Hiwassee Tubing
August 23rd at 12:00 p.m. at the Hiwassee River
Meet at the Church to Carpool
fcCollege is bringing the summer to a close with a relaxing day on the river! Join us on August 23rd at 12:00 p.m. as we head out for tubing on the beautiful Hiwassee River. Enjoy a laid-back afternoon floating, laughing, and soaking up the last days of summer together. We’ll meet at the church and carpool down together. Lunch is included, and the cost is $10 for the trip. Don’t forget to bring a little extra spending money if you’d like!
RSVP and pay by contacting Kirsten Shipp at kshipp@firstcentenary.com.
Ice Cream Social
August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Outside The Vine
fcCollege Ministry is kicking off the semester with a sweet afternoon! Join us August 24th from 1:00–4:00 p.m. outside The Vine for our annual Ice Cream Social. Bring a friend and come enjoy some ice cream from Brusters while connecting with the fcCollege Ministry! We can’t wait to see you there!
Monthly Student Lunch
August 30th, September 27th, October 25th, November 29th, December 27th
After the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Meet in The Vine Lobby
Calling all fcCollege students! Join us in the Vine lobby after the 10:45 service to walk over to one of our favorite restaurants. Enjoy some great conversation, get to know other young adults, and hear about some upcoming events. The best part? Lunch is on us!
Fall Festival
October 28th at 5:00 p.m.
Our annual Fall Festival is officially set for October 28th! Join us from 5:00-7:30 p.m. for an evening full of games, inflatables, trunk-or-treat, a free dinner, and lots of fun activities for the whole family!
Volunteers are needed to help make the evening a success!
You can help by:
• Running a game or activity booth
• Decorating a trunk for Trunk-or-Treat
• Helping run an inflatable
• Cooking and serving dinner
To volunteer, fill out one of the forms outside each worship space or contact Will Lauderback at wlauderback@firstcentenary.com.
Candy is also needed! Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center or in the buckets outside each worship space during the months of September and October.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Volunteers are needed to help make the evening a success!
You can help by:
• Running a game or activity booth
• Decorating a trunk for Trunk-or-Treat
• Helping run an inflatable
• Cooking and serving dinner
To volunteer, fill out one of the forms outside each worship space or contact Will Lauderback at wlauderback@firstcentenary.com.
Candy is also needed! Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center or in the buckets outside each worship space during the months of September and October.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Love abundantly. Serve joyfully. Lead courageously.
The Wesley Center is a district wide United Methodist student center located on UTC's campus. We are an open and affirming group that supports each person's journey with Christ through fellowship, discipleship, and worship.
For more information about our College Ministry email:
Kirsten Shipp at kshipp@firstcentenary.com.
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Kirsten Shipp
Director
Kirsten Shipp
Director
Kirsten Shipp is the College Ministry Director and Assistant Youth Director. Before joining First-Centenary, she worked in hospitality as a consultant, as an elementary school teacher, and served in the US Marine Corps. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and a Master's degree from UTC in Early Childhood Education. Kirsten moved into ministry when realizing she wanted to do something more to impact young people with the hospitable skill set she has.
In her spare time, Kirsten enjoys singing, cooking and baking, and going to concerts with her daughter, Emma. On a Sunday afternoon, you might find her hiking with her two dogs, Taco and Monkee, or going to the Chattanooga Market!
In her spare time, Kirsten enjoys singing, cooking and baking, and going to concerts with her daughter, Emma. On a Sunday afternoon, you might find her hiking with her two dogs, Taco and Monkee, or going to the Chattanooga Market!