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 26: Justice Choir Sunday

Join us Sunday morning on Facebook for a special Justice Choir Watch Party! Go to Central’s Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. to watch, sing, and comment as a community. This all-in-one video experience will allow us to watch the streamed service together, see others online, and share comments together live.

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Welcome

The Bollman family welcomes you to worship on this Justice Choir Sunday, sharing all that they love about volunteering with Project Home each year.

music

Also known as the Black National Anthem Lift Every Voice and Sing was written by brothers James Weldon Johnson & J. Rosamond Johnson. Conductor Tesfa Wondemagegnehu leads a Justice Choir community sing with Aaron David Miller (piano) and Jeffrey Gram (drums) at House of Hope in St Paul.

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Music

Abbie Betinis introduces her song Resilience - a 3-part street chant from the Justice Choir Songbook.

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CHILDREN’s TIME

Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris reads The Good Neighbor from Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible, based on Luke 10:25-37.

Music

2020 VocalPoint feature artist Flobots share a performance of their song Another World is Possible, which is included in the Justice Choir Songbook.

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FOOD MINISTRY

Chef Barb Westman shares her thoughts on over 25 years of Food Ministry at Central Presbyterian Church, including Wednesday Community Lunches and Third Sunday Lunches.

Scripture Reading

Ernest Lloyd leads worship with a scripture reading from Micah 6:6-8.

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Music

Central Choir sings Love is Love is Love is Love from the Justice Choir Songbook, as composed by Abbie Betinis. A special thank you to Kiera Faye for her work in assembling this video collaboration!

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PRAYER

Rev. David Colby leads us in a time of prayer.

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Music

Shanta Hejmadi performs Ana El Na a traditional tune arranged by Karen Siegel from Justice Choir Songbook.

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Reflection

Jennifer Anderson, Director of Music Ministry, reflects on Justice Choir Sunday.

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Music

2020 VocalPoint feature artist Flobots share a performance of their song Fight with Tools with the VocalPoint Chorus, which is included in the Justice Choir Songbook.

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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. 

Announcements

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

 
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