December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent (Blue) Prayer Focus: Love Welcome to worship at Central! In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to worship at Central where it is our mission to follow Jesus by loving God and loving our neighbors. Our clergy, Rev. Thomas Smith, Rev. Dr. Ann Kovan, and Rev. Meg Jiunnies, are grateful you’ve chosen to make Central a part of your day! Whether it’s your first time worshiping with us or you’re a lifelong member, we welcome any opportunity to speak with you about how to connect with God through Central. If it is your first time with us, please fill out a Connect Card and bring it to the Welcome Center where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!
Music Note As early as the 9th century, it was customary for the Great O Antiphons to be sung during Advent Vespers before and after the Magnificat (Canticle of Mary). In 1851, John Mason Neale prepared an English translation that forms the basis for our hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (The United Methodist Hymnal #211). The associated tune Veni Emmanuel dates from the 15th century. Originally a plainsong (chant or melody only) processional of the French Franciscan nuns, it was harmonized by Thomas Helmore in 1854.
Special Services A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 22 | 4:00 PM Pre-service Recital | 3:40 PM
Christmas Eve Worship Tuesday, December 24 Sanctuary | 4:00 PM The Well | 4:00 PM Sanctuary | 6:00 PM