Outreach Ministries
at Centenary
Welcome to Centenary United Methodist Church.
Conference Apportionments
"Caring for Persons in Need"
"Apportionments" is a term unique to United Methodism. It has to do with many commitments to mission we make to help persons in need and to alleviate suffering. In a sense, our apportionments express the church's primary purpose: to care for God's world and to share God's love with others.
As United Methodists, we support more than 1000 missionaries who work in the USA and other countries. We assist 48 child-care facilities, 75 hospitals and health-care facilities, and 250 retirement and long termcare facilities.
We serve in ministry on nearly 100 United Methodist college campuses. We support colleges, universities and secondary and preparatory schools. We assist 13 theological schools and a medical school.
We provide counseling services to individuals and families who struggle with physical and substance abuse. Ministering to persons who are incarcerated in prison is also a part of our United Methodist outreach. The list of ministries of compassion that happen through the United Methodist Church is nearly infinite!!
Apportionments make a big difference beyond our church walls. When we pay our apportionments in full, we do what every congregation is called to do. We serve in Christ's name and carry Christ's ministry to places we may never be able to go to,
(Parts taken from the pamphlet "Caring For Persons in Need")
Food 'N Friends Kitchen
Centenary is the home of the first Food 'N Friends Kitchen in the Attleboro Area. The Kitchen is sponsored by the Attleboro Area Council of Churches. A lunch is provided every Saturday between 11:00 a.m and 12:30 p.m. for anyone in the area who is need of a hot meal and fellowship. This valuable program has been serving the community since February 1985.
Food Pantry
A variety of non-perishable food products are maintained and provided to those who normally would go hungry. Canned goods are available from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday (Sept - June) and 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon Tuesdays and Thursdays (July and August). Donations are always needed and welcomed. This pantry is supported by the members and friends of Centenary.
YMCA Day Care Program
Centenary is the home of the YMCA Day Care Program and Kindergarten. The program is directed by the Attleboro YMCA and is open to all. The program is in its fifth year at Centenary. For further information, contact:
· The Attleboro YMCA · Sneakers Preschool at (508) 222-1110
Al-Anon
"The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems." (The Al-Anon Family Group Books). They meet at Centenary every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Tops
TOPS (Taking Pounds Off Sensibly) is provided space in our building every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. This is a supportive group to help each other lose weight and regain a healthy lifestyle.