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The Centenary Connexion - December 6

Advent At the Edge Every year, thousands of people get lost in the wilderness. Most find their way out or get rescued, but some are never...

The Centenary Connexion - November 29

What is Advent? The word “advent” derives from the Latin adventus , meaning “coming.” During its earliest observances, Advent was 40 days...

The Centenary Connexion - November 22

No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny....

The Centenary Connexion - November 15

Pastor Tyler The approach of the Holiday Season means that the liturgical year is winding down. We only have two Sundays left before...

The Centenary Connexion - November 8

The Generosity of God This coming Sunday, I’ll be talking about financial stewardship. If somebody were to look at your receipts, your...

The Centenary Connexion - October 25

Christians and Politics I hope it doesn’t shock you to hear this, but the upcoming election isn’t “the most important in American...

The Centenary Connexion - October 18

From Pastor Tyler " You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones...

The Centenary Connexion - October 11

Mercy Me The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest; It...

The Centenary Connexion - October 4

Communion World Communion Sunday 2024 is October 6th . World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed by several Protestant denominatio...

The Centenary Connexion - September 27

HOMECOMING SUNDAY Join us for a special day of worship and fellowship as we celebrate Centenary UMC Homecoming this Sunday - September...

The Centenary Connextion - September 20

September at Centenary: A Month of Grace! This Sunday, we will conclude our three-week sermon series on spiritual formation by focusing...

The Centenary Connexion - September 13

September at Centenary: A Month of Grace! The United Methodist Book of Discipline defines grace as "the undeserved, unmerited, and...

The Centenary Connexion - September 6

September at Centenary: A Month of Grace! The United Methodist Book of Discipline defines grace as "the undeserved, unmerited, and...

The Centenary Connexion - August 30

Elections and Christian Behavior Another Presidential election season is upon us, and already, people who consider themselves followers...

The Centenary Connextion - August 23

These aren’t funny. I’ve seen them on vehicles right beside stickers for a church or other symbols of Christian faith. And these are...

The Centenary Connextion - August 16

The Summer Olympics recently ended. What a display of athletic prowess! The United States led all nations in medals with 126, including...

The Centenary Connextion - August 9

From Pastor Tyler Greetings from the other side of the country, Seward, Alaska, where it is raining almost as much as it is in New Bern!...

The Centenary Connextion - August 2

Walking the Walk What are the characteristics of authentic Christianity? Jesus summed our faith up in a couple of places. In Matthew...

The Centenary Connextion - July 26

The Centenary Connextion - July 19

AntiChrist Many Christians believe the Bible teaches that one specific individual will become the personification of evil and the...