Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Sunday, May 18, 6 pm
Everyone who has volunteered at Central – and there are many, many of you – is invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner as a thank-you for your hard work, helping keep Central running all year! Please RSVP to the Church Office (info@centralchurch.us) – and join us in Chapel Hall for what promises to be a lovely catered affair.
Kids Table at MIDWEEK
Wednesday, May 14, 6 pm
MIDWEEK at Central is NOT for adults only. Kids and youth – including the Children’s Choir – are invited to hang together for dinner each Wednesday at their own kid-friendly table in Chapel Hall. At 6:30 pm, choristers will move to the Choir Room for rehearsal – while the others remain in Chapel Hall for crafts, games, and other fun activities. Contact Cristina with any questions.
MIDWEEK at Central
Wednesday, May 14, 6 to 7:30 pm
Patrick invites Centralites of all ages – and their friends – to join him MIDWEEK for fellowship, food, and faith-filled conversation! Adults will share a meal at 6 pm and then dive into the previous Sunday’s scripture reading. Kids and youth will eat dinner at their own table and then enjoy crafts and games. RSVPs, while not required, would be helpful so we have enough food. Questions? Contact Patrick. Join us in Chapel Hall!
Sewing Circle
Saturday, May 17, 10 am
At Central’s new sewing circle, there will be snacks and conversation as we repair, upcycle, and repurpose items – for ourselves and charity. We’ll have mending projects, sewing machines, ironing board, and supplies – or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. An experienced seamstress will be on hand to help. Take mended items home, or give them to someone in need. Questions? Contact Amy Hebb or Carolyn Kolesar. Join us in Chapel Hall.
Annual Church Meeting
Sunday, June 1, 11:30 am
Mark your calendar for the 173rd Annual Meeting of Central Congregational Church. Simply remain in the Sanctuary after Worship. On the agenda: electing officers and committee members and approving the annual budget. A luncheon follows in Chapel Hall – with strawberry shortcake for dessert! There’s no charge, so please RSVP to the Church Office – or sign up in Chapel Hall – by May 27. Nursery care will be available.
Toward Better Christian Politics
Sunday, May 18, 12 noon
This month, the group will discuss “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez. This book – about the history of Christian nationalism – was a New York Times best seller and won the 2021 Orwell Award for “outstanding contributions to the critical analysis of public discourse.” Questions? Contact Paul Armstrong or Kristin DeKuiper. They’ll meet in the Education Wing.