Welcome to the Centenary United Methodist Church website.
                   We invite you to worhsip with us. 
                       
                       Come early and join us for a hymn sing at 9:45.
                       Worhsip start at 10:00.

                       Sunday School  begins in worship 
                       After the Children's Time the Young Learner's
                         (up through first grade) go to Sunday School 
                       2nd grade - H. S. go down later in the service                                                                 

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT CENTENARY UMC

March 28^{th -}  Palm/Passion Sunday 10:00 am

Parade of the Palms with Dramatic Readings

April 1^st  - Holy Thursday Service 7:00 pm

The Stations of the Cross/Agony and Ecstasy

April 2^nd – Prayer Vigil 3:00-7:00 pm

Guided Meditations available

April 2^nd – Good Friday Service 7:00 pm

Dramatic Presentation from the

Perspective of Mary the Mother of Jesus

with Holy Communion

April 4^th – Easter Services

8:00 am – Non-Traditional Service

10:00 am – Traditional with Chancel Choir

(Holy Communion served at both services)

Mission Trip Photos featured

Please vist our missions photo gallery.

Statement of Beliefs

CENTENARY UMC'S MISSION STATEMENT We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, growing in the Holy Spirit through the worship of God and fellowship with each other, in order to actively minister throughout the world. CENTENARY'S VISION STATEMENT We believe God is calling us to spiritually prepare ourselves for ministry to the world. As members of the Body of Christ, we will help each other to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ through teaching, witnessing, serving and transforming lives. We will welcome all people into our faith community by embracing them with honesty and love. We will open our doors for programs that will meet people's needs. We will go out our doors, with God's grace, to discover and attempt to meet those trials and tribulations revealed. VALUES STATEMENT We believe in the value of humanity, for we are made in God's image including all of God's children regardless of race, culture and lifestyle. We believe in ministry. All people are called by God to do ministry; some are ordained and some are lay.  We believe in personal spiritual growth through Biblical understanding gained by participating in: Worship Education Sacraments Music We believe in the stewardship of: Time Energy Gifts/talents/spiritual gifts and treasures We believe in a faith community including: Fellowship Caring/nurturing Being fed/reaching out to each other We believe in outreach: Spreading the "Good News" Reaching out to the local and worldwide community Sharing Jesus with others Connecting with the unchurched.

Church History

Centenary United Methodist Church began as a fellowship on November 26, 1865, meeting in a building on Railroad Ave. The first church building was dedicated on our present site on February 23, 1896 under the name of Davis Methodist Episcopal Church. The structure was destroyed by fire on December 23, 1883. The rebuilt church named Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church in 1884, commemorating American Methodism's 100th Anniversary. Our first parsonage was completed in 1893. The "new" memorial stained-glass windows and wonderful Estey pipe organ, which we enjoy today, were dedicated in 1917. In 1945, Centenary's Pastor became the first President of the Attleboro Area Council of Churches. A complete renovation was undertaken in 1951, resulting in today's beautiful sanctuary. In 1962, space was expanded by creating a downstairs kitchen, dining hall, classrooms and a chapel. Then in 1968, the United Brethren and the Methodist Church merged into our United Methodist Church. A new entryway, foyer and offices were added in 1980, and our beautiful sanctuary restored. These renovations took place as a result of the decision by the members of Centenary to remain in downtown Attleboro. In 1998 Centenary welcomed members of the Hebron Methodist church into the community after a consolidation of the two churches. The Hebron site was used as the first home of The Hebron Village Outreach Center, Inc. a mission that originated at Centenary. This non-profit organization, operating the Working Person's and Seniors's Food Pantries - the largest in the Attleboro area - has since been moved to the Centenary building, and the Hebron facility has been sold.  Many community groups and organizations have been welcomed to our lovely building as the fellowship that began so long ago continues to grow. We look forward to many more years of service to our congregation and to our brothers and sisters in Christ.