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Advent & Christmas 2022

Holiday Giving Opportunities Clothe-a-Child Help clothe children from the Waterford school district by making a monetary donation. Make checks payable to the church with “Clothe-a-Child” in the memo. Food Pantry Reverse Advent Challenge Pick up a calendar or download it from https://bit.ly/reverse-advent-22 and collect one item each day in December, then donate them in January to Central’s Food Pantry. Compassionate Christmas Cards Purchase Christmas cards through Sunday, December 19th for a donation of $5 per card. Donations will go to various Central…
Advent by Candlelight

Advent By Candlelight 2022

Sunday, December 4, 3:00 – 4:30 Advent by Candlelight is a way for the women of Central Church to enter into this year’s Advent season with a quiet celebration and reflection on the Christmas season. We will have a short program in the Sanctuary, followed by a festive tea in Fellowship Hall. A goodwill offering will be taken for UMCOR ministries supporting Ukraine and Hurricane Ian relief efforts. How to Sign up Option 1: Sign up for an eight-top round table…

Christmas Services 2022

Blue Christmas Wednesday, December 14th, 7:00pm A service of remembrance and encouragement. Leave your pain, loss and discouragement at the altar in readiness to find peace this Advent season. Family Christmas Friday, December 23rd, 5:00pm An inter-generational, family-friendly “candlelight” Christmas service that is interactive and engaging. Christmas Eve Friday, December 24th 8:00pm—Lessons and Carols. Featuring the Central & Reunion Dancers and Covenant Choir. 11:00pm—Carols & Communion. Music by the Covenant Choir. Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th, 10:30am Pastor Jack’s message:…

Stewardship 2023

I love stained glass windows and I have loved the beautiful windows in our church sanctuary since becoming your pastor nine years ago. Our windows teach about the life of Jesus and the many facets of his earthly ministry. Christians have long had a positive relationship with light, and as light illuminates our beautiful windows, we celebrate Jesus Christ as the light of the world. We are inspired to be more like Jesus, sharing love and compassion, seeking justice, and…