• August 3: Rev. Dave Spence
• August 10: Rev. Ruben Swint
• August 17: Rev. Kim Sorrells  
• August 24: Rev. Ginnie 

GODLY PLAY VOLUNTEERS

The Godly Play teachers need some more folks on the Team. Godly Play is our Sunday school curriculum for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grade classes. Godly Play encourages children to make meaning for themselves by inviting them into Bible stories, Liturgical and Sacred Stories. It provides children with the opportunity for them to connect the stories with their personal experience. The stories are told (not read) with story objects to dramatize for visual learners. Each classroom has a storyteller and a doorperson. If you would like to help with these classes on an occasional basis or more, please contact Rev. Ginnie. We will have a training soon.

Children's Sunday School begins August 17   

Sunday school begins on August 17, 2014 for children and youth. After conversations, we will decide on children's singing. We are hoping to provide singing for the children immediately following church. 

9:30 am to 10:50 am: 3rd - 5th grades Sunday School The older children will have in-depth stories about the New Testament for the whole year. We will still use the Godly Play approach to story telling.

11:00 am to 12 Noon: Preschool and K to 2nd grades Sunday school. 

To read more about the Sunday school and Children's music, click here.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 

Back-to-School Swim & Potluck 

Saturday, July 26, 3:00pm- 7:00pm

All the youth (6th to 12th grades) and their families are invited to the home of Martene and Wayne Stansbery (2524 Green Forest Court
Snellville, GA 30078) for a Back to School party. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Parents are invited so please plan on sticking around and eating dinner with us! For more information please contact Lacey (lacey@central-ucc.org).

Youth Trip to Six Flags 

Tuesday, July 29 from 9:00am-9:00pm

The youth (6th to 12th grades) are invited to join us on trip to Six Flags. NOT August 5 as previously advertised in the E-News.  Financial scholarships are always available, please just let me know what you need. RSVP by July 22 if you want to attend. We are going to buy the tickets this Thursday 7/24.

CONGREGATIONAL DINNER

Sat., August 2, 5:30-7:00 pm 

ALL ARE WELCOME! 

Youth presenting on South Georgia & W. Virginia Mission Trips

Saturday, August 2, 5:30 PM, Fellowship Hall

 FELLOWSHIP OF THE GRAPE

Sat., August 2,  7:00-9:00 pm 

RobinLee Fitch and Dan Jones will host the August FOG Saturday, August 2nd at 7pm.  RobinLee and Dan have chosen summer white wines as their selection for the month.    Any and all  appetizers or dishes, desserts or snacks to share that will pair with white wines will be appreciated.  For those not familiar with FOG, attending is of the best ways to meet Central's members and visitors of all ages and stages of life in a casual setting.  The tastings are not formal, just informative.  You don't have to be a church member to attend and all are welcome!  Event Details:  August 2nd, 2014 at 7:00pm.  RSVP to hosts RobinLee and Dan or call 404-633-9995 for their address. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for FOG, contact coordinator Robin Lee Fitch.  We look forward to seeing you at FOG.

LENA'S PLACE COFFEEHOUSE

Saturday, May 11, 8:00 to 10:00 PM

Since 1984, Lena's Place Coffeehouse is a monthly opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of acoustic artists in a coffeehouse atmosphere. Lena's is staffed by volunteers. Donations ($5 is suggested) are accepted to benefit for local charities. This month's charity is the Atlanta Community Food Bank. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Rev. Ginnie

COME FEAST WITH  

MISSION & ACTION  

@ A DELICIOUS LUNCHEON

Sunday August 10, following 11 AM worship, Fellowship Hall

Bring your friends and family to our BBQ luncheon provided by the Mission and Action Board after 11:00am worship. All donated proceeds will go towards our upcoming service trip to Back Back Mission in Biloxi, MS (Sept 21-27). This will be a fun time to fellowship with one another and enjoy a delicious lunch. The BBQ will have been smoked by our very own, Jonathan Burch! Hope to see you there!

Can you Help Move Food?  At THCA we are feeding more people than ever before.  Do you have a large vehicle that you could take to the Atlanta Community Food Bank once or twice a month and pick up food, and deliver it to Toco Hills Community Alliance? This takes about 2 ½ hours.  We only need two or three drivers and this announcement is going to 6 churches. Contact Mary-Louise Wilson   with any questions. Come on, don't you feel God nudging you?

TOCO HILLS FOOD PANTRY PLEASE STOCK THE SHELVES

The shelves at Toco Hills Community Alliance need to be replenished.  The pantry always needs CANNED MEATS such as tuna, chicken, spaghetti with meatballs, spam, etc. And also they can use other kinds of food such as Cereal, Pasta, and Canned Veggies & Fruits.  Thank you for all your doing to help feed our neighbors around Central.  Questions?  Ask Jean Haller. 

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An Open Letter from the UCC

Concerning Child Refugees

PATHWAYS   

Transformative Theological Education for a Changing World

PATHWAYS is a SE conference wide approach to theological education and ministry formation, bringing theology into the midst of the people, for the purposes of individual, congregational, and global transformation. To read more, click here. 

Click here for the PATHWAYS website.

FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

Would you like to give flowers in honor or in memory of someone? There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board between the double entry doors and the nursery.