Christian Education at Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian offers Sunday School September through May, from 9:45-10:45 am and combined Youth/Adult classes June through August. Everyone is always welcome!
Sunday School — Children and Youth
CPC has Infant and Toddler child care rooms for our youngest children. Child care is available throughout the worship and education schedule on Sundays, beginning at 8:30 a.m. for the early worship service.
Our Summer Sunday School program offers a broadly graded class for children in Pre-School and Elementary grades. During 2010, we are embarking on Awesome Adventures, using a PC(USA) curriculum that studies stories of God's people on the move. Sunday School begins at 9:45 and lasts for an hour.
During the school year, the three elementary Sunday School classes follow a Workshop Rotation model. Our youngest class is the Rabbits, which includes 4 & 5 year olds. Our middle class - the Geese - includes children 6 to 8 years old. Children age 9 to 11 are in the Honeybees class. These classes meet together at 9:45 in our Gathering Room for an opening prayer and lesson review before being led by their Shepherds to the week's workshop. Workshops include Drama and Storytelling, Music, Art, Cooking and Games. Sunday School ends at 10:45.
The offering collected in Sunday School is used to make purchases through Heifer International; The children's class names reflect the gifts they plan to make.
Children aged 5-11 are encouraged to participate in our Children's Choir, which rehearses from 11:20 to noon
There is a Youth Sunday School class for 7th through 12th Graders. The Youth meet with the elementary classes for an opening prayer at 9:45 and then disperse to their own classroom.
For further information, please see our Children in Worship brochure (PDF).
Sunday School — Adults (Adult Christian Education)
Summer Conversations
Come and be a part of the conversation each Sunday in June at 9:45 am in Smoot Fellowship Hall. We will engage each other in dialogue and share our faith stories.
| July 11 | Lifestyle Simplification: Supporting Each Other, Kathi Thomas |
| July 18 | Sustainable Food Practices, Marla Camp of Edible Austin |
| July 25 | Discover Your Spiritual Type, Barbara Miller, Lisa Kennedy |
Women's Circles
Presbyterian Women in the Congregation (PWC) are organized into small groups, called circles, that meet regularly to provide an inclusive, caring community of women. Circles are an integral part of Presbyterian Women (PW) and are encouraged to use PW resources to strengthen and enrich the community of faith. If you are a woman looking for informal study and fellowship consider joining us.
- Circle 2 meets at 7:30 pm September through May on the second Thursday of the month at Circle member's homes.
- Circle 3 meets at 10:00 am September through May on the second Tuesday of the month at Circle member's homes.
Circles 2 & 3 use the denomination's Horizons Bible study. Updated yearly, the study provides ideas, information and inspiration for Presbyterian Women. (Circle 1 is currently inactive.)
Upcoming meetings are posted on the church calendar - take a look!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Vacation Bible School is a highlight of the summer for the children, as well as for the youth and adult volunteers. Classes are available for children in Pre-School (3 years old) through 5th grade. CPC Youth Group members typically serve as group leaders during vacation bible school.
CPC Youth Group
Central Presbyterian has two Youth Fellowship Groups:
- The Sr. High group is led by Sarah James and Will Genrich. This group meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month following 11:00 worship.
- The Jr. High group is led by Eley Escandell and pastor intern Matt Falco. They meet on the 3rd Sunday following worship.
Both groups meet together on the 4th Sunday of the month, sharing lunch at the Pot Luck and then engaging in joint fellowship activities.
In additional to fellowship and study, our Youth perform service projects for CPC and for the community; participate with other Presbyterian youth groups in local and national activities; hold an annual overnight retreat; and lead the congregation in worship on Youth Sunday each May.
» For more information, contact Kathy Escandell in the DCE office,
or send her mail.
Upcoming gatherings are posted on the church calendar - take a look!
Wednesday Evening Programs
During the school year, Wednesday evening is an opportunity to gather for education and fellowship. Dinner begins in the fellowship hall at 5:45 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., children are dismissed for play time together or to attend Children's Choir rehearsals. The adults participate in a 45-minute session featuring guest speakers and a variety of topics. During special times of the year such as Lent and Advent, special worship services are held on these evenings.
Special time will be held for the Jr. High students, and younger children will have fun with our great nursery staff. A highlight will be the Christmas Children's Program and tamale dinner, a time of delight for everyone.
Please see our online calendar for the complete schedule of
upcoming Wednesday Evening programs.
To make reservations for dinner, please
send us mail.