Welcome!

Central Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with more than 3.95 million members in nearly 9,600 congregations across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians, and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer, Martin Luther.

Beginning in 1890, Central has a rich heritage of being a traditional, and confessional congregation with an emphasis on engaging the future with boldness.

Kids' Central Preschool started classes in fall of 2009 and continues to offer this ministry with Laurie Bunnell as lead teacher.

Sternberg Hall opened in 2015 as a year round dormitory for college students and interns seeking a faith-based and faith-friendly community atmosphere while attending one of the three local colleges/university. 

The best way to get to know us is come and join us for worship.  All are welcome at the Lord's Table.  God knows your name -- this is a good place to discover, learn and grow in faith.

Announcements

Upcoming Events

Dec 8 Advent 2 9:15am Sanctuary Dec 10 Men's Bible Study 8:00am Fellowship Hall   Boy Scouts 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Dec 11 Wed. Bible Study 12:30pm Narthex   Service Music Practice 5:30pm Sanctuary Dec 12 Sunrise Bible Study 6:45 am @ Carol's Dec 15 Advent 3 9:15am Sanctuary   Sunday School Program 10:30am Sanctuary Dec 17 Men's Bible Study 8:00am Narthex   Interfaith Christmas Drop-off 8:00am Fellowship Hall   Women's CandleLight Communion 7:00pm Sanctuary Dec 18 Interfaith Christmas Pick-up 8:30am-noon, Fellowship Hall   Wed. Bible Study 12:30pm Narthex   Interfaith Christmas Pick-up 4:30-6:30pm Fellowship Hall   Service Music Practice 5:30pm Sanctuary Dec 19 Sunrise Bible Study 6:45am @ Carol's Dec 22 Advent 4 9:15am Sanctuary   Christmas Caroling 3:00pm Narthex Dec 24 Men's Bible Study 8:00am Fellowship Hall   Boy Scouts 7:00pm Fellowship Hall   Christmas Eve 5:00pm Sanctuary   Christmas Eve 11:00pm Sanctuary Dec 25 Christmas Day 10:00am Sanctuary Dec 29 Christmas 1 9:15am Sanctuary   Sunday School 10:30am Jan 31 New Year's Day Eve     Men's Bible Study 8:00am Fellowship Hall Jan 1 New Year's Day Office Closed Jan 2 Sunrise Bible Study 6:45am @ Carol's 1000 Quilts 1:00pm Fellowship Hall Jan 5 Christmas 2 9:15am Sanctuary Jan 6 PreSchool Returns from Break   Jan 7 Men's Bible Study 8:00am Fellowship Hall   Boy Scouts 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Jan 8 Wed. Bible Study 12:30pm Narthex   Service Music Practice 5:30pm Sanctuary Jan 9 Sunrise Bible Study 6:45am @ Carol's   1000 Quilts 1:00pm Fellowship Hall Jan 12 Baptism of Our Lord 9:15am Sanctuary   Sunday School 10:30am Jan 14 Men's Bible Study 8:00am Fellowship Hall   Boy Scouts 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Jan 15 Wed. Bible Study 12:30pm Narthex   Service Music Practice 5:30pm Sanctuary Jan 16 Sunrise Bible Study 6:45am @ Carol's   1000 Quilts 1:00pm Fellowship Hall Jan 19 Epiphany 2 9:15am Sanctuary Jan 20 MLK Day Office Closed Jan 21 Men's Bible Study 8:00am Fellowship Hall   Boy Scouts 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Jan 22 Wed. Bible Study 12:30pm Narthex   Service Music Practice 5:30pm Sanctuary Jan 23 Sunrise Bible Study 6:45am @ Carol's   1000 Quilts 1:00pm Fellowship Hall       Be sure to "like" Central Lutheran on Facebook Remember to check back often, as this is the best updated calendar! click here for full Monthy Calendar

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Central Lutheran Church Announcements

Thank you! This week's special thank-you is to ALL Central members, for the great work you do in our congregation and in our community! (If you know someone in our church family who needs a thank-you, please let the church office know.)

Volunteers Needed Yard Volunteers: Volunteers to mow the lawn are needed. Contact Dick Little at 360-303-4730. Coffee Hour Helpers Needed: Volunteers are needed to help with Sunday coffee fellowship duty. You can set up / clean up coffee hour, or you can provide cookies or other treats, or you can do both. Please sign the sign-up sheet on the narthex table for a Sunday you would be able to help out. Altar Flowers: 2019 Flower Calendar is posted! Sign up for your special Sunday! Altar flowers are a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special date, or just give thanks to the glory of God! Sunday School: Substitute teachers needed, preschool through 6th grade. Contact Carol Reppun or the church office. Preschool Board Members Wanted: If you are interested in being a part of Kids' Central Preschool, consider becoming a preschool board member.

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Kids' Central Preschool Announcements

Ways YOU can help enrich our preschool: Register now for Fall 2019 classes. Please feel free to contact Miss Erin with any questions: preschool@centrallutheran.net. Kids' Central Preschool Registration Forms Preschool Board Members Wanted: If you are interested in being a part of Kids' Central Preschool, consider becoming a preschool board member. Albertsons Community Partners: Earn up to 4% of your grocery bill for KCP (Community Partners ID# 49001023311). Register your Preferred Savings Card at www.albertsons.com/cp. Magazines! You can help KCP by buying, renewing or extending your favorite magazine subscriptions. 40% of your purchase amount will go directly to Kids' Central Preschool. For more info, go to www.magfundraising.com/CentralLutheranPreschool

Other interesting news!

Shopping Online? Make sure to log on to OneCause.com before you do your online shopping to help KCP. Merchant percentage examples: Snapfish.com, 8%; Shoes.com, 6.5%; DirecTV, $44.00/customer; ForSaleByOwner.com, 8%; NetFlix, $6.00. More info at www.onecause.com Central's Intentional Housing Community: Ernestine Sternberg Residence Hall A faith--friendly community of college students and interns. Details

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