Worship

Services & Times

Our 11:00 am worship 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.

Sermons

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Communion

Communion at CPC is served by intinction, a fancy word for saying that we are taking Communion by dipping bread in wine/grape juice. At Central Presbyterian, we use non-alcoholic grape juice only. There is also gluten free bread available.

Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month, and on special Sundays throughout the year.

Here are a few tips:

  • When you come forward, bread will be placed in your hand
  • Then, you will dip the bread in the cup and eat.

When given bread:

  • The server will offer words of affirmation, such as “The bread of life given for you” or “Christ’s body broken for you.”

When given the cup:

  • The server will offer words of affirmation, such as “The cup of salvation” or “The blood of Christ shed for you.”

Responses:

  • You can be silent and not say anything, maybe a silent prayer or,
  • You can say, “Amen” or,
  • You can say, “Thanks be to God!” or,
  • You may also say whatever the Spirit leads you to say.

Theology of Communion by Intinction

The practice of receiving communion by intinction is an ancient one. In the last few generations many protestant churches have revived this practice in Sunday worship. When taking communion by intinction, the body of the church acts together, moving as a community towards the table. In the Reformed tradition, we believe that salvation is given to us and is not something we take; by being handed bread, the symbolism for this belief is enacted.

  • The communion servers handling the bread sanitize their hands upon arrival at the table.
  • At CPC all are invited to serve communion. If you are interested in serving, please contact one of the pastors.

Special Seasons

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

Lent

Lent begins with an Ash Wednesday service.

Holy Week

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday; our service opens with the waving of palm branches as a symbol of our Savior’s entry into Jerusalem.

On Maundy Thursday, we have a combined Meal, Worship & Communion. Children are welcome to attend.

Easter

The sunrise service is held approximately 30 minutes before sunrise on Easter morning.

Easter breakfast is held in Smoot Hall. Please join us!

We have an Easter Carnival for all ages 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 in the sanctuary. Come be a part of this wonderful service, celebrating our risen Lord!

Advent and Christmas

Hanging of the Greens Service

The Wednesday following Thanksgiving is our special Hanging of the Greens service. This is a multi-generational service, where all are invited to participate. The Hanging of the Greens tells of the meanings behind the different symbols Christians use during the Advent & Christmas season.

Advent

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. Each year, we celebrate the coming of Christ with special music, the lighting each week of our Advent wreath, and communion each week as a reminder that this is a holy season.

Christmas Eve – Carols, Communion, and Candlelight

To celebrate Christ’s birth, we hold a special evening service on Christmas eve, featuring favorite Christmas music, communion, and the lighting of candles. Following the service, a reception is held in Smoot Hall.