Events List
Week of Events
Restoration Center Closed
Restoration Center Closed
The Restoration Center (including Free Store donations) will be closed December 22-31. We reopen on January 4.
Building Closed
Sunday, December 27, 2026
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December 27, 2026 -Worship
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December 27, 2026 -Sunday Formation for Kids and Youth
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December 27, 2026 -Adult Forum
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December 27, 2026 -Worship
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December 27, 2026 -Sunday Community Meal
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December 27, 2026 -Align Central
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
Central's young people gather for Sunday School, Confirmation, and High School Youth Group for fellowship and learning.
Adult Forum
Anchored in the theme, “The Welcome of a Steadfast God: Inviting All the Questions,” our learning will focus on the intersections of faith and daily life.
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
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.
Align Central
The Align Central Team helps communicate our advocacy invitations to the rest of the congregation. Folks with lived experience of homelessness know what’s best for them and their experience, so the Central Align team is an ally to them in systems change. This team responds and takes action where they are invited, when it comes…
Monday, December 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
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December 30, 2026 -Handbell Choir Rehearsal
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December 30, 2026 -Central Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
The Central Lutheran Church Bell Choir performs a variety of handbell music throughout the program year.
Central Choir Rehearsal
The Central Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service September – May and for all major church festivals.
Thursday, December 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, January 1, 2027
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
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January 2, 2027 -Worship (Sa)
Worship (Sa)
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…
