Carousel Sunday / Women Gather

Sunday, Aug. 23, 12:30 pm

Let’s meet after Worship at the amazing Crescent Park Carousel (700 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside), a National Historic Landmark built in 1895 by the famous designer Charles Looff. Whether you ride or watch, it is a piece of Americana – and fun for both children and adults! Bring a snack or picnic lunch, if you like. Questions? Ask Claudia.

MidWeek Open Mic Night

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6 pm

It’s Open Mic Night at Central! Do you have a talent to share? Juggle, sing, play, tell a joke …. Do any act –solo or group – as long as it’s five minutes maximum. To participate, contact Patrick Faulhaber with all the details. If you’re not performing, come and enjoy the show! We’ll serve pizza and drinks. If you’d like, bring a side dish or dessert.  We’ll be in Chapel Hall

Central Men’s Group

Thursday, Aug. 20, 7:30 am

Open to all ages, Central Men’s Group is a monthly breakfast gathering – held on the third Thursday of each month – for fellowship and spirited conversation on topics ranging from current events and ethics to trends and shared experiences. Questions? Contact John Trevor. Please join us in the Fireplace Room.

Central Newsletter Deadline

Thursday, Aug. 20, 3:30 pm

Do you have news for the September newsletter? We welcome your input – whether for a feature story or news brief. Provide basic information in bullet form – who, what, where, when, and why – or write it yourself. We can use photos too. Email submissions to Antonia Greco (antonia@centralchurch.us) and Nick Collins (nicholas@centralchurch.us).

Summer Choir

Sunday, Aug. 23, 10 am

With Central choirs on hiatus until Gathering Sunday, choirmaster Patrick Aiken is leading a “Summer Choir.” Singers of all ages are invited to gather in the chancel every Sunday morning for warm-up exercises, and a brief rehearsal of the service’s hymns and the occasional introit. Both “regulars” and newcomers are welcome to try out their singing voices and help lead music during Worship!

Amos House Breakfast Volunteers

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 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).