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

Leader: When we come before God, we do not rely on eloquent words or human wisdom.

People: We come trusting in the power of God.

Leader: We proclaim Christ crucified---the wisdom of God revealed through love and sacrifice.

People: What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, God has prepared for those who love Him.

Leader: These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit.

All: Let us worship God, not in our own strength, but guided by the Spirit, that our faith may rest on the power of God. Amen.

What is an Invocation?

Gracious and heavenly Father, we come before You today acknowledging that Your wisdom far exceeds our own. We confess that too often we rely on our understanding, our abilities, and our words, instead of fully trusting in Your power and Your Spirit. Strip away our pride, our distractions, and our need to impress, so that we may stand humbly before You, dependent on Your grace alone. Lord, Your Word reminds us that Your wisdom is hidden from the world but revealed through the Holy Spirit. We pray now that Your Spirit would move among us--- opening our hearts, sharpening our understanding, and helping us discern what You are saying to us today. Teach us to think not with the mind of the world, but with the mind of Christ. Shape our thoughts, our decisions, and our relationships so that they reflect Your love, Your truth, and Your holiness. We offer this prayer trusting in the power of Your Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

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.

"He Never Failed Me Yet" - R. Ray

Soloist: Paige Parker, Jr, Bass

"Thank you, Lord (for All Youve Done)" W. Hawkins

Soloist: Robin Mathews, 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

"Make Us One” C. Cymbala

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Claude Bynum       

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

The Church Council meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12:00 Noon in the E. J. Cox Fellowship Hall. 

Women's Chorus rehearsals in preparation for UWF Sunday are as follows:

Tuesdays at 6 pm

Feb 17th

Feb 24th

Mar 3rd

Mar 10th

Mar 17th

Please join us on Ash Wednesday, February 18th at 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. for our Lenten Service.

Your support and presence at this event would be truly appreciated. For more information, please contact the church office at 901-774-7604.

We will celebrate African Pride on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Please wear your best African attire and bring a dish for our POT LUCK SUPPER. We will take photos and display African/African-American art, artifacts, history and books. Please contact the church office or see Mrs. Andrea Merriweather for more information. 

What an incredible MLK Weekend at Centenary! We hoped to fill our 350-seat sanctuary, but instead nearly 600 people gathered for the MLK Mid-day Luncheon and Memphis Men Rising, and more than 1,000 people walked through our doors during this event.

We were blessed by the presence of labor unions, community organizers, and people of goodwill from every walk of life. Your presence made this moment powerful and unforgettable.

A heartfelt thank you to the members who supported and rolled up their sleeves and served with joy. As Centenary continues in its rich and illustrious tradition, we proudly move forward—doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God.

Pastor Keith Caldwell 

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.