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Sunday morning service 9:15 am
Printable Livestream Access Instructions
Holy Week at Centralongmont Palm Sunday 4/2 9:15 am; Maundy Thursday Good Friday combined Tenebrae 4/6 at 7:00 pm; Easter 4/9 at 9:15 am
New Adult Education class…
Violence, Peace, and Jesus
Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary after worship, March 12-April 2


Violence—it’s roots are usually thought to be racial/ethnic, socio-economic, psychological/emotional, or geo-political.  If this is true, then why doesn’t some combination of education, laws, medicine, or war result in peace?  What if the root of violence in all its forms is, in fact, spiritual…and the path to peace is not through City Hall but through hearts and minds?
 
Join Pastor David as we seek to discover our responsibility as Christ-followers in achieving peace in our individual lives, our communities, and all creation.
View slides from weeks 1 and 2
Earth Care Update
As we adjust to the new composting guidelines and recommit to working toward zero waste living, the Earth Care team will share recommendations for how we still can continue our progress toward being a zero-waste community.

Tips For Zero Waste Living: #1 Refuse.
Focus on the waste you’re preventing rather than the waste you’re producing.  Master the art of saying “no” to unnecessary waste. Whether it’s a plastic bag, restaurant straw or a flyer on the street, avoid things you don’t need that will likely end up in landfill. 
Refuse and Reduce Suggestions
Missional Updates
 
Read And Swing: Join us as we help Columbine Elementary students to enjoy the power of reading AND golf! The Spring, 2023 sessions start April 3 and go through May 1. Addiction and/or interest in golf is not a requirement. Interest in kids is!

Contact Steve Kukic.  Or reach out to Jennifer Haratsaris for more information.

 


A Message from The Round Pantry:
THANK YOU volunteers - you continue to show up and make this mission possible! Your community appreciates you! The ROUND PANTRY shoppers are deeply grateful!

Once again, we served 1000+ households at the last Pantry:
- 461 via Tuesday Drive Line
- 588 via Wednesday Community Distribution

The next pantry begins on Sunday, March 26 with afternoon setup and runs through Wednesday morning, March 29. THANK YOU for your smiles, your respectful attitude, and your “can do spirit!”  Sign up to help here.

Blessings!
Nancy and Susan

 


The March Mission and Earth Care News has been published.  Read updates on our Missional and Earth Care ministries and find ways that you can love our neighbor and care for our world.  We also share news about the work of our mission partners and how you too, can get involved.
 
March Mission and Earth Care News
$12 per plant - lilies or hyacinths, order by 4/4
Order Online
GAME TIME

The past two years have been hard with limitations on socializing. Let’s re-connect and build community over a game of cards, or board games. Did you know there is a game called Presbyterian Poker?
 
  • Event: Game TimeIt's game time!
  • Sunday March 26, 2023,       2-4pm
  • Games will start at 2:00pm so please arrive by 1:45pm
  • Several games will be provided but you are welcome to bring games you enjoy as well
  • Drinks and snacks will be provided
  • Sign up with the button below
Sign-up For Game Time
Education and Music Scholarships Available

It’s that time of year to start thinking about financial assistance for new/existing college students and also adults wanting to continue their education.  The Faithful Servant Trust Fund has been offering scholarships to help with financing post-secondary education for many years.  

Plus, the Maxine Winter Music scholarship is available for those seeking to further their music studies.  This scholarship is offered to any current participant (youth or adult) in the music ministry at Central. Youth applicants must be currently attending high school or have a high school diploma or its equivalent There is no upper age limit.  More info is available on the application or you can contact Lee Smoot in the church office.
 
Click on the link below for the specific application. These scholarships are now accepting applications until Friday, April 7, 2023.  

Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) has published a weekly Lenten Devotional for 2023.  These Lenten Devotions are based on the Revised Common Lectionary texts from Creation Care Perspectives. PEC hopes this resource will provide new insights on these beloved texts during this special season. 

Click here to download a copy of this devotional.
Bible Study
Women's Bible Study Group


The Women's Bible Study Group meets on Fridays at 9:30 am in the office conference room.

Current study:  Luke

Contact Yvonne Walton for more information.
Men's Bible Study Group 

The Men’s Bible group is discussing the book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual lessons for thriving in turbulent times.

From the Amazon description: this book is "a guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times — from Reverend Otis Moss, III, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders.” 

John Watkin will be facilitating our discussion. Join us as we ponder how to live a life of promoting love and justice.

Contact John Watkin or Steve Kukic for more information.
LIVESTREAMING SUNDAY SERVICE

Four ways to access:  
                                                       
                                                            website         YouTube        Facebook       mobile app

A recording of the service will be posted on the website as soon as it is available.  
mer-cy noun - kindness or help; disposition to be compassionate; benevolence
 

The Mercy Fund is a ministry of Central’s Board of Deacons.  Its purpose is to show God’s love to our church family in times of personal crisis or hardship, through direct provision of basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation.

Click on the picture to go to the website and find out more about the Mercy Fund.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Refer to the calendar published on our website for more information.
 
Thu Mar 23rd
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:30am  Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)

Fri Mar 24th
9:30am  Women's Bible Study (Office Conf Room)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)

Sat Mar 25th
8:00am  Recovery Cafe Board Retreat (Fellowship Hall)

Sun Mar 26th
9:15am  Worship (in person and livestream)
2:00pm  Game Time (Fellowship Hall)
5:00pm  Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm  Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)

Mon Mar 27th
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)

Tue Mar 28th
8:00am  Men's Bible Study (Office Conf Room/Zoom)
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:00am  St. Vrain Community Council
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)
6:45pm  Session (Fellowship Hall)

Wed Mar 29th
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
6:00pm  El Comite Citizenship (306)
7:00pm  Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir room)

Thu Mar 30th
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:30am  Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)

Fri Mar 31st
9:30am  Women's Bible Study (Office Conf Room)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)

Sun Apr 2nd - PALM SUNDAY
9:15am  Worship (in person and livestream)
5:00pm  Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm  Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)

Mon Apr 3rd
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)
2:00pm  Story Telling Group (Fellowship Hall)
3:00pm  Read and Swing @Columbine Elementary

Tue Apr 4th
8:00am  Men's Bible Study (Office Conf Room/Zoom)
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)
6:00pm  Mission Committee (Zoom or Fellowship Hall)

Wed Apr 5th
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
6:00pm  El Comite Citizenship (306)
7:00pm  Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir room)

Thu Apr 6th - MAUNDY THURSDAY
9:00am  El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:30am  Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:30am  El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)
7:00pm  Maundy Thursday/Good Friday service

Fri Apr 7th - GOOD FRIDAY
5:30pm  El Comite ESL (306)

Sun Apr 9th - EASTER
9:15am  Worship (in person and livestream)
5:00pm  Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm  Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)
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(Note:  The Amazon Smile program has been discontinued.  GoodShop and GoodSearch are still available.  Please see information posted on the website.)
2023 Session (Elders)
Lisa Bechard
Cheryl Bodin
Clayt Evans
Phil Goerner
Ashley Inguagiato
Kurt Knoernschild
Linda Parker
Martha Ramos
Greg Smoot
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