Serve We are so excited you are ready to volunteer! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the body of Christ. Below is a list of many different areas you can serve, which as the day-to-day needs of our church. Take a moment to read through each category and email us with any questions you may have. Landscape Maintenance : join us Thursday mornings to help maintain our grounds at Central! Building Maintenance - informal project work; Monday through Wednesday, 8 - 11 AM Fellowship: Bridge/Event Meal Prep - Help prepare, set up, and clean for events and midweek activities. Children's Programs & Events Vacation Bible School - Join us for one of our most exciting summer events! We always need group leaders, teachers, coordinators, and more. Let us know what you would like to help with, and we will find a spot for you! ​ ​ Events for Children - Get involved by helping set up, tear down, create a craft, or something else entirely. Whatever your gift may be, we'd love to have you on our team! Music Choir Singer - If you like to sing, there is a choir at Central for you starting at age 3 and going well through retirement. Come join us in song! Handbell Ringer - Handbells are a great way to join the music program. No ability to read required. Choirs are available for adults and youth, grade 6 and up. Instrumentalist - Do you play a music instrument? Playing in church is a wonderful and supportive way to hone your skills. Every instrument is welcome. Play anything from a gym to the piece you're working on in school. Accompanist - Do you play the piano? Think about volunteering to help accompany one of Central's choirs. Ability to read music is necessary for this role. Choir Leader or Assistant - Do you love children, youth, or handbells? We always need leaders and assistants in these areas to help our future generations fall in love with music! Music Librarian - IF you have a love of organizing, please consider volunteering to help with the task of keeping the music library organized and up to date! ​ Worship Arts - If you have an eye for visual design and would like to help put together simple visual cues for our worship services, we would love to hear from you! Teaching Sunday school Teachers - Get involved teaching adult, youth, or children's Sunday school classes,. Lessons are provided. Afternoon Bridge Teachers - Lead our adult Wednesday classes, sessions, are 6 weeks in the fall or spring. Children's Shepherds & Helpers - Lead our younger children during Children's Church, lessons and activities are provided. Youth Youth Advisor - Get involved teaching and leading our youth! PYC is on Sunday evenings. Prepare Meals - Sunday nights Worship Lay Leader - lead our congregation during Worship. Ushers & Greeters - Welcome worshipers and hand out bulletins on Sunday mornings!

Ministries For Adults Sunday School Classes, Men & Women's Groups, Grief Group, and more. Adults For Children Sunday School, Wednesday Afternoons on the Bridge, VBS, and more. Children For Youth We help youth nurture their relationships with God and build relationships with other Christians. Youth Music Join Chancel Choir, Hand bell Choirs, Children & Youth Choirs, and more. Music Recreation Our church participates fully in the activities of the Anderson Church Athletics Association. For more information and schedules, contact us. Contact

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About Central Presbyterian Church Preschool & Kindergarten Welcome to Central Presbyterian Church Preschool & Kindergarten where we aim to provide a Christian classroom environment that allows your children to develop spiritually, socially, academically, and emotionally with confidence. Our History Central Presbyterian Church of Anderson, SC was organized as a congregation on September 23, 1900 by what was then known as the South Carolina Presbytery. Two years later, the church had completed a beautiful facility on the corner of North Main and West Orr Street, which held the first service on December 28, 1902. This building served the church for 55 years, at which time church growth and space constraints in the downtown area led the congregation to purchase property and build a new church on North Boulevard in its current location. On September 8, 1957, the church began holding services in its new facilities. Another major addition and renovation was completed in 2000, as the church completed its first century. Our Programs Central began sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 84 in 1928 and has been doing so for 93 years now. In 2014, the church added sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack 15. A Weekday Kindergarten and Preschool began in 1960 and is still going strong 61 years later. A Mother's Morning Out program has been added to serve infants and toddlers, and a very successful summer children's program known as "Summer Fun". Vacation Bible School is also a highlight of each summer. A group for older adults, known as the Centralities, was started in the early 1970's and continues to be active. Central Presbyterian Church is blessed with strong youth and children's programs. A fine music program includes choirs for children, youth, and adults, as well as handbell choirs. The church is very involved in local and international mission projects and has an annual "Over and Above" mission drive to assist in the funding of such projects. A number of church members through the years have been called into the ministry, the mission field, and the field of Christian education. Our Teacher Our Staff Our Staff Dr. Michael York Senior Pastor Rev. Noelle Read Associate Pastor Jackie Lollis Office Administrator Get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you! Mandy Keathley Music Director Annette Martin Organist Jennifer Poag Director of Children's Ministries Stephen Price Director of Youth and Young Adults Lisa Moorhead Co-Director Preschool/Kindergarten Shirley Stayanoff Co-Director Preschool/Kindergarten Gray Watson Facilities, Grounds, & Recreation Manager

