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.
For tips on video viewing, see the bottom of this page.
Sunday, May 31
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Prayers
Rev. Colby and Central's Anti-Racism Task Force share reflections from the killing of George Floyd and offer prayers for our community as we ask where do we go from here?
Welcome
Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris offers the morning welcome to worship and frames the contributions to this week's message from Central's children and youth.
Passing the Peace
Join Erik, Natalie, Andrei, and Katie as we share the peace with one another in multiple languages in celebration of Pentecost!
scripture
Zach, Ingrid, Nora, and Phyllis share the story of Pentecost for today from “Growing in God’s Love, a Story Bible,” published by Flyaway Books, based on Acts 2: 1-41
meditation
Annabelle shares images of Pentecost in this Illustrated Ministry coloring page, and Jennifer Anderson shares "Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness" on piano. As you watch and listen, consider how you use your own spirit or life force in working for justice.
piano solo
Amaya shares 'Polonaise in G Minor' by Frédéric Chopin on piano.
prayer
Eliana, Abe, and Gavia share a prayer, written with contributions from the children and youth of Central.
Song
Shanta Hejmadi sings "Rise" from the Justice Choir Songbook (www.justicechoir.org) © 2017 Arianne Abela. Licensed for free, non-commercial distribution via Creative Commons. Other inquiries or permissions: arianneabela@gmail.com.
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
Join the Next Connection Circle Series!
The Deacons of Central are pleased to continue the recently launched Connection Circles with a 6-week series this coming next month. Connection Circles are teleconference Zoom sessions offered to provide an avenue for the Central community to connect and share a directed conversation, share concerns and offer support. The new series will be on Thursdays from 5 - 6:00 p.m. beginning June 4 and running until July 9. Participants can be a part of one or as many as you like!
For the Zoom access information, check the mid-week eConnect email newsletter each week or email Anna Sanchez in the church office.
As we continue to care for one another during this time, we know that sometimes it can feel overwhelming to search for resources about various mental health needs, and you may not know where to begin. The Minnesota Mental Health Helpline can offer resources and someone to talk with: 1-800-862-1799.
If you are in need of other referrals for mental health, housing, emergency needs or the like, we invite you to connect with our Deacons who may be of assistance to connect you with other programs in our community. Simply contact the church office at (651) 224-4748.
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
Deacons: Deacon Committee Chair, Mark Vance
Music: Jennifer Anderson
Children and Youth: Katie Morris
General Inquiries: Anna Sanchez
Communication/Website: Christie Rachelle
Past Sunday Worship Content
To view content, simply click on the date to go to that page.
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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