CHILDREN'S PEACE CAMP 

June 9 to 13, 2014, mornings

Rising K to Rising 5th Graders Wanted

Volunteers Needed

Peace Camp will focus on water. We will have some wonderful environmental education activities. We will explore the forest and the stream and think about all the places which hold and use water. Water is a theme throughout the Bible. There are stories about drought, Moses and the Israelites finding water in the desert, the healing waters for Namaan, the water of baptism, the woman at the well and many others. With age appropriate activities, the children will learn and play through music, crafts, games, and stories. For more information or to sign up, please contact Rev. Ginnie .

YOUTH PEACE CAMP 

July 7 to 13, 2014, 8am-5pm

Rising 6th - 12th Graders Wanted

Volunteers Needed

Peace Camp will be a time of service and fun. We will be participating in service activities in the mornings in the city and in the forest. Afternoons will include a variety of fun activities. There is a cost for registration. We will be inviting youth from other UCC churches. Our limit is 24 participants. For more information or to sign up, please contact Lacey Brown, Youth Director.

RECYCLING TEAM  

MEETING 

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 10:00 AM

FELLOWSHIP HALL

Each week this group explores how spirit guides our personal journeys, and we gain new insights by listening to each other.  It is a sacred hour +, from 9:30 to about 10:50, where the discussion might be inspired one week by a poem, another by an excerpt from a book, a film clip, or an audio tape.  You do not need to read or prepare in advance, and you can join this class from time to time, whenever you wish.  Sacred Journeys is wide open.  We close the door to create a quiet space but you are welcome to open it and come on in. Get to know new people at Central or revisit old friends and explore how the spiritual intertwines with the personal for you. 

SOUL STRETCH: LENGTHENING IN LENT

Mondays, March 10 to April 14 (5:30 - 6:45)

Rev. Michael is offering a weekly meditation and GENTLE yoga practice on Monday nights on March 10 through April 14 (skipping March 31) from 5:30 to 6:45pm.  This practice will include a brief "talk," breathing meditation, several contemplative (Yin) yoga poses, and ends with an extended relaxation.  Registration is STRONGLY requested (for one session or the series).  For more information or to register: Rev. Michael.

WIFI IS BACK!

(Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM - Fellowship Hall)

WIFI Suppers and Fun - An Azalea/Memorial Garden Talk Tour March 26!  Reserve Now.

• 5:30-6:30 Supper in Fellowship Hall.  This week Tacos.  (Suggested donation $5 adults, $2 children)
• 6:30-7:30 An intergenerational activity.  This week Ron Smith, with Truman and Joan Moore, will lead a learning, memory, and maybe cleanup walk through our Azalean Garden in preparation for Easter.

LENTEN BOOK GROUP

(Wednesdays, March 12 to April 16, 6:30-7:30 PM - Fireplace Room)

Michelle Holtman will lead a discussion of the book, Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self by Joyce Rupp. Please contact Michelle if you are interested.

Women's Daytime Book Group 

The next gathering is Thursday, April 24 at 1:30 in the Fireplace Room.  The book conversation will be about The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Stroud.  Join in as often as you can; no commitment.  If you would like to be on the group's email list send an email to Geneva Benoit.

"LIKE" US  IN LENT

A central component of Central is our progressive theology; we listen to and proclaim a Stillspeaking God.  In fact, isn't it likely that you are a member of this community because of our extravagant welcome, justice and peace seeking, and continuing testament (progressive theology).  A significant platform for proclamation is "social media"-like it or not, Facebook is ingrained in our culture.  So, let's proclaim the message that has nourished us.  IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE "LIKE" THE CENTRAL FACEBOOK PAGE and/or "friend" the staff.  We are giving significant efforts to increasing our proclamation; "liking" us really will help (grin). 

Last week we reached over 17,500 people! 

SERVING A MEAL AT  

HAGAR'S HOUSE

Central will be serving dinner at Hagar's House April 1, 3, and 4. Hagar's House is a shelter for women and their children located in Decatur. Central and a number of other churches in the area have a long-standing relationship with Hagar's House. Volunteers are requested. Anyone who's interested can contact  Bill O'Steen for more information or to volunteer to serve.  

COLLECTING CLOTHING

HYGIENE KITS COMPONENTS

The youth are collecting clothing (long pants, long sleeved shirts, sunglasses, hats and shoes) and items for hygiene kits (wash cloths, hand towels, hotel-sized bars of soap, and band-aids). You can make donations for the hygiene kits and we will buy combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, nailclippers wholesale from Minimus.biz).There are labeled collection bins in the entryway.

Questions, please contact Lacey Brown.

MONTCLAIR  

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

Between Central and Buford Highway there is an elementary school of about 1200 students with 90% of those students receiving a free or reduced price lunch as well as breakfast at school. Over the last several months, we have collected monies for holiday "Food Baskets" and winter clothing. Volunteer tutors have begun to work with the students. We are looking into ways of providing books to read and weekend food. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact Jean Haller or Bill O'Steen.