UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Eve Services
This year our Christmas Eve Services will be on Tuesday, December 24th, at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm. We hope you’ll join us for one of our services! Childcare will be available for children three and under.
Art and Appetizers
If you are a new mom or an expectant mom, we would love to have you join us for some great food and fellowship while creating a masterpiece. We will enjoy time together, enjoying food and painting. Refreshments and appetizers will be served! The cost of this event is $20. Scholarships are available.
Women's Hi-Wire Hang
Ladies! Come enjoy a night out at Hi-Wire on January 9th, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Pizza will be provided and no registration is required, just look for the reserved tables when you arrive. Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors; we hope to see you there!
Music Mania
Come one, come all to the Notasium for a special Central Littles event!
At the Notasium, your little ones can enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities designed to stimulate their senses and spark their creativity. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a day of fun and learning at the Notasium on January 11th at 9:00 am! Bring your little one, ages one to three, to Notasium for some awesome fun while making great music. Enjoy some snacks and juice as well. Register below!
20s & 30s Game Night at The Office
Back from the holidays and looking for some fun? A game night in the heart of downtown Durham is exactly what you're looking for! We'll provide the games, the view, pizza & snacks. You bring yourself, your friends and the drinks. We'll have multiple tables with different game options available and will be rotating people and games throughout the evening. Sign up below!
Central Youth Student Leadership
On January 12th, 2025, Central Youth will begin its Student Leadership Group. This will be a time where the Central Youth Staff will come alongside any Middle & High School students interested in, or who show, the qualities of a leader (we believe this is anyone). This will be a time of fellowship and equipping as the students will learn what it means to be, and what it looks like to be, a leader in the church. We will continue meeting on the second Sunday of each month throughout the spring. You can find us in the Fellowship Hall during the first service on these Sundays! Can’t wait to see you there.
Communicants Parent Interest Meeting
If your child is interested in joining our next Communicants Class, please attend this mandatory interest meeting on January 12th! We will meet in the Fellowship Hall during the third service. Communicants Class is a five-week course designed to introduce covenant children as communing members of Christ Central Church. Communing members are individuals who have made a profession of faith, been baptized, and take communion. You can sign up below, and learn more about this spring’s class!
Congregational Meeting
We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Congregational Meeting on January 12th at 6:00 pm. This is a pivotal moment for our church and member participation is essential—there will be a vote following the news we present. Childcare is available. Sign up using the link below.We can’t wait to see you there as we take this important step together as a church family!
Men's Hi-Wire Hang
Men of Christ Central are invited to Hi-Wire for a night of fellowship and hanging out on January 15th at 6:30 pm. Pizza will be provided! No registration is required; we hope you’ll join us!
RENEW Conference 2025: Deep Change
Our Renew Conference is a two-day conference focused on cultural renewal. This conference will be an opportunity to learn more about how to be people who integrate our faith into our vocations, recreations & creations.
The conference will convene on Friday evening, January 17, and again on Saturday morning, January 18th. We're excited to be joined for our conference by Andy Crouch. Sign up today!
Newcomers’ Luncheon
If you’re new to Christ Central, join us in the courtyard for food and fellowship on January 19th during the third service. Here, you will have the chance to meet a couple of our pastors and some of our staff. If you’re curious about how to get connected, want learn more about the church, or just want to put names to faces, we hope to see you there!
Communicants Class Beings!
Communicants Class is a five-week course designed to introduce covenant children as communing members of Christ Central Church. Communing members are individuals who have made a profession of faith, been baptized and take communion.
The course is intended for children who have made a profession of faith and hope to join the church as communing members with their parents. We explore the basic foundations of the Christian faith, the structure of the church, and how members can get involved in the mission of Christ Central.
Classes are Sundays from 11:30-12:45 pm. We will meet every Sunday until February 23 (Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, & 23).
Women's Bible Study Begins
Over the past few years, we have inductively studied Old and New Testament books to grow deeper in our love and knowledge of God. We have approached the text intending to let it shape our lives. This year, we will continue this pursuit by focusing on spiritual disciplines so we can continue to apply the knowledge of Scripture to our lives.
Our next Women’s Bible Study will focus on the spiritual discipline of Evangelism. Sharing our faith is a call Jesus give to all of us when he says, “Therefore, go…” We will spend time looking at conversations Jesus has with various people and the way the apostles shared their faith in Acts, gleaning from their conversations so we can have better gospel conversations.
