Adult Education
Children and Youth
Ministry & Outreach
Music Ministries
Social Justice
Other Activities
Adult Education
Throughout the year, we offer a variety of studies for adults, on topics that range from devotions for Lent or Advent, to the elements of a progressive faith with our book study. Central has also hosted a Summer Series of topics ranging from Poverty in America to Mental Health issues among the homeless population.
Topics and times will vary but are announced in our church publications and posted on the church calendar.

Children and Youth
At Central, we usually observe Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
Ministry and Outreach
Ministry and Outreach
We are a community of faith, and worship. One of our Central values is the commitment to take our love and devotion to God and put it into action—making a real difference in the lives of people in our community and around the world. We believe that Christ’s example of acting in love is the way to advance reconciliation and wholeness in the world. Doing justice, seeking peace, embracing equality and inclusivity, and building community are Central to our identity as members of the United Church of Christ.
Community Outreach
Finding ways to provide immediate assistance and relief to those in need, as a church, we seek opportunities to move outside the walls of our building. Activities can involve tireless volunteer hours, sponsoring existing charitable organization, collecting and donating goods to those in need, or organizing congregational group mission trips. Our efforts have included support of local organizations, such as North Dallas Shared Ministries, The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, North Texas Food Bank, Family Gateway and others. In addition, we organize periodic mission trips, as well as the collection of resources in response to the emerging needs of our community. We partner with local schools, like J.J. Pershing, to provide needy students with school supplies, food, clothing items, and Holiday gifts.
Wider Church Outreach
As Central is a part of a wider network of UCC churches, at a national level, we are a part of the UCC’s “Our Church’s Wider Mission” which supports programs and disaster relief in the nation and the world. For more information, go to https://www.ucc.org/ocwm.
Financial Support
Music Ministry
Our music ministry, under the direction of Kathy Lowrie, offers many opportunities to praise God through choral, handbell and instrumental music. Central’s congregation has always valued music ministry and it’s role in worship. A large percentage of our church family participates in music ministry.
Our Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesdays 7:45 – 8:45 PM during the months of September through May, and sings weekly at our 11 AM worship services. Our choir includes a wide variety of musical experience, and all who enjoy singing are welcome.
Chancel Bells rehearses at 7 PM on Wednesday evenings. Our group rings 5 octaves of Malmark handbells and handchimes, often enhanced by our low bass chimes. If you are interested in helping as a sub, or would like to be on a wait list if the group has an opening, please contact Kathy Lowrie.
Instruments of Praise consists of instrumentalists from our church family. The group rehearses and plays periodically throughout the year. If you play an instrument and would like to join in the fun, please let us know.
If you’re interested in singing in our choir, playing handbells, and/or playing another instrument, there’s a place for you. We would welcome your participation and your presence among us.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 7:45 -8:45 PM
Chancel Bells Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 7:00-7:45
Instruments of Praise: as announced
Other Activities
Central has become a community gathering place; proud to provide a home for the many activities during the day and evenings.
Alcoholics Anonymous Young Adult Chapter meets in Fellowship Hall every Monday evening at 7:30pm and Friday evening at 8:00pm.
Canterbury Review Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from noon until 2:000pm, September through May (excluding December.) The club sponsors literary reviews through the presentation of a work of current literature by a reviewer.
Drug Addicts Anonymous meets in Fellowship Hall every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm.
Tai Chi – Moving Meditation the Taoist Tai Chi arts exercise the entire physiology, quiets the mind and tames the heart. For more information, contact 1-888-385-5550. Meeting times as follows in Fellowship Hall:
- Tuesday & Thursday mornings – 9:30am
Interested in Participating?
Upcoming Events
May 21 - Music sunday - Blessed to Be a Blessing
Through music and scripture we will celebrate our blessings from God and consider how we can serve others in God’s name. During this special service we’ll hear from our children, as well as from our Chancel Choir, Chancel Bells and Instruments of Praise. It will also be “Join the Church Sunday!” We hope you will plan to worship with us through music.
Social Justice
At Central, we believe that Christ’s examples of acting with love and justice show the way to advance reconciliation and wholeness in the world. In addition, doing justice, seeking peace and building community are Central to our identity as members of the United Church of Christ. This work is open to all ages of our church community.
Central’s Social Justice initiatives focus on two areas: finding ways to provide immediate assistance and relief to those in need, as well as undertaking actions to end institutional injustice.
We invite you to explore the breadth and depth of the UCC’s justice work along with supporting resources on the UCC website.
Topics and times will vary but are announced in our church publications.