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This Sunday, April 27

10:00 am Living Green 10:00 am Sermon on the Mount: Living Well Class 11:00 am Morning Worship 4:00 pm Writers Workshop

More Events this Week

Mon Apr 21
6:00 pm Arts and Crafts Group Mon Apr 21
6:00 pm Pickleball Mon Apr 21
7:30 pm Ultimate Frisbee Wed Apr 23
1:30 pm Knitting Group Wed Apr 23
7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thu Apr 24
6:00 pm Pickleball Fri Apr 25
8:00 pm Youth Spring Retreat
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Morning Worship

Join us this Sunday in person or online as we celebrate Eastertide.  Rev. Dr. Dennis Johnson will preach this Sunday as we reflect on the courage and joy that the Risen Christ offers us in the midst of a chaotic world.  Rev. Dr. Dennis L. Johnson is a retired American Baptist minister with over forty years of pastoral leadership to two congregations in metro Chicago, and to the historic Baptist Temple in Charleston, West Virginia, giving particular attention to worship and spiritual formation. Early in his ministry he was attracted to the life, ministry, and writings of Walter Rauschenbusch as a spiritual mentor, pastoral guide, and model of Baptist spirituality. He is the author of To Live in God: Daily Reflections with Walter Rauschenbusch and Remembering that It Happened Once: Christmas Carmen for Spiritual Life All Year Long. Dennis and his wife Holly now live in Lexington, KY. Watch the Stream on Youtube.

04.27.25
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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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Advent Missions Opportunities

We have several opportunities to help folks in our community and region this Christmas season.  From winter wear to Christmas gifts, there is plenty of need all around.  We're grateful for the chance to support the good work of schools and ministries in our area.

11.26.24
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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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