We invite you to join us for Advent season at Central.
Advent, which comes from the Latin word meaning "coming," is a time in the church year in which we celebrate the coming of Christ to earth in humility and weakness as a vulnerable baby, and anticipate Jesus' second coming in power and strength as the risen King.
Advent Schedule
November 27 | First Sunday of Advent, 10:00am & 11:30am
Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.
November 27 | Children's Ministry Advent Party, 1:30pm
Families are invited to join us Sunday, November 27 from 1:30-3:30pm to kickoff the first Sunday of Advent. We’ll have plenty of activities—from Christmas decorating to wreath and ornament making—as well as refreshments including hot chocolate and cookies. To register, visit centralchurchnyc.org/adventparty.
December 4 | Second Sunday of Advent, 10:00am & 11:30am
Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.
December 4 | Children's Christmas Pageant, 5:00pm
Our children will help us celebrate the Advent season at Central by performing in our sixth annual Christmas pageant. Join us in the sanctuary Sunday, December 4 at 5pm for a special performance and a festive start to the evening. Immediately following the pageant, we will gather on the sidewalk around the church for our Bell Concert and Caroling. If you have any questions, reach out to Leila Bragg at lbragg@centralchurchnyc.org.
December 4 | Bell Concert and Caroling, 6:00pm
Hear and sing your favorite Christmas carols! Join us Sunday, December 4 at 6pm on the sidewalk around the church for a brief bell concert featuring our new 50-bell carillon followed by caroling by candlelight. To register, visit centralchurchnyc.org/bellconcert.
December 10 | Messiah, 7:30pm
Handel's Messiah has been performed every year since it first debuted in Dublin in 1742. Central Church joined this centuries-long tradition in 2009 and is pleased to present a Christmas season performance of Messiah Saturday, December 10 at 7:30pm. Regardless of your religious background, we welcome you to join us for this festive event in which we consider and celebrate the cosmic drama of humanity's deliverance by the long-awaited Messiah! Doors open at 7pm and the begins at 7:30pm, so arrive early for a good seat and be prepared to sing your favorite Christmas carols! General Admission is $20. You can purchase tickets at centralchurchnyc.org/messiah.
December 11 | Third Sunday of Advent, 10:00am & 11:30am
Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.
*In addition to our regular offering, we will take a special collection during each of the services for our Community Outreach Fund which is used to exclusively to benefit the marginalized and disadvantaged through our dedicated ministry partners.
December 11 | Youth Ministry Christmas Party, 1:00pm
In lieu of regular youth meetings, middle school and high school students (and their friends) are invited to the Youth Ministry white elephant gift exchange and Christmas party on Sunday, December 11 from 1-3pm in the youth room. Please bring a wrapped gift that is worth no more than $10. New, used, or regifted are all fair game! If you are unable to prepare a gift, you can still participate, as we will have extra gifts to use as well.
December 11 | College Ministry Christmas Party, 4:00pm
College students (and their friends) are invited to join us for the College Ministry Christmas Dinner at 4pm on Sunday, December 11 at the church. To register, visit centralchurchnyc.org/
December 18 | Fourth Sunday of Advent, 10:00am & 11:30am
Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.
December 24 | Lessons and Carols Service, 5:00pm
Central will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve lessons and carols service on Saturday, December 24 at 5pm. There will be no Children’s Worship but nursery will be provided for children ages 6-months to 2-years-old and crafts will be provided for children in the service.
December 25 | Christmas Day Service, 10:00am
We will hold one service at 10am on Sunday, December 25. There will be no Children’s Worship on these Sundays; however, nursery will be provided for children ages 6-months to 2-years-old and crafts will be provided for children in the service.