Conversations about Jesus 

On Sundays beginning Sept. 14,  

9:30 AM, Room 204

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. We close the door to create a quiet space but you are welcome to come in.

DECEMBER CHORAL EVENT REHEARSAL

Saturday, Oct. 4, 9:00 am - 12:00pm

Central's Choir will be sharing Vivaldi's well-loved "Gloria" with the congregation in the 11:00 worship service on December 14.  Rehearsals on this music will begin with a workshop on Saturday, October 4, from 9 till 12.  If you would like to join the choir for this special event, please do!

SPECIAL REQUEST: LANGUAGES FOR WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

(Sunday, October 5)

Sunday, October 5, is World Communion Sunday; as part of our worship for the morning, we would like to have the Prayer of Our Savior prayed in multiple languages while we share the bread and cup.  If you would like to offer an alternative language, please email:  Rev. Michael. 

PET BLESSING

(Sunday, October 5, 2:00 PM)

Following the worship services on World Communion Sunday, there will be a pet blessing at 2:00.  In truth, we will be honoring the blessings they bring to us.  All pets are welcome and a time will be set aside to remember those beloved companions who have died.  To keep the sacred circle welcoming and safe for all creatures, regardless of our home practice, all critters need to be leashed or in a carrying container.  Please also making sure your dear ones are current on their vaccinations.  If it is not possible/safe to bring your pet, pictures are welcome.  

An RSVP is not required, but is helpful: Rev. Michael.

Pre-school Sunday School

11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM (Rm 205)

The preschool children can begin in Childcare during the early morning. They will be taken to Room 205 at 11:00 AM or you may take them to Room 205 any time between 11:00 AM and 12:10 PM. After 12:10 PM, the children will return to Childcare. Parents may pick up their children in Childcare at the end of church.

Through storytelling, games, and arts and crafts, the 3 and 4 year old children learn Bible stories and begin to explore ways to be kind to each other and our world.

K TO 2nd GRADES - GODLY PLAY

Please take your child to Room 201

Class in Room 207 from 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM The children remain or rather in Rm 201

11:10 AM The Children are brought to Rm 207 for Godly Play.  

Children who arrive later than 11:10 AM will be brought to Room 207 by the Door Person when the story is finished. Because the story requires a focus of the storyteller and the children, we are requesting that children wait for the completion of the story before joining the others for the remainder of Godly Play time. Door Person will go to Room 201 after the story is told to invite other children to the class in Room 207. The children will return to Room 201 around 12:00-12:10pm. You may pick up your children in Room 201 following worship.

3rd TO 5th GRADES - GODLY PLAY

Please take your child to Rm 201 at 9:30am

Class in Rm 208 from 9:45 AM to 10:55 AM

At 9:30, the children are invited to go to Room 201 where the childcare workers will play with the children in the room or on the playground. The door person will bring the children to Room 207 at 9:50am.

OUR WHOLE LIVES   

October FOG 

(Saturday, October 4th 7:00 PM)

Dianne and Paul have chosen German wines of any kind as their selection for the month, and, as well any German beer of our choice.  Any and all  appetizers or dishes, desserts or snacks to share that will pair with German wines and beer 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: October 4th, 2014 at 7:00pm.  RSVP to hosts Dianne and Paul here for their new 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.

(Thursday October 9, 1:30 PM)

The next gathering is The next gathering is Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 in the Fireplace Room.  Each reader will make a personal selection of fiction or non-fiction related to WWI. From Hemingway to historian Margaret MacMillan, we anticipate a stimulating  round-robin conversation. Send an e-mail to Geneva Benoit to request a sample reading list or to add your name to the group's email list.  

Grant Awarded to Our Neighborhood Community Outreach Partner

Toco Hills has just received word that we have been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We applied hoping to get a walk in freezer and a walk in cooler. We have to increase our purchasing from the food bank by 10 per cent annually for the next three years. Our grant is for $23,700. Wonderful news!

Meals at Hagar's House

Next Gardening Workday and Other Happenings

Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Several of you cannot always make the regular monthly workday (normally the third Saturday), and asked what you could work on during the week. There is always a need to pull weeds. In fact, weeding could be less of a focus for our regular workdays if some of it was done weekly.

John Cox plans to begin our pond restoration on Thursday, Sept 11. He'll begin by draining it, and then cleaning it with a pressure washer. Questions? Contact Ron Smith.