Music Ministries Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir is the backbone of the Music Ministry at Central. This all-volunteer choir provides choral leadership during the Sunday morning worship services. They also provide music for many of the special services throughout the year. ​ In addition to preparing anthems for the regular Sunday morning worship services, this choir frequently tackles larger works: ​ The Chancel Choir joined with 5 other Anderson area churches for a performance of Handel's Messiah. ​ The Central Chancel Choir also joined with the Chancel Choir from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC to present performances of the Rutter Requiem in Anderson and Charleston. Later that year, members of both choirs traveled to New York to perform the work under the composer's baton in Carnegie Hall. The Chancel Choir rehearsals are led by our Director of Music, Mandy Keathley, on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All adults and youth in the 9th through 12th grades are welcome! A nursery is available during rehearsals on request. Chancel Choir Handbell Choirs Handbell Choirs The Youth Handbell Choir is open to all 6th through 12th graders. No experience is necessary for either choir. Contact Mandy Keathley for more details. ​ Handbells are a brilliant addition to every worship service at Central. These choirs use volunteers to provide special music for worship services several times during the year. In addition, they frequently play hymn descants, accompany the choirs, and offer music at the beginning of each worship service to call the congregation to quiet for the Prelude. Central has 4 octaves of Malmark Handbells and are currently working towards raising money for a 5th octave, as well as Choir Chimes. If you can differentiate blue from red and count to four, you can play handbells! Children & Youth Choirs Children & Youth Choirs Central has a Graded Choir Program for our Children and Youth. As the children grow in their musical education, they are encouraged to explore their spiritual education by learning about worship leadership, sharing their talents with the world through the church, and learning what it means to use the gifts given by God for His purpose. ​ In addition to participating and leading select worship services throughout the year, the choirs present an annual Christmas Pageant and a Spring Musical. Consider enrolling your youth or child in the Covenant Youth Choir or the Children's Choir. The Organ at Central Presbyterian The Organ at Central Central Presbyterian is fortunate to have four independent 16' pipe ranks along with four additional reed and trumpet ranks. This is rare in a pipe organ of this size. The pipe rooms are directly above the choir area and have plaster walls making them ideal to reflect the sound into the sanctuary. The organ is fitted with a modern digital interface that allows the musician to connect the organ to laptop computers and other accessories to broaden the scope of the instrument. The console is on a moving platform that makes it possible to position the organ in plain view of the congregation for recitals and other public music events. All of the old analog wiring was removed and replaced with solid state switching system technology to make the organ stable and easy to control. The pipes range in length from 16 feet to only a few inches. The longer pipes produce the deep pedal sounds played by the feet. Other Musical Opportunities Other Musical Opportunities We have many opportunities throughout the year for instrumentalists to share their gifts in worship. If you play an instrument, we would love to know about it! Please contact our Director of Music, Mandy Keathley , to confirm your interest in our programs. Let her know the instruments, as well as the level in which you are currently playing.

Join us for our live streamed and in-person worship service Every Sunday at 10:30 AM Watch Service Past Sermons ​ Upcoming Events Easter Egg Hunt Sun, Mar 24 Central Presbyterian Church Mar 24, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Presbyterian Church, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Mar 24, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Presbyterian Church, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Fun Games | Food | Crafts | & More Learn more Vacation Bible School Sun, Jun 02 Central Presbyterian Church Jun 02, 2024, 5:30 PM – Jun 06, 2024, 12:00 PM Central Presbyterian Church , 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Jun 02, 2024, 5:30 PM – Jun 06, 2024, 12:00 PM Central Presbyterian Church , 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA RSVP Community Registration for Summer Fun 2024 Mon, Jun 17 Central Presbyterian Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jul 18, 2024, 1:00 PM Central Presbyterian, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jul 18, 2024, 1:00 PM Central Presbyterian, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Join us for chapel, crafts, field trips, and lots of fun! Summer Fun is available for toddlers through 5th grade for four weeks this summer. Registration is from March 4 through May 15. RSVP CPC Member Registration for Summer Fun 2024 Mon, Jun 17 Central Presbyterian Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jul 18, 2024, 1:00 PM Central Presbyterian, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jul 18, 2024, 1:00 PM Central Presbyterian, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Join us for chapel, crafts, field trips, and lots of fun! Summer Fun is available for toddlers through 5th grade for four weeks this summer. Registration is from March 4 through May 15. RSVP Basketball Camp Mon, Jun 17 Central Presbyterian Church Jun 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 20, 2024, 3:30 PM Central Presbyterian Church , 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA Jun 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 20, 2024, 3:30 PM Central Presbyterian Church , 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, USA RSVP Our Mission To reach out and invite people to join in the life and love of Jesus Christ; To nurture them in the Christian faith, and to equip them to love and serve the world. Our Mission Central Bridge on Wednesdays: We Afternoon Bridge for Kids Children enjoy afternoon choir and classes in K-2 and Acolytes ​ Afternoon Bridge Begins on September 14th. ​ ​ Register Bridge Meal Each week a delicious meal is available to share with fellow members. ​ Menu Adult Bridge Join us this fall for Adult Evenings on the Bridge each Wednesday night. Dinner begins at 5:15pm with Adult programs from 6:00pm - 7:30pm ​ Childcare is provided. ​ ​ Schedule

