Worship lies at the heart of all we do at Central. Sunday worship is that time of the week during which we gather together to pray, sing, and share in communion.

We often end our Sunday services by saying, “Our worship is over…but our service has just begun.” We believe that true worship sends us out into the world to live lives full of faith, hope, and love. It is through worship that we are empowered to live out the words of the prophet who calls us to “do justice, love mercy, and walk kindly with our God.”

Services and Times

11:00 A.M. Worship
This is a traditional-style service that lasts about an hour, occasionally a little longer. Communion is served the first Sunday of each month, and our table is open to all.

The last Sunday of each month is "Invite a Friend to Church" day, with a potluck lunch following the service. There is plenty of food, coffee, juice, and fellowship for everyone. Please join us!

You can also read and listen to sermons by our two co-pastors and others.

9:00 A.M. Worship
We also hold a contemplative communion service at 9:00 A.M. which lasts about 45 minutes. Because this is usually a relatively small gathering, we are able to take the time to share our thoughts on the Bible passage of the day.

More information is available on the What to Expect page.

Sermons

We're blessed to have two talented co-pastors, plus occasional guest preachers. Click "Read more..." to read the text and listen to audio recordings of their sermons.

At 6:30 P.M. on the 1st Wednesday of each month, we have a Taizé service in the sanctuary. Taizé worship services feature peaceful music (often simple, repeated phrases) and quiet reflection. Come enjoy this restorative, contemplative space in the midst of a hectic week.

Here are some sources of more information about Taizé:

The Taize Community

Wikipedia

Special Seasons

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

Lent

Lent begins with an Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 P.M., at which time ashes from last year's Palm Sunday will be placed on the foreheads of those attending.

Holy Week

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday; our service at 11:00 A.M. opens with the waving of palm branches as a symbol of our Savior's entry into Jerusalem. Meet in Smoot Hall at 10:45 to receive your palm branch and join the procession!

The Maundy Thursday "Service of Remembrance" with a celebration of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 P.M. There is a dinner beforehand at 6:00 in Smoot Hall.
It is also a tradition for CPC musicians to present a Music for Holy Week concert for the Thursday Noonday Concert during this week.

On Good Friday at 7:00 P.M., we celebrate a Service of Darkness (Tenebrae) in memory of Jesus' death on the cross.

Easter

The sunrise service is held at the Zilker Clubhouse patio approximately 30 minutes before sunrise on Easter morning; most years, the service begins about 6:30 A.M. The clubhouse is located at 200 Zilker Clubhouse Road.

Easter breakfast is held at CPC at 9:00 A.M. in Smoot Hall. Please join us!

Following breakfast, at 9:30, the children have an Easter symbol hunt in the courtyard.

The "Flowering of the Cross," in which we cover a cross with beautiful flowers to symbolize our risen Christ, also begins after breakfast in the courtyard. You are encouraged to bring flowers from your yard, but we also have many flowers to share.

Easter worship service begins at 11:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. Special music is provided by our choir. Come be a part of this wonderful service, celebrating our risen Lord!