Christmas at Central Donations

Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

Help make our annual holiday FUNraiser the success we know it can be! We especially need baked goods, books, and items for Grandma’s Attic. (No toys, games or videos, please.) Drop off donations on the Chapel Hall stage Sunday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 am. We’re also looking for volunteers. Contact the committee chairs to offer your services. Thank you!

Rashomon Auditions

Sunday, Nov. 30, 12 noon

CCC Players is casting its spring performance of “Rashomon,” derived from works by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Auditions are open to all whether you’re a skilled performer or total theater novice. (If you’ve ever done community theater, you already know there is no better way to make friends and have a great time!) Questions? Contact Liam Newberry (liamnewberrytech@gmail.com). Auditions: are in the Makepeace Room.

Cherub Choir Rehearsal

Sundays, 10 am

Do you have a young singer at your house – in preschool through the third grade? Then you’ll be glad to know that the Cherub Choir is back up and running. The choir will practice each Sunday through Dec. 21, at 10 am, in the Education Wing. And they will sing the introit during Worship on Sunday, Dec. 21. For more information, contact Caroline Hunter.

Join the Hope Circle!

Sunday, Nov. 23, 11:30 am

The Mission & Action Committee is partnering with Hope High School’s Hope Circle (hopecircleprovidence.org), a group of volunteers who use their creativity, smarts, and love to nourish this vibrant and hungry school. Join them in the Fireplace Room to learn about opportunities to volunteer – including mentoring and tutoring students and staffing Hope Street Fashions, their student thrift store. Questions? Contact Michael Fournier (mfournier0816@gmail.com).

Buy Nothing Day

Sunday, Nov. 23, 12 noon

This is the last chance to clean out your closets for the 2025 Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, which provides winter wear for adults and children free of charge. Please see what you can add to the racks. We need warm coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens. All items should be gently used and clean … or brand new. Drop off donations in Wilson Chapel.

Fall Church Cleanup

Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 am

Come one, come all to help make Central beautiful for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We’ll clean, rake, dust, organize, and more as a community of faith. Please send project ideas and supply needs to Antonia Greco, (antonia@centralchurch.us) in the Church Office. When you arrive, we’ll have everything you need – plus coffee, doughnuts, and plenty of good cheer! We’ll work until 12 noon. But if you can’t stay the entire morning, please contribute whatever time you can!