Join us for the 45th Anniversary of the Central United Methodist Church Messiah Sing!

This annual event has become a Christmas tradition in the Traverse City area – for many, signaling the beginning of the Christmas Season.

Rehearsal for those who want to sing starts promptly at 2:45 (vocal scores may be checked out; those who wish to borrow one should arrive early to pick up their score); concert starts at 4:00. Admission is by donation.

Join us this Advent on Wednesday evenings, November 29, December 6 and 13, as we go through the book Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann.

“The Prophetic Imagination is a survey of the deeper role of the prophetic voice found in the leadership, action, and teaching of the key protagonists in the biblical stories of Moses, Jeremiah, and Jesus. As Brueggemann describes in his original preface, this small book is “an attempt to understand what the prophets were up to if we can be freed from our usual stereotypes of foretellers or social protestors” (page xxiii). Brueggemann thus dismisses the two most common approaches to the prophetic voice among Bible readers, instead seeking a deeper reading than that often adopted in conversations about biblical justice. But this is not to ignore the practical implications of the message of the Bible’s prophets; rather, it prompts a more profound response—and in that sense, a more practical response—to the powers that perpetuate injustice and destroy imagination.” Nathan Brown

Please join Walter Brueggemann and Stephen Roobol-Triggs as they guide us through the book with interactive discussions, engaging lectures, and an in-depth study of pivotal prophets that emulated divine imagination.

Participants are encouraged to bring a bible and be ready to take notes.  Session 3 on December 13 will include a time for Q & A.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Join us for Worship and Celebrate the Sounds of the Christmas season with Central’s Worship Band, Chancel Choir, mini-orchestra and a variety of vocalists!  We’ll host identical experiences at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in our historic and beautifully decorated sanctuary.  All are welcome.

Livestream is available on our Facebook page and Worship Livestream page.

Don’t miss this opportunity to check off some items on your last-minute Christmas TO-DO list!

Kids can come do crafts, and get gifts for up to 4 special people in their family! We will also have cookie decorating, games and more.

The best part of the night?  You get 3 hours to get dinner, grab those last few gifts, or….celebrate that you have your shopping done!

CLICK HERE to Register.

CLICK HERE to see a list of volunteer needs.

Donations needed:

• Gifts for siblings
• Gifts for parents
• Gifts for grandparents
• Gifts that could be for anyone 
• Small prizes for BINGO
• Snacks for the kids 
• We DO NOT need any wrapping, tape, boxes, or gift bags.

Donations can be dropped at the church anytime.

Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Erica Kozlowski, Director of Children & Youth Ministry

A quiet and contemplative worship service that names and holds space for the sadness that can sometimes accompany the holidays. For those experiencing grief and struggling with loss, and for anyone who wants to come and set their burden down – we will come together as a community to sing and pray and hold the pain of the season collectively.

No pre-registration is needed for children to participate.  Volunteers to assist with costuming and shepherding children are needed. Please contact Erica Kozlowski, Children’s Ministry Director for details.

This service will be livestreamed on the Central Church Facebook Page and Website via YouTube.

Central Church is excited to welcome the community into the sanctuary for two identical services at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Our tradition of Lessons and Carols continue. Come and experience the season in word and song, led by some of the best musicians in the region.

Each service will culminate with a Silent Night sing-along by candlelight.

Services will be livestreamed on the Central Church Facebook page and on the Church Worship Livestream page.

Central Church is excited to welcome the community into the sanctuary for two identical services at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Our tradition of Lessons and Carols continue. Come and experience the season in word and song, led by some of the best musicians in the region.

Each service will culminate with a Silent Night sing-along by candlelight.

Services will be livestreamed on the Central Church Facebook page and on the Church Worship Livestream page.

Pastors Linda Stephan and Joan VanDessel will lead this contemplative experience that will include a retelling of the Christmas Story, sharing in Holy Communion and will culminate with a Silent Night sing-along by candlelight.