At 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Fellowship Park, join us for our traditional Blessing of the Animals as we celebrate the relationship with beloved creatures who share God’s good and beautiful creation with us. I would love to meet your pets, and to give them — and you — a special blessing. Bring your animals of any kind, leashed, in a carrier or otherwise properly restrained. Ask your friends and neighbors to bring their animals as well! This is a good opportunity to introduce guests to the church, and to the wideness of God’s mercy. Blessings, Matt ..read more

A Celebration of Austin Opus 809 This year on the Sunday after Easter, Central Presbyterian Church celebrated 100 years of worship in the present building. Along with the building, our Austin organ was first used on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1919. The contract for the  construction and installation for the organ was signed on May 9, 1918. A concert celebrating 100 years of the Austin organ will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm. Randy Arey, the present organist for over 18 years, will present the celebration concert. He will present works by Bach, Buxtehude, Dupre, Schumann, Shearin ..read more

August 30, 2019–The great Reformer John Calvin, principal player in the development of the Presbyterians’ Reformed tradition, had this to say about what makes a church a church: “Whenever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, and the sacraments administered according to Christ’s institution, there, it is not to be doubted, a church of God exists.” Theologian Joseph D. Small points out the importance of two little words in this quotation: “and heard.” It is not enough just that the Word is proclaimed. It must be heard. Hearing means receiving, and receiving means living out the Good ..read more

BROWN BAGS & BIBLE STORIES Pack your brown bag supper** & join us in the park for FUN…FOOD…FELLOWSHIP As we discover how “God Shows Up” through learning stories of the Bible & lots of fun activities Storytelling, Music, Art, Science Games **Don’t have time to stop for dinner? Our Marvelous, Merry Martha’s will have extra brown bag dinners on hand. August 7-10th Wednesday-Friday 5-8pm Saturday 9am-Noon Fellowship Park at Central Presbyterian Church Ages K-5th Adult Bible Study with Pastor Matt Nursery Available for Little Ones ..read more

April 2, 2019–Holy Week will offer a number of opportunities for worship, fellowship and spiritual renewal at Central Presbyterian Church (CPC). Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, a time in the Christian year when believers remember how Christ gave his life in love for the world. The Gospels record Jesus entering Jerusalem in triumph, greeted by a palm-branch waving crowd that wants to crown him king. But as the story of the passion unfolds, their shouts of praise turn to demands for his crucifixion; he receives a crown of thorns as he is handed over to be mocked and killed. Darkness turns to Light ..read more

Fellowship Park Dedication and BBQ Sunday, March 31st Immediately following worship Join us as we dedicate CPC’s Fellowship Park, in loving memory of Ellie Abbott. This Sunday, immediately following worship, we will walk over to Fellowship Park for a brief ceremony to bless this piece of land transformed from a deteriorating historic residence, to a vacant lot and finally to a beautiful Park, a cause for thanksgiving in our church and community. The Men’s Breakfast Team will provide the barbecue for a meal to follow. This celebration is the result of many prayers over several years, hard wor ..read more

March 25, 2019–Central Presbyterian Church will be holding a garage sale Saturday, April 6th from 8am -Noon at the home of Denise Johnson, 319 Harbin, Waxahachie. Proceeds will benefit the June Honduras Mission trip. If you have items to donate or if you are willing to volunteer to help with the April 6 sale and preparation, please contact Kerry Curry at curry0319@gmail.com. Donations should be delivered no later than April 5th. Larger items can be picked up by team members by contacting Cheryl Loper at mimicheryl@juno.com ..read more