All of Central’s ministry programs work together to incorporate young people, families and members of all ages into the life of the congregation.

At Central Lutheran, we focus on the positive by recognizing and lifting up the gifts of our congregational membership. Working to nurture faith and build assets, we seek to:

• Nurture faith journeys
• Grow an intergenerational community of people who support, guide, nurture, and build relationships with one another
• Develop special opportunities for young people to serve, lead and contribute

Fellowship: Intergenerational community-building events and activities for members, guests and visitors of all ages.

Education: Growing in faith by learning together. Educational opportunities for all ages. Includes Sunday School, Adult Forums, Vacation Bible School, Confirmation Classes, High School Program and more.

Youth & Family: Creating a supportive, nurturing environment for families to grow in faith and love.

Activities for 2010-2011 include: Education Kick-off event, Great Pumpkin Carving, Hearts Night (cards and pizza), Friday Evening Family Swim, Souper Bowl Sunday, Earth Day Celebration, Intergenerational Advent and Lent Gatherings, potlucks (of course!) and more. We will also work together on a mural project in the upstairs classroom beginning in the fall.
Click here for a complete current schedule of family-oriented events at Central, Sept. 2010-June 2011.

Youth in Worship: Central’s youth are active participants in worship. Kids serve as cantors, lectors, musicians, communion helpers, acolytes, ushers, offering collectors, participants in dramatic presentations and more. Many children gather around the altar each Sunday for the pastor’s kids’ message and come forward again at the end of each service to help with percussion during the closing song. They dance. They sing. They make joyful noise. They are welcome and loved.