A Tradition of

Worship and Service

"Keeping Christ Central" Since 1835!
Celebrating Over 175 Years of Ministry!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH WORSHIP

You could say that worship is Central at Central Christian. It’s when the church comes together to share in the story of Christ through song, scripture, preaching, and communion. Each week we are reminded of the goodness of God and inspired to participate in His work in the world. Even though the styles of worship may vary from one service to another, it’s not the style of worship that drives us – it’s being together, sharing our lives, and expressing the work God is doing in our midst.

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WEEKLY SERVICES

To accommodate the size of our congregation and to express our worship in complimentary ways, we offer three distinct services:

•  Sunday Morning Worship at 8:00 am:
  Our early Sunday morning service is traditional in nature. Our Bunn-Minnick organ fills the sanctuary with sound. The Chancel Choir sings on the first Sunday of each month, September through June. Great hymns of faith, an inspirational sermon, and communion are all a part of this service.
   

•  "Feed My Lambs" (coffee and visiting) 9:00-9:30 am:
  Each Sunday morning we serve coffee, tea, juice and often a continental style breakfast in the Gathering Room of the church.

•  Sunday School / Elective Classes 9:30-10:20 am:
  Sunday morning classes are offered for every age level -- younger children, teens, and adults -- to participate in. Nursery care is provided during this time. Our younger children participate in Rotation Sunday School on the 2nd floor of the education building, our Junior High and High School students meet in the Youth Center, and there is a variety of adult elective classes which are offered.
   

•  Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 am:
  During this service we blend the best of traditional and new songs of faith. The Choir sings each Sunday, except the first Sunday of each month, when our worship band, Fusion, plays. We offer a Children’s Moment with the pastor and then dismiss children, ages 5-grade 4, to participate in their own worship called Children Worship & Wonder. Children grades 5-8 are invited to the Balcony Class to participate in the service together and discuss elements of the service and sermon with an adult leader. An inspirational sermon and communion are a part of this service.
   
•  Fusion Band Services for Tuesdays Together 6:30 pm:
  The Fusion Band leads a contemporary service on the 4th Tuesday night each month of the Tuesday’s Together program. Drums, guitars, bass, keyboard, and vocalists lead in singing new songs of faith. We share communion together and informally discuss issues related to living the Christian faith in the world.

SPECIAL SERVICES

•  Community Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service
  This is a community worship service that Central Christian Church participates in, but the service is not held at our church.
•  Palm Sunday
  The Sunday before Easter is the beginning of the Christian Holy Week. It celebrates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. On this Sunday, the choir presents a Cantata at both services. Palm branches are given out at each service.
•  Maundy Thursday
  Commonly known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper of Christ with his Disciples. A special Maundy Thursday service is held at 7:00pm on the Thursday before Easter.
•  24-Hour Prayer Vigil
  On Good Friday, we host a 24-hour prayer vigil.
•  Easter Sunday
  Easter Sunday is one of the holiest of Christian holidays as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Chancel Choir performs at both services and Children's Choir performs at 10:30am worship service.
•  Wedding Bell Service
  On the first Sunday in June, we conduct one combined worship service where married couples have the opportunity to renew their vows as a group. This is a celebration of the union of marriage whether couples are newlyweds or celebrating into decades of being married.
•  All Saints Day
  This service incorporates the lighting of candles in remembrance of loved ones who have passed on since last year's All Saints Observance. We also light candles to honor the members of our church who have 50 or more years of membership.
•  Hanging Of The Greens
  To kick off the holiday season on the first Advent Sunday, we have a special Sunday evening service at 7:00pm called "Hanging of the Greens". At this service we tell the Christmas Story and sing old familiar carols while transforming our lovely sanctuary into a beautiful Christmas Wonderland. Prior to the service, we have a carry-in dinner and then after the service we adjourn to Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and an opportunity to visit with others. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy this meaningful traditional evening and get the holiday season off to a great start!
•  Advent Sundays
  With the help of our children, the candles on the Advent Wreath will be lit at both services. During these services we will also be hearing the scripture and readings about the birth of Jesus.
•  Christmas Eve Services
  7:00pm - This Christmas Eve service is particularly child friendly and is always a wonderful and meaningful way for families to share in the true meaning of Christmas as their faith develops. A Christmas pageant, and upbeat contemporary music is offered to enjoy and celebrate the season.
  11:00pm - This candlelight service of Lessons and Carols includes special music from our Chancel Choir and readings from members of our congregation as we celebrate the birth of Christ with communion and worship.

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