Fox Trust Form Available

Attached is the Fox Trust application form. Please print a copy, fill in all applicable information and return it to Centenary UMC 331 East State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650. Deadline for filing is Tuesday, June 1, 2021.   Fox Trust Form

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Kids Church is Here!!

Kids’ Church is shere! While the grown-ups are worshipping in the sanctuary, kids (Kindergarten + up) will have an opportunity to worship in the chapel in a way that is most meaningful and beneficial to them. They will proceed to the chapel right after Small Talk in our regular service....

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4th of July Parade Pictures

Centenary Participates in 4th of July Parade 10 adults, 7 children and 1 dog participated in the 4th of July Parade. It was a hot, but gorgeous day to celebrate and toss out candy and bubbles. The parade route was full of cheering people. Thanks to Tom Phillips for pulling...

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Nursery Volunteer needed

HELP WANTED Sunday School Volunteer Sought Centenary is currently seeking a volunteer to assist our Nursery Attendant. The church is required to have two adults in the nursery. If you are willing to help, please see Pastor Mel. The nursery will be active at 9:00 a.m. beginning August 7, 2022.

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NEW Office Hours

New office hours announced The SPRC is pleased to announce the hiring of Rachel Hinkle to join the Centenary Staff. She joins Christi Kennedy who will be working fewer hours so she may pursue other opportunities. The new office hours will be Mon. 9-12; Tues. 9 -2; Wed. 9 –...

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Sunday School Program video

On Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m., the Centenary Education Committee presented a Sunday School program featuring youth and adults. Click on the link below for a video of the program. https://fb.watch/9T2rrfZuBu/

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Trunk or Treat returns

Sunday, October 31 saw the return of Centenary’s Trunk or Treat. Community and church families came out with their children dressed in Halloween costumes to collect candy, a bag lunch and simply have a good time.  Pictured below are a few pictures from the day.  

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Bell Tower Project Underway

In celebration of Centenary’s 200-year history, For Heavens Sake Circle, with the approval of the Trustees, has undertaken a bell project. At the East State entrance, we will have two pillars with an iron arch to support hanging the bell of the original church building…the bell many of us heard...

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