Centenary United Methodist Church
Welcomes Our Guests!
Pastor Linda Rozar
"One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Matthew 4: 4
Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously
Easter Flowers for the Cross
Easter Sunday Services
Please bring flowers from your garden, yard or home arrangement to place upon the cross.
Made by Mike Davis
Easter Week Services
We're hopeful you'll be able to enjoy our offering of meaningful Easter Services lead by Pastor Linda Rozar during Holy Week. Please contact the church by the link below or call our administrative office
for additional information. Parking is available in the side lot.
for additional information. Parking is available in the side lot.
Photo Credit: Kathleen Barrry UMC Digital Assets
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29th
Palm/Passion Sunday & the start of Holy Week
Photo Credit: Myriams-FotosPixabay
Good Friday
Friday, April 3rd
Witness Walk
Unicoi County Ministerial Association & The Kiwanis Club
10:30 am from Food Lion Parking Lot to Centenary
Complimentary Lunch in the Fellowship Hall Provided by the Kiwanis
Unicoi County Ministerial Association & The Kiwanis Club
10:30 am from Food Lion Parking Lot to Centenary
Complimentary Lunch in the Fellowship Hall Provided by the Kiwanis
Photo Credit: Kathleen Barry UMC Digital Assets
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2nd
Hosted Meal in the Fellowship Hall/RSVP Needed
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
Photo Credit: Geralt@Pixabay
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5th
Worship Service at 10:55 am
Holy Communion
Cantata: "An Easter Celebration" by Keith Christopher
Presented by Robin Lafever & the Chancel Choir - Narrator is Patty Adkins
Holy Communion
Cantata: "An Easter Celebration" by Keith Christopher
Presented by Robin Lafever & the Chancel Choir - Narrator is Patty Adkins
For Your Calendar
Sunday, April 5th
Easter Services & Cantata
Tuesday, April 7th
Bible Study - "The Chosen"
10:30 am
Sunday, April 12th
Administrative Council Committee
Immediately after services
Weekly Events
Sundays
Handbell Practice @ 8:45 am
Sunday School @ 9:45 am
Worship Service @ 10:55 am
Mondays
Lois Shults-Davis Virtual Prayer Time @ 5:00 pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lois.shultsdavis/
Tuesdays
"The Chosen"/@ 10:30 am
Wednesdays
Online Devotions - Facebook @ 9:00 am
Chancel Choir Practice @ 5:30 pm
Thursdays
Centering Prayer Group @ 3:30 pm
Sundays
Handbell Practice @ 8:45 am
Sunday School @ 9:45 am
Worship Service @ 10:55 am
Mondays
Lois Shults-Davis Virtual Prayer Time @ 5:00 pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lois.shultsdavis/
Tuesdays
"The Chosen"/@ 10:30 am
Wednesdays
Online Devotions - Facebook @ 9:00 am
Chancel Choir Practice @ 5:30 pm
Thursdays
Centering Prayer Group @ 3:30 pm
Media
Wednesday Morning Devotions
Reverend Linda Rozar
Devotions and Sermons can also be found on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/CentenaryofErwinTN
https://www.facebook.com/CentenaryofErwinTN
Online Media Access Via Facebook
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Wednesday Morning Devotions
can be accessed through Centenary's Facebook page @ 9:00 am
https://www.facebook.com/CentenaryUMCofErwin,TN
Pairs & Spares Sunday School Class
can be accessed through Lois Shults-Davis' Facebook page at 10:00 am
https://www.facebook.com/lois.shultsdavis/
Sunday Morning Worship Services
can be accessed through Centenary's Facebook page LIVE at 10:55 am.
https://www.facebook.com/CentenaryofErwin,TN
can be accessed through Centenary's Facebook page @ 9:00 am
https://www.facebook.com/CentenaryUMCofErwin,TN
Pairs & Spares Sunday School Class
can be accessed through Lois Shults-Davis' Facebook page at 10:00 am
https://www.facebook.com/lois.shultsdavis/
Sunday Morning Worship Services
can be accessed through Centenary's Facebook page LIVE at 10:55 am.
https://www.facebook.com/CentenaryofErwin,TN
Christian Education Opportunities
Sunday School Classes
After a 15 minute gathering time, Pairs & Spares Sunday School class begins at 10:00 am and will generally go LIVE on Facebook/Lois Shults-Davis just a few minutes after that.
