For God saw everything that God had made and indeed, it was very good (Gen 1:10).

First-Centenary's Creation Care Ministry focuses on ways we can bring God's dream of right relationship between people and Creation to reality in our community.

Announcements

August 2024 Schedule

August 6th:

ABIDE Respite Ministry Visit at 9:30 a.m. in The Vine

August 10th:

River Tubing from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lower Ocoee River

August 15th:

UTC Operation Move-In from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 18th:

Monthly College Lunch at 12:00 p.m. meet in The Vine Lobby

August 19th:

Clumpies Ice Cream Social from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. outside of The Vine

August 20th:

Taco Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The Vine

August 21st:

Good S'morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Wesley Center

August 25th:

August 25th:

Monthly College Lunch at 12:00 p.m. meet in The Vine Lobby
Back To School Box Creation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Oak Street Center Room 101/102

August 26th:

Garden in a Pot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in The Vine

August 27th:

Puppies & Popsicles from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wesley Center

August 28th:

Free Hug Campaign from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in The Vine

August 29th:

Coffee Pick Me Up from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in The Vine

August 30th:

Walk to Nightfall at 6:00 p.m. meet in The Vine

Tennessee River Rescue

October 4th at 9:00 a.m. at Renaissance Park

Join us for the Tennessee River Rescue – the longest-running clean-up effort in the Tennessee River Basin on October 4th! We’ll be gathering at the Renaissance Park site (100 Manufacturers Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405) by the Outdoor Pavilion. Parking and entrances are located on Manufacturers Road by Hill Overlooks and the Pavilion, and the park is also accessible from Coolidge Park via the walkway under the Market Street Bridge.

The clean-up will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and you’re welcome to come and go anytime during that window. Please bring a water bottle and wear protective gear (closed-toe shoes, gloves, and long pants are recommended). This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to care for our community and the river we share.

Creation Care Meeting

October 8th at 6:30 p.m. in Mohney Hall

Join us for the next Creation Care meeting on October 8th at 6:30 p.m. in Mohney Hall. This month, we’re combining our regular meeting with a hands-on volunteer opportunity: postcarding for the Environmental Voter Project to help increase voter turnout in the upcoming Georgia Public Service Commission election. Come make a difference for both the environment and civic engagement!

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

We're excited to announce that First-Centenary is expanding our recycling efforts!

You can now recycle:
• Paper
• Aluminum
• #1 and #2 Plastics


Look for designated bins around the church and help us care for God's creation by disposing of these items responsibly.

Compost Collection

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If you would like to request compost materials, please fill out the form below. For more information, contact Caroline Archer at carcher@firstcentenary.com.

Meet The Team

Rev. Caroline Archer

Minister of Environmental Justice

Rev. Caroline Archer

Minister of Environmental Justice

Caroline is a Provisional Deacon serving both at First-Centenary United Methodist Church and as a water/wastewater design engineer. She is a Georgia native and graduate of Mercer University and Vanderbilt Divinity School.

Caroline is passionate about Creation Care and life-giving community centered on the well-being of all. She and her husband, Ryan, have two children, Rebekah and Thomas.