Centenary United Methodist Episcopal Church was originally established in 1884 in Greensboro. It was named "Centenary" because 1884 was the one hundredth anniversary of Methodism in the United States. The church was originally located on Arlington Street, and then in 1961, a new building was erected at the Elam/West Friendly Avenue location. The new sanctuary was completed on that same in 1969 and has remained there for the past 49 years.*
The nativity scene on the Friendly Avenue side of the church is a reminder that yesterday was Epiphany or Three Kings Day (above right). Especially if you are a Catholic or Orthodox Christian, you will know that yesterday Balthasar of Arabia, Melchior of Persia, and Gaspar of India, the Three Magi of Bethlehem, arrived to pay their respects and bring their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The whole story is brought to life in the nativity scene at Centenary.
It would have been hard for the members in 1884 to imagine life in 1984. It is equally hard to imagine life 66 years from now, in 2084. Here's to another great century for Centenary in Greensboro. Thank you for doing so much for the community, including providing the lovely nativity scene.
* reference and history, here.
That is a good sized nativity.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, January 07, 2018 at 01:47 PM