This month we will be gathering at Lindsay and Bryan Carswell's house to share good food and conversation. Our gracious hosts are serving tacos so please bring a side dish or drink to share. Email Lindsay for details and directions. We look forward to seeing you there!

CHILDCARE - INFANTS TO SECOND GRADERS
8:30 AM T0 12:15 PM (Rm 201, 202)

PRE-SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM (Rm 202)

KINDERGARTEN TO FIRST GRADES - GODLY PLAY
11:00  Gather in Room 202; 11:10 AM Story begins in Room 207
In the Godly Play program, the children hear sacred stories of the Old and New Testament, Jesus' parables, stories about Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter and stories about the church. After they hear the story, the kids have a chance to wonder about the story in conversation and respond to the story using art. We wrap up our day with a "feast" and a blessing for each child.

SECOND TO FIFTH GRADES - GODLY PLAY
At 9:30 in Room 208. The 2nd to 5th Grade Sunday School will be exploring the Old Testament all year. We will still hear the stories as in Godly Play then we will have time for art, exploration or even discussion. After the response to the story, the children will have an Agape Meal, prayers and sharing time. At the time of dismissal, we like to take time to give a blessing to each child.

The book is Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn by  Gary Pomerantz.  Atlanta history told through the personal history of two families, a classic since 1996:  a New York Times notable book of the year; still gets 4 ½ stars on goodreads.com. Our informal group meets in the Fireplace Room, every four-to-six weeks. Great conversation always. Read and attend as you can; no commitment.  Send an e-mail to Geneva Benoit if you would like to be on the email list.

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!

Click to RSVP  to Rev. Michael

Wildwood: Lost and Found is scheduled for 7 PM on Saturday, February 27th. One fast-paced, 90-minute set featuring Central members, families and friends continuing a Central tradition that dates back, well, decades! No expensive ticket fees for THIS show- but we WILL take up a freewill offering to benefit a cause important to the Central community during the show.

We're still looking for roadies (set-up and tear down), cookie/dessert makers for the after-party in the Commons and more. Contact Bob Watson at 404-790-6494 or robertwatson3000@gmail.com- Save the date and we'll see you there!

Those who are not purists make their on variations on sizes and surfaces from copy paper to rocks and furniture. I have even seen a Zentangled car.

Most of my work has been on sketch pads, copy paper, small boxes and lamp shades. Any surface you can draw or paint on can be "tangled". It is a fascinating art style that has become a form of meditation in both the creation of the design and in adding color to those designs created by others. 

Our Conference, the Southeast Conference of the UCC, is celebrating 50 years since its formation in 1966.  This historic event in the life of our church and our 50 sister churches will be celebrated throughout 2016 with special publications, music, and other special events, including a grand celebration at Annual Meeting June 10 & 11.  Small donations are being asked from every church to help fund these efforts. If you can donate $12 or more, the Conference thanks you with a Commemorative 2016 Calendar filled with historical information and pictures.  These are available at a table in the Commons or in the Church Office.  Checks should be made to Central and designated "SEC Anniversary".   Thank you for your generosity and your support of the United Church of Christ.

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