Tag: Centenary United Methodist Church
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Metuchen remembers two significant members of the community
METUCHEN – The borough saw the passing of two significant members of the community in December. Former Metuchen Police Chief Joseph J. Perrino passed away on Dec. 15, and Austin F. Banks passed away on Dec. 9. Perrino was a lifelong resident of Metuchen. He was 102. “I was privileged to spend some time with…
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Area clergy stress ‘words matter’ when seeking MLK’s vision of ‘free at last’
METUCHEN – The words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) will just be words until people can truly become concerned of the needs of others, Bishop Nikolaos Brown said in his “Words Matter” sermon. “Dr. King in his infamous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech used very interesting words,” he said, reciting part of…
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Centenary United Methodist Church holds Grief Support Group series
Centenary United Methodist Church will hold a Grief Support Group series from 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 27 to Dec. 17, at the church, 200 Hillside Ave., Metuchen The series is a Christ-centered program designed for those in need of help and encouragement following the death of a loved one, and uses video and…
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Area clergy urge against prejudice as they remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
METUCHEN – Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) said one of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memorable quotes he made was when he was 38 years old during a sermon in 1968. King said one day “some great opportunity stands before you and calls you to stand up for some great principle, some great issue,…
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Centenary United Methodist Church to hold grief support group
Centenary United Methodist Church will be the host to a Grief Support Group series on Tuesday evenings from 7-9:15 p.m., from Aug. 28 to Dec. 18, at the church, 200 Hillside Ave., Metuchen. The series is a Christ-centered program designed for those in need of help and encouragement following the death of a loved one,…
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Centenary United Methodist to hold Vacation Bible School
Centenary United Methodist Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 23-27 at the church, 200 Hillside Ave., Metuchen. This year’s theme is “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” and is open to all children and their families, and is free to all participants. Children and adults at “Babylon” will also…
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Metuchen’s Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates anniversary
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Sponsoring and supporting refugees, collecting donations and holding mission trips are just some of the things the Centenary United Methodist Church thrives on. “We are a very mission oriented church,” said Rev. Anna Thomas, who has been the pastor at the church since 2011. The church celebrated its…