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.
52 Ways to Care for Creation
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

Tennessee River Rescue
October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at Renaissance Park
Join us for the annual Tennessee River Rescue on October 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Renaissance Park! This family-friendly cleanup is a great opportunity to care for our community and the Tennessee River. No registration is required to participate; however, If you’d like a free T-shirt, simply email your name and T-shirt size ahead of time. We hope to see you there!
To register your spot, email Rev. Caroline Archer at carcher@firstcentenary.com.

Devotional Hike
October 10th at 10:00 a.m. at McCoy Farm and Gardens
Join us for a Devotional Hike on Saturday, October 10th, at 10:00 a.m.! We’ll gather in the McCoy Farm and Gardens parking lot off the Taft Highway entrance for a morning of fellowship and time spent enjoying God’s creation. All are welcome to join us!
For more information, contact Caroline Archer at carcher@firstcentenary.com.
For more information, contact Caroline Archer at carcher@firstcentenary.com.

Creation Care Meeting
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.

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.
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
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.
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.

