The Mulberry Tree

In this episode of “The Mulberry Tree,” host Doug Peninger welcomes a few members of the Love Thy Neighbor Leadership Team (Libby Holden, Reese Bonsall, & Chandler Robinson) as they share about the importance of this vital ministry, their experience within it and the exciting 2026 fundraiser. Also joining the panel is Director of Youth Ministries, Tammy Pollock.

In this episode of “The Mulberry Tree,” host Doug Peninger is joined by co-host Kevin Garrity as they welcome Centenary church member Tom Lawson. Tom has served on many committees at the church and helped to establish the Men’s Ministry. He shares with us his faith journey and his deep passion for our church community.

In this episode of “The Mulberry Tree,” host Doug Peninger welcomes members of the ministry team at Centenary as they discuss memories of Advent and opportunities for 2025. Rev. Willis Greene, Rev. Oliver Helsabeck, Tammy Pollock and Virginia Sheffield share their experiences and joys in a laughter-filled session as they anticipate the season.

In this episode, we welcome Centenary church member, Sheila Brame, as she shares her journey of faith from North Wilkesboro to Winston-Salem. Sheila has served in numerous ministry areas at Centenary, in particluar, Music & Arts. We are joined by co-hosts Jonathan Emmons and Virginis Sheffield as we share stories, laughter and joy.

In this episode, we welcome Rev. Lara “Willis” Greene, the new senior minister at Centenary. Willis shares with us a little about her faith journey and family, how she came to North Carolina and her journey to Centenary. Co-hosted by Doug Peninger and Tammy Pollock, we invite you to enjoy this time of conversation and laughter under the shade of the Mulberry Tree. To revisit past sermons, click here https://centenary-ws.org/events-links/worship-archives/.

In our opening episode of “The Mulberry Tree” podcast, host Doug Peninger, along with special co-hosts, Tammy Pollock and Kevin Garrity, welcome Rebecca McNeely to talk about some of her favorite people, the youth of Centenary United Methodist Church. She shares her experience of the summer mission trip to Bayou La Batre. To read a companion article from the church magazine, “Through Centenary Windows,” click on the link below. https://issuu.com/cumcdoug01/docs/through_centenary_windows_september_october_2025?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

Coming Soon! The Mulberry Tree podcast will share the stories of faith from the people of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.