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OUR MISSION AT CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
By God’s grace and the leading of the Holy Spirit, Central Presbyterian Church seeks to
Engage one another in a transforming and worshipful relationship with Jesus Christ;
Equip disciples for Christian fellowship, growth, and service;
Extend Christ’s love to the world!
What’s Happening Now At Central Presbyterian Church
Upcoming Worship
We invite you to attend worship in person in the Sanctuary at 10am each Sunday.
WAVE, Central’s contemporary worship service, will meet at 5pm on February 2, March 2 & 16, and April 6.
Our 10am services are broadcast live on HTTV and live streamed on our YouTube channel.
The entire main floor of Central Church is handicapped accessible via the glass doors facing Elm Street (our main entrance).
Central Closet Clothing Collection
We are accepting Women’s and Children’s clothing for donation to El Centro, a wonderful Hispanic/American non-profit that we have supported for many years whose headquarters are in the Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, NJ. These clothes do not have to be new, but they must be CLEAN and in good condition.
We are also accepting gently used Men’s clothing to be donated to BRIDGES outreach. We can only accept underwear and socks in new packaging.
The bin is located near the ramp by the Glass Hallway. We sort on Thursday mornings when the bin is full. If you are interested in being involved in this worthwhile, ongoing program, please contact Linda Taylor at lataylor732@ gmail.com for additional information.
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Monday Morning Circle of Women
All women are invited to this study and spirituality group that meets in the Fellowship Room at 9:30 a.m. on the following Mondays:
January 27, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, April 7 & 28
Souperbowl of Caring Collection
Central is participating in the Souperbowl of Caring by collecting body wash and shower poufs (or soap and washcloths) for our friends in need at GRACE. The collection runs until February 9, so bring your donations to the Glass Hallway. Thank you!
Read The KEY - Central's Newsmagazine
The Advent Edition of the KEY is here! Read Central’s quarterly newsmagazine, which contains articles about our missions, church life, finance, and so much more. Click here to read.
Memorial for Russell Smith: January 18
A memorial for long-time member Russ Smith will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Room.
Unity Service: January 19
Central, together with Fountain Baptist Church and Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church, will celebrate the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 19, at 10am in Central’s Sanctuary. This service of Unity will feature choirs, bands, musicians and soloists from each of the churches, as well as clergy participants.
MLK Day of Service: January 20
Make the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday a day on, not a day off! Together with Bridges, Central will host a day of service on January 20, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in our auditorium. Register here.
New Member Class: January 26
Are you interested in joining in membership at Central Presbyterian Church? Join us for a New Member Class following worship on Sunday, January 26, to meet a pastor and learn more about the church. An opportunity to join will be offered. Please RSVP to EThiel@centralpres.org.
Concert by William Heard: February 8
accompanied by special guest, Don Corey Washington
A special benefit concert with a free will offering to support the Elizabethport Presbyterian Center and its scholarship program.
William Nemon Heard is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, ordained Christian minister, worship consultant, workshop clinician, pastoral counselor, and entrepreneur.
Singers from Princeton Theological Seminary’s Chapel Choir will also join William Heard in this concert.
Click here for the Central Concert Series brochure with all our upcoming music events!
Central Presbyterian Ministries
Adult Ministries
Our Adult Ministries are involved in many events around the Summit area.
Youth Ministries
See what our Youth are up to! Fun, games and learning to apply the Word in their daily lives.
Children's Ministries
Sunday School, Club 4-5 and nurshery are ongoning ministries for your child or toddler.
Spiritual Development
Grow your spiritual relationship with Jesus using these ministries.
Missions
These ministries help you to reach out to others in your daily activities.
Central Presbyterian Staff Blogs
CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM
I have heard that they have canceled Christmas in Bethlehem this year—not the one in Pennsylvania, where I assume the giant star is still lit on the mountain ridge. Rather, they’ve canceled Christmas in the Bethlehem in Israel—the town where, according to the Gospels, Jesus was born. To be clear, what they have canceled in …
RETHINKING THE IMPORTANCE OF RITUAL
Ritual is not something that modern people like us think about very much. Indeed, like the word, “religion,” the word “ritual” has a bit of a negative connotation in many people’s minds these days. And yet, listening to an interview with Dan Senor, the co-author of a recent book entitled, The Genius of Israel: The …
THE POLICE CAR AT THE SYNAGOGUE
I saw a police car sitting in the parking lot of a synagogue the other day, and it made me sad. You see, I know the rabbi who serves the synagogue where that police car was stationed. We belong to the same interfaith group. I respect him. I enjoy being with him. And while we …
