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SERMON: Eldest Child Syndrome

Rev. Lou Bender returns to the pulpit to preach.  Music will include Central Choir, led by Jane Ramseyer Miller and pianist Alex Woods.

SERMON: God of the Other

Continuing the Strangers and Sojourners series for Lent, Pastor Chris preaches Welcoming God. Music will sung with the Central Choir and feature the return of soloist Clara Osowski and pianist Alex Woods.

SERMON: Welcoming God

Continuing the Strangers and Sojourners series for Lent, Pastor Chris preaches that hospitality to others is hospitality to God. Music will sung with the Central Choir, led by instrumentalist Paul Damico-Carper.

SERMON: Strangers & Sojourners: Collapse Into One

We enter the season of Lent with music that includes Central Choir, soloist Tonia Hughes Kendrick, and organist/pianist Kenneth Vigne.

SERMON: Mid-Winter Sabbath: Necessity

We conclude “Mid-Winter Sabbath” series with stories of Jesus breaking rules on the Sabbath in order to heal a hurting world. Music will include Central Choir, led by Jane Ramseyer Miller, soloist Clara Osowski, and pianist Alex Woods.

SERMON: Mid-Winter Sabbath: Not My Season

We continue our “Mid-Winter Sabbath” series with reflections on the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. We will share communion with music that includes the Central Choir, led by Wendy Flinner, and pianist Alex Woods.

SERMON: Mid-Winter Sabbath: 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.

SERMON: Mid-Winter Sabbath: Not All is Well

Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches and Central Choir sings with pianist Alex Woods.

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 will share a reflection on King's speech 'The Other America' on economic inequalities. Paul Gulsvig leads the Central Choir in music.

SERMON: Mid-Winter Sabbath: 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.

NEW YEAR’S EVE: Reflections

Get ready for the New Year by joining us for a relaxed service of hymn singing and scripture with Jennifer Anderson playing piano.

There is no bulletin this week.

CHRISTMAS EVE: Gathering Stories

We celebrate Christmas Eve with Central’s children and youth participating in a living manger scene as scriptures are read, with music from section leader soloists and Melanie Ohnstad, organ.

NINE LESSONS & CAROLS: A Weary World Rejoices

Our fourth Sunday of Advent features with a full roster of music from Central Choir, Alex Woods on piano, organist Melanie Ohnstad, soloist Tonia Hughes Kendrick, Central’s Chamber Ensemble with guest instrumentalists, youth soloists, and our Handbell Ensemble.

PAGEANT: Moses at the Manger

This year, we tell the story of Moses at the Manger written by Central’s own Jeff Jones. Enjoy music from the Ars Nova Brass Quintet, our children and youth, and the Central Choir.

SERMON: By a Thread

On this second week of advent, Pastor Chris preaches on the connections between the stories of the Exodus and the Nativity in anticipation of our pageant on Dec. 10. We share communion, with music from the Central Choir and Alex Woods on piano.

SERMON: Redemption Songs

Advent begins as we again await the coming of Jesus into our midst! Mezzo Soprano Clara Osowski is accompanied by Alex Woods on piano as we begin our Advent journey.

SERMON: Enough

Pastor Chris preaches on Ephesians 1:15-23 as we welcome new members to Central. Artist-in-residence Tonia Hughes Kendrick leads us in music of gratitude along with the Central Choir and Alex Woods on piano.

SERMON - Unselective Hearing

Pastor Chris preaches on Luke 4:16-30 as we close the stewardship season and focus on the work of Mission and Justice. Music will focus on our call for social justice, including music from the Justice Choir Songbook.

SERMON - Look Both Ways

Pastor Chris preaches on Deuteronomy 6:1-9 as we share the Lord’s Supper, celebrate our children and youth on a SPARK! Sunday, and bear witness to the cloud of saints who have gone on before this All Saints’ Day. Dr. Melanie Ohnstad, organist, joins us this day along with our Central Choir.

SERMON - God in the Way

Pastor Chris preaches on 2 Chronicles 5:2, 11-14 and we focus on the role of worship and the arts. Central Choir sings, Alex Woods plays piano, and we welcome Artist-in-Residence Tonia Hughes Kendrick.

SERMON - Between Here and Heaven

Pastor Chris preaches on 1 Kings 8:22-24, 27-30 and we focus on the role our building plays in the life of the congregation. Central Choir sings, the Chamber Ensemble plays and Melanie Ohnstad plays the organ.

SERMON - When the Going Gets Golden

Guest Preacher Rev. David Stewart preaches on Matthew 22:1-14 as we highlight the ministry of hospitality at Central. Music includes the Central Choir with Paul Damico-Carper, song leader and guitarist. The CREO Dance Ensemble returns.

SERMON - Reflections on Stewardship

Worship reflects on stewardship with a scripture reading of Acts 8:26-40. The Handbell Ensemble rings, Central Choir sings, and Alex Woods plays piano.

SERMON - World Communion Sunday

Rev. Dr. Libby Shannon, the Transitional Executive Presbyter in the Twin Cities Area, preaches on Philippians 2 as we celebrate World Communion Sunday. SPARK children lead in worship, and music will be led be the Central Choir.

SERMON - Not I

This week Central installs Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen, with worship sharing a scripture reading from 2 Corinthians 4:5-11. Music will include Central Choir, Ars Nova Brass Quintet, Alex Woods (piano), and a special premiere of a new choral work by composer Abbie Betinis.

SERMON - Overtones

Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches “Overtones” with a scripture reading from Revelation 2:1-5. Central Choir sings and Alex Woods plays piano.

SERMON - Pilgrimage Home

We kick off an exciting and inspiring new year with a message from Psalm 122 titled “Pilgrimage Home” with Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen at the pulpit, Melanie Ohnstad on organ and the returning Central Choir.

SERMON - Stories You Missed: The Jubilee

Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches “Stories You Missed: The Jubilee” with scripture reading of Leviticus 25:1-12. Adam Van der Sluis, tenor, sings and Alex Woods plays piano.

SERMON - Crawling Off the Altar

Rev. Lou Bender preaches Crawling Off the Altar with a scripture reading from Romans 12:1-8. Abbie Betinis, alto, will sing and Alex Woods will play piano.

SERMON - Stories You Missed: Habakkuk’s Prayer

Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches “Stories You Missed: Habakkuk’s Prayer” with a scripture reading from Habakkuk 3:1, 17-19a. Adam Van der Sluis, tenor, will sing and Alex Woods will play piano.

SERMON - Stories You Missed: Balaam’s Donkey

Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen preaches "Stories You Missed: Balaam’s Donkey" with scripture reading from Numbers 22:20-31. Eric Barlett will sing.

SERMON - Angel-Wrestling

Rev. Lou Bender returns to the pulpit to preach "Angel-Wrestling" with scripture reading from Genesis 32:24-31. Abbie Betinis sings and Alex Woods plays piano.