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Christmas Movie Night
Mark your calendars for Friday, December 12!
Central’s Social Team is hosting a festive night of fun for the whole family at 6:30pm at the church. More details will be announced soon, but there will be hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn, a holiday movie, and more!
Reach out to Bryce with any questions.
Central’s Social Team is hosting a festive night of fun for the whole family at 6:30pm at the church. More details will be announced soon, but there will be hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn, a holiday movie, and more!
Reach out to Bryce with any questions.
Advent Book Club
To accompany our Advent sermon series, some of us are meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00 up in the clinic before each service to read Calling All Angels: An Advent Study of Fearlessness and Strength by Erin Wathen. This study is being graciously led by our very own Rev. Lani Rousseau. Order your copy from Cokesbury , Barnes and Noble, Amazon or your favorite retailer. If you are unable to purchase a copy, let us know - we have a few extras. This is a devotional type book so no worries if you aren’t able to make it every week. Come as often as you can!
If you need childcare, let Chad know by Friday. He will make sure that there is a volunteer in the kids' room early for the book study.
If you are reading for December 7, stop reading when you get to Daily Reflections Week 3, Day 1.
If you need childcare, let Chad know by Friday. He will make sure that there is a volunteer in the kids' room early for the book study.
If you are reading for December 7, stop reading when you get to Daily Reflections Week 3, Day 1.
Out and About
The activities listed below are not hosted by Galveston Central Church. They have been submitted by our congregants as fun opportunities to hang out with Central folks outside of church.
Saturday, December 13 - Central’s favorite band, The Coastal Service (Ezra and Austin), is playing at Mod Coffeehouse (2126 Postoffice St.) during ArtWalk. They will perform 6-9pm. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, December 13 - Central’s favorite band, The Coastal Service (Ezra and Austin), is playing at Mod Coffeehouse (2126 Postoffice St.) during ArtWalk. They will perform 6-9pm. Hope to see you there!
Food Distribution
Join us on Monday, December 15th, starting at 3pm for this month's food distribution. We'll meet in the north parking lot of Moody Methodist Church (2803 53rd St.) to pack groceries and register clients, and then at 5pm, we'll load groceries into cars. Come for any or all of that time!
The Longest Night Service
Everything around us during the holiday season seems to sparkle and demand joy, but this time of year can be particularly painful for those who have experienced loss, illness, exhaustion, separation, or trauma. Join us for The Longest Night service on Wednesday, December 17th at 7 pm as we make space and acknowledge the heaviness that may occur during the holiday season.
This service will take place in the large Living Room space adjacent to the sanctuary. There will be no Christmas elements in this service (no decorations, no carols, etc.) to ease anxiety and offer a break from the tinsel and lights. Please reach out to Pastor Julia with any questions.
This service will take place in the large Living Room space adjacent to the sanctuary. There will be no Christmas elements in this service (no decorations, no carols, etc.) to ease anxiety and offer a break from the tinsel and lights. Please reach out to Pastor Julia with any questions.
Night Out at DTO
Take a break from the holiday hustle with us at DTO! We will be at Daiquiri Time Out (2701 Market) on Friday, December 19th, at 6:30pm, enjoying the festively decorated Miracle pop-up and themed drinks. Come hang with your Central friends!
If you have any questions, reach out to Bryce. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, reach out to Bryce. We hope to see you there!
Christmas Eve at Central
Central is offering two services this year on Christmas Eve.
Our 7pm service will be a fun service with carols sung by a choir, candlelight, communion, and a message of Good News from Pastor Michael. Come early for cookies and cocoa at 6:30!
At 11:30pm, we will have a quieter, more contemplative service with communion and acoustic music while we remember the birth of Jesus and welcome Christmas.
Our 7pm service will be a fun service with carols sung by a choir, candlelight, communion, and a message of Good News from Pastor Michael. Come early for cookies and cocoa at 6:30!
At 11:30pm, we will have a quieter, more contemplative service with communion and acoustic music while we remember the birth of Jesus and welcome Christmas.
Thank You!
This week, we want to send special thanks to:
True Faith Church - provided and served lunch on Tuesday
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - provided and served Thursday’s lunch
See, Love, Act Group - provided and served breakfast on Sunday
EVERYONE that generously donated food, blankets, clothes, hygiene items, etc, laundry detergent, etc. We are so thankful!
True Faith Church - provided and served lunch on Tuesday
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - provided and served Thursday’s lunch
See, Love, Act Group - provided and served breakfast on Sunday
EVERYONE that generously donated food, blankets, clothes, hygiene items, etc, laundry detergent, etc. We are so thankful!
“The Bible teaches that true worship is more than attending church services or performing
religious rituals – it is reaching out to our neighbors and touching their lives in some tangible
way.”
Read Becca's full reflection and past editions of FRC here. If you have a story about Central that you'd like to share, feel free to reach out to Dawn!
religious rituals – it is reaching out to our neighbors and touching their lives in some tangible
way.”
Read Becca's full reflection and past editions of FRC here. If you have a story about Central that you'd like to share, feel free to reach out to Dawn!