Fall at Central

 

Fall kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 8!

worship at 8:30am and 11:15am
Sunday School at 10am

Join us for an exciting start to the fall season! Our Sunday worship services return to 8:30am and 11:15am, with the Sunday School for all ages in between at 10am.

Join us right after 2nd service this Sunday, Sept. 8, for our All-Church BBQ!

New on Wednesdays: Join us for Community Night!

wednesday nights starting sept. 11 | 5-8pm

EquipU is being retooled into Community Night this fall. We'll still start every Wednesday night with a delicious meal from Julie and Natalie starting at 5pm, but after that we're creating space for fellowship, praise, and prayer. Find more details here.

 

Classes, Studies, & Support for Adults

SUNDAY SCHOOL

We have several wonderful Sunday School communities for you to be a part of this semester: Gleaners, Growing Together, My Sunday Family, and Navigators.

MEN's & Women's Ministry

Join the men of Central for Bible study & community

We have weekly bible studies and ways to get connected

We have two weekly men's Bible studies and a weekly Men's Fellowship Lunch, as well as Brotherhood & Breakfast and Journey Men, which meet monthly or seasonally. For more information, email Mike Farley, Pastor of Spiritual Formation.

The women of Central will be studying 1, 2, & 3 John

JOIN the group that works for your schedule

We have women's Bible studies meeting throughout the week and online. Find the group that fits your schedule here. For more information, email Julie Geisz, Women's Ministry Director.

 

Foundations

This fall, we will add two consecutive Sunday school classes in a new series called “Foundations.” The first class, called What’s In the Bible?, starts on September 8 at 10am in the Library.

GriefShare

If you're struggling with the loss of a spouse, family member, or friend GriefShare is a safe place for you to find biblically-focused support and encouragement. Join them in the Gathering Place at 6pm starting on September 18.

Beginning September 8, Sunday School meets from 10-11am for children 3 years of age and up. Children study through the Bible using the Gospel Project curriculum. They also spend time worshiping, praying, and memorizing Scripture and catechism.

  • Elephant Room (just above the nursery): 3 and 4-year-olds
  • Koala Room (just above the nursery): Kindergarten and 1st grade
  • The Treehouse - Zebra Room (two floors above the nursery): 2nd and 3rd grades
  • The Treehouse - Tiger Room (two floors above the nursery): 4th and 5th grades

Central also has two choirs for our kids; for details, see the Music Ministry section below. Questions about Children's Ministry? Email us.

At Central, middle and high schoolers gather together as they grow in their understanding of God's love for them, connect with one another and the broader church, and serve our communities and the world with the Gospel. We have Sunday school, large and small group time, trips, and events for students in grades 6-12.

Check out the Student Ministry page for information on other Student Ministries events and upcoming trips. If you have questions, email Ari Dayoub, Student Ministry Coordinator.

 

Calling all singers and instrumentalists!

Looking for a way to use your musical gifts at Central?
We would love to have you join our vibrant and multi-generational Music Ministry.

Chancel Choir

Wednesday Nights | Starting Aug. 28

The choir is made of men and women who love Jesus and love to sing! The choir leads sung worship on Sunday mornings as well as giving concerts that sometimes include timeless masterpieces like Handel’s Messiah and Brahms’ Requiem. This season’s highlights include Bach’s Magnificat in D Major and the Duruflé Requiem. The choir also participates in outreach locally, nationally, and abroad - past trips have included England, Scotland, Hungary, and Russia. Choir rehearsals are generally on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm from late-August through May. The choir is open to ages high school through adult, and previous choir experience is not required, though it can be helpful.

Worship Team

Sunday Mornings | Starting Sept. 8

The worship team is comprised of singers and instrumentalists who lead musical worship on Sunday mornings, typically in the second service. Members usually serve once per month on a rotating basis. The worship team welcomes instrumentalists (guitar, bass, percussion, piano, strings/woodwinds/brass, etc.) and vocalists ages high school through adult.

Brass Choir

Thursday Nights | Starting Aug. 15

Central’s brass choir adds a powerful dimension of majesty and breadth to our worship. The brass plays in several Sunday morning services throughout the year, often accompanying the choir and congregation, as well as at other concerts and events. It is open to those who play brass instruments from student ages through adult, and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 8:00-9:00pm.

Chancel Ringers

Rehearsal schedule coming soon!

The handbell choir combines musical skill and teamwork into a beautiful sonic experience. They ring on several Sunday morning services throughout the year, as well as on the Christmas concert and other events. The handbell choir rehearses in the choir room on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30, and is open to both students and adults. Previous ringing experience is not required, but participants will need to be willing to learn to read from music.

Children’s Choir

Sunday Mornings | Starting Sept. 8

The Children’s Choir uses music to help children grow in skill, faith, and experience, preparing them for a lifetime of singing in worship. The choir sings in several Sunday morning services throughout the year, as well as in the Christmas concert and other occasional events. Open to 2nd through 5th grade students (older students are welcome too), the choir rehearses on Sunday mornings after the first service, (roughly 9:45-10:15) and dove-tails with Central’s Sunday School program.

Choristers

Sunday Mornings | Starting Sept. 8

The Choristers is a formational children’s choir experience for ages 3 through 1st grade. Using songs to help plant seeds of faith in young minds and teach the foundations of singing, the Choristers sing in worship services 2-3 times per year with rehearsals built into their Sunday School time.

Interested in joining one of the ensembles or have a question? For information, email Jill Clayton, Music Ministry Coordinator.