Worship Online
Central’s Session has agreed that it is in the best interest of all who worship at Central, and all who are served by our community, to cancel all in-person worship and activities at Central until further notice. Every Sunday, new content will be posted to this page for a worship-on-demand experience that you can view anytime throughout the week. For those without regular internet access, we are mailing worship materials via postal mail. If you have limited web access or know of someone in need of mailed content, please contact Anna Sanchez or call (651) 224-4748.
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Sunday, January 10
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WELCOME
Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris welcomes us to worship today, and leads a time for children.
Sermon
Based on scripture from Mark 1:4-11, Pastor Bender will lead us to reflect on our own baptism as we consider the baptism of Jesus. She requests that each home prepare a bowl, cup, or another container of water to use during the service.
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Reflection
Jennifer Anderson plays on piano "Baptized in Water", an arrangement by Lee Dengler.
ORDINATION and INSTALLATION
Rev. Lou Bender leads us in the ordination and installation of Deacons and Elders elected at the November 2020 congregational meeting.
music
Peter Mayer, composer & soloists presents "Where is the Light?" with Central Choir and guests from “Songs for the Season” concert. Curated by Abbie Betinis and co-presented by Schubert Club & Central Presbyterian Church in December 2019.
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If Central is your church home, we encourage you to continue your regular tithes and offerings during this season. In so many ways, the work of Central is more important than ever before as we step up to serve those lacking important resources of daily living. To make your offering this week, simply click on an icon below.
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Announcements
JANUARY NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
Wow! What a busy time it has been moving through the holidays and the events relating to Rev. Colby's departure. With everything going on, our newsletter for the month is hitting the post office a bit later than normal, but no worries, it is on its way as we speak and you needn't wait to read it!
While this isn’t quite the 10th season initially envisioned, we are still going to celebrate! Join VocalPoint for a unique season of learning, remembering, and even a little (virtual) singing with weekly Sunday events leading into February. Today they kick off with a Zoom event at 1:00 pm to hear from some of our favorite headliners from past VocalPoint seasons! (To see the full run of events, pick up the January newsletter or go to the VocalPoint website to register.)
BEACON INTERFAITH HOUSING COLLABORATIVE INVITES YOU!
Beacon's Leadership Team here at Central would like to invite you to come to Central's Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative meeting on January 11 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. This will be a time for you to meet Elizabeth Tannen (St. Paul congregational organizer) and to ask her questions you might have about Beacon's housing initiatives and how Central can collaborate with Beacon. To participate in this event, check the January newsletter or mid-week eConnect email for the Zoom link.
Please join the Women of Central on Zoom as they gather for a time of informal sharing on Wednesday, January 13 from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. Check the January newsletter or mid-week eConnect email for the Zoom link. To be added to the mailing list for future Women of Central events and to have the Zoom link sent to you, simply drop Sue Hoffman an email.
QUESTIONS AND EMERGENCIES
If at anytime you have questions, concerns or ideas, we invite you to reach out to our staff who will continue to be available. While voice mail will be checked as staff are able, we encourage you to send emails for more immediate response. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call 651-224-4728 ext. 100 and the voicemail will provide instruction to reach the deacons.
Deacons: Deacon Committee Chair, Mark Vance
Music: Jennifer Anderson
Children and Youth: Katie Morris
General Inquiries: Anna Sanchez
Communication/Website: Christie Rachelle
LICENSE
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Past Sunday Worship Content
To view content, simply click on the date to go to that page.
