THIS IS A CHURCH FOR EVERYONE

This Advent season we celebrate Jesus' coming into the world by considering the ways in which Jesus fulfills all the promises of Scripture. In the words of Charles Wesley, we will discover together how Jesus is the desire of every nation and the joy of every longing heart. Join us at 10 or 11:30 a.m. this Sunday as Jason Harris continues our Advent series The Promised One with a sermon titled "The Promised Son."

Christianity somewhat conveniently offers an unbelievable narrative that, if true, literally changes everything. Which raises the question: Is it possible that Christianity is simply wishful thinking — a framework generated by humans who were (and still are) looking to place their hope in a future that’s better than their reality? Check out the most recent video in our Jesus Reconsidered series, and email us your questions at seniorpastor@centralchurchnyc.org!

God is actively at work at Central — not only in our ministries and programs, but in individual lives. Hear from those in our community about how God is changing their hearts through Central, and contribute to the heart change taking place in our church by making a gift now through December 31.

In lieu of our regular 5 p.m. service this Sunday, December 7, our children will help us celebrate the Advent season at Central by performing in our annual Christmas pageant. Join us in the sanctuary at 5 p.m. for a special performance and a festive start to the evening.

Handel's Messiah has been performed every year since it first debuted in Dublin in 1742. Central Church joined this centuries-long tradition in 2009 and is pleased to present a Christmas season performance of Messiah on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and seating is first come, first served.

Central will hold two services this year at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 in the sanctuary, which will include lessons, carols, and a sermon. Nursery will be available for children two years old and under.