Click here to read and sign the petition from the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness on reducing gun violence. Continue reading

The stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA) issued this statement about the so-called fiscal cliff. Read the statement here. Continue reading

Advent and Christmas are times of memories and remembering. For some, this is a particularly difficult season, especially when beloved partners, family members, and friends have died, and the pain of their loss is very present. For others, the memories of happier times, the anguish of broken relationships, the inseurity of unemployment, and the challenges of poor health shadow the season. In the midst of this season's festivities and celebrations, we can feel very much alone. Join us for a Service of Remembrance on Thursday, December 13, at 7pm for a simple service with Scripture, singing, prayer and communion. We... Continue reading

Read Carol Noffsinger's story about Central. Continue reading

This year's letter from Angela Hagan, a pledge card and an invitation to submit your Central story: Stewardship Letter . Continue reading

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Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC), an ecumenical group of 10 denominations ― plus the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as a “partner” ― has issued a statement offering consolation to the family of murdered Florida teenager Trayvon Martin and calling for “an expedient and unbiased investigation” into his death at the hands of a neighborhood watch captain in Sanford, Fla. “When any child cries out for help, it is the duty of the Church to respond with life-affirming love and justice,” reads the statement ― signed by leaders of each CUIC member church. [read the entire statement online] Continue reading

Special Giving Opportunities Would you like to make a special gifts to Central for birthday, anniversary, holiday gifts, or other reasons? This list is to assist with that process. If you wish specific help, please contact either of our pastors. Designated Funds * Capital Improvement Fund - provides resources for facility needs in excess of annual budget) * Mission & Outreach Fund - provides resources for mission, More Light or other peace and justice projects * Music & Arts Fund - provides resources for special events beyond the annual budget * Children & Youth Fund - provides special events beyond... Continue reading

Give yourself the gift of rest on Thursday evening with a 40-minute contemplative worship service (in the style of the Taize community in France). Feast on the bread of life. Rest in God's great love for you. 7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month in the chapel. Continue reading

You are invited to a Hymn Festival Sunday, November 13, 2011 3:00 p.m. EST Free admission We are delighted to have Mary Louise Bringle, the chair of the Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song, presenting a hymn festival featuring hymns and songs being considered for Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal (2013). There will be a wide variety of music: gospel, traditional, praise, Taize, music from around the world, along with guest instrumentalists. Come join us for this wonderful afternoon of song. Central Presbyterian Church 318 W. Kentucky Street Louisville, KY 40203 Continue reading

Click here for a 2012 pledge card to print or email. Continue reading

Vince Patton gave this witness on October 30: Good morning. Fourteen years ago I stepped into the sanctuary of Central Presbyterian Church at the suggestion of a colleague at the Presbyterian Center. During our conversation I remember my friend saying, “Well, if you’re looking for a church that truly practices what it preaches, then you should give Central a try.” The individual, who was not a member of Central, spoke admirably of this congregation’s commitment to justice and diversity and his enthusiasm inspired me to visit. The sincerity and warmth of the congregation and its pastors and the memorable music... Continue reading

After the passage of Overture 10-A, removing sexual orientation as a barrier to ordination, Archbishop Desmond Tutu wrote a beautiful letter to the PC(USA). You can read it here. Continue reading

Tom Jones offered this witness on October 16: In the next few weeks you are going to hear about how you can become a piece of fabric for Central’s quilt. All of us are becoming pieces of fabric for the quilt. As each of us makes his or her financial commitment, you will see the pieces come together to make one big quilt. I've been attending Central for about three and a half years, after having been away from church for about 20 years. I started attending Central largely because of two people: Eileene MacFalls and Nick Wilkerson, both of... Continue reading

Ken Hagan offered this witness on October 9: Hello, Most of you see me here as a greeter one Sunday a month on Team Tom Jones and, more often, the person anxiously hovering over and wrangling Isabel and Audrey. I was asked today to speak about why I feel connected to Central... For me, Central is an important tether to a family of people who accept, care, and give. Coming here to Central and participating reconnects me with the spiritual... that part of life that isn't lost in the shuffle of the today things: work, kids going here, work, kids... Continue reading

The Konevets Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia will present a concert Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 7pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 318 W. Kentucky St, Louisville. (Admission is by donation.) More about The Konevets Quartet: The Konevets Quartet was founded in 1992 by four young musicians from the St Petersburg Conservatoire who were singing in the choir of the Konevets Monastery of the Holy Nativity on the island of Konevets in Lake Ladoga. Their first audiences were the people working on the restoration of the monastery, and the pilgrims and tourists who came to the island. All the members of... Continue reading

Central Presbyterian Church invites you to a Taize evening prayer service on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 pm. Taize is a style of quiet, contemplative worship with sung chants and silence. Communion will also be celebrated. Everyone is welcome at the table. Taize evening prayer will take place on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. Central is located at 318 W. Kentucky St (corner of 4th and Kentucky), Louisville. Please use the back parking lot entrance which is accessed from the alley on Kentucky St, just past the church building. Continue reading

The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), issued a statement today (Wednesday) in response to the bill signed by President Obama yesterday that will increase the debt-ceiling by more than $2 trillion and cut a roughly equivalent amount of spending from the U.S. budget. In the statement, Parsons writes, “While I am pleased that the nation no longer faces the impending financial peril of default on our national debt, I am deeply troubled by the deficit-reduction package that Congress passed to get us to this place.” [Read the whole article here.] Continue reading

Ironman volunteering, a bike tour of congregations in our presbytery, a ski trip and lots more. Read more Download Sweaty Update 7-11. Continue reading

The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has issued a statement expressing concern about the pending merger of Louisville’s University Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and Catholic Health Initiatives of Denver (CHI). Read the entire statement here. Continue reading

We're delighted to have Lisa Larges preaching at Central on Sunday, July 31. Lisa is the Minister Coordinator of That All May Freely Serve and a great preacher. Worship begins at 11am. Lisa will also lead the Faith Forum class discussion at 9:30am on Sunday. Invite a friend. Everyone is welcome. Continue reading

Read the highlights of the April 2011 session meeting here. Continue reading

Hi All, Here's the scoop for Friday. Nothing that seems good to recommend as a group movie. [And we won't be able to be there this month.] About all I can suggest is that folks go to the Baxter and choose a movie of their liking and then go eat! X-Men: First Class is opening and starts at 7: (Charlie's choice) Pirates.....is still on at 7:00 Bridesmaids is at 7:15. It is quite funny but also somewhat over the top - you have to know if you like that sort of thing! I planned to suggest cheering for the Predestinators... Continue reading

The first kickball game: Central Predestinators against Second Presbyterian. Read Amanda Fair Horton's report from the field here. Continue reading

You can read the highlights from the March 2011 session meeting here. Continue reading