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This Sunday, October 8

12:00 am No Evening Youth Group

More Events this Week

Tue Oct 3
2:00 pm Women on Mission

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Dementia Friendly Lexington

Central Baptist is joining with others in our city to become a Dementia Friendly Lexington (DFL) organization. Born out of the work of the late Virginia Bell, a Lexington dementia expert and author, DFL is working to fulfill her dream of a dementia-friendly Lexington. An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. This number is on track to increase to 14 million persons by 2050. Becoming a DFL community involves a few simple training sessions. To join in this important work, simply register online and watch a 40 minute video. Next, on October 22, a trainer from Dementia Friendly Lexington will review topics covered in the online training video and answer our questions. On Sunday, October 29, our Sponsoring Mentor Dr. Gary Stewart (a former CBC member) will complete our training. We'll learn about early intervention, coping/management strategies, and community resources to help respond with care and support those dealing with these challenging illnesses. You can begin now with the online training, as we become more competent, knowledgeable, and friendly caregivers.

11.04.23

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Crop Walk

On Sunday, October 15th, Central Baptist will join other churches across Lexington for a CROP Hunger Walk. The Greater Lexington CROP Hunger Walk raises funds to end hunger one step at a time! Funds raised support local work of God’s Pantry Food bank and global humanitarian development work of Church World Service. Please help us end hunger in our community by participating in this year’s CROP walk. Click here to join our team or donate. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Sarah-Ashley Solie (sasolie@mac.com).

10.15.23

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Women on Mission

Women on Mission will meet on October 3 at 2p.m. in Meeting Room 1. Keeneland Chaplain Dean Carpenter will update attendees on post-pandemic Keeneland news, needs, and witness. You can join in by bringing single-serve canned items such as Beanie Weenies, fruit cups, soup cups, etc. to restock the Keeneland Track Ministries pantry. The ministry can also use toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpastes, etc., face/body washes, shampoos, washcloths); rain ponchos and work gloves; clean blankets. Please call MK Tri at 859-277-3009 (landline with answering machine), text or call cell phone 859-629-5930 (voicemail), or email mktri@uky.edu with questions, suggestions, or transportation requests.

10.03.23

Blog Post

Helen Barrett Montgomery: Baptist Leader, Activist, and Academic

Helen Barrett Montgomery (1861–1934) was the first woman to translate the New Testament from Greek into English and have it professionally published as The New Testament in Modern English by the American Baptist Publication Society. In 1899 she was the first woman elected to the Rochester (NY) School Board, twenty years before women secured the right to vote. In 1921 she was elected the first female president of the Northern Baptist Convention (today American Baptist Churches, USA), which also made her the first woman president of any American religious denomination.

08.23.23

Blog Post

Dear Kentucky, Love Our Trans Kids

Last week I found myself in the parking garage of our state capitol waiting on an elevator. I was carrying a sign I made earlier that morning with a fading kingsize sharpie and pastel crayons. It read "Love our trans kids," and had a heart with stripes of blue and pink to represent the trans flag. It had taken a long time to come up with a few simple words. All the words that initially came to mind weren't appropriate for political discourse.

03.08.23

Blog Post

Seeking Clarity on Amendment 2

The following statement concerning Amendment 2 was written by the ministerial staff of Central Baptist Church and has been endorsed by our deacon body. We honor our Baptist commitment to the separation of church and state and respect each person's right to vote their conscience. This statement seeks to clarify the intention and implications of this amendment.

10.31.22

LexCentral Worship

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

LexCentral Worship

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

LexCentral Worship

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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