Church-wide Events

Central Singles BBQ & Game Night

Saturday, Sept. 21 // 6:00PM // Outdoor Activity Complex

Adult singles 45+ are invited to this free evening of food and fun, hosted by Central Singles in the Outdoor Activity Complex on the north side of the church property. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and sides will be provided before make s’mores over the bonfire at dusk. Enjoy outdoor games like corn hole, croquet, oversized Jenga and Connect Four, and more! Bring a lawn chair. Please register so we have enough food.

Children’s Programming for Wednesday Nights

Wednesday, Sept. 25 // 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.

Family Worship Sunday

Sunday, Sept. 29 // 9:00 & 11:00AM

All generations will gather for combined worship as we bring the entire church family together for a service for all ages. Both services will be identical, and there will be not kids or student ministries this Sunday so that families can attend “big church” together.

Father/Son Campout

Friday, Oct. 4, 6:30pm through Saturday, Oct. 5, 2:30PM // $15 per family

Dads and grandads and their sons and grandsons (kindergarten through 5th grade) are invited to this overnight campout. Explore the great outdoors before spending the night in a tent. There will be structured times of fireside worship and devotional, field games, and skill-learning. Boy Scouts will be present to help with the camp and tent setup. Bring a friend from school, cousins, and neighbors! (Location is near Burrton and will be provided upon registration.)

My Story, My Song: Women’s Worship Night

Monday, Oct. 7 // 6:00PM // Chapel

Central Women and Girl! You Are Enough invite women of all ages to My Story, My Song: An Evening of Worship & Stories of God’s Faithfulness. Gather at 6:00pm in the Chapel Garden for charcuterie and dessert before a time of worship and sharing of powerful testimonies in the Chapel at 6:30. Invite your friends to this free, unforgettable evening!

Baptism Class

Wednesday, Oct. 9 // 6:00pm // Hearth Room

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.

Child Dedication

Sunday, Oct. 13 // 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, Oct. 5, at 10:30am-Noon, Room 107. (Please email Kids Ministry Director Elizabeth Russell with questions.)

Voluntouring

Sunday, Oct. 13 // 10:15am // Room 107

If you want to know what it is like to be part of the Serve Central team, join us for the Voluntouring tour which begins at Guest Services in the Grand Foyer. After visiting several ministry areas and meeting some ministry leaders, we will end with coffee and donuts. There will be time to ask questions and take the next step to sign up.

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!

Ministry Events

Middle School

Sundays

9:00-10:00AM // The Loft

  • Sept. 29: Family Sunday // No Middle School class

Wednesdays

6:00-7:45PM // The Loft

  • Oct. 2: Piggy Palooza // 6-9pm @ Klausmeyer Farm & Pumpkin Patch, 8135 S 119th St W, Clearwater, KS // $20
  • Nov. 20: Fancy Feast
  • Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break // No Youth Group

High School

Thursdays Starting Sept. 5

6:00-8:30PM // Room 204

  • Oct. 24: Bonfire Night
  • Oct. 31: No Youth – Halloween
  • Nov. 21: No Youth
  • Nov. 28: No Youth – Thanksgiving
  • Dec. 11: Hope and a Future Event
  • Dec. 18: Christmas Party and White Elephant
  • Dec. 25: No Youth – Christmas

Paintball

Saturday, Sept. 21 // 9:00AM // $20

See You At The Pole and See You after the Pole

Wednesday, Sept. 25 // West E Free, 13th & Maize Rd

DNOW Retreat

Nov. 8-10 // $50

Singles

Singles BBQ and Outdoor Games

Saturday, Sept. 21 // 6:00PM // Central Community’s North Sports Complex and Gazebo

Hamburgers, hotdogs and sides provided. Smores over the bonfire after dark. Enjoy outdoor games like Jenga, Connect 4, Cornhole, and more. Registration required for an adequate count. Park in the Northwest parking lot. Bring a lawn chair.

Table Talk: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)

Sunday, Sept. 22 // After Church // Buffalo Park, 500 N Maize Rd

Meet after church for lunch.

Hog Wild BBQ and Unsung Hero Movie

Friday, Sept. 27 // 6:00PM // Room 216

Sign up to bring a side dish or dessert.

Bike Club (and Walk Club)

Saturday, Sept. 28 // 9:00AM

Meet at Sedgwick County Park, South Entrance..

Single Women Jane Austen Movie Night

Saturday, Sept. 28 // 6:00PM // Kimn’s House

Bring a snack. Email Pastor Cheri Clark for address.

Table Talk: Wendy’s

Sunday, Sept. 29 // After Church // 8853 W Central Ave

Meet after church for lunch.

Single Men’s Event

Saturday, Oct. 5 // 4:00-6:00PM

Meet at Side Pockets, 614 S Tyler Rd.

Table Talk: Jason’s Deli

Sunday, Oct. 6 // After Church // 7447 W 21st St N

Meet after church for lunch.

“Average Joe” Movie

Thursday, Oct. 10 // 6:15PM // Warren West Theater

Purchase $12.50 ticket by Sunday, Oct. 6.

Bike Club

Saturday, Oct. 12 // 9:00AM

Meet at Sedgwick County Park, South Entrance.

Single Women’s Jane Austin Movie Night

Saturday, Oct. 12 // 6:00PM // Kimm’s House

Bring a snack. Email Pastor Cheri Clark for address.

Table Talk: Meddy’s

Sunday, Oct. 13 // After Church // 560 S Ridge Rd

Meet after church for lunch.

Sedgwick County Museum Tour and Historic House Tour with Pizza

Saturday, Oct. 19

Meet at church to board the bus at 12:30pm. Cost: $5 (Museum admission).

Table Talk: Hog Wild

Sunday, Oct. 20 // After Church // 233 S West St

Meet after church for lunch.

Bike Club

Saturday, Oct. 26 // 9:00AM

Meet at Sedgwick County Park, South Entrance.

Soups and Game Nights

Friday, Oct. 25 // 6:00PM // Room 216

Sign up in class to bring a soup, side, or dessert.

Single Women’s Event

Saturday, Oct. 26 // 5:00PM // Diana Meyer’s Home

Burgers and dogs followed by table games. Sign up to bring a side dish or dessert. Email Pastor Cheri Clark for address.

Table Talk: Braum’s

Sunday, Oct. 27 // After Church // 440 N Tyler Rd

Meet after church for lunch.