Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 5, 10:30 am
Advent – a word that means “coming” – challenges us to look backward and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and remember the real meaning of Christmas. It also asks us to look forward to the Christ who continues to come into our lives and our world. We will celebrate this Second Sunday of Advent with the lighting of two candles – hope and peace – in our Advent wreath.
The Carol Service is On!
Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 pm
This year, we are delighted to present our annual Carol Service – live and in person. Once again, we will hear the story of the birth of Christ unfold in scripture and song. And, our choirs will sing accompanied by harp, cello, and organ. While safety precludes serving the traditional Silver Tea, we will host a festive reception in Chapel Hall after the service. Please note: because we expect attendance to exceed our COVID-19 capacity limit of 400, we will require proof of vaccination from all who attend.
WORD
Sunday, Nov. 28, 12 noon
Central’s ninth through twelfth graders will either enjoy an afternoon of S.P.A.M. – soda, pizza, and a movie – or a Mystery Meet, where they will explore a serious topic through a series of activities. The topic is the mystery, and the teens will not know what it is until they meet and begin working on it.
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Nov. 28, 10:30 am
This Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent. Advent – a word that means “coming” – challenges us to look backward and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. It also asks us to look forward to the Christ who continues to come into our lives and our world. We will celebrate this First Sunday of Advent with the sacrament of communion and the lighting of the first candle in our Advent wreath.
Dinner for Amos House
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3:30 pm
Many thanks to those who volunteered to help Central’s Mission and Action Committee provide dinner this month for 20 women and children in the new Mother-Child Reunification Program at Amos House. Please label food donations “Amos House,” and deliver to the church kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 17, no later than 3:30 pm. Contact Lynne Seacord with any questions (314-413-3741 or mehl.seacord@gmail.com).
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Sunday, Nov. 14
Camp Street Community Ministries is once again seeking donations – in-kind as well as monetary – to make 400 Thanksgiving baskets for our neighbors in need. They need frozen turkeys, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, canned sweet potatoes or yams, and packets or cans of gravy (no glass please). Food or checks (made out to Camp Street Community Ministries) should be delivered to Central or Camp Street (190 Camp Street in Providence) no later than Sunday, November 14