Plan Your
Visit

Location:
1103 School St.
Elk River, MN 55330

Gathering Times:
8:30 AM – Liturgical/Traditional
10:00 AM – Modern

When you come to Central for a Sunday worship gathering, you’ll be welcomed by greeters at the door. Stop by the Welcome Center in the middle of the lobby before or after service. Kirsten Gill, our Director of Congregational Care, is there in between gatherings with a gift for all new guests! If you have questions, find someone with a name tag – our members, greeters, and ushers can all help you out. Then settle into a spot in the sanctuary for about an hour of music, message, and community.

We are happy to welcome your children to Central on Sunday mornings, and we offer fun opportunities to learn and grown for infants through 4th grade.

Child Care (Birth to 2 years)
While kids are always welcome in the worship gatherings, Central’s child care is also a great option for your little ones. Child care is available during 10:00 AM gathering and is a safe, secure environment with a team of caring and nurturing volunteers.

Pathfinders (3 years – 4th grade)
Pathfinders, a Sunday school for our kids, is offered during our 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM worship gatherings. Before heading into worship, please check in at the Kids Corner. Kids attend the beginning of service with their families, they are dismissed into their age groups to dive into God’s word through stories, games, and activities together. Parents pick up their kids after the service. 

Birth – 4th Grade

Fun isn’t just reserved for Sunday mornings! There are plenty of ways for kids and youth to be part of Central throughout the year. We celebrate the major milestones of baptism, 3rd grade Bibles, First Communion, Confirmation, high school graduate ceremony and more. Plus, kids can enjoy activities like Mystery Day Away, mission trips, Vacation Bible School, holiday themed events, Kids Take Over Sunday, and much more! If you have any questions about Student & Family Ministry, contact ben.carruthers@clcelkriver.org or isabel.lutter@clcelkriver.org.

Birth – 4th Grade

5th – 12th Grade

Our staff would love to grab a coffee or burrito with you to talk more about Central! We also offer Discover Central three times a year, where you can learn more about all Central has to offer. Find current Discover Central dates on the Registrations Page, or contact Kirsten Gill for more information. We can’t wait to meet you!

Are you looking for a way to build relationships, and grow in your faith journey? We have a variety of offerings for all ages and stages of life. Find your community with House Churches, Journey Groups, and SHE and GUYS events. Dig into your faith with Bible studies, and faith lessons. Share your passions at book studies, quilting group, and much more.

If you are looking for ways to serve, we are always in need of volunteer on Sunday mornings, Wednesday for our food distribution, throughout the week in the office, and on major holidays. We also partner with local and global organization to host or share additional volunteer opportunities. 

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