Central Church members and friends, through individual support and the support of the Mission Team, have given over $130,000 to this project!  You truly are living out the mission and vision of Central Church to “Reach Beyond Our Doors”. Thank you for your generous and ongoing support! Soaring Unlimited Haiti is pleased and proud to… Read More »

Happy New Year from your Finance Committee! I’d like to share with you the happy news that illustrates the generosity that our church family demonstrates through giving. We were concerned with how the continuation of COVID-19 would affect the level of giving during 2022, as it was our hope that our amazing congregation would meet… Read More »

By any definition, Glen Lundin is a hard worker. Twenty-four years ago, Glen retired from a career in the paper manufacturing business, and soon after moved from Minnesota to Traverse City where he and his wife, Diane, acquired and operate a thriving antique shop.  Glen works at the shop nearly 60 hours each week and… Read More »

When Quinn Lucey takes a walk in the woods with her kids, she loves pointing out all the beauty around them. “Isn’t that deer beautiful?” she might ask. “God created that.” It may be a small thing, but the Rev. Kathy Pittenger says this kind of faith formation is really important for young kids. As… Read More »

With nearly 40 years of experience in all aspects of commercial banking, and several years of involvement with Central’s financial management, Bob is well suited to serve as the 2023 chairperson of the church finance committee. The Finance Committee monitors Central’s overall financial health, including oversight of balance sheets, expense, and income reports.  The committee… Read More »

Luana exemplifies the definition of a lifelong church member. She was baptized at Central as an infant in 1951 and has since been a faithful attendee and willing participant. She calls Central, “a community of lifelong friends.” When asked about her motivation to serve through the years she said, “Central makes people feel loved, wanted,… Read More »

Chances are, Wes has welcomed you at Central’s door many Sunday mornings while serving as a greeter. Wes has been actively involved at Central for the past five years after moving to the Grand Traverse area from Lansing, where he retired from a career in medical practices and administration. Wes and his wife, Sue, raised… Read More »

Homelessness can take many forms, with people living on the streets, in encampments or shelters, in transitional housing programs, or doubled up with family and friends. While the federal government reports 1.5 million people a year experience homelessness, other estimates find up to twice this number of people are actually without housing in any given… Read More »

As you recall, Pastor Chris Lane will be retiring in June of 2023. The Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) has been working with our District Superintendent, Jodie Flessner, to provide a description of our church, the Traverse City community, and an overview of the traits and characteristics that Central Church needs in a Lead… Read More »

Rebecca and I lived in bigger cities prior to moving to Traverse City in 2017. Part of the allure [of Central Church] was the opportunity to connect more deeply with our community.  One aspect of that connection is sensing the community’s needs – in a smaller town, those needs are laid bare. We see our… Read More »