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Week of Events
Restoration Center Closed
Building Closed
Global Mission Weekend
Global Mission Weekend
The Global Mission Team is working on a wonderful weekend with our global partners, Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB).
Worship
Worship
The 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship is an intimate “First Light” service with Holy Communion. It features hymns and the Word, musically enriched by vocal soloists. It is a full communion service led by the Casavant organ or the piano. One of the pastors preaches, and another presides for worship and communion. A member of the…
Sunday Formation for Kids and Youth
Sunday Formation for Kids and Youth
Central's young people gather for Sunday School, Confirmation, and High School Youth Group for fellowship and learning together.
Adult Forum
Adult Forum
The 2025-26 program year Adult Forums will be grounded in conversations that align with Stories of Home.
Worship
Worship
The 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship has the largest attendance. During the program year (September–May), this is a choir-led festive service with Holy Communion. It is a communion service rooted in Lutheran liturgy and hymns. One of the pastors preaches, and another presides for worship. Congregation members serve as the assisting minister and the lesson readers.…
Sunday Community Meal
Sunday Community Meal
We gather each Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. worship in the Great Room to share a meal. The menu changes week to week. On holiday weekends, coffee, cookies, and lemonade are served instead of a meal.
Fall Prayer Retreat
Fall Prayer Retreat
The retreat will be a half-day experience that is free and supported by the Prayer Ministry Team.
Staff Meeting
Global Mission Team
Global Mission Team
Led by the Global Mission Team, Central Lutheran has been deeply involved in global mission for its entire 100+ years of ministry. The ELCA’s vision of accompaniment is the foundation…
Organ Committee
Organ Committee
The Organ Committee leads the Casavant Organ Repair and Renewal Project. We are meeting tonight on Zoom.
Garden Ministry Team
Free Store Shopping (W)
Free Store Shopping (W)
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Funeral for Carol Singleton
Emergency Rental Assistance Intake (W)
Emergency Rental Assistance Intake (W)
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis.
Prayer Shawl Knitters
Prayer Shawl Knitters
The prayer shawl knitters meet monthly for prayer, fellowship, and knitting. Meeting Location: Lower Narthex
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
The Central Lutheran Church Bell Choir performs a variety of handbell music throughout the program year.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Wednesday Night Bible Study
These Bible studies are created so that you can come in person or online, every week or when it fits your schedule, so plan to come whenever you can.
High School Youth Night
High School Youth Night
We are planning to meet on the 3rd Wednesday night of each month to learn about and discuss the church’s role in our young people's lives.
Central Choir Rehearsal
Central Choir Rehearsal
The Central Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service September – May and for all major church festivals.
Street Voices of Change
Street Voices of Change
These meetings are places where people invest in and empower each other to build a loving community.
Free Store Shopping (Th)
Free Store Shopping (Th)
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Health Commons (M)
Health Commons (M)
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
Streets to Housing
Garden Ministry Team
Worship
Worship
Saturday evening worship is a contemplative communion service. Whichever pastor is preaching on Sunday, preaches and leads worship on Saturday night. The service is guided by a contemplative sense: a slower pace, room for silence, and a simpler service order. The altar is on the main floor, and much of the music is led from…