Worship Online

Welcome

Rev. David Colby welcomes us to the first day of our new program year.

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Music

Central's Handbell Ensemble and the Central Choir Section Leaders (Shanta Hejmadi, Abbie Betinis, Adam Van der Sluis, and Eric Bartlett) open worship with Our God, Our Help in Ages Past.

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• Sheet Music: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Scripture Reading

Rev. David Colby shares this week’s scripture reading of Genesis 1:1-5.

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SERMON

Rev. Colby kicks off the new program year with his sermon “The First Day”.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Rev. Colby shares a closing prayer.

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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. 

JOIN US TODAY!
This week, we kick-off the new program year.  This year, affectionately named 'Caring Together Sunday', we are adding a special gathering event reflective of this unusual time.... a car parade! On Sunday, September 13 between 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. take a casual drive through the MPR parking lot and experience a little bit of what makes our Central community wonderful!  While you stay in your vehicle (or, if you are walking over, stay socially distanced), you will share in experiences for all ages.

• Backpack blessings and blessings for anyone returning to school.

• Prayer shawls and pocket shawls for those in need of comfort in these difficult times.

• A fun I Spy scavenger hunt for all ages.

• Live music by our talented Central musicians.

• A wall of prayers.

• Ice cream refreshments.

Come over anytime during the hour for this open house-style event.  This event is rain or shine.

CONNECTION CIRCLES
Have you yet shared in Central's weekly Connection Circles?  These Zoom events are hosted by Central's Deacons and offered as a means for our community to gather and connect through different guided conversations. People of all ages and backgrounds share personal stories, concerns, and offer support with others. If you have not yet been a part of one, we invite you to stop by for this wonderful, casual gathering.

Connection Circles run every Thursday until October 15 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Be a part of one or as many as you like! The Zoom link can be requested from Anna Sanchez or found in the weekly mid-week email eConnect.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

The Session has called for a congregational meeting to act on recommendations to amend the congregational bylaws will be held on Sunday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m.  All active members of the Central congregation are eligible to vote.  This meeting will be conducted using Zoom technology.
 
The Session recommends two changes to the bylaws of the congregation that will be acted upon at this meeting.

• Congregational bylaw #2 states "there shall be an annual general meeting of the congregation in the church edifice at a time and date in the first quarter of the calendar year following a Sunday morning worship service." 

  • Session recommends deleting the words "in the church edifice".

  • Bylaw #17 notes that "Rule 2 is subject to amendment with respect to date, hour and place of meeting only".

• Recommend the amendment of Congregational bylaw #12, which states "There shall be twelve ruling elders divided into three equal classes . . ."

  • Session recommends changing the word "twelve" to "fifteen". 

Watch your mailbox and email inbox for further details with the Zoom link, passcode, and specific details about how to participate. 

WOMEN’S NETWORKING GROUP
The September gathering of the Women of Central Networking Group will meet via Zoom on Monday, September 21 at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.   This is a great opportunity to connect with others from Central for a casual conversation over the dinner hour. The Zoom link information can be requested from Sue Hoffman or found in the mid-week email eConnect.

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