Lois Davis is our very knowledgeable instructor and leads this class in lively discussion. We are always happy to meet new class visitors and share the joy and spirit of this class.
https://www.facebook.com/lois.shultsdavis/
The Golden Girls meet in a classroom off the entrance hall near the administration area. These ladies range in age and interests; participate in a weekly United Methodist curriculum;
and are actively involved in the United Women in Faith unit.
The Garland Library Adult Discussion folks are a diverse group of our more senior members, though any age is welcome to participate. Lots of knowledge and years of experience
to draw upon in these discussions.
Youth members and their friends are guided under the steady hands of Jessica and Alvin Casey in a cheery classroom at the end of the entrance hall. All ages welcome and
appropriately supervised. Assisting in Youth classes are Cynthia Sparks and Lee Hughes.
Lois Davis is our very knowledgeable instructor and leads this class in lively discussion. We are always happy to meet new class visitors and share the joy and spirit of this class.
https://www.facebook.com/lois.shultsdavis/
The Golden Girls meet in a classroom off the entrance hall near the administration area. These ladies range in age and interests; participate in a weekly United Methodist curriculum;
and are actively involved in the United Women in Faith unit.
The Garland Library Adult Discussion folks are a diverse group of our more senior members, though any age is welcome to participate. Lots of knowledge and years of experience
to draw upon in these discussions.
Youth members and their friends are guided under the steady hands of Jessica and Alvin Casey in a cheery classroom at the end of the entrance hall. All ages welcome and
appropriately supervised. Assisting in Youth classes are Cynthia Sparks and Lee Hughes.
Class stalwarts (and funny) - Rita & Marvin
Pairs & Spares can be counted on to fully participate in fun church-wide activities. Jack & Penny are displaying their head covers for Crazy Socks & Hat Day.
Class Instructor is Lois Shults-Davis
Knowledgeable - Experienced - Faithful
Knowledgeable - Experienced - Faithful
Second Quarter 2026 Christian Education
Linking Laity for Empowerment
Zoom Series
April's topic will be posted here after it's on the Holston.org website.
"The Chosen" - Season 5
Classes will restart on Tuesday, February 17th at 10:30 am.
Please note time change.
Please note time change.
Praying with Scripture
Accessing the Read Together link should take you to the page at Holston.org where you can then access the daily passages @ Read Together Resource Page. Second quarter readings begin at Week 14. You can also sign up on the Holston.org page to have the daily passages emailed to you.
During this second quarter of 2026, you will continue to have the opportunity to enhance your spiritual practices of reading, reflecting, resting and responding to God's word. You are invited to slow down, read deeply and reflect on what you have read. Actively listen for God's voice. Intentionally open yourself to acts of mercy.
You'll find the Read Together list of passages by clicking on the Access 2026 link below.
You'll find the Read Together list of passages by clicking on the Access 2026 link below.
Photo Credit: Screenshot The Chosen 2017
Photo Credit: The Chosen Website
Centering Prayer - A Spiritual Practice
Photo Credit: Kathleen Berry
Thursdays - Weekly @ 3:30 pm
Garland Classroom
Class Led By: Clyde Harrell
Assigned Reading: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life by Brian D. Russell
The book can purchased on Amazon, at Cokesbury and at Barnes & Noble.
Class Format:
Having read the assigned chapter prior to class, there will be an approximate 30-minute discussion period. Ten to 15 minutes will then be devoted to silent prayer, followed by The Lord's Prayer.
Garland Classroom
Class Led By: Clyde Harrell
Assigned Reading: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life by Brian D. Russell
The book can purchased on Amazon, at Cokesbury and at Barnes & Noble.
Class Format:
Having read the assigned chapter prior to class, there will be an approximate 30-minute discussion period. Ten to 15 minutes will then be devoted to silent prayer, followed by The Lord's Prayer.
Simple and silent, Centering Prayer allows you to rest in God's presence and allow God to direct the action in your life. As you quiet yourself in prayer, summon a symbolic word to represent your intent in your quiet time with God. Sit quietly and allow your thoughts to center on your chosen word, repeat the word if necessary to recenter. With repetition, you will most likely find this spiritual practice easier and more fulfilling over time.
Information on this page was published in the January edition of The Centenarian and is a summary of the published work of Clyde Harrell. Clyde, an Erwin native, holds a dual-major BA in Biblical and Theological Studies/Psychology from Carson-Newman University.