Central Youth Student Leadership
Welcome to Central Youth’s Student Leadership Group! This is a time where the Central Youth Staff will come alongside any Middle & High School students interested in, or who show, the qualities of a leader (we believe this is anyone). This is also a time of fellowship and equipping as the students will learn what it means to be, and what it looks like to be, a leader in the church. We will continue meeting on the second Sunday of each month throughout the spring. You can find us in the Fellowship Hall during the first service on these Sundays! Can’t wait to see you there.
Girl Dinner: Creating Christ-Centered Relationships
Our Women’s and College Ministries have teamed up to host our second annual Girl Dinner! Ladies of Christ Central, join us on February 13th for an evening of dinner and fellowship for women of all ages (including you college students)! We will have a Q&A panel of amazing women from our church! This year, our dinner is focused on how we build lifelong Christ-centered relationships in all areas, not just romantically. Girl Dinner will be at 7:00 pm in “The Commons." Sign up below to save your spot!
New Members Class
For anyone interested in membership at Christ Central Church, we'd love for you to join us at our next New Members Class. We invite you to ask questions about what we believe, what it means to be a member, or anything else you might be curious about. The gathering will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
College Worship Night
College students are invited to join us on February 23rd from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm for our second annual College Worship Night! We are inviting ensembles from NCCU, UNC, and Duke to lead us in a night of worship and fellowship. Please feel free to invite your friends, ministry groups, fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and anyone and everyone that you know. We can’t wait to see you there!
Starting Point
Are you new to Christ Central? Whether you’re a visitor and have questions about who we are or have been coming for a while and are curious about how to get connected, Starting Point is for you! Join us at our next Starting Point at Cugino Forno. Meet Charlie Densmore, our Connections Director and others who are new at Christ Central!
Central Youth Student Leadership
Welcome to Central Youth’s Student Leadership Group! This is a time where the Central Youth Staff will come alongside any Middle & High School students interested in, or who show, the qualities of a leader (we believe this is anyone). This is also a time of fellowship and equipping as the students will learn what it means to be, and what it looks like to be, a leader in the church. We will continue meeting on the second Sunday of each month throughout the spring. You can find us in the Fellowship Hall during the first service on these Sundays! Can’t wait to see you there.
4th & 5th Grade Christmas Caroling
4th and 5th graders, we are going caroling on December 22nd at 4:00 pm! This was such a hit last year, and it is amazing to have our students share love through caroling! Parents are welcome to join for caroling as well. This year, we will be giving our time and singing talents to Carolina Reserve Assisted Living! If your student is interested in joining us, please sign up below!
20s & 30s Christmas Trivia Party
The 6th Annual 20s/30s Christmas Trivia Party is the can't-miss night to wrap up 2024! Tacky Sweaters are encouraged but optional. Christmas cookies and fun will be enjoyed by all. Come with a team of friends or let us put you on a team so that you can meet new folks!
Advent Prayer Service
Each Wednesday during Advent we will host a special time of prayer at our church offices at noon. This will be a time of prayer and reflection amid the Advent season.
50ish Christmas Party
Calling all 50ish and beyond, please join us for a Christmas celebration! We will enjoy a meal and fellowship as we relish the season of our Savior's birth. The Hoffmans are providing the main dish, please pitch in with a side of your choice! You can sign up below, and we hope to see you there!
Christmas Market 2024
We are excited to host our ninth annual Christmas Market, a one-day, low-cost Christmas shopping event for families in the Durham area. Meeting the needs of our community through affordable gifts parents can purchase for their children is a crucial way to be for the good of Durham. This year, our market will be on December 14th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Advent Prayer Service
Each Wednesday during Advent we will host a special time of prayer at our church offices at noon. This will be a time of prayer and reflection amid the Advent season.
Jesus: Hope of the World Advent Night of Worship
Christ Central Church is excited to host a night of worship on December 8th at 6:00 pm. We invite our church and community to begin the season of Advent in song and prayer, lifting the name of Jesus. Our theme for the night is "Jesus: The Hope of the World." Join us as we believe that the hope, peace, joy, and love found in Christ will be a light in the lives of our church, for the lost, and throughout the city of Durham.
