Fall Festival
October 29th at 5:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:00–7:30 p.m. This fun-filled evening will include inflatables, trunk-or-treat, games and activities, delicious food, and so much more! Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a night of fall fun together.
How You Can Help
We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Opportunities include:
• Running inflatables
• Decorating a trunk and passing out candy
• Cooking and serving
• Running activity booths
Candy Donations
We’re also collecting candy for trunk-or-treat! Donations can be dropped off in the Welcome Center or in the buckets outside each worship space.
How You Can Help
We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Opportunities include:
• Running inflatables
• Decorating a trunk and passing out candy
• Cooking and serving
• Running activity booths
Candy Donations
We’re also collecting candy for trunk-or-treat! Donations can be dropped off in the Welcome Center or in the buckets outside each worship space.
Nothing Bundt Cakes College Fundraiser
November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in The Vine Lobby
Nothing Bundt Cakes is teaming up with our College Ministry for a sweet fundraiser! Stop by The Vine Lobby on Sunday, November 2nd between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to grab a delicious bundtlet cake (or two) before or after worship.
You’ll also have the opportunity to pre-order full-size Bundt Cakes to pick up on November 23rd, just in time for Thanksgiving! All proceeds will support our College Ministry programs and missions. Come enjoy a treat and make a difference!
You’ll also have the opportunity to pre-order full-size Bundt Cakes to pick up on November 23rd, just in time for Thanksgiving! All proceeds will support our College Ministry programs and missions. Come enjoy a treat and make a difference!
Chili Cook Off
November 9th at 12:00 p.m. in the Oak Street Center Room 101/102
College is bringing back the heat! Join us for our next Chili Cook Off right after the 10:45 a.m. worship service and put your best recipe to the test. Enter your chili for a chance to be voted on by the congregation and win prizes!
Registration to participate (bring a chili) is $20.
Meal tickets (which include tasting and voting on all chilis, chips, and a drink) are $10.
Kids 10 and under eat free!
Come for the food, stay for the fun, and help support our college ministry!
Registration to participate (bring a chili) is $20.
Meal tickets (which include tasting and voting on all chilis, chips, and a drink) are $10.
Kids 10 and under eat free!
Come for the food, stay for the fun, and help support our college ministry!
Monthly Student Lunch
October 26th, November 30th, December 28th
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!
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!