Sunday, January 3
Guided by a Star [ Matthew 2:1-12 ]
Sunday, December 27
Worship with Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area “Bodies Cry Out for Justice” [ Luke 2 verses 22-40 ]
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day
”Lemonade Christmas” with St. Paul Author Roger Barr
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
How Silently the Wondrous Gift is Given [ Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 2:1-20 ]
Sunday, December 20
Children & Youth Christmas Pageant “Do Not Be Afraid”
Sunday, December 13
Do Not Be Afraid to Practice Joy [ Isaiah 40:1-11 and Luke 2:1-14 ]
Sunday, December 6
Don’t Be Afraid to Bring Peace [ Isaiah 1-4, 8-11 and Luke 1:46-55 ]
Sunday, November 29
Don’t Be Afraid to Hold Hope [ Isaiah 64:1-9 and Luke 1:26-45 ]
Sunday, November 22
Celebrating the Confirmation Class of 2020
Sunday, November 15
The Church’s First Leadership Transition [ Acts 1:1-26 ]
Sunday, November 8
A Still More Excellent Way [ 1 Corinthians 12:3 - 13:13 ]
Sunday, November 1
40 Days and Nights [ Mark 1:9-13 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and 14-15 ]
Sunday, October 25
The Reformed Church Always Reforming [ Guest Preacher ]
Sunday, October 18
Wandering in the Wilderness . . . on the Cusp [ Deuteronomy 34:1-9 ]
Sunday, October 11
Wandering in the Wilderness . . . are we there yet? [ Exodus 17:1-17 ]
Sunday, October 4
Wandering in the Wilderness . . . and God Provides [ Exodus 16:1-21 ]
Sunday, September 27
Signs of Hope After a Long Time [ Genesis 8:1-22 ]
Sunday, September 20
Will This Ever End? [ Genesis 6:11 - 7:7 ]
Sunday, September 13
The First Day [ Genesis 1:1-5 ]
Sunday, September 7
Re-Membering Connection as Resilience [ Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ]
Sunday, August 30
Prepared to Endure Everything with Patience [ Colossians 1:9-14 ]
Sunday, August 23
Conversation on Anti-Racism [ Mark 10:48, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 12:1, and John 16:13 }
Sunday, August 16
Conversation on Hunger [ Psalm 107:1-9 and Mark 6:30-44 ]
Sunday, August 16
Conversation on Homelessness [ 1 John 3:16-24 and Isaiah 32:17-18 ]
Sunday, August 2
Worship with Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area [ Exodus 14:10-18 ]
Sunday, July 26 - Worship with Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area
Tears of Lament [ John 11: 28-44 ]
Sunday, July 19
Compassion for the World [ Leviticus 25 ]
Sunday, July 12
Compassion for the Journey [ Ruth 1:1-22 ]
Sunday, July 5
Compassion at the Table [ Luke 15: 11-32 ]
Sunday, June 28
Compassion for the Neighbor [ Mark 2:1-12 ]
Sunday, June 21
Looking Forward [ Isaiah 40:29-31 & Mark 12:25-31 ]
Sunday, June 14
Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You. [ Mark 2: 28-31 ]
Sunday, June 7
With All Our Breath [ Genesis 2:7-9, Job 27:3-6, and Isaiah 42:1-9 ]
Sunday, May 31
Pentecost Sunday [ Acts 2: 1-41 ]
Sunday, May 24
How Do We Get Started? [ Acts 1:1-14 ]
Sunday, May 17
The Gospel Goes to Athens [ Acts 17:22-31 ]
Sunday, May 10
The Church is On the Move [ Acts 14:20-28 ]
Sunday, May 3
They Broke Bread at Home [ Acts 2:42-46 ]
Sunday, April 26
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly [ Micah 6:6-8 ]
Sunday, April 19
The Peace of Jesus Christ [ John 20:19-31 ]
Sunday, April 12 - EASTER SUNDAY
Easter in a Time of Social Distancing [ John 20:1-18 ]
Friday, April 10 - GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday [ Psalm 22:1-5 ]
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 - MAUNDY THURSDAY
Last Supper Together | Love One Another [ John 13:33-38 ]
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 - PALM SUNDAY
Even the Stones Will Shout Aloud! [ Luke 19:28-40 ]
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Finding a Balm in Gilead [ Psalm 27 ]
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
The Valley of Dry Bones [ Ezekiel 37:1-14 ]
Looking for more? Check out our Sermon Archive and download recent sermons from the past few months.
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