Adoption Interest Meeting
The Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM) will be hosting an informational gathering about adoption on Sunday, December 8th during the first service in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a time for families to connect from every stage in the process—from “just thinking about it” to post-adoption. After a conversational breakfast together, we will hear from families who have adopted through private agencies and the Department of Social Services, as well as adults who were adopted and have adopted siblings. We will also provide opportunities for families to think about next steps and learn about the support our ministry offers for adoption.
4th & 5th Grade Not-So-Silent Night
Welcome to Central Youth! Every Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Central Youth welcomes their 4th & 5th-grade friends into a night of fellowship, friendship, and fun! This week, we will be wrapping up the semester and kicking off the Advent season by hosting a Christmas Party. Per tradition, we will have a cereal bar for dinner, games, and worship. Our hope is that you invite your friends to hear about the birth of Christ and have a fun night with us!
Advent Prayer Service
Each Wednesday during Advent we will host a special time of prayer at our church offices at noon. This will be a time of prayer and reflection amid the Advent season.
College Coffee & Run Club
Calling all college students! We meet at Cloche Coffee in Durham on Wednesday mornings from 7 am til 8:30 am. Come run two laps around East Campus (5K distance) with us or come inside and sip coffee with us for a slow morning of community. All paces are welcome!
Middle & High School Not-So-Silent Night
Welcome to Central Youth! Every Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Central Youth welcomes their 6th-12th-grade friends into a night of fellowship, friendship, and fun! Our middle school friends will have their own group and high school will also have their own group! This week, we will be wrapping up the semester and kicking off the Advent season by hosting a Christmas Party. Per tradition, we will have a cereal bar for dinner, games, and worship. Our hope is that you invite your friends to hear about the birth of Christ and have a fun night with us!
Thanksgiving Meal Drive for C.C. Spaulding
Join us as we provide Thanksgiving Meal Kits for families at one of our partner schools, C.C. Spaulding Elementary. We hope to collect kits for 30 families and distribute them the Friday before Thanksgiving (November 22nd).
We are looking for donations of meal kit supplies, grocery store gift cards ($40 each), and volunteers to help organize and distribute the kits on November 22nd.
Please sign up to help!
If you choose to buy a gift card (prefer Food Lion or Wal-Mart please), drop them off at the church office by November 17th.
If you choose to supply a meal kit, plan to drop them off at C.C. Spaulding (1531 S. Roxboro St) on Friday, November 22nd, between 8:00 am-10:00 am. Meal Kits include:
Boxed Stuffing
Gravy (canned)
Cranberry sauce (canned)
Boxed potatoes (mashed, scalloped, etc)
.Canned vegetables (corn and green beans are favorites)
Cornbread or biscuit mix
Boxed dessert (brownies, cake mix, etc)
Aluminum roasting pan
These kits should aim to feed a family of 5.
Please pack all these items in a brown paper bag for easier distribution.
We plan to include the $40 gift cards for a turkey, produce, or other fresh items in the bags.
4th & 5th Grade Friendsgiving
F is for Friendsgiving! Join us on November 20th for 4th & 5th Grade Friendsgiving! This year we will be hosting a potluck dinner. Parents and students, we encourage you to bring a dish to share! Look out for a sign up!
College Coffee & Run Club
Calling all college students! We meet at Cloche Coffee in Durham on Wednesday mornings from 7 am til 8:30 am. Come run two laps around East Campus (5K distance) with us or come inside and sip coffee with us for a slow morning of community. All paces are welcome!
Middle & High School Friendsgiving
F is for Friendsgiving! Join us on November 17th for Middle & High School Central Youth Friendsgiving! This is for 6th-12th graders, our 4th & 5th graders will meet the following Wednesday. This year we will be hosting a potluck dinner. Parents and students, we encourage you to bring a dish to share! Look out for a sign up!
Newcomers’ Luncheon
If you’re new to Christ Central, join us in the courtyard for food and fellowship on November 17th during the third service. Here, you will have the chance to meet a couple of our pastors and some of our staff. If you’re curious about how to get connected, want learn more about the church, or just want to put names to faces, we hope to see you there!
