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Sunday @ 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM

Friday, December 6 from 5:00-7:30 PM

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Christmas Eve Gatherings: 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM

Christmas Giving Opportunities:

Christmas Cheer
Operation Help a Village
Military Christmas Spirit
Poinsettia in Memory or Honor of a Loved One

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Sundays @ 8:30 & 10:00 AM

Friday, December 6 from 5:00-7:30 PM

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Christmas Giving Opportunities:

Christmas Cheer
Operation Help a Village
Military Christmas Spirit
Poinsettia in Memory or Honor of a Loved One
SHE Hike Out - Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11

Ladies – you are invited to join us for our monthly hiking/walking gathering on the second ! It’s a chance to connect, enjoy the fresh air, and get moving together. Optional coffee stop afterward for those who want to keep chatting!

Who: Women of all ages looking to connect, enjoy some fresh air, and get moving together! Whether you’re an avid hiker or just want a casual stroll, everyone is welcome.

Bring: Weather-appropriate clothes.

If the weather’s rough, we’ll shift to the indoor track at Furniture and Things Community Center. 

UPCOMING HIKES:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 8:00 AM

-Where: Meet in the parking Lot of Woodland Trails Regional Park

20135 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN

-Trail: 3.7-mile easy loop (approx. 1 hr 13 min)

Poplar, Great Northern, Hackberry, and North Crossing

All Trails

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 8:00 AM

-Where: Meet in the parking Lot of Blue Hill Trail in the Sherburne County Refuge

-Trail:  More info to come!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 8:00 AM

-Where: Meet in the parking Lot of Hassan Park

-Trail:  More info to come!

Questions? Contact Joan at 612-868-6943 or Sonja at 612-219-6130

Pancakes with Parents - Nov. 13

Come enjoy pancakes (with ALL the toppings) for dinner with your parent(s)! This Wednesday Night looks a little different as it will run from 6:00-8:00pm and we are inviting all Grades K-12th to join us for an entertaining evening. Free will offering event. Child Care will be provided upon request for siblings under K.

WHO: K-12th grade students, parents, grandparents, & friends!

WHEN: Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00-8:00 PM
6:00 PM Pancakes
6:45 PM Entertainment starts. K-5th grade
Magician with a message, 6-12the grade Movie with a message.

COST: Free will offering

Let us know you are coming. RSVP HERE

Audio & Video Team Workshop - Nov. 16

Come learn about our Audio and Video Team and how you can be involved! We will bring donuts!

 

WHEN: November 16 from 9:30-11:00 AM

WHERE: at Central

WHO: Everyone!

LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays - Nov. 21

Central’s Director of Congregation Care, Kirsten Gill, facilitates Surviving the Holidays seminar which helps participants discover how to navigate the holiday season without a loved one.

You will learn:

  • How to deal with emotions
  • What to do about traditions
  • Helpful tips for surviving social events
  • How to find hope for the future.

WHEN: Thursday, November 21 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: At Central

COST: FREE! Click here to register or contact Kirsten gill at kirsten.gill@clcelkriver.org 

A Night in Bethlehem - Dec. 6

16th ANNUAL ‘A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM’

Friday, Dec. 6 – 5:00-7:30 PM

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – Everyone is invited!

– Live animals 

– 8+ Interactive activities for the family 

– Take photos with Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus 

– AND MORE!

Volunteers & donations are what make this event happen every year! If you are interested in helping out in any way, reach out to Isabel Lutter at isabel.lutter@clcelkriver.org

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Central Apparel & Merch shop!

Items are created & shipped by Printful, an outside company. Please expect production & shipping to take 1-3 weeks.
Items will be shipped directly to your home.

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