Sunday, Jan. 30, 11:30 am

Your presence and input are crucial to this week’s annual Tentative Budget Approval Meeting. The budget determines what we can accomplish as a church during the coming fiscal year and enables us to keep our sanctuary alive with worship, music, fellowship, mission, and outreach. We’ll share updates on the Chapel Hall capital campaign and construction, as well as other church initiatives. We’ll meet in the sanctuary after worship.  Thanks for your attendance and participation!

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 3:30 pm

We still need a volunteer to contribute salad for ten people at Amos House’s Mother-Child Reunification Program.  Please contact Lynne Seacord if you can help (314-413-3741 or mehl.seacord@gmail.com). And, many thanks to those who have already volunteered. Please label food donations “Amos House,” and deliver to the church kitchen on Wednesday, Jan. 26, no later than 3:30 pm.

Sunday, Jan. 30, 11:30 am

Please mark your calendars for this important event! Your presence and input are crucial to the annual Tentative Budget Approval Meeting. The budget determines what we can accomplish as a church during the coming fiscal year and enables us to keep our sanctuary alive with worship, music, fellowship, mission, and outreach. We’ll share updates on the Chapel Hall capital campaign and construction, as well as other church initiatives. Thanks for your attendance and participation!

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 am

Central is forming a play group for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten-age children. We’ll play, do some art, have snacks, and sing songs together. This will also be a great opportunity for parents to get to know one another. If you would like more information, please speak with Judy. We’ll meet on the second floor of the Church School Wing.

Sunday, Jan. 23, 11:30 am

Central’s annual Trivia Spectacular, hosted by the Stewardship Committee, has been rescheduled. We’ll meet in the Fireplace Room immediately after worship on Jan. 23.  It’s a fun event for all ages and a great way to get to know each other. Plus, you’ll experience the fellowship and inner peace that come when we get together as a community of faith – something we’ve all missed since the onset of COVID-19. Pizza and beverages will be served! RSVP to Jeff Baran, co-chair of the Stewardship Committee, so we have enough food for everyone (jeff@wakefieldliquors.com).

If you have recently changed your address, email address, telephone number – or have any modifications or updates to your entry in Central’s annual directory, please send them to Church Administrator Antonia Greco (antonia@centralchurch.us).  With your help, we’ll stay in touch!

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 am

Central is forming a play group for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten-age children.  We’ll play games, do some art, sing songs, and enjoy some snacks together. This will also be a great opportunity for parents to get to know one another.  If you would like more information, please speak with Judy Martowska.  We’ll meet in the Church School Wing, on the second floor.

After the busy-ness of the Christmas season, the winter months will bring some welcome calm and time to leisurely enjoy family and friends.  Stay tuned for details from the Stewardship Committee regarding Family Trivia Night and Central’s annual Community Dinner.

Do you paint, samba, or love to bake? Would you like to lead a class or spend time with people who have similar interests? Let us know! We’re planning to organize several small groups of like-minded individuals – to learn new skills, share favorite pastimes, or simply enjoy a little in-person camaraderie. If you are interested in participating, contact Antonia Greco, church administrator, at antonia@centralchurch.us or 401-331-1960 and share your interests, talents, and hobbies.

Sunday, Dec. 26, at 11:30 am

On the day after Christmas Day – the second day of Christmastide – WORD will enjoy a Boxing Day celebration.  The British holiday originated as a day to give gifts to the poor.  It is believed that the name references the Alms Boxes placed in the narthex of Christian churches to collect donations to the poor.