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Choose a gift that gives back this season! “Shop” for your loved ones by donating in their honor to an organization or project that you believe would appeal to them.

Instead of guessing what color sweater a grandchild might like, perhaps they would be thrilled to know that through their gift a family in Kenya will be able to access water in their village.

Perhaps another on your list is a fan of social media; they may appreciate that their gift supported work to ensure modern media is a force for good!

We trust you will find just the right match for your loved ones…and maybe start a new tradition in your family that reflects and cultivates compassion and understanding here and across the globe!

Check out the market in this catalog.

And make your donation here!

This year you can visit the Alternative Gift Market in the Commons also, on December 7, 14, and 21 following the 11:00 am Service. We’ll have donation forms available in print as well. 

Order a poinsettia or contribute to the Advent Mission Gift (The UCC Christmas Fund) in honor or memory of a loved one. Every gift counts!

You may place a flower order or make a gift by filling out the online form or by scanning the QR code.

Deadline for Poinsettias order: December 14th.

Deadline for Advent Mission Gift: December 31st.

We are excited to present to you “The Monthly” for December 2025.

Check out this month’s newsletter for:

• A Note from Rev. Thomas.
• A Story from Central’s History: Lenten Witness: “There are times when saying ‘yes’ to God means saying ‘no’ to Caesar.“.
• Our Advent and Christmas Season.
• Ways of honoring and remembering friends or family.
• A new Faith Formation Opportunity that starts in January.
• The “Recipe of the Month”: ”Sweet Potato Angel Biscuits”.

Click here to download “The Monthly”! There are also paper copies in The Commons, in The Sanctuary and in the Church office. Be sure to add events and gatherings that you‘re interested in to your calendar.

Enjoy “The Monthly” and all the events and gatherings you are going to attend!

We are excited to present to you “The Monthly” for November 2025.

Check out this month‘s newsletter for:

• A Note from Rev. Liz.
• A Story from Central’s History: The poem “Plymouth Harbor” by Mary Ellen Myers.
• An invitation to consider ”Taking Action Against Racism” with Mari Ann Banks.
• Faith Formation Opportunities.
• Advocacy and Action Opportunities.
• The “Recipe of the Month”: ”Green Bean Asparagus Casserole”.

Click here to download “The Monthly”! There are also paper copies in The Commons, in The Sanctuary and in the Church office. Be sure to add events and gatherings that you‘re interested in to your calendar.

Enjoy “The Monthly” and all the events and gatherings you are going to attend!

We continue our tradition of remembering and celebrating a loved one who has died by pinning a bell on our church banners for All Saints Day. 

You will find the banners on display at the church entrance. Take a moment and hang a bell in memory of your loved ones on our banners of remembrance.

Starting next week, the Creative Connection group will meet on Thursdays instead of Mondays.

Their next meeting will be on Thursday, October 16th, 7 pm. Join them for unstructured arts & crafts time!. Any level and any medium is welcome—bring your own collaging, sewing, whittling, or any other project, or just doodle with the provided art supplies. 

For more info, please contact Autumn S.  

We are excited to present to you “The Monthly” for October 2025.

Check out this month’s newsletter for:

• A Note from Rev. Liz.
• A Story from Central’s History: “The Unicorn”.
• An invitation to join two annual events: ”Pumpkin Carving Event” and “Let’s do Brunch”.
• Faith Formation Opportunities.
• Advocacy and Action Opportunities.
• The “Recipe of the Month”: ”Pumpkin Bundt Cake”.

Click here to download “The Monthly”! There are also paper copies in The Commons, in The Sanctuary and in the Church office. Be sure to add events and gatherings that you‘re interested in to your calendar.

Enjoy “The Monthly” and all the events and gatherings you are going to attend!

New Art Exhibit: Welcome Reception for Raven Waters

Sunday, October 5, @ 12 pm, The Commons

“Honoring the Sacred in the Urban Environment” by Raven Waters is the new art exhibit that will be presented in the Commons starting October 5th. Raven creates art that enhances quality of life and brings hope and joy. He received a Fine Arts degree from Georgia Southern University and he paints in what is called ala prima, meaning the painting is finished in one setting, however long that might be. 

You can find out more about him and his story on Sunday, October 5th, after worship. Steve Siminski, Central’s art exhibit coordinator, is organizing a Welcome reception for Raven Waters in the Commons, during the Coffee Hour.

Volunteers needed!

The Green Team needs volunteers to serve on ad-hoc workgroups for activities related to the composting pilot project, reducing plastic pollution in our community, and voter turnout for the upcoming Georgia Public Service Commission election. These workgroups are short-term and open to anyone; no need to be a Green Team or church member. If interested, please contact Mary W.

Sun Day – September 21 & Advocacy cards for members of Congress!

On September 21, the United Christ of Christ will join other national organizations to celebrate Sun Day, a day to recognize God’s gift of clean energy like solar and wind and take action to protect our climate. The National Setting of the United Church of Christ will provide our congregation with advocacy cards to write messages to members of Congress. Look for these cards from early to mid-September at church. Once completed, the cards will be collected and then delivered to local congressional offices.

World Rivers Day – September 28 – Interfaith Community River Cleanup

Our partners at Georgia Interfaith Power and Light are joining with other faith organizations to celebrate World Rivers Day with a special Interfaith Community River Cleanup on Sunday, September 28, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, at six metro Atlanta sites, including Mason Mill Park.

For more information and to register: https://gipl.org/events/wrd25 .