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HYMN

Hymn "For All the Saints" hymn sung by soloists Eric Bartlett and Adam Van der Sluis.

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Scripture

Rev. Colby shares this week's scripture readings of Mark 1:9-13 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and 14-15.

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• Scripture Text

sermon

Rev. Colby offers a sermon continuing on the theme of Wandering in the Wilderness.

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COMMUNION

Rev. David Colby shares communion.

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• Invitation to the Table

• Prayer of Great Thanksgiving

• Words of Institution

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REFLECTING AND REMEMBRANCE THIS ALL SAINTS’ DAY
On Sunday, November 1st from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, the Worship, Music and Arts Committee invites you to a time of reflection and remembering in our church sanctuary.  During this open house event, there will be an opportunity to pray, see the names and memorial items of church members and friends who have died in the last year, honor all those who have died of COVID-19, hear meditative music by some of our musicians, light candles for those in your life who you want to remember, and give thanks for this All Saints' Day. 

In order to create a safe environment, and in following the CDC guidelines, we will limit the number of people in the sanctuary and the building, and we will have directions on entering and exiting the building.  Please park in the Minnesota Public Radio lot (behind the church off 9th and Minnesota).  An usher will invite you in and guide you up to the sanctuary.  Upon leaving the space, you will be asked to exit the Cedar Street door and go back to the MPR lot via the sidewalk.  Both spaces are accessible;  however, accommodations will be made for those who need to return to the MPR via the church elevator.  Masks will be required;  we will have extras for those who need one.

CALL TO CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, November 15 at 11:30 am.  All active members of the Central congregation are eligible to vote and be considered for office.  This meeting will be conducted using Zoom technology.  (Zoom link information will be sent directly to members via postal mail and/or email prior to the day.) During this meeting, the congregation will act on the request of the Rev. Dr. David Colby to dissolve the pastoral relationship with Central.  The congregation will also elect officers.  A slate of nominees for vacant positions on the Session and Board of Deacons will be presented by the Nominating Committee, as well as nominations for next year’s Nominating Committee member-at-large positions.  Additional nominations from the floor may be made at the meeting. 

NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The November newsletter will soon be in your mailbox. But, download a copy today and get the insight on special events planned for next Sunday as we recognize All Saints Sunday!

ANTI-RACISM DISCUSSION SERIES BEGINS NOV. 2
Central Church's Anti-Racism Task Force presented an overview of Ibram Kendi's book How to Be an Antiracist several months ago during the Bible Study hour, encouraging Central members and friends to read the book for themselves. Now, the Task Force returns with an opportunity to discuss Kendi's work in more detail.

The online discussion will begin November 2 and run for six Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. All Central members and friends are welcome to participate in one or all of the discussions. Task Force members will summarize the chapters under discussion on any particular evening, so interested readers should have no fear of attending even if they are unable to complete the reading. Kendi maintains that we cannot be content to be "not racist." Rather, we must become "antiracist." Join the Anti-Racism Task Force in discovering and reflecting on the difference together.

Saint Paul Public Library may have electronic books for loan, but hard copies have multiple holds. A few copies of the book are available to borrow from the church, and local bookstores have copies on hand for purchase. To get the Zoom link for this event, check the mid-week eConnect email or email Anna Sanchez.

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

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Music is reprinted / streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-712575. All rights reserved.