While many people think of Lent as a somber time to “give up” things, we see it as a time of reflection, a time to give our hearts, our lives, and our gifts in response to God’s own generosity.  Join us as we seek to deepen our spiritual lives through prayer, scripture and music.

An Address by Charles Rardin to the Congregation on Scout Sunday

From Dr. Charles R. Rardin –  February 11th, 2018

I don’t think I’m alone in thinking that these are strange times.  Humans have always been complicated creatures, so maybe none of this is new, but there seems to be a collective sense of being unsettled.  Public figures and those in positions of power are celebrated one day, and the next day are discovered or declared villains.  Racial, gender, ethnic and political divisions seem deeper than we knew.  Public and political discourse seems to be irresistibly degenerating into name-calling and bickering, in 140 characters or fewer. … [Read More]

Central Church invites you to participate in an author’s reading of the book Sacred Errand in Aboriginal Australia, Sunday, November 19 in the Fireplace Room following the Thanksgiving church service.

Readers of Sacred Errand join author John Harkey as he jets over the Pacific Ocean en route to Australia. At his feet is one of the Aboriginal “holy of holies,” a tjurunga stone inherited from his oilman father. John’s intention was to fulfill the wish of his deceased father that “the stone should go home.” But, after a forty-year absence from traditional ownership, what home and to whom could this sacred object be taken?… [Read More]

Thursday evenings, May 11th and May 18th
Deacons’ Room, 7-8 pm.
(Come for just one if you cannot do two!)

Join fellow member, the Rev. Dr. Russ Miller, as he helps us engage with the Bible itself — what it is and how it came to be in the form we know today.  Issues of authorship, how changes worked their way into the texts, difficulties posed by the original languages and their translations, the different versions of the Bible….these and other intriguing questions will be shared….

This may be a review for you, or a first and fresh look.… [Read More]

Members of Central Congregational Church are cordially invited to attend the 165th Annual Meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th, 2017.

Luncheon to follow in Chapel Hall  12:30 p.m.

Please make luncheon reservations by downloading and returning this form  along with your check payable to Central Congregational Church by Tuesday, May 30.

Tickets are $10 per person

If you are unable to mail in your reservation and payment, please call the church office at 331-1960

Major work is happening to replace our aged carpet, install more energy efficient lighting and other repairs.  We are looking forward to worshipping together in the newly enhanced sanctuary. 

You can view more photos on our Flickr site

So many of you have participated with large and small gifts to make this possible. 

If you would like to help out, with a gift of any size, ($1000 covers about one square yard!) please know that your contribution will be much appreciated!

We look forward to seeing you on September 11th for Gathering Sunday (if not before!)

Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 29th
Worship Service 10:30 am
Preceded by the outdoor procession with Jasper (the donkey), palms, choir, & children at 10:10

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd – 7:30pm
Service of Tenebrae and Communion
Preceding worship, our Deacons invite you to a potluck supper in Chapel Hall.

Good Friday, April 3rd – 12 noon
Our adult choir peforms the Faure Requiem

Easter Vigil, April 4th – 7:30pm
The Easter Vigil dates to the beginnings of Christianity. This candlelight service keeps the intent of such vigils—hearing the readings, remembering our baptisms and sharing Holy Communion together—but it is about an hour long!… [Read More]

We have all struggled through severe snow storms this winter and many churches have cancelled Sunday morning worship.  Central’s archives do not reveal, in the over 150 years since our founding, that the church has ever closed its doors for Sunday worship due to severe weather.  In keeping with this long tradition, and in solidarity with Christians throughout the world, we will continue holding worship on Sunday mornings for those who are able to safely attend.  Clearly, if there is a parking ban, or unsafe driving conditions, worshippers will decide to stay home. … [Read More]