Church & Society
Responsible Consumerism
“Socially responsible consumerism is critical in life today. We urge individuals, families, and congregations to adopt life habits that reduce unnecessary waste, promote just and equitable compensation, promote sustainability, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.” (Social Principles of the UMC 2025-2028 pg. 30)
We are stewards of God’s Creation. If we consume more than we need, it in turn damages Creation. This practice becomes a breach of our stewardship – to take care of Creation. The same goes with money, even if it is our money. God gives us everything that we have, hence everything belongs to God. If we waste our money on items that we do not need or on items that we could buy a cheaper equivalent to, that is a waste. Wesley preached about it being a sin to waste money (e.g.) that if we bought clothes because they were in fashion, we wasted money instead of buying clothes simply because we need them. Those extra dollars we spent on what is in season could have been spent
ensuring the naked are clothed. By buying thrift store clothes, we stretch the dollar and are able to serve others.
Another element is that our hyperconsumerism can exploit poorer countries and the vulnerable. As corporations strive to keep operating costs down and profits high, we should strive to buy from brands that do not exploit others.
Another waste can look like buying things that are disposable. For example, disposable dinnerware, plastic water bottles, and plastic in general. Generally, if a product is made out of plastic, it is intended to be disposable. I have a table top fan that is on my desk-my dad’s parents bought it back in the 1940s or 50s; it still works perfectly! I used it in my college dorm and now I use it in my office. This is an example of how products used to be made to last. To reduce my waste, I strive to buy bar soap that replaces body wash, shampoo, and face wash which are all in plastic bottles! It is extremely hard to reduce
our waste in a world that is producing single-use products, but if we vote with our dollar a change can happen!
Overflowing Landfill
Photo Credit: vkingxl @ Pixabay
Abundant Choice
Photo Credit: gingerbreadca@Pixabay
An unsustainable lifestyle is another form of waste. Buying more than we can afford can hurt us quickly. It is a very easy trap to get ourselves into. We swipe our credit card and don’t think of the repercussions of it until later. I will easily buy takeout after a long day, for the simple fact that I am tired. While it is beneficial to eat out at times, we must be aware of our financial status. This even applies to our own church budget, does our church have wasteful expenditures? What about your own budget? With the rising costs of everyday goods and services, it is hard to have a balanced budget, so anywhere we can cut back is always good.
To be a responsible consumer we ought to buy within our means, purchase items that help our dollar to stretch, and buy sustainable items. Because the money we have is God’s. As Wesley preached, not spending money on the latest fashion and instead using that saved money to help those less fortunate is what we are called to do.
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The "Unsung Heroes" of Worship
These talented folks continually communicate the joy of worship through music. Led by Robin Lafever, choir members diligently prepare their upcoming presentations mid-week and lead our musical worship on most Sunday mornings. In addition to weekly services, they also give the congregation meaningful programs at Christmas and Easter, and often participate in community musical presentations.
Adding talented new members is a joyful option - please contact Robin or a member of the administrative staff if you have an interest in joining the choir or handbells group.
Robin would LOVE to see aspiring choir members!
2025 Choir Members
Kathy J; Bob L; Penny J and Jennifer F.
Music Director: Robin Lafever
Accompanist: Erin Sharp
Adding talented new members is a joyful option - please contact Robin or a member of the administrative staff if you have an interest in joining the choir or handbells group.
Robin would LOVE to see aspiring choir members!
2025 Choir Members
Kathy J; Bob L; Penny J and Jennifer F.
Music Director: Robin Lafever
Accompanist: Erin Sharp
Photo credit: Kathy Alford
A Word From Pastor Linda Rozar
Happy Easter! He is Risen! My prayer has been for each of us, during reflection in this season, is that we
That used to be an extension of the church, but so many today have not been exposed to church life and mission activity. So one of the steps to this is including them in feeding the homeless that several of you have expressed interest in. We need your wisdom and younger folks have the energy!
Blessings, Pastor Linda |
About Pastor Linda
Pastor Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from Union University where she studied Religion. She began serving as a licensed local pastor with the United Methodist Church in 2002. Having met all educational and service requirements as well as completing all credentialing requirements, she became an Associate Member of the Holston Conference in 2021 and has faithfully served in Hamblen, Greene, Unicoi and Washington counties in upper east Tennessee. She is a motorcycle sidecar enthusiast, traveling with her husband, Lynn; a talented crafter; and endlessly leads efforts to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Unicoi County.
Age-Friendly Church
Photo Credit: MabelAmber @ Pixabay
Feeding the Homeless
Photo Credit: vladvalkonen @ Pixabay