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Adult Ministries Sunday School Classes Adult Education and Formation “Reach, Nurture, Serve” Stay in the Loop! View the latest Adult Ministry opportunities Click here for more information. Sunday School Classes Anchor 1 Men & Women's Groups Groups Meeting Monthly: Presbyterian Women Esther Circle **NEW** Joanna Circl e Mary Circle ​ Groups Meeting Weekly: Central Sisters Men's Bible Study Men's Bible Study Yard Crew ​ Other Groups: Grief Support Group When: ​ 2nd Monday 2nd Monday 1st Monday ( unless holiday, then 2nd) ​ ​ Wednesday Afternoons Wednesday Mornings Thursday Evenings Thursdays Mornings ​ 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30PM Time: ​ 6:30 pm 2:00 pm 1:30 pm ​ ​ 4:30 PM 6:30 AM 8:00 PM ​ ​ Parlor Place: Meeting Room Meeting Room Meeting Room ​ ​ Parlor Bagel Shop TBA Men & Women's Groups CrossRoads The CrossRoads are our group of 60+ older adults. They meet for lunch and a program several times a year, as well as making periodic trips to plays, musicals, and places of interest. ​ For more information, please contact Reverend Noelle Read . ​ ​ Centraities Prayer Shawl Our Prayer Shawl Ministry is an extension of the same ministry established in 1998 by Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo, graduates of the Women's Leadership Institute at Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut. Much like these knitted and crocheted mantles grow one stitch at a time, this spiritual practice has organically grown and spread throughout the community. As the yarn passes through our hands, we pray for the recipient of each piece, whether the person is known to us or not. Our spiritual lives deepen from our meditations as we create the shawls, and we continue to forge new connections in our prayer and process of giving prayer shawls. Prayer shawls are given for comfort or celebration; to mark life changes; and in love and friendship. They symbolize loving hugs, being surrounded by prayer, and the shelter of God's care. Patterns and colors are not chosen just for beauty, but often because of their particular symbolic meanings. To learn more, explore the official website of this outreach. ​ Prayer shawl meets twice a month on the first Thursday at 10 AM, and the third Thursday at 5:30 PM. ​ All ages are welcome! Prayer Shawl Grief Group Grief Group is a ministry outreach of Central Presbyterian Church in Anderson, SC. It is group dedicated to welcoming those who are grieving a loss and maintaining a safe space to share with and support others who grieve. The group is open to the public and seeks to meet members where ever they are in their grief. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 in the Church Parlor at Central Presbyterian Church. Please contact Reverend Noelle H. Read at noelleread@centralpresbyterian.com or via phone at 864-226-3468 for more information or directions to the Parlor. You are not alone ​ ​ Central is co-hosting a special event with Hope Fellowship Church entitled, “Surviving the Holidays” . All are welcome to attend this hour long seminar as we walk through some tips on how to handle grief and stress during the holiday season. Two sessions are being offered on Monday, December 5th. One is at 10:30 and one is at 6pm. Both will take place in Central’s Parlor. Cost is $5 to cover materials. Please RSVP to Noelle Read via email at noelleread@centralpresby.com , call the Church Office at 864-226-3468 or Click here to register! Remember you are not alone. Grief Group

