Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Processional

November 20th, Beginning of the 11:00 Traditional Service

Children participate in a ritual of offering food to those in need. Beginning in the Gathering Place and flowing into the Sanctuary, children assemble and carry gifts of food to baskets at the altar. A beautiful way children can feel they are giving back to their community as well as taking the opportunity to be thankful for their blessings.

Giving Tree

A Giving Tree is offered during the holidays as an outreach opportunity spearheaded by the "Faith in the 8th" Confirmation Class. Our 19 students have "adopted" a local family that would not have a Christmas with our our help.

A Christmas tree is displayed outside the library. Each ornament identifies an item that would be helpful to this family in need. The paper ornament can be taken home to remind you to bring that item back to church, and a glass ornament can be taken from the basket underneath the tree to replace the paper ornament. Our hope is to have all glass ornaments on the tree by December 18th, when we will begin to deliver our gifts.

Advent Night

November 30th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Throughout the church

Advent comes alive throughout Central! A variety of activities takes you on a path to preparing for Christmas. There is something for everyone!

Youth group sponsored dinner in Fellowship hall
Children’s crafts and ornament making on the 3rd floor
United Methodist Women Cookie Walk in the Cass Street Lobby
Door and table wreath making in the Gathering space
Choir lead singing in the Lounge

Come and be a part of this exciting celebration at Central, and open the Christmas season with a sense of Christian Community!

Christmas for Children

Friday, December 16th, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Activities are available for infants - 5th grade

6th grade and older are welcomed as helping elves

Coordinating with Parents’ Night Out, this popular event includes dinner, craft stations, games, story time and the ever popular shopping for small gifts for the family. Children are encouraged to select and wrap an appropriate gift for each member of their family. It's one of the most anticipated nights of the year. Bring a friend. Preregistration is required, so please call the office or email the form to reserve your child's spot today. A donation of $2.00 per gift is suggested.

Live Nativity

A live nativity is presented on December 24th, at the 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. worship services. Children recreate the Nativity through costumes, music and narration. The abundant supply of Central costumes ensures that all interested children will be included, providing lasting memories and many photo opportunities.

Palm Processional

On the Sunday before Easter, children participate in a short re-creation of Jesus entering Jerusalem by waving palms and joining the congregation in chanting "Hosanna". Beginning in the Gathering Place and flowing into the Sanctuary, children assemble and carry palms to the altar. After a short Children's Sermon by a Pastor, children are released to the Gathering Place where they either meet their parents or are ushered to Children's Church.