2022 Advent Happenings

December 7, 2022

Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.

Christmas Eve Candle Light Communion Service*

At this contemplative service of lessons and carols, the Christmas story will be shared through inspired music, prayer, and Scripture readings.

After the service, our fabulous Deacons will host a Christmas cookie party. Please bring treats to share!

Sunday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m.

Christmas Day Worship*

The sanctuary will be open on Christmas morning , and we will stream the service for folks at home. If you join us in person, please feel free to wear comfy clothes or even warm Christmas jammies. After the service we’ll have cookies and hot chocolate in Smoot Hall.

*On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we are collecting diapers for Any Baby Can, a nonprofit that partners with low-income families to build stability, develop skills, and unlock each child’s full potential. Bring a pack of diapers and drop them in the pack and play set up in the Narthex.

Personnel Update!

November 28, 2022

Our Office Manager, Lisa Korson, began working at CPC on Nov. 22, and the office hours will return to 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Lisa holds a Master of Science in Organizational Management. Most of her career she has worked as a sales and events manager, and she is eager to use her organizational skills to support our ministries.

Our Mission Coordinator, Andi Brauer, LMSW, began working at CPC, Thursday, Nov. 17. Andi is the founder of Learning Bridge, a nonprofit that matches tutors with children in foster care. She is a licensed social worker, foster parent and advocate for the unhoused in Austin. She spent 15 years working in public policy for the Texas Legislature and other nonprofits and has a background in coalition building and project management

2023 Stewardship Pledge

September 27, 2022

Your Central Presbyterian Church Stewardship Team is excited to begin the Annual Pledge Campaign for 2023.

This year we ask you to Reflect, Respond, and Rise.

Together we will reflect on what we learned throughout the pandemic so we can respond to God’s call, and rise with faith to love and serve our community and each other. Stewardship Sunday is October 30. This year we ask you to make your pledge by that date. To make your 2023 pledge, please visit https://cpcaustin.org/stewardship/.

Welcome our new Office Manager

August 11, 2022

We’re thrilled to introduce our new Office Manager, Debbie Russ, who began working with us this week. Debbie is a member of University Presbyterian Church in Austin, and she comes to us with a wealth of administrative experience. We are grateful to welcome her to our team and know our members will extend a warm welcome to her.
The office hours will continue to be Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Guest Preachers for September

July 13, 2022

Pastor Katheryn will be taking a post-summer break in September, but be sure to come to worship on Sundays to hear from these distinguished guests:

Sept 11: Kyndall Rothus, author and spiritual director. After worship, she will lead a discussion on her book, Thy Queendom Come: Breaking Free from the Patriarchy to Save Your Soul.

Sept. 18: Jared Slack, director of relationships and giving at The Other Ones Foundation, TOOF. TOOF is a nonprofit that offers humanitarian aid, case management, and extremely low-barrier work opportunities to people experiencing homelessness in Austin.

Sept. 25: Reuben Lashley, PCUSA ordained minister and associate director of operations at Concentrix where he leads a team of specialists who help faith communities, nonprofits, and small businesses use social media tools to enhance their messaging and reach new audiences.