Fellowship

The Christian life is meant to be shared together, and Central offers an open and inclusive community where all are welcome. Many people comment on the sense of warmth and hospitality they experience here. Our congregation is large enough to offer many different programs and activities, yet still foster an environment where everyone is known and where close, intergenerational relationships can be formed.

Fellowship Time

Every Sunday, worship is followed by a time of sharing food and conversation in the East Parlor. Hosted each week by volunteers from the congregation, it provides a great chance to connect with each other. Central serves fairly-traded coffee from Don Justo Coffee with Dignity.

Activities

Throughout the year, we offer a number of different opportunities for fun and fellowship. These include a dinner each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., , an annual church worship and a picnic at Colby Park, and our summer “Party on the Patio” series. You can also participate in a monthly bike ride with our Pedalin’ Presbyterians around the metro bike trails. Each year, we organize an outing to a Drake basketball or I-Cubs baseball game for members and friends, as well as dining opportunities and various gatherings in members’ homes.

Groups

If you’re looking for community, there are lots of different groups at Central you can join: knitting group, Bible study, choirs, committees. And we have a wonderful team of volunteers who help to organize our fellowship activities. Let us know your interests, and we’ll help you to connect.

  • Bible Studies – Central has multiple study groups that are open to all who want to discuss specific Bible topics, in a focused and open atmosphere. We encourage you to come to any of our discussions that are on-going, insightful, historical and personal.
  • Knitting into the Mystery – The Board of Deacons sponsors this ministry group which meets twice each month for fellowship and to knit prayer shawls, dish cloths and other pocket projects. If you can knit or crochet, or would love to learn how, this is the group for you! Prayers for peace and comfort are knitted directly into the fabric by each knitter. Knitting directions and a materials list are provided by the church. For more information about this ministry, please contact Sandy Dahl at 515-981-5410. The group meets every other Wednesday, from 6:30–8:00 p.m., in the 39th Street Lobby.

For more information, contact the church office at 515-279-3658 or email.