Diana Butler Bass will discuss her new book, Grounded, on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church Decatur (308 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030).  This event is sponsored by Georgia Center for the Book and hosted by Conversations.  No tickets or reservations are required.

9:30am:
Godly Play for children in 2nd-5th grades. (Rm 208)

We welcome children in grades 1-5 to our group, which meets from 12-12:30 on Sundays.  We will be making music with our voices and with instruments.  Please add your child's voice to our group! 

Give gifts that give back! Your Christmas shopping can begin at the Alternative Gift Market on November 22, 9:30am to 1:00pm, in the commons area at Central UCC. Choose gifts that give back within our church, locally, as well as globally! Gifts for sale will include Christmas decorations, jewelry, hand-painted glassware, scarves and baskets.  In addition, through Church World Service, you can sponsor gifts such as: water filtration systems, gardening supplies, disaster relief supplies, refugee support, educational toys, and more. There will be multiple organizations benefiting. Come enjoy refreshments and buy gifts for good!

 

You will also want to help with the setup and cleanup for this fun event. Please contact Debbie Spearman to volunteer. Bring many hands too!

Before the celebrations of Thanksgiving, Rev. Michael will facilitate an evening of "sacred stillness."  This restorative yoga practice will use bolsters and blankets to help us relax and breathing and meditation techniques to center us in the Sacred.   No movement required.  Come for an evening of calm before the fun and/or stress of the feast.  If you cannot make it by 6:00, come anyway.  Some props will be provided; bring your own to make sure we have enough. 

Suggested donation: $10 - RSVP encouraged:  Michael@central-ucc.org. 

No one will be turned away for being late or not having $10.

 

In a spirit of festive fellowship, EVERYONE is invited to attend this annual event; there is no agenda other than the enjoyment of each other.  Rev. Michael will serve his favorite tea; please bring sweets and savories to share.  Feel free to stop by anytime during the event.

Paula and Erik Emde will host December Fellowship Of the Grape Saturday, December 5th at 7pm.  Paula and Erik have selected "Festive Wines, Ales, Glugs and Meads" for a Christmas Holiday theme as the selection for the month. Please bring any sweet or savory or hearty appetizer or dessert that will compliment this selection.  

For those not familiar with FOG, attending is one 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!

FYI:  Several people have said, "I would love to come to FOG, but I don't drink alcohol."  Several folks attend FOG who do not drink alcohol.  FOG is NOT about the alcohol it is about the FELLOWSHIP.   All are welcome!

Event Details: December 5th, 7:00pm.  RSVP to hosts Paula and Erik at 770-451-5180 or email at paulaemde@yahoo.com.   If you would like to be added to the mailing list for FOG, contact coordinator RobinLee Fitch at robinleefitch@hotmail.com.   We look forward to seeing you at FOG.

Salt Shakers is an informal way to meet and socialize with Central members in their homes over dinner. We will meet in small groups of six to eight on the second Saturday night of each month. The meal will be organized by the hosts with everyone contributing a dish. Dates for 2016's dinners are January 9, February 13, and March 12. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Laura Winebarger:  4winebars@gmail.com

Rev. Lacey had a great day in Greenville, SC on Wednesday planning with the Winter Youth Retreat Committee. If you are planning on sending your youth- please sign up ASAP. Contact Rev. Lacey for registration forms. It's going to be a great MLK weekend!