Central Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Traverse City, Michigan
Welcome to Central
 
Welcome members and guests to Central United Methodist Church, a Certified Welcoming Congregation. For more than 150 years, Central Church has been serving in the heart of beautiful downtown Traverse City, Michigan.  Whether you're from the area or a new resident, we invite you to be part of our unique faith community.  Central provides a church home where you can make new friends, grow in your Christian faith and discover meaningful opportunities for service that will enrich your life and make a difference in the lives of others. Under the leadership of Pastor Dale Ostema and Pastor Chris Lane, you are welcome to join us for Traditional Worship or Worship at The Well.  For more information go to the Worship Services page.  Upon request, large print bulletins, large print hymnals and hearing devices are available.  Please check with an usher if you need assistance.
 
Central United Methodist Church has been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official "Welcoming Congregation."   To find out more about our Welcome Center and Team go to the Welcome Center Information.
 
We invite you to attend services at Central Church.  We're sure you'll find a place where you can connect in Christian community, be fed spiritually, and find the strengh to live out your faith!
 
Child Care is provided during Sunday School and during Church Services.  The nursery is located in the lower level of the church.  Pagers are given to parents for nursery age children and are available for 3 to 4 year old children.  For more information go to Nursery.

Handicap Access is available at Central.  Go to Handicap Information to view the options.  Parking is available on Cass Street in front of the church and in the parking lot across from Central Church.  Go to Church Layout to see the floor plan of Central Church. 
 
Thank You for visiting. 
 
Welcome to the Web Site
 
Site Navigation:
 
 To help you navigate the site, below is a list of where to find specific topics.   Also, check out the "site search" symbol search this site on the left side or bottom of each page as another search option. "Current News" on the homepage are highlights of what's happening for the week / month.  (note - not all activities are listed, check the calendar for all listings).   The "Photos" page has photos taken from the past years events.  "Members Only" pages are sections that current members of Central Church have permission to access.  This requires registering as a new user on the homepage.  These pages will include information regarding the member directory, church logo, prayer circle and other future works.
Adult  - Young Adult - Senior
Children - 3years - 5th grade,  VBS
Families
Middle School 
Nursery
Senior High School
Summer Camp
Summer Opportunities
   
Health Ministries Team
Stephen Ministries
Visitors in the Parish (VIP's) 
 
2012 Mission Trips
Community Outreach
Hunger/UMCOR
Missionaries
National & Global
News from Haiti
Prayer Requests
Wonderful Wed. Meals - Missions
World 
 
Resources
Church Logo 
Directories
Library
Links/Devotions
Logo/Forms
Newsletter 
Stewardship
Groups & Teams
 
Book Women:  Reading Beyond Our Doors
Bridge
Central Image
Comforters
Cookie Baking Teams
Community Outreach
Creation Stewards
Cribbage & Euchre
Dinner Groups
Golf
Health Ministries
Journey & Yokefellows
Kids Hope
Men;s Breakfast Group
Men's Room
Memory Keepers
Music 
Needlework
PaTH:  Parents Together Having Fun
Reconciling Ministries 
Snowbirds
Softball
Stephen Ministries
Sunday Evening Book Group
United Methodist Women
Visitors in the Parish
Volleyball
Walking Group
Women of Grace
Women's Book Club
Women's Retreats