Upcoming Events

Compost Collection

Meet The Team

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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.

Upcoming Events

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

Creation Care Meeting

February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. in Mohney Hall

Join us for our upcoming Creation Care Ministry meetings and learn more about how our church is caring for God’s creation! Our Creation Care Meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Mohney Hall starting in February. All are welcome to join us to learn more about this ministry, connect with others who share a passion for creation care, and explore ways to get involved.

For more information, contact Rev. Caroline Archer at carcher@firstcentenary.com.

Devotional Hike

March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st, September 5th at 10:00 a.m.

Devotional Hikes will take place at 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month from March through September. These hikes offer a meaningful time to connect with God through scripture, reflection, and the beauty of the outdoors. Locations will vary each month, and a rain plan will always be provided. All are welcome to join us!

For more information, contact Rev. Caroline Archer at carcher@firstcentenary.com.

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.
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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.

carcher@firstcentenary.com