Costa Rica Mission Trip Meeting
December 14th and January 11th at 12:00 p.m. in the Oak Street Center Room 101/102
Trip: October 24th - 31st, 2026 in Costa Rica
Join us for our Costa Rica Mission Trip interest meetings on December 14th and January 11th at 12:00 p.m. in Oak Street Center Room 101/102. If you’re considering traveling with our team to Costa Rica next year—October 24th–31st—these meetings are the perfect opportunity to learn more. Both gatherings will take place immediately following the 10:45 services. All are welcome to come explore what this meaningful mission experience could look like!
Wesley Heritage Tour
April 22nd - 30th, 2026 in England
Travel to England with Rev. Dr. Will Lauderback April 22- April 30, 2026 to explore the historical sites of the Methodist movement, learn about our history as a denomination, and experience the beauty of the English countryside and London.
Optional five day excursion to Ireland to explore the roots of celtic Christianity available based on interest.
For more information or to sign up, email Rev. Dr. Will Lauderback at wlauderback@firstcentenary.com.
Optional five day excursion to Ireland to explore the roots of celtic Christianity available based on interest.
For more information or to sign up, email Rev. Dr. Will Lauderback at wlauderback@firstcentenary.com.
Middle School Mission Week
June 1st - 5th at Camp Lookout
We’re heading back to Camp Lookout from June 1st-5th for an amazing week of service! This great experience is for middle school students only and is packed with opportunities to serve, grow, and connect with friends.
Cost: $375 per student
Don’t miss out on a week full of adventure and making a difference! For more information, contact Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com.
Cost: $375 per student
Don’t miss out on a week full of adventure and making a difference! For more information, contact Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com.
High School Mission Week
June 27th - July 5th in Romania
Calling all high school students! Join us for an incredible mission experience in Romania from June 27th to July 5th. This trip is open to high school students only and is limited to ten participants, so spots are limited! The cost of the trip is $2,500, and all students will be required to participate in mandatory fundraising to help support the mission. Come be part of a life-changing experience of service, faith, and cultural immersion!
For more information, contact Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com.
For more information, contact Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com.
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Guatemala Mission Partners
We have partnered with Association for Creativity & Development of Guatemala (ACD). ACD Guatemala is a non-profit and faith-based organization operating in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Their mission is to serve children and families that are exposed to vulnerable conditions, violence, and irregular migration in rural Guatemala. Our headquarters is located in Quetzaltenango. We focus on education, development, medical and spiritual care, helping children and teens to engage life purposes, healthy relationships, and participation to experience community growth.
Tennessee
At First-Centenary we believe that it is important to serve our community. We operate two outreach ministries
(The Centenary & Mustard Tree) and support several Chattanooga area ministries.
(The Centenary & Mustard Tree) and support several Chattanooga area ministries.
Our Outreach Ministries
Ministries we support
Family Promise, JA Henry YMCA, Beyond the Bars Prison Ministry, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Volunteers in Medicine, Chattanooga Room in the Inn, Bethlehem Center
Costa Rica
We support two United Methodist Missionaries in Costa Rica named Ray & Lidia Zirkel. We have been sending teams Costa Rica to help the Zirkels build a Children's Home (Hogar Metodista) in Coronado, just out of San Jose, for many years now. We have several members dedicated to this project and they are always looking for more folks to join them. We also sent a team to Puerto Viejo to help build an addition onto a church.
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