Fourth Thursday Book Group

Thursday, Sep. 26, 12:30 pm

The Fourth Thursday Book Group will kick off the new year – meeting in person instead of via Zoom – for a potluck luncheon and discussion of “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese. This stunning epic of love, faith, and medicine – spanning 1900 to 1977 – is set in Kerala, South India, and follows three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret. (Coming up on Oct. 24: “An Unfinished Love Story,” by Doris Kearns Goodwin.)

Women’s Retreat

October 25 to 27

Central’s annual Women’s Retreat is back! Come away with friends for a time of relaxation and renewal at the spectacular Episcopal Conference Center.  Enjoy 180 wooded acres of hiking trails bordering Echo Lake and a sprawling farmhouse from the 1700s. Imagine! No cooking, planning, appointments, or deadlines for an entire weekend! Just nourishment for your body, mind, and soul. The cost is $175 for meals, lodging, and materials. Payment is due October 6. To reserve your space, contact Claudia.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Sep. 29, 2 pm

This Sunday, we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis with a blessing of the animals. This special observance honors the vital roles companion animals have in our lives. The love we give to and receive from our pets is a valuable reminder of God’s love for us all. All interested pets, great and small, on leashes, in carriers, or in photographs – and their human companions – are invited to join our senior minister Patrick Faulhaber on the West Lawn.

 

Central Men’s Group

Thursday, Sep. 19, 7:30 am

Open to all ages, Central Men’s Group is a monthly breakfast gathering – held in the Fireplace Room 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.

Central Newsletter Deadline

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 3 pm

Do you have news for the October 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 submissions to Antonia Greco and Nicolas Collins.

Friday Film Fare is back!

Mark Your Calendar

Jim Silverthorn, our resident cinephile, will once again host Central’s version of Friday Night at the Movies – screening a different film each month, followed by a lively discussion. Here are the coming attractions: Oct. 18: The Color Purple (2023). Nov. 15: The Lavender Hill Mob (1951). Dec. 13: The Holdovers (2023). Jan. 17: August: Osage County (2013). Feb. 21: The Shootist (1976). Mar.14: Living (2022). Join Jim at 7:30 pm in the Fireplace Room.