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 through April 30th. (To read the full statement, click here.)
Every Sunday, new content will be posted to this page for a worship-on-demand experience that you can view anytime throughout the week. To see prior Sunday content, see the bottom of this page. 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.
For tips on video viewing, see bottom of page.
Sunday, April 12 - Easter
joy and celebration!
Director of Music Ministry Jennifer Anderson plays Jesus Christ Is Risen Today on the organ at Central Presbyterian Church. (Thank you to Kiera Faye for her beautiful work creating the photograph slideshow.)
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Sheet Music - Jesus Christ is Risen Today
To enjoy more photographs from Central worship, fellowship and community life, go to our photo gallery.
SCRIPTURE READING
Rev. David Colby reads from the Gospel of John 20:1-18.
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Scripture Text: John 20:1-18
Children’s Time
Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris shares an Easter lesson with a reading from Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible with permission from Flyaway Books.
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Illustrated Ministry - Easter Materials
Alleluia Coloring Sheet - Multiple Page or Single Sheet
Social Media Shareable - Christ is Risen
Social Media Shareable - He is Risen Indeed!
SermoN
Rev. David Colby preaches on this Resurrection Sunday Easter in a Time of Social Distancing.
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Sermon Text - Easter in a Time of Social Distancing
Essay - One Day by Rich Cowles
hymn medley
Central Choir section leaders sing a medley of Easter hymns.
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Sheet Music - The Day of Resurrection, verses 1 & 3
Sheet Music - Come, Yo Faithful, Raise the Strain, versus 1 & 4
Lyrics - In the Bulb, There is a Flower
prayer
Rev. Dr. David Colby offers a closing prayer.
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Solo
David Winkworth with pianist Jayson Enquist share Be Ye Glad.
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Sheet Music - Be Ye Glad
Offering
If Central is your church home, we encourage you to continue your 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. You can give one time or set up a recurring payment by clicking on the donate button to the right.
Announcements
CONNECT WITH USWe invite you to check out our Facebook page every Sunday mornings between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. when our staff will be posting questions and photos and inviting you to share what your worship looks like. Join us with your cup of coffee and ‘Pass the Peace’ on our Facebook page
SUBMISSIONS DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
While we won't be able to gather together to celebrate Easter, we would like you to help us celebrate good things in our lives right now. Perhaps it is a story about helping a neighbor - or being helped. Are you seeing tulips starting to peak through the ground or perhaps delighting in the sidewalk chalk art by a neighboring child? Do you have a favorite scripture verse to share or perhaps a picture of your favorite furry friend? We invite you to share all of those things with us for a special feature video coming next Sunday.
A short (15 seconds or less) video
A photo with a brief description
A statement offering a message, scripture or thought
Submissions are due April 15. To learn more, click here!
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. 102 and the voicemail will provide instruction to reach the pastor.
Pastoral care: Rev. David Colby
Music: Jennifer Anderson
Children and Youth: Katie Morris
General Inquiries: Anna Sanchez
Communication/Website: Christie Rachelle
CHECK IN
Our staff along with Central’s Deacons are working to stay connected with everyone to ensure this time of distance remains meaningful and safe. If at anytime you have health, safety, or prayer needs to be met, we invite you to email the church office or call (651) 224-4728.
Past Sunday Worship Content
To view content, simply click on the date to go to that page.
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.
Video Controls and Closed Captioning
To turn on closed captioning, click the CC at the bottom right of the page. To enlarge the video to full screen to better read the text, click the white box in the lower right corner. To exit full screen viewing, press the "ESC" key on your keyboard.
Sometimes computer volume is controlled separately from YouTube volume - look for volume keys on the keyboard or monitor.
