Worship Online

Let us begin with a prayer:

Gracious God, you gather us in ways familiar and strange.  As we worship in new ways, we do so trusting in your ability to inspire and heal, grateful for opportunities to connect to your love and to the love of others.  So now we ask that you take us, mold us, shape us into your people in your world at this particular time.  Amen.

HYMN

Director of Music Ministry Jennifer Anderson plays the hymn Christ is Alive!

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• Sheet Music - Christ is Alive!

SCRIPTURE READING

Mel Leach reads from the Gospel of John 20:19-31.

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• Scripture Text: John 20:19-31.

• Social Media Shareable - Believe Without Seeing

Children’s Time

Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris shares a lesson for children and youth of the congregation.

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• Illustrated Ministry - Activity Sheets

SermoN

Rev. David Colby preaches on this Sunday The Peace of Jesus Christ.

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• Sermon Text - The Peace of Jesus Christ

Prayers of the People

A prayer by Pádraig Ó Tuama

Holy God, we give you thanks for the gift of life,
of holy breath that animates our lungs and our bodies.
We give you thanks for so many things today:

For hope
for signs of new life
for flowers emerging from the soil and buds on the trees
for neighbors who look out for us
for music that brings joy
for little bits of good news

We long for, and ask that you speed the day when
our loved ones regain their health
when we might safely gather together
for sorrow to give way to joy
concern for the common good is enlarged and embraced

We pray for
those who are grieving
those who are ill
those in harm's way
those who are weary and worn-out

Jesus, our dead and living friend,
We walk the ways of death and life
holding fear in one hand
and courage in the other.

Come find us when we are locked away.
Come enliven us.
Come bless us with your peace.
Because you are the first day of creation
And all days of creation.

Amen.

Interested in reading more prayers by Pádraig Ó Tuama? Click on the image above to purchase his book from which this prayer was gleaned.

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• Prayer Text by Pádraig Ó Tuama

Message on giving

Rev. David Colby and the members of the Finance & Stewardship Committee speak on giving and generosity in this unique time.

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• Brochure about One Great Hour of Sharing Ministry

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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. 

CHECK OUT THE NEW ONLINE EXCHANGE!
In this time of social distancing, many at Central are finding new and inventive ways to continue exploring creative arts, crafting, and music. Enjoy this gathering place of all the things fun, moving, and beautiful and share your comments and encouragements in each blog post.
Visit the Exchange Blog to see all current posts, or click below for the most recent.

CONNECT WITH US
We 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

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.