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Read the latest news for our church.

Apr 18, 2026

We have two more weeks to enjoy “My Life’s Journey”, Theresa Firster’s beautiful art exhibit presented in the Commons.

Check it out and choose the paintings that you like the most! For these last two weeks the artist is offering a 15% discount on all her paintings left in the show. 

Apr 17, 2026

Great news! Central’s Endowment Funds make funds available for charitable giving again!

If you volunteer with or know of any nonprofit organization that may be interested, please let them know to get ready. We particularly welcome and appreciate your interest in those groups with whom you have connections.

They may submit their application online, starting Monday April 20 through Friday, May 22. They should look for the application form on our website: https://central-ucc.org/grants/.  

For more information, contact Jasmine Chang ([email protected]) or Mary Ellen Myers ([email protected]). 

Mar 27, 2026

We are happy to let you know that this Sunday we are welcoming new members!

Come meet them!

You can connect more after service, during the Coffee Hour hosted in their honor.

Mar 27, 2026

Easter Lilies order by Wednesday, April 1st

Easter Mission Project by Wednesday, April 15th

It’s time to order Easter Lilies or offer a gift to our Easter Mission Project. Both of these are beautiful ways to honor or memorialize a loved one. 

  • You can offer a lily to decorate the Sanctuary on Easter morning. Lily orders will close on Wednesday, April 1st at 10AM. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your order. In fact, you can submit it right now! Use this link!
  • You can also offer a gift to our Easter Mission Project, which benefits  Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP).  To maximize our support of our Easter Mission Project, we will accept donations to this fund by April 15th. 

For both of them you can use the online form or the printed form that you can find at the entrance to the Sanctuary.

Mar 26, 2026

We are excited to present to you The Monthly for April 2026.

 

Check out this month‘s newsletter for:

  • A Note from Rev. Liz
  • Holy Week
  • Planned Giving Program
  • Speaking of God in an Age of Artificial Intelligence
  • Social justice documentary screening at the UU Congregation of Atlanta
  • Sacred Seasons – Considering Death and End of Life Planning
  • Faith Formation opportunities
  • A Story from Central’s History: Dr. Robert C. McMath.

 

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!

Mar 19, 2026

We need you! We’re launching two new teams to share our Central story & connect with visitors and new members.

We need your help to share our story in our neighborhood and across Atlanta!

Our new communications committee will help refine what we say as Central, inside and outside the station.

Some of the things this group may address are . . .

  • Values & Commitments signage in and outside Central (e.g. Bulletin Board, Entry Wall, Burma Shave Signs)
  • A communication outreach plan for the wider community
  • Clarifying/Developing/Identifying/Setting Parameters Around “Central’s Voice”
  • Ways to better evidence/demonstrate/communicate our commitment to being a JustPeace and Open And Affirming Church
  • Sharing updates from Council & our Boards
  • Exploring OneChurch

 

We will hold our first meeting in the next few weeks!

If interested, please reach out to Evelyn B.

Central is growing! We need your help welcoming strangers and becoming friends.

 

The Deacons are forming a sub-committee to review how we welcome—not only visitors, but new and old members as well.  We’ll look at what seems to work well and ways in which we might improve.  Additionally, we hope to create new ways to welcome more intentionally.

 

We hope to have a committee of people who have had varied welcoming experiences both here at Central and elsewhere.  We want to consider ways in which we can clearly establish that “You are welcome here.”

 

We have some ideas, but we need more assistance in considering them and then implementing. Some of those are:

  • Make it easier for people without a nametag to get one.
  • Follow-up on the new “connection” cards.
  • Help new members find areas in which they may become more involved.
  • Create membership kits for new members.
  • Prepare resources for members, especially new members, that list options offered by Central for worshipping, learning and serving.

And this is just the beginning!

 

Are you willing to join us on this “welcoming” journey?  If so, please contact:

 

  1. Mary Lynn M., Chair of Deacons.
  2. Allen M., Vice-Chair of Deacons

Mar 13, 2026

One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, education, and agricultural development, emergency relief, refugee ministries, and both international and domestic disaster response.

Your offering helps rebuild from disaster, feed the hungry, provide clean water to the thirsty, empower the oppressed, and restore hope.  Find more details here

The Board of Mission & Action invites you to give generously to this offering. You may donate in the offering plate on March 15th, or online on Central’s website at any time.  Thank you!

Mar 06, 2026

Rev. Thomas will moderate an engaging discussion with Rev. Brandan Robertson, focused on his new book Queer & Christian. Robertson is a nationally recognized author, public theologian, and advocate for LGBTQ+ Christians to reclaim their faith and take their place in the church and society.  Q&A, and book signing. Free event. Snacks & drinks provided. 

Tuesday, March 17th, 6pm @ Virginia Highland Church 

473 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30316 

Registration is not required, but is helpful for our planning: https://bit.ly/centralQC or use the QR code.

Mar 03, 2026

@ First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro (1842 Lake Jodeco Road, Jonesboro 30236)

Central’s own Will Hiltman is starring as Tevye in Front Porch Players’ production of Fiddler on the Roof, the classic musical about tradition, change, and family. There are several opportunities to see him over the run of the show: 

Friday, March 6th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 7th at 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 8th at 2:30 pm

Friday March 13th 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 14th at 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 15th at 2:30 pm

General Admission seats are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors.

Reserved seats are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and can be reserved online at Tickets & FAQs – The Front Porch Players

The Hiltmans have 10 General Admission available for purchase – good for any performance – contact Dianne H if interested.

Feb 26, 2026

We are excited to present to you The Monthly for March 2026.

Check out this month’s newsletter for:

  • An Invitation from Rev. Liz
  • Lent & Easter Season
  • Lent Devotionals
  • Community Conversations with Rev. Brandan Robertson
  • 20s/30s This Month
  • Special Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing
  • Green Team updates

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!

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