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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 Chapel at 8:30am or in the Sanctuary at 10am each Sunday.
On Sunday, October 6, World Communion Sunday, there will be only one service (at 10am) so we can celebrate communion together. Guest preacher Rev. Lydia Tembo will deliver the sermon.
WAVE, Central’s contemporary worship service, will meet at 5pm on October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, and December 1 & 15.
The entire main floor of Central Church is handicapped accessible via the glass doors facing Elm Street (our main entrance).
Blessing of the Animals: October 6
Our pets add so much love to our lives that they deserve a special blessing! Central Church will offer a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6, at 5pm during our contemporary service, WAVE.
Bring your appropriately restrained pet, enjoy live music and a special message, then enjoy a free supper! Childcare is provided during the service.
Service on the Half Day: October 14
Middleschoolers! Make the half-day of school on October 14th a day of service! Central is offering service hours at a packing event for Bridges, to be held in our auditorium. Walk over immediately after school’s early dismissal. Pizza and donuts will be served. Younger children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
NOTE: we are collecting granola bars and applesauce pouches for this event. Please bring your donation to the glass hallway by October 13.
New! Meditation with Pam Robertson: Tuesdays
Join Pam Robertson for Meditation to guide you to inner peace and well-being. The class is free and meets Tuesday mornings starting September 17 at 9am in the Lounge.
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Read The KEY - Central's Newsmagazine
The Fall 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.
World Communion Sunday: October 6
On Sunday, October 6, Christians all over the world will share in Communion. Central will participate, and our third graders will join us at the table for the first time. We welcome guest preacher Rev. Lydia Tembo at our 10am service.
Concert: October 13
On Sunday, October 13, at 3:00 p.m., The Central Concert Series will present: Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone, & Carl Patrick Bolleia, piano. These faculty members at William Paterson University will be performing Gabriel Kahane’s Book of Travelers. Thanks to the Central Community Foundation and other donors, this concert is presented free of charge.
Prayer Class: October 20
Join Pam Robertson, Parish Associate for Spiritual Formation, on Sunday, October 20, following the 10am worship service, for a class on prayer. Together we will explore the practice of prayer in the spiritual quest, expanding our capacity to move more deeply with God/Mystery in our everyday lives.
Circle Of Women
The Monday Morning Circle of Women meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Lounge on select Monday mornings. Please join us, everyone welcomed!
Our fall/winter dates:
September 30: Misunderstood Jew
October 21: Misunderstood Jew
November 4: Misunderstood Jew
November 11: Mission Project
November 25: Advent Devotional
December 9: Advent Devotional
For the first month, we will be reading and watching videos from Amy Jill Levine’s book, The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus.
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 …
