Rebecca’s Book Group
Thursday, Nov. 16, 12 noon
Rebecca’s Book Group will discuss “Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America,” by journalist / historian Steve Inskeep. This book explores the political acumen of Abraham Lincoln via 16 encounters before and during his presidency, bringing to light not only the strategy of a great politician who inherited a country divided, but lessons for our own disorderly present. Join us in the Fireplace Room.
Community Festival Table
Deliver Nov. 6 to 13
At our Festival Service of Thanksgiving, on Nov. 19, the Flower Committee will decorate the chancel and communion table with mums, gourds, pumpkins, fruits, and vegetables. They hope to make the festivities more meaningful by displaying items grown or contributed by Central members and friends. To help, contact Marilyn Edwards or Margaret Gardner. Please deliver items to the coatroom and place them in the boxes provided by Monday, Nov. 13.
Share Your Thanksgiving
There are two ways to share Thanksgiving this year. 1) Deliver a frozen turkey to Central’s kitchen by Wednesday, Nov. 15, 12 noon. We’ll donate it to a local food bank or soup kitchen. 2) Share Thanksgiving dinner with other Central members and friends. If you have extra seats at your table or will be without family this year, contact the church office and we’ll do a little “matchmaking.”
Christmas Ornament Painting Party
Saturday, Nov, 4, 10 am
This is a great opportunity to make wonderful gifts and keepsakes for your friends, family, and teachers – not to mention ornaments for the Central Christmas Tree as well as your tree at home! We’ll provide the fun, paint, ornaments, and of course some snacks. It may be messy, so bring an old shirt, apron, or painting smock to protect your clothes. RSVP to Antonia Greco.
CCC Youth: “Piping Hot”
Sunday, Oct. 29, 12 noon
All middle- and high-schoolers are invited for a piping-hot time of food and fun with Patrick Aiken. Meet in the kitchen, where you and Patrick will prepare and assemble his delicious sourdough scones. While they bake, you’ll head to the choir loft for some music and a close-up look at Central’s pipe organ. Then it’s back to the kitchen, where you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor while discussing music, baking, and life!
Guest Preacher
Sunday, Oct. 29, 10:30 am
This Sunday, Central welcomes the Reverend Dr. David Mitchell, senior pastor of Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Durham, N.C. Dr. Mitchell became a friend of Central when he was pastor of Providence’s Congdon Street Baptist Church from 2003 to 2009. He is a counselor, teacher, community activist, and author of “Black Theology and Youths at Risk” (2001) – as well as religious education curricula and courses on spiritual growth, cultural awareness, and self-esteem.