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This Sunday, the church school will celebrate the end of the program year. The children will help lead the Worship service. Third and fourth graders will receive their Bibles, and we will recognize our graduating high school seniors. Please come and join in this day of celebration, joy, and gratitude. And after the service, please stay for the Church Picnic.
This weekend, the confirmation class reaches its final summit. The confirmands have written their faith reflections and will share them with their families at a celebration dinner on Friday, June 3 in Chapel Hall. On Sunday, June 5, the confirmands will enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared for them by the Board of Deacons. They will then lead the Worship service and be confirmed. Please stay after for the annual meeting and luncheon and personally greet our new members!
Kindness always matters. Perhaps never more than with what’s happening in the world today. That’s why Central’s Board of Deacons have created oval car signs – available as magnets and stickers – bearing this important message: To celebrate our wonderful and welcoming church, invite others to join us, and communicate our core values. Pick up one or two in Chapel Hall after Sunday Worship or in the Church Office during the week. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to come to Worship on Sunday mornings and see every car bearing this message of caring and hope?
As we launch Phase III of our capital campaign, we can announce that Central has received pledges and gifts totaling $1 million! While Chapel Hall is not finished, people already stand and gaze in awe, taking in each thoughtful change. It’s amazing what inspired design applied to “good bones,” abundant light, and the beauty of natural wood and soft colors will do! If you need a spark of joy, come see for yourself. And help us reach our goal of $1.25 million!
At our traditional Memorial Day worship service (also the Seventh Sunday of Easter), we will honor the men and women who have bravely served our country. Join us for worship and senior minister Rebecca Spencer’s sermon “Freedom, Care and Civilization.”
Put this on your calendar: The 170th Annual Meeting and Luncheon will begin at 11:30 am, after Worship. We’ll provide childcare / creative programming for children during the meeting. Luncheon will immediately follow at 12:15 pm in Chapel Hall. We’ll be serving your choice of rotisserie chicken salad, tuna salad, or egg salad, fresh greens, pasta salad, rolls, and strawberry shortcake. Your hosts will be Mary Francis Bishop, Caroline Considine, and Mark McLaughlin. Luncheon tickets are $15 per person. Please mail your reservation and check (payable to: Central Congregational Church) to the Church Office by May 31.
Our spring fundraiser is finally here. You can preview yard sale items right on this website. Just click on This Week / Yard Sale Central. Remember, 30 percent of the proceeds will benefit Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Haiti relief organizations. And, CCC Youth will be selling refreshments to raise money for their summer mission trip to Appalachia. Tell your family and friends. Or better yet … bring them!
We are looking for adults to join our CCC Youth summer mission trip team for what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ll be traveling to Rainelle, W.Va., – in Appalachia – from July 16 to 22. Chaperones must be at least 24-years-old, per UCC’s Safe Church Conduct. Please speak with Larry Kellam or Judy Martowska if you’re interested or would like more information.
On Palm Sunday, Central starting collecting this year’s special mission offering for One Great Hour of Sharing. For more than 70 years, OGHS has provided a way to share God’s love with neighbors in need around the world. To date, we have received $2,238 from 53 donors – approximately 80 percent of what we raised last year. We will continue to accept contributions through the end of June. Please consider even a small donation, so we can exceed last year’s offering.
On the second Sunday in May, we’re asking all CCC Youth – and adults, for that matter – not simply to do something nice for a loved one, but also to show love and care to a person who would benefit from a random act of kindness. Send a nice note to an old friend. Drop off flowers at an elderly neighbor’s home. Bring baked goods to a person who is alone. Call a relative you seldom see. Do a household chore without being told or reminded. Use your imagination.… [Read More]
