Interested in walking the labrynth at Mulberry with Pastor Sara? Be sure to email her to let her know at sara@centenarymacon.org. Saturday, September 5th at 10:00am.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 19th we will meet at Centenary to learn about the Bahai 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.
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.
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.