Sermon:

Creation, Relationship, and World Communion

October 6, 2024: Communion Sunday

In-person and broadcast Worship begins at 10:30 AM. Sunday worship starts at 10:30 AM. Services will be broadcast on Facebook Live. Hospitality will serve refreshments in the Social Hall following worship.

Sunday Worship Scripture Readings

GENESIS 2:18-24                                                           Page     2

HEBREWS 1:1-4; 2:5-12                                                Page 970

THE GOSPEL OF MARK 10:2-16                                  Page 822

SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUP



Sunday School offers Godly Play for ages 4-12, and Grapple for middle school students! Registration for Sunday School and for Confirmation class is open. For more information, please contact info@centralnewburyport.org or call the church office at 978-465-0533.

Central Happenings

Saturday Morning Community Breakfast serves meals in the social hall at Central Congregational Church on Saturday mornings; 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Guests are served meals at the table or they may request their meal to-go. Breakfast is always free, and donations are happily accepted to keep this wonderful program operating. To learn how you can help or to volunteer contact Jeff Gray at jeffreyscottgray@gmail.com or Kelly Gray at kellygray@comcast.net

HOSPITALITY –

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

On Sunday, October 6, Hospitality will serve birthday cake during coffee and fellowship following worship services to celebrate all of those with October birth dates. Please join us!

WOMEN’S MINISTRY – DINNER OUT

All women and friends of Central are invited to a potluck meal at the home of Kelly Gray in Newburyport. We will gather on Wednesday, October 9th at 6pm. Please RSVP before 10/7 to Sarah at sbseamans@me.com or Betty LaBaugh at betty.labaugh@gmail.com.

We look forward to the joy and warmth of gathering together.

Now is the perfect time for Fall cleaning. We are looking for jewelry and accessories for Jewelry Wonderland at this year’s Christmas Fair. Items could include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, working watches, scarfs, purses, hats, etc. Please feel free to drop off your items at the Church office or give them to Betty LaBaugh or Corinne McKeown.

The United Church of Christ has launched an appeal and opportunities to support recovery efforts following the devastating path Hurricane Helene has left across the Southeast United States. The UCC Appeal for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts invites people to offer monetary contributions toward hurricane relief, and/or to join volunteer efforts with Crisis Cleanup phone banking – which allows people to remotely assist with connecting crisis need to relief services – and for assembling hygiene and cleanup buckets.

For more information visit : https://www.ucc.org/ucc-issues-appeal-for-those-impacted-by-widespread-destruction-of-hurricane-helene/

Community News and Events

HAIKU WORKSHOP

with Ann McCrea

WEDNESDAYS,

OCTOBER 16, 23 & 30

3 PM to 4:30 PM

Central Congregational Church

14 Titcomb St, Newburyport

The Time Trade Network is sponsoring a free Haiku Workshop, led by Ann McCrea, author of the book “Haiku Through the Seasons “ and a member of the network. Ann has taught haiku to adults and children and has held multiple poetry readings of her work throughout the area. Participants will deepen their understanding and appreciation of haiku, by listening to, reading aloud, and exploring its characteristics. 

The 3-session workshop begins on Wednesday, October 16, and will meet from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, in the Grimes Room at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St, Newburyport. Class size is limited to 15. The workshop is free and open to the public. Central Congregational Church members are being offered an opportunity to sign up before registration opens to the public. 

To secure a spot register via email at TimeTradeNetwork@gmail.com 

Special Donations - Afghan Family Support

If you are interested in making a special donation to support the Afghan family that Central Church is assisting, we have set-up a specific fund that you can donate to using our on-line giving system. Follow these easy steps through the Central Church website:

1)   Go to: https://www.centralnewburyport.org

2)   Click the Donate to Central button at the bottom of the home page

3)   Complete the Online Donation form that appears

Your Support is important.

We continue to rely upon and appreciate your financial support!

If you have a prayer concern this week, please send an email to Chris at chris@centralnewburyport.org by the end of the day Saturday or complete a prayer request card available in the Sanctuary and give it to a Deacon before worship service begins. Your prayer concern will be mentioned in the Sunday Worship by first name only, for privacy concerns. Thank You!

Health & Safety Information

Masks are optional during worship and other activities, but are recommended for those who are high risk. We encourage anyone who chooses to wear a mask to do so at any time. We ask that anyone who has symptoms of cold or flu stay home and participate in worship remotely. Masks and hand sanitizers are available in the Sanctuary. We continue to monitor guidelines from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and local public safety/public health officials to ensure the continued health and safety of all Central Congregational Church members, visitor and guests.