Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections begins Sept. 11Whether you are single or married, have children or pets, are a new or an old friend at Central, you are invited to “Coffee & Connections,” held the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Waller’s Coffee Shop in Decatur.This new Life Group from Central offers a time for college students, young professionals, and adults to discover new friendships, reflect on Scripture and contextual theology, and engage in service activities.For this Fall Season, the group will be reflecting on “Inspired,” by Rachel Held Evans.Contact: Jasiel H. GarciaCentral Women Fall Schedule
Central Women provides a monthly opportunity for women of all ages to share a meal, enjoy fellowship, and explore a variety of programs. The schedule is below.Contact: Linda McCordZoom link:us02web.zoom.us/j/82079240841
Passcode: 30303
Meeting ID: 322 576 1179Passcode: 789979
Delivered out of Empire: Pivotal Moments in the Book of Exodus | A Sojourners class
Delivered out of Empire:Pivotal Moments in the Book of Exodus | A Sojourners classSundays9:45 to 10:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 12In “Delivered out of Empire,” renowned Presbyterian Theologian Walter Brueggemann examines the first 15 chapters of Exodus to unpacks details, trace themes and explore implications of God’s emancipating work in the world – past and present. What does Exodus have to say about our own systems of domination and economic excess? The class will be lead by Ed Carwile and Robert Catterall and will meet in The Brotherhood Room.Contact: Robert Catterall rfcatterall@gmail.comThe Christian Imagination - Theology and the Origins of Race | An Issues in Theology Class
The Christian Imagination – Theology and the Origins of Race| An Issues in Theology ClassSundays9 to 10 a.m., beginning Sept. 12The Issues in Theology Class will be discussing ‘The Christian Imagination – Theology and the Origins of Race,‘ by Willie James Jennings. The first part of the book consists of narratives weaved together to support Jennings’ learning and discovery points, and the second part of the book Jennings analyzes and expounds on the narratives through his skillful study of history, theology and ethics in the origins of racism.Contact: Michael LloydZoom Link:Meeting ID: 971 8386 1198Meeting Password: 587481Conversations, Coffee, and Crafts – Crafts Optional
Interim Choral Director Jennifer Sengin
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to noon,
Bring a crafting item and a hot beverage of your choice for some fellowship.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodu6grzkoGNKv2r0xNcR-6vnBXqti7fve
Hymn Fun with Steve Fey
This is a look at the story behind the creation of one of the hymns to be sung in the following Sunday’s worship service.Hymn Fun with Steve FeySaturday mornings beginning Sept. 1810 a.m.Contact: Steve Fey, stphnf@yahoo.comJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 755 3107 4580Password: 226787You may dial in at 1-646-558-8656.Passcode: 226787Rebekah Circle
Rebekah Circle
The Rebekah Circle will meet Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Kaye Carmichael will lead Lesson One of the Bible study guide “What My Grandmothers Taught Me….Learning from the Women in Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus.” New members are welcome to attend. Should you be interested in joining, please notify Frances St. John at fstjohn210@gmail.com.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88466967107
Meeting ID: 884 6696 7107
Passcode: 138714
The Bible and Poverty
The Bible and PovertyThe class, titled “The Bible and Poverty,” was developed by Emory University’s Candler School of Theology for church members, and Central is partnering with the Candler School to make this series available at no charge for participants. The class will be taught by Ryan Bonfiglio, Professor of Old Testament at Candler, and will explore biblical views on and responses to material poverty, from the Law and Prophets to the Gospels and Acts.The first class session will be a face-to-face gathering, on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 12, at the home of Jill and Brady Lum. We will share a meal together and then Ryan will lead the class session. The remaining five sessions will be conducted via Zoom, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on a series of Tuesday evenings: Sept. 21; Oct. 5, 12 and 19; and Nov. 2. You can register here: http://bit.ly/BibleandPovertyCP.This promises to be a great series, with a highly energetic and engaging teacher. Sign up soon, and we’ll see you at the Lum’s on September 12 (details will be emailed to registrants) and in the Zoom room after that! – Robert CatterallPassword: 226787You may dial in at 1-646-558-8656.Passcode: 226787Moments for Movement with Judy Kisla
Judy Kisla
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
An online exercise class held by Judy Kisla.
Link: https://zoom.us/j/432125956
Meeting ID: 432 125 956
Friends on the Journey - Anti-Racism Community Building
Friends on the Journey – Anti-Racism Community BuildingSundays9 to 10 a.m., beginning Sept. 12Description: Friends on the Journey is a Central community group seeking to foster openness, sharing, conversation, discussion and capacity-building to end anti-Black racism and other oppressive behaviors at Central Presbyterian Church and in our own lives. We welcome all and invite participants to lead discussions as they feel inspired. A willingness to be curious, question assumptions and be open to new ideas is encouraged.Zoom link:Meeting ID: 850 4226 5678Passcode: 789979
Did you know? Musical Musings – Jennifer Sengin has been sending out one song a day that inspires us/gives us hope/we love and such to the choir and would like to open that up to the entire congregation. If you would like to be added to that daily email list, please email jsengin@cpcatlanta.org.