Darrell West Lecture

Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 pm

The Reverend Dr. Gary Mason – a Methodist minister who played an integral role in the Northern Ireland peace process – will be our featured speaker. Don’t miss the Pre-Lecture Discussion on Monday, Sep. 28, at 7 pm, in the Fireplace Room. (For the readings, contact Paul Armstrong. There will also be a Reception – exclusively for Central members – right before the Lecture at 5:30 pm, in the Fireplace Room.

Children’s Choir

Wednesday, Sep 9, 5 pm

Central’s Children’s Choir welcomes young singers entering grades three to eight. The first Children’s Choir rehearsal will be Wednesday, Sep. 9, at 5 pm – and then move to Mondays at 5 pm beginning Sep. 14. We encourage kids to bring a friend or two, since it’s more fun to sing with your pals. The children sing most Sundays and warm-up prior to Worship. We welcome singers from all faith communities. Questions? Contact Patrick Aiken.

Food For Thought Book Group 

Thursday, Sep. 10, 7 pm

This month, Claudia’s book group will discuss “Cat and Bird,” by Kyoto Mori. This “memoir in animals” is a meditation about grief, writing, imagination, solitary life, and the wonders of companionship with creatures both domestic and wild. The group will meet in the Fireplace Room. Questions? Ask Claudia. (Coming up on Oct. 8: “Vanderbilt, The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty,” by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe.)

Gathering Sunday

Sunday, Sep. 13, 10:30 am

This week, September 13, is Gathering Sunday. Patrick will preach, the Central Congregational Church Choir will sing, and Children’s Church will begin a new “school year.” After worship, we’ll enjoy Coffee Hour in Chapel Hall. Please join us as we kick off a wonderful new year of worship and fellowship! And, please stay after for the Religious Education Open House in the Education Wing.

Women Gather

Sunday, Sep. 13, 10:30 am

What did you do last summer? Central’s women’s fellowship will get together on Gathering Sunday to catch up and share the details of their summer and vacation experiences. Questions? Ask Claudia. They will meet in the Fireplace Room

Amos House Breakfast Volunteers

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:30 am

Please consider becoming an Amos House Breakfast Volunteer! Amos House provides 400 meals every morning. And on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 am, Central members meet in the Amos House kitchen to help assemble pre-packaged breakfasts. If you can volunteer every week, that’s great. But if you can only come occasionally, we welcome – and need – every extra set of hands. Questions? Contact Tracy Baran (tmoorf@gmail.com).