All who enjoy knitting, crocheting, quilting, and fellowship are welcomed. This group has a number of ongoing service projects, including prayer shawls, as well as special and individual projects. Experienced, as well as inexperienced, “stitchers” are welcome. For more information contact Linda Wolgast at:

Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.

To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister at Central Church, contact Sarah Drews:

Learn about the Big Picture of the Bible with Miss Cindy and friends, with journaling, quiet time with Jesus, drawing, learning bible basics and growth mindset. Cclasses are taught with a trauma informed perspective.

Contact Erica Kozlowski for more information:

Meet up with your church family for a mid-week refresh!  We’ll offer a light meal (or bring your own) and big opportunities to connect for all ages.  Class and group offerings will change seasonally, join anytime!  For a current list of opportunities visit: https://www.tccentralumc.org/events/

MEAL INFO: This week will be a simple pizza delivery, or bring your own meal. For ordering purposes, pre-registration and payment will be required. CLICK HERE TO ORDER. Thanks!

Nursery is available for a time of free play, and adults can attend classes that are being offered.

This group will be in a supportive environment where we will work through the book, “It’s OK that you’re not OK” by Megan Devine, and talk about processing grief and offer community and support for those who are processing grief.    (We will participate in Serve Weds. On 10/19, from 5:30-7:15 pm)

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Books available for purchase in the church office.

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The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life written by Adam Hamilton. Join Pastor Chris and Pastor Linda as they lead us through their fall sermon series “Five Ways to Stay Spiritually Alive” during Sunday morning worship services, based on this book. For a more in-depth study and rich discussion of “The Walk”, we are offering a 5-session small group book study on Wednesday evenings.

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Parents and Youth will hang out and meet our new Youth Director Tara DeGroot. We are excited to see her vision come to life. Come learn more about what youth will be doing this year. Sandwiches will be provided, please bring a dish to pass.

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Jesus Revealed: In Jesus Revealed, The I Am Statements in the Gospel of John, author Matt Rawle explores the “I Am” statements in John as works of art that resonate throughout the Gospel as well as all of Scripture. He shows how these words point beyond themselves to the deep mystery of Jesus Christ. Join Matt on this journey and experience the profound truth at the heart of the “I Am” statements: that Jesus is light and life, and he calls us to himself and offers us the hope of resurrection.

Join Kathy Mead and Dianne Morrison as they facilitate The principle of Covenant Disciples was started by John Wesley.  At Central, the Covenant Disciples group listens without fixing, encourages without prescribing, and holds each other accountable without judging. This is a welcoming group that challenges your thinking in many different ways, opens up different options to learning more about God’s presence in our daily lives. You can be your authentic self in this group.

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