WORSHIP WITH US Central is worshiping virtually during the Coronavirus health emergency. Scroll down for details about this Sunday. JOIN US Learn about the Ministries and Missions of Central Church FIND US Get in touch with us or find us on Google maps. 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! Find Out More Click here for information about our Capital Campaign Phase 2 What’s Happening Now At Central Presbyterian Church Worship This Week Central will broadcast worship at 10am this Sunday on Hometowne TV in Summit, NJ, Facebook, and our YouTube channel . See the Virtual Sunday School lesson here. Messiah Study On Sundays at 11am from February 21 to March 28, Central will offer a study of Handel’s “Messiah,” led by Pastor Don Steele and Music Director Dr. Charity Wicks. This class is a continuation of the popular study Central hosted during Advent, but prior participation is not required. Everyone is welcome! To get the link to the free class, sign up here, and a Zoom link will be sent to you. Lenten Vespers Services On Sunday evenings at 5pm from February 21 to March 28, Central will host Vespers services outdoors at the Elm Street side of the church. You are welcome to participate from your car, as these short services will go on, rain or shine. On March 28 (Palm Sunday), the Easter Bunny will join us, so wear your Easter outfit, decorate your car, and prepare for some treats! Women's Study: First Sundays The study for women meets on first Sundays at 8:45 a.m. on Zoom. We are meeting with Rev. Noelle Kirchner on her book How to Live Your Life’s Purpose: The Six-Step Journey to God’s Best. We would love to have all women in the congregation join us! For a Zoom link, please reach out to Pastor Deborah at dhuggins@centralpres.org. Summit Warm Hearts Summit Warm Hearts, a project of the Summit Interfaith Council, partners with Central, Beacon UU, Bridges, the SIC and GRACE to provide emergency shelter, 3 meals a day and wrap-around support for people experiencing homelessness. Looking for ways to help with this project? Sign up to host here. If you are able to provide lunch for our guests, you can sign up here. Pick up and delivery sign up. Connecting with Summit’s Seniors Many of us are aware of the pandemic of loneliness that is so widespread in our community. Central is connecting with Vito Gallo to help fight this pandemic. If you or you kids would like to color pages, make cards or crafts, or write a note, we would love to pass them along to Vito Gallo Senior Center. To make a donation, just drop your cards and projects in the mail slot in the Maple Street door at the church. Focus: February- Valentines, March- St. Patrick’s Day, April- Easter, May- Mother’s and Father’s Day. Central Presbyterian Church uses GivePlus for online donations. Click here to donate. Central Presbyterian Ministries Adult Ministries Our Adult Ministries are involved in many events around the Summit area. Find Out More Youth Ministries See what our Youth are up to! Fun, games and learning to apply the Word in their daily lives. Find Out More Children's Ministries Sunday School, Club 4-5 and nurshery are ongoning ministries for your child or toddler. Find Out More Spiritual Development Grow your spiritual relationship with Jesus using these ministries. Find Out More Missions These ministries help you to reach out to others in your daily activities. Find Out More Central Presbyterian Staff Blogs HONEST HISTORYFor those of us who love American history, February is an interesting month. The third Monday is a national holiday honoring two of our country’s greatest leaders: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both of whom were born during the month. February is also “Black History Month.” And given that our nation is engaged in dealing honestly with our history of Read moreWHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?What happened in the Capitol of the United States on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 was shocking. It was disgusting. It was heartbreaking, but as someone has said, “A lot of things broke my heart but fixed my vision.” And I hope that is something that we can say about what happened that first Wednesday of the year. However, for that Read moreTHE COVID CHRISTMASI remember that Christmas vividly. It was 1975. My mother had died on December 23 after a bout with breast cancer that had spread to other parts of her body, finally ending in her brain. The nightmare fall of my senior year of high school caring for my increasingly infirm Mother ended with her death on the last day of Read more Central Presbyterian in Photos June 12, 2019Special GroupJune 12, 2019Tasty!June 12, 201950 year members in 2017June 12, 2019Car WashJune 11, 2019Blessing of the AnimalsJune 12, 2019Blessing of the AnimalsJune 11, 2019Root Beer FloatsJune 12, 2019EasterJune 12, 2019Master Chef Junior