The Central Christmas Pageant will be at 4:00 p.m. on December 24. We would love to have your child participate!  We have choirs, dancers, and actors. We would also love to feature children who would like a special role (speaking, dancing, playing an instrument, or singing). Please sign up here. Rehearsals will be as follows: 

Children’s Choir: 11:15- 11:45 on 11/22,12/6, 12/13, 12/20 11:00-12:30, and 3:00 on 12/24 with Charity

 Featured Actors (speaking parts): 8:45-9:45  on 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20 11:00-12:30, 3:00 on 12/24 in the auditorium with Charlotte Genualdi and her family.

Actors (no lines): 12/20 11:00-12:00, 3:00 on 12/24

 Preschool actors: 12/20 11:00-11:30, 12/24 3:00-3:30

Central will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit SHIP (Summit Helping Its People) through November 22.  Donations may be brought to the Glass Hallway.

Requested items include:

Long shelf life milk, Single serve fruit cups, Single serve fruit juice, Single serve trail mix/nuts, Canned vegetables – all varieties, Paper towels, Paper napkins, Sugar, Coffee – regular – unflavored, Tea, Canned tuna, Rice, and Ketchup 

Central publishes a weekly Friday Email that contains information on worship, upcoming events, and church news.  Follow this link to sign up (Don’t worry – you can unsubscribe at any time!).

This fall, the Monday Morning Women’s Group will be focusing on the book “How to Pray:  A simple guide for normal people” by Pete Greig.  Please join us, we are an intergenerational group open to everyone!  We meet on select Mondays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Lounge.  We look forward to a great fall learning, sharing and supporting each other.  Any questions please reach out to Lori Donohue lori_donohue@msn.com or Leah Griffith leahhgriffith@gmail.com.

Nov 2   How to Pray   ASK
Nov 16 How to Pray  YIELD
Nov 30  Prayer Practices
Dec 14  Christmas Celebration

Sharing Tree launches November 22!  Pick up a few gift-request tags from the tree in the glass hallway to share the joy of Christmas with a people in need.  This year, EVERYONE is invited to a day of local shopping for Sharing Tree, followed by a wrapping party back at the church with cookies and cocoa. Children are invited with their families – youth will head to town with their friends and chaperones.  Gather at 11:00 a.m. in the auditorium.

We are thrilled to welcome Toddler Time back for its second year! The fall session begins on Wednesday, September 16, and we can’t wait to reconnect with returning families while welcoming many new ones.  Registration is required, and because of the program’s popularity, space is limited. Be sure to use the link below to reserve your little one’s spot.

 Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/262015040046138

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Gilbert at BeckyL915@yahoo.com.  We look forward to another year filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and fun!

Stop in for meaningful conversation, connection, and inspiration Wednesdays at noon in the Boardroom.  The group will discuss Katherine May’s book, “Wintering, the Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.”  Everyone is welcome!

Free open-play Mahjong!  Registration is required, as space is very limited.  Play begins at 9:15 a.m. and runs through 10:30 a.m.  Players must be able to play independently. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262363813409155

Looking for a fun place to do your service hours with your friends? Middle School students are invited to drop in to serve at Central Presbyterian Church (across from the school) between 4:00-7:00 p.m., with pizza served at 6:00 p.m.

Middle Schoolers: Adam Gilbert will be offering a free vocal master class to middle schoolers who want to improve their craft. He will be teaching young singers better technique to find freedom within their voice, help them improve musicality and gain confidence to find more joy in singing.

Where/When: 1st Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church. Arrive at 5:00 p.m. to rehearse with our Middle School Band!  Students are encouraged to either have a backing track available to connect via bluetooth or bring piano sheet music.

High Schoolers: There is also a free Vocal Master Class for high schoolers held on 1st Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. and everyone is welcome to arrive at 4:30 p.m. to be part of the high school band!

We are excited to announce the start of the 2026–2027 Confirmation program at Central! We invite all 9th-grade youth to participate in this journey of faith.

If you have a child who would like to participate, or if you know someone who might be interested, please email Scott.Hendrix1@gmail.com to register or learn more.

Event: Parent Confirmation Orientation

Date: November 15th, 11:00 a.m. – noon