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This Sunday, May 18

10:00 am Sermon on the Mount: Living Well Class 10:00 am Living Green 11:00 am Morning Worship - Youth Sunday 4:00 pm Youth Movie Night

More Events this Week

Mon May 12
6:00 pm Pickleball Mon May 12
7:00 pm Deacons' Meeting Wed May 14
1:30 pm Knitting Group Wed May 14
6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thu May 15
6:00 pm Pickleball
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Pride Fest 2025

Join us at Pride on June 28th! We'll have a booth set up all day with candy and an art project for everyone to work on! This year, Pride has been moved back outside and will be on Oliver Lewis Way (South Broadway to High Street) near the Distillery District in Lexington. Come out and spread God's love to all!  If you're interested in volunteering at our booth, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please email Juliette (juliette@lexcentral.com). 

06.28.25
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Reflections on Twenty Years at Wilson Downing

As we commissioned our Transition Team last Sunday, I thought back about 20 years – to two major transitions that our CBC congregation was completing. One was similar to what we’re doing now; the other was very different.

05.06.25
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Baptist Women in Ministry Month

March 1st begins Women’s History Month and the Baptist Women in Ministry’s Month of Advocacy. This is a month to celebrate the accomplishments of women and uplift our voices.  One way we will be celebrating at Central is listening to the voices of women in the pulpit. This month, Carrol Wilson will be back preaching as well as Hannah James, Kara Kilipatrick, and Laura Levens. Join us in receiving their message and remembering that women belong everywhere, especially the pulpit.

02.25.25
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Passport Kids Camp

The children of Central are going to summer camp this year form June 17-20. We are participating in Passport Kids camp at Berea College. PASSPORTkids is a 4-day, 3-night children’s camp filled with fun faith-building programming and hands-on missions education. It is for students who have completed 3rd – 6th grade. At camp, your students will discover God’s love and practice being followers of Jesus through an active schedule of Bible studies, missions education, recreation, and worship. As group leaders, you’ll be able to focus on engaging with your children without taking on the burden of planning and logistics. The cost of camp is $250. Scholarships are available.

06.17.25
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Our Divine Mother Bear

Today Juliette and I made our way to Frankfort for a rally at the capitol to support trans rights.  While we weren't large in numbers, there was a beautiful sense of community.  Several folks shared their hopes and fears and told their stories.  As we introduced ourselves to our fellow protesters, we were often met with kind incredulity when we mentioned we were from a Baptist church, but we were accepted and greeted with smiles, handshakes, and warm hugs.  

01.30.25
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Apr 26 • 11:00 • Imperishable Seed

This week we will think about courage and the courage it takes to wait.  On the heels of the 50th Earth Day, we will also consider creation and our place in God's diverse and beloved community of life.  Thanks to Lelia Midkiff for providing the beautiful watercolor above.

04.26.20
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Apr 19 • 11:00 • Why Are We Here?

Normalcy seems to be an idea of the past. Why are we here and what are we to do? These questions are central to the biblical story as well as our current situation. This Sunday, we look back at the work of God through the people in exile. Their isolation and uncertainty are felt by us, and their hope for restoration can help us shape a promising future. Join us this week for a message from Charles Conkin.  

04.19.20
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Mar 29 • 11:00 • Awaiting Rebirth

Join us from your computers, tablets, phones, and televisions as we celebrate even in the midst of shadows. The image above is a painting by our own Charlotte Blaydes.  She started painting during our watercolor workshop last fall and has already created this beautiful work. While we may be apart, we can still find little hopes and joys scattered about like a bright red cardinal or an evening stroll. This week during our prayer time, we'll invite our children to draw pictures of things they are grateful for.  

03.29.20

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