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Recent Worship Services
May 19, 2024 | Pentecost
REFLECTIONS: A Tongue, A Fire, A Bird, A Breath
We welcome back guest musician Tonia Hughes Kendrick, celebrate Pentecost, reflect on the hard-to-describe Holy Spirit, and welcome new members to Central!
May 12, 2024
SERMON: Too Easily Pleased
Pastor Chris preaches on Jesus' strange "ascension" and the church's work of expectant waiting.
may 5, 2024
A Conversation with Liliana Letran-Garcia
Liliana Letran-Garcia, CEO of Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul, shares the story of how Faithful Hospitality came to be, her visions for the program, and how Central can be an effective partner for the work of hospitality towards asylum-seeking people experiencing homelessness.
April 28, 2024 | Youth Sunday
“For Everything There Is a Season”
Worship led by our amazing youth! From the music to the message, our 6th–12th graders share their thoughts and learnings on Ecclesiastes 3: 1–8: “For everything, there is a time.” Hear God’s voice anew in the words of our teens.
April 21, 2024 | Earth Day
SERMON: Getting Our House in Order
Musician Paul Damico-Carper joins us again as we celebrate Earth Day.
April 14, 2024
SERMON: God’s Follow-Through
We continue the story of the Resurrected Jesus in Luke 24. How do we encounter Jesus as we share nourishment with one another?
April 7, 2024
Handbells ring and Pastor Chris shares reflections on Acts 4:32-35 and how these words paint an aspirational vision of what the church could be.
March 31, 2024 | Easter Sunday
SERMON: The Power of Things Not Seen
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the ministry of love that guides us. Music includes Central Choir premiering a piece by composter Paul Winchester, the Ars Nova Brass Quintet, percussionist Lucy Hiestand, and pianist Alex Woods.
March 24, 2024 | Palm Sunday
SERMON: In Praise of Not Knowing
Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches on the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Music includes Central Choir led by Paul Damico-Carper and youth drummers led by Lucy Hiestand.
March 17, 2024 | Season of Lent
SERMON: Outside In
March 10, 2024 | Season of Lent
SERMON: Eldest Child Syndrome
Rev. Lou Bender returns to the pulpit to preach. Music includes Central Choir, led by Jane Ramseyer Miller and pianist Alex Woods.
March 3, 2024 | Season of Lent
SERMON: God of the Other
Continuing the Strangers and Sojourners series for Lent, Pastor Chris preaches God of the Other. Music features Central Choir and the return of soloist Clara Osowski and pianist Alex Woods.
February 25, 2024 | Season of lent
SERMON: Welcoming God
Continuing the Strangers and Sojourners series for Lent, Pastor Chris preaches that hospitality to others is hospitality to God. Music features Central Choir, led by instrumentalist Paul Damico-Carper.
February 18, 2024 | Season of Lent
SERMON: Collapse Into One
We enter the season of Lent with music that includes Central Choir, soloist Tonia Hughes Kendrick, and organist/pianist Kenneth Vigne.
February 11, 2024
SERMON: Necessity
We conclude “Mid-Winter Sabbath” series with stories of Jesus breaking rules on the Sabbath in order to heal a hurting world. Music includes Central Choir, led by Jane Ramseyer Miller, soloist Clara Osowski, and pianist Alex Woods.
February 4, 2024
SERMON: Not My Season
We continue our “Mid-Winter Sabbath” series with reflections on the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. We share communion with music that includes the Central Choir, led by Wendy Flinner, and pianist Alex Woods.
January 28, 2024
SERMON: Asking and Listening
We install new elders and deacons and welcome back soloist Clara Osowski, mezzo soprano, along with the Central Choir and pianist Alex Woods.
January 21, 2024
SERMON: Not All Is Well
Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches and Central Choir sings with pianist Alex Woods.
January 14, 2024
SERMON: Reflection on “The Other America”
We remember the life and ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his continued call towards Jesus' beloved community. We welcome Dr. Ernest Lloyd to the pulpit where he shares a reflection on King's speech 'The Other America' on economic inequalities. Paul Gulsvig leads the Central Choir in music.
January 7, 2024 | Epiphany sunday
SERMON: Visitors Depart
We celebrate Epiphany with the receiving of star words, sharing something to focus on in our faith walk in the coming year. Paul Damico-Carper joins us again to lead worship with the Central Choir singing as we share communion together.