Children's Ministries Upcoming Events CPC Kids Calendar Welcome to CPC Kids! We are excited to have you as a part of our program. The 2023-2024 school year is filled with service opportunities, Bible study opportunities, and fellowship opportunities. We hope that you will join us! You can find our calendar by clicking HERE ! Sunday School & Worship Nursery and childcare is provided for infants up to 3 years old during Sunday School Classes and Worship. (9:15 - 11:45 AM) ​ Sunday mornings at Central are full of great opportunities for children! We offer two Sunday School classes each Sunday for children beginning at 9:15.​ Both classes begin in the kids' room for fellowship time (Second Floor of the Education Building). Then, we break off into small groups for Bible study time. Join Mrs. Jennifer down front each Sunday for a special moment for children in the worship service!​ Three, four, and five year olds are then invited to go to Children's Church, their own special worship serve! Here they are invited to listen to a Bible story, sing, take offering, enjoy a snack, and finish with an activity or craft. Children return to the Sanctuary during the last hymn. ​ Sunday School Classes Wednesdays on the Bridge Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a wonderful time of faith formation! Children preschool through fifth grade rotate through recreation, Bible study, and craft stations! We even provide transportation from Concord, North Pointe, and Midway Elementary School. Our spring semester will begin on January 17th and run through April 24. Register HERE for all the fun! Transportation is provided on a first come first serve basis, so don't put off registering! Pick up is available from North Pointe, Midway, and Concord. Contact Jennifer Poag in the church office if you would like to be a part of this great program! We need your help in keeping our Blessing Box fully stocked here at CPC. Click the link HERE to sign up to help with this important project. You can stock the box with anything that you think those in our community would benefit from. Crackers, granola bars, water, tuna, and pop top lids of soup are all great items! You can even include clothing such as socks, gloves, and shoes. ​ We greatly appreciate your help as we seek to be a blessing to those in our community who need our help! ​ ​ The fun may be over for this summer, but we have already started working on next year! We hope you will join us for all the fun and fellowship in 2024. There will be new crafts, snacks, and even lunch this year! Parents of rising 3K through 5th grade will get to enjoy a little bit longer day this year. Children will attend from 9 am to 1pm! Parents make sure to mark your calendars for these important weeks: June 17, June 24, July 8 and July 15! ​ We are excited to also offer a basketball camp this year the week of June 17! Campers will get to stay till three o'clock. ​ Registration will begin on March 4th, 2024. Make sure to tell your friends about this wonderful opportunity, but don’t wait till the last minute! We will close registrations on May 17, 2024 to give us time to plan and order materials. ​ Would you like to be a part of our team?! We need great adults, college, and high school students who love working with kids to join us for all the fun. If you are interested please fill out this Google form . ​

Local Missions Download our Central Presbyterian Mission Booklet 2021 Download PDF Missions Local Missions Below is a list of local missions we support at Central with our time and offerings: ​ Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen Anderson Free Clinic Anderson Interfaith Ministries AnMedHealth Blood Center Anderson Sunshine House The Cancer Association of Anderson Clean Start Family Promise of Anderson County Haven of Rest Hospice of the Upstate In Dwellings ​ Meals on Wheels New Foundations Home for Children Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina Safe Harbor Salem Presbyterian Church Salvation Army Saturday Servants Thornwell Home for Children United Way of Anderson County Westside Community Center International Missions At Central, we support international missions with our tithes and offerings. These include: ​ South Sudan Medical Mission Donkorkrom Hospital Kwahu Presbytery, Ghana, West Africa Dr. Gordon Presbyterian Hospital, Rio Verde, Brazil Reverend Gordon and Dorothy Gartrell International Missions Get Involved For additional information or to get involved in some of these missions, contact: ​ Jimmy Huff for Saturday Servants Erin Lee for Family Promise April Cameron for Meals on Wheels Carrie Pannell for the trip to Brazil Get Involved

Church-Wide Retreat 2022 New Covenant. New Creation Grow in faith with your church family. ​ You are invited this weekend to relax and grow in faith with members of Centra Presbyterian in the beautiful mountains of Montreat, North Carolina. ​ You are invited to “unplug.” To set intentional time apart from the everyday “busyness” of life to experience rest and renewal. ​ This weekend we will have time for fellowship, worship, small group learning and plenty of free time to enjoy the outdoors. Children will have a track of plans just for them. For more information, contact Dr. Michael York , Jennifer Poag , or Stephen Price Schedule of Events: Friday, October 14 5:30-7:30 PM - Registration Make sure to pick up your welcome packets with your room keys 7:30 PM - Welcome and games set up in the common area 8:30 PM - Vespers Service ​ Saturday, October 15 7:45 AM - Morning Watch 8:00-8:30 AM - Breakfast 9:00 AM - Key Note 1: Old Creation/ Old Covenant 10:30 AM - Break and Whole Group Recreation 12:00 PM - Lunch 1:00 PM - Key Note 2: Covenant Signs 2:30-5:30 PM - Free Time Think about spending time in Black Mountain or Asheville for more time with your friends and family. 5:30 PM - Dinner 6:30 PM - Key Note 3: New Covenant 7:30 PM - Group Recreation 8:30 PM - Vespers Service ​ Sunday, October 16 8:00 AM - Breakfast 9:00 AM - Worship: New Creation 10:00AM - Departure Lodging ​ Assembly Inn ​ Winsborough Lodge Register

Weekday Service Opportunities We are so excited you are ready to volunteer! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the body of Christ. Below is a list of many different areas you can serve, which as the day-to-day needs of our church. Take a moment to read through each category and email us with any questions you may have.