Church-wide Events
CeCe Winans concert rescheduled for April 1
Due to severe winter weather across the Midwest, the CeCe Winans team has moved its SOLD OUT Wichita tour stop—previously scheduled for February 20— to April 1, 2025.
Using Your Tickets: You’re all set. Purchased tickets are still good for the updated date. There is no further action needed on your end.
Can’t Make It? You have options. You may sell your tickets to another fan or transfer tickets to a friend who could use an event to look forward to. You also have until March 4, 2025, to request a refund for tickets purchased
Questions? Email tickets@tprlive.co with your order number for help.
Cece Winans in Concert
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 // 7:00PM
Cece Winans’s “More Than This” tour will feature the worship moments you have come to expect—”Goodness of God,” “Believe For It,” and “Alabaster Box”—while introducing you to the new standards, like “That’s My King,” “Holy Forever,” and “Come Jesus Come.” Expect a night of worship that is unapologetically honest, celebratory, and unifying, where the full body of Christ can come and worship our King, Jesus, TOGETHER!
Midweek Lenten Services
Wednesday, March 26 // 6:15pm // Chapel
In this series of three midweek services, set your eyes upon the sacrifice and overwhelming love of Jesus through worship, reflection, and a brief message by our associate pastors.
Children’s Programming for Wednesday Nights
Wednesday, March 26 // 6:15-7:15pm
Children ages birth through 5th grade are invited to our mid-week Pit Stop, where they’ll have worship and a lesson in big group time before breaking out for small groups and a fun activity. Check-in begins at 6:00pm at the normal check-in desks. Please register (for free!) so that our volunteers are ready to greet your child.
Senior Central Luncheon Potluck
Thursday, March 27 // 11:30AM // Atrium
Bingo, food and fun! Bring something to share with everyone!
Annual Royal Princess Party
Saturday, March 29 // 10:00AM // Sanctuary & Atrium
Princesses and all fair maidens of the kingdom are invited to “Queen for Such a Time as This” at the annual princess party presented by Central Women and Kid Central. Join us for princess ballet, music, storytime, prizes, and royal refreshments as we learn about being royalty in God’s Kingdom. We encourage you to come dressed as your favorite princess and/or bring your favorite princess.
Family Sunday & Refresh Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, March 30 // BOTH SERVICES
All generations will gather for combined worship as we bring the entire church family together for worship. We will have our usual 9:00am Classic and 11:00am Contemporary services, each with special features, and there will be no kids or student ministries so that families can attend “big church” together. Plus, we’ll be celebrating the first anniversary of the Refresh campaign! Enjoy refreshments and praise God for what He’s doing at Central.
Child Dedication
Sunday, March 30 // AVAILABLE BOTH SERVICES
Child dedication is a special demonstration that parents make before God and their church saying they intend to raise their children to love and follow Christ. If you would like your family to be included in this special dedication service, click the registration link below to sign up for the required parenting class happening on Saturday, March 8, at 10:30am-Noon, Room 107. (Please email Kids Ministry Pastor Elizabeth Russell with questions.)
Baptism Class
Wednesday, April 9 // 6:15pm // K-Chapel
Are you ready to publicly declare your faith in the waters of baptism? In this class, you’ll learn more about this Christian act of faith, ask questions, and schedule your baptism. Email baptism@centralcommunity.church for more info, or register below.
Palm Sunday Services
Sunday, April 13 // 9:00 & 11:00AM // Sanctuary
Join us as we celebrate Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week in our worship services. Both our Classic and Contemporary services will include the children’s palm branch processional.
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 17 // 6:00PM // Sanctuary
In this contemplative worship service we’ll remember the Last Supper and celebrate Holy Communion together.
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 18 // Noon // Sanctuary
We remember Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross in this special worship experience.
Youth Horizons Sun Run
Saturday, April 19 // Sedgwick Co. Park
Join the Central Team for the 2-mile walk-run at Youth Horizons’ 30th annual Easter Sun Run. Walk, run, or just come for the fun. Kid Central is hosting an Easter egg hunt, plus there are activities for the whole family.
Easter Services
Saturday, April 19 // 6:00PM // Sanctuary
Sunday, April 20 // 9:00 & 11:00AM // Sanctuary
Celebrate the wonder and majesty of Easter with our contemporary worship band, nearly 100-voice multi-generational choir, and Central’s very own full orchestra. All three services will be identical; a light reception of breakfast bites will be available before and between the Sunday services.
Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 20 // 7:00AM // Chapel
This traditional Easter Sunrise Service is an early morning celebration of Jesus’s resurrection that your family will not want to miss! Breakfast bites will be available in the Atrium following the service.
Becoming
Sunday, May 4 // 5:00-6:30PM // Atrium
Becoming is our introductory gathering for people who are new to Central and want to find their place to plug in. In this one-evening class, you’ll learn about the church, begin to build relationships with others, and discover where you can use your time and gifts! Dinner will be provided.
Preschool Bible Camp
June 9-12 // 8:45-Noon
Make summer unforgettable at Preschool Bible Camp! At Live It Out, your child will learn how to move their faith into action when they live like Jesus. Your preschooler will have the time of their life at this four-day Bible camp designed just children ages 4 and 5. Cost is $35 and includes a t-shirt. Registration is full: email Mariah Baughman to be added to the waitlist.
WinShape Day Camp
Monday-Friday, July 21-25
WinShape Camps brings the ultimate day camp right to Wichita, combining fun, faith, and friendship into one action-packed week. Campers completing kindergarten through fifth grade cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity, and creative play, with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home at night.
Siblings save 10% when registered together.
Ministry Events
Singles
The Chosen Last Supper, Part 1
Thursday, March 27 // 5:50pm // Warren West Theater
Turn $12.50 ticket money in by Sunday, March 23.
Pizza and Bunco
Friday, March 28 // 6:00pm // Room 216
Suggested donation, $5.
Table Talk: Spangle’s
Sunday, March 30 // After Church // 415 S West St
Meet after church for lunch.
The Chosen Last Supper, Part 2
Thursday, April 3 // 6:00pm // Warren West Theater
Turn $12.50 ticket money in by Sunday, March 30.
Tulip Festival at Botanica
Saturday, April 5
Meet at E3 entrance at 9:30am. Tickets are $15. Deadline to sign up is March 30. Bring money for lunch at the Food Trucks
The Chosen Last Supper, Part 3
Thursday, April 10 // 6:00pm // Warren West Theater
Turn $12.50 ticket money in by Sunday, April 6.
Bike Club
Starts April 12
Meet in the parking lot behind the Monarch at 10:00am to ride along the river.
Potato Bar and Game Night
Friday, April 25 // 6:00PM // Room 216
Sign up in class to bring something.
Table Talk: Red Robin
Sunday, April 27 // After Church // 7355 W Taft St
Meet after church for lunch.