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

Leader: How magnificent is all creation!

People: God’s love is poured throughout all God has created.

Leader: God’s love is poured out upon us each day.

People: Praise be to God!

Leader: Let your souls and spirits rejoice at the goodness of God.

People: Let all the people praise God! AMEN.

What is an Invocation?

Blessed Lord, into our darkness you have brought the Light of your love. You have given to us a reminder of the many ways in which you care for us and guide us. This has been a hectic time for so many of us. We have invested ourselves, our energies, and our resources in a flurry of activities; and now we are coming to the end of this calendar year, with a new year in view, and we wonder how we are going to have the energy that the new year will demand.

Help us place our trust and our lives in your care. As Joseph listened to the angel telling him to follow, help us follow you in all our ways. Give us strength and courage for the times ahead. Let love be the foundation from which all our actions spring. Bless and keep us in your care, for we ask this in Jesus’ Name, AMEN.

"I Love You, Lord, Today" AAHH #580 

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.

"Spirit Song” AAHH #321

 "Goodness of God”  Fielding/Johnson/Cash/Ingram

   Soloist: Jessica Merriweather, Alto

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

"God Be with You" AAHH #639 

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Davis       

Music: Congregational Singing      

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

Installation of 2026 Church Officers/Leaders will be held on January 11, 2026, during the 10:30 a.m. worship celebration. All officers/leaders are asked to be present. 

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., for the "Labor in the Pulpit" worship service, we will welcome our local laborer leaders to speak briefly on the important connection between faith and labor.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Teamsters Local 667 in Memphis actively honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day through longstanding traditions that highlight Dr. King’s connection to labor rights and the 1968 sanitation strike. Each year, the union participates in a commemorative march from North Main and A.W. Willis to the National Civil Rights Museum, often beginning with a ceremony led by Local President James E. Jones, Jr.

These events serve as a time of reflection, recognizing the sacrifices of the sanitation workers and reaffirming the ongoing fight for dignity and respect in the workplace.

• 8:00 am – Opening Ceremony by Teamsters Local 667 Begins in the Park at N. Main & A W Willis Ave.
• 9:00 am – MLK Memorial March From the Park to the National Civil Rights Museum
• Noon -2:00 pm – Mid Day Luncheon at Centenary UMC

Time:

Monday, January 19, 2026

11am – 1:30pm

Location:

Centenary United Methodist Church

When Memphis Rises, The South Will Rise

Go to the MLK Day March in the morning, then join us immediately afterwards for an afternoon of unity and community building. Leave this event ready to take action to make Memphis a better place one neighborhood at a time.

Have you been looking for a way to work with your brothers in a positive and organized way? This is it! There will be lite refreshments, a Resource Center with our Partners and Motivating Speakers. Registration is required.

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.

We Need Your Help!

We are organizing to assist 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.