To be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love.

The Centenary Family is honored that you are visiting with us. Our prayer is that the Lord will bless each of us as we open ourselves to God's presence, Word, and Holy Spirit. If you are new to our congregation, please share with us your contact information so we can share with you information about the church's varied areas of ministry.

Centenary United Methodist Memphis

584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA

Sunday 10:30 AM

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* If able, please stand.

**Worshippers may enter.

†Please refrain from walking

The Flame of God

Introit 

"We've Come This Far by Faith" A. Goodson 

Leader: With all your strength, sing aloud to the Lord, who has brought you here and blessed you.

People: Our voices shall shout forth praise and thanksgiving to God.

Leader: With all your heart, reach out in service to those in need, remembering God's mercy in your own life.

People: Our lives shall be witnesses to the love of God, which has been lavished upon us.

Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord with great joy!

People: Let us bring all that we have and all that we are to God in gratitude. Amen.  

What is an Invocation?

Almighty and everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you created us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.

Grant to us such piety of heart and strength of purpose that no selfish passion may hinder us from  knowing your will, and no weakness from doing it. In your light may we see life clearly and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All: Amen.

“Sanctuary” AAHH #462

What is The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 

Amen.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. Amen.

"If It Had Not Been for the Lord on My Side” M. Douroux

Soloist: Dr. Jerome Blakemore, Tenor

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.                                 

Extinguishing the Light 

Closing Song

"Unity” G. Moone

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: William Hammond

Music: Mass Choir 

Musicians: Cynthia Haley, Gerard Harris, Autry Parker, Jr., Roney Simelton

Sound Technician: David Parker

Online Worship Team: James Haley, II, LaRue Keller,

Robin Mathews, Charles Parker, Denise Parker, Nicole Parker,

Rosalyn Ross, Glenese Scales, Geralyn Seals,

Renee Parker Sekander, Kierra Taylor, Stephanie Walker

Greetings Centenarians:

Centenary UMC will be hosting a student luncheon at Memphis Wesley on September 4, 2025, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Memphis Wesley will monitor all recommended safety guidelines from the CDC, City of Memphis, and U of M:

Pastor Tondala Hayward

Memphis Wesley Campus Minister

3625 Midland Avenue

Memphis, TN 38111

If you have any questions and would like to help with the luncheon, please feel free to contact me at (901) 488-9341.

Blessings!                                    

Elaine P. Cain, Lay Leader

Centenary’s Annual Charge Conference will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Centenary UMC at 4:00 p.m. All officers and chairpersons should contact Tamala Young to obtain appropriate forms. Please plan to attend. 

There is a great opportunity for Centenary UMC to be involved with one of the Orpheum Theatre’s education programs, Neighborhood Play Program.

The Neighborhood Play Program is a community play-making program that explores the stories of a local neighborhood and collaboratively creates a play with and about the community. The Orpheum Theatre Group facilitates a series of free interactive story-based workshops between neighborhood residents and artists, creates a fictional play inspired by the stories, and invites community members to audition and participate in the production alongside professional Orpheum teaching artists. The program culminates in a free public performance.

Last year, the program created a play within the Binghampton community called We All We Got (video linked below). The next neighborhood will be the Soulsville community. Once I heard where the next play will be centered, I immediately recommended Centenary UMC as a source of getting stories from the members due to our rich history.

Here is a link to learn more: https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/education-community/community-programs/neighborhood-play-program

If you are interested in participating or would like to know more information, please contact the church office.              

Eboni Cain, Social Media Manager, Orpheum Theatre Group

Rev. W. Frank Jones is available for Grief Counseling. 

Persons in need of guidance and support during their bereavement may contact him at 219-789-4923.

Our Capital Campaign continues. Thank you for your pledges and contributions to date.

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice

Located at Centenary UMC, Saturday, September 13th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, training workshop for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, a national network of survivors advocating for healing and community-based safety solutions. This session will focus on equipping local survivors of violence to share their stories, build leadership skills, and better understand how to advance policies that truly promote safety and healing.

We Need Your Help!

We are in the process of organizing and assisting the pastor in supporting as well as caring for our sick-and-shut-in members. If you are aware of any homebound members, please call the church office and give their contact information {name, address, phone number} to the secretary. We welcome the opportunity to care for our members. Thank you in advance for your prayers as we undertake this endeavor.

Billie Hansbrough, Chairperson

The Worship Leader, Ushers, Communion Stewards, and Acolyte Ministry can use you. If you are interested in serving in one of these ministries, please contact the church office at 901-774-7604.