Wesley Center Food Pantry
The Wesley Free Fridge and Food Pantry is complete and ready to serve! Located outside the Wesley building, this ministry will be open 24/7 to help provide food for students experiencing food insecurity on the UTC campus.
We are collecting all types of food to help stock the pantry for its first month. Any non-expired, non-perishable items can be placed in the donation boxes located in the Welcome Center and outside each worship space. For frozen or refrigerated donations, please contact Kirsten Shipp at kshipp@firstcentenary.com to coordinate pickup or drop-off.
Financial donations are also welcome—please note “Wesley Pantry” in your donation note. Thank you for helping us support and care for our students!
Monthly Student Lunch
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!
Chili Cook Off
November 1st at 12:00 p.m. in the Oak Street Center Room 101/102
Join us for the 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff, hosted by the fcCollege Ministry and Wesley Foundation! Whether you’re competing for the title or simply coming to enjoy some delicious chili, it’s sure to be a fun evening.
Chili entrants are invited to bring a large crockpot of their favorite homemade chili, and attendees can sample the entries and vote for their favorite!
Admission is $10 per person, with all sides, toppings, and drinks provided.
Chili contestants enter for free.
Contact Kirsten Shipp at kshipp@firstcentenary.com for more information.
Chili entrants are invited to bring a large crockpot of their favorite homemade chili, and attendees can sample the entries and vote for their favorite!
Admission is $10 per person, with all sides, toppings, and drinks provided.
Chili contestants enter for free.
Contact Kirsten Shipp at kshipp@firstcentenary.com for more information.
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!