CoS Learn: Mercy Ministries Role Player Game
Join Circles of Support for the first in a new series of "Learn" workshops and talks. Assume the roles of Director of Engagement and Mercy Ministry Council in order to work together to address the challenges facing your congregation and community. This workshop is a highly interactive multi-media role playing game, complete with an evening of eats, education, and excitement. This is open to adults and children fourth grade and above. We hope to see you there!
20s & 30s Fireside Party
It's the season for backyard fires in the cold air. We'll be hanging out, grilling dogs and having a great time. Bring your own beverages, and we'll take care of the food, fire and fun.
4th & 5th Grade Central Youth
Welcome to Central Youth! Every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Central Youth welcomes their 4th - 5th-grade friends into a night of fellowship, friendship, and fun! Our hopes for Wednesday nights include: providing the youth a space to be embraced into community, hear the grace-driven truth, offer a safe place to ask questions, and ultimately leave feeling loved. In addition, we will provide dinner each week, followed by fun games, worship, diving into God’s word, and the opportunity to discuss in small groups. We can’t wait to see you all there!
College Coffee & Run Club
Calling all college students! We meet at Cloche Coffee in Durham on Wednesday mornings from 7 am til 8:30 am. Come run two laps around East Campus (5K distance) with us or come inside and sip coffee with us for a slow morning of community. All paces are welcome!
Middle & High School Central Youth
Welcome to Central Youth! Every Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Central Youth welcomes their 6th - 12th-grade friends into a night of fellowship, friendship, and fun! Our hopes for Wednesday nights include: providing the youth a space to be embraced into community, hear the grace-driven truth, offer a safe place to ask questions, and ultimately leave feeling loved. In addition, we will provide dinner each week, followed by fun games, worship, diving into God’s word, and the opportunity to discuss in small groups. We can’t wait to see you all there!
Christ Central Missions Gala
Join us for our first-ever Christ Central Missions Gala! This Gala will allow our congregation to interact with our local and global mission partners. Our Gala will also serve as one of our main fundraisers for our Mercy Ministries. There will be tables, booths, a silent auction, live music, entertainment, food, fun, and more. This event is open to the whole family. We hope you'll join us! The cost is $25, and you can register below.
Men's Retreat
Men of Christ Central are invited to join us for our Men's Retreat this November 8th and 9th at Chestnut Ridge! Dr. Anthony Bradley, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, professor of religious studies, and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College, will join us! The retreat will be an excellent opportunity for men to grow and have a great time away with other men! The cost of the weekend is $100. If cost is an issue, email Timothy Price, as scholarships are available.
College Coffee & Run Club
Calling all college students! We meet at Cloche Coffee in Durham on Wednesday mornings from 7 am til 8:30 am. Come run two laps around East Campus (5K distance) with us or come inside and sip coffee with us for a slow morning of community. All paces are welcome!
Central Kids Serves
Join us on Sunday, November 3rd for a fun afternoon making blessing bags for our neighbours in need. We will meet in the Treehouse following the 11:30 am service, eat lunch and assemble the blessing bags. We will provide pizza. If you would like to help with supplies for the bags, please let us know.
50ish Farm Gathering
Calling all 50-somethings! Come enjoy some connection on November 2nd as we enjoy fall together. Bring your hiking boots, fishing poles and wading chairs as we gather at Andrew and Linda Wallace’s farm here in Hillsborough! They will provide smoked pork, coleslaw, water, and lemonade. Please bring a dessert or a side dish and your beverage of choice.
College Coffee & Run Club
Calling all college students! We meet at Cloche Coffee in Durham on Wednesday mornings from 7 am til 8:30 am. Come run two laps around East Campus (5K distance) with us or come inside and sip coffee with us for a slow morning of community. All paces are welcome!
Align Gathering
Join us for our first Align Gathering on October 27th from 6:00-7:30 pm! This is a new all church offering that we plan to offer at least twice during the ministry year. It will be a time for us to align ourselves with God in prayer and worship, with one another in fellowship and sharing, and with the mission of the church in celebration and communication. This will be a wonderful time of being together! All are invited to attend, but we especially want to encourage our members to join us.
We also plan to give as much update as possible on the current realities of our Facilities. Child care is provided and we will offer Middle & High School Central Youth at the same time.
Middle & High School Central Youth
Welcome to Central Youth! Every Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Central Youth welcomes their 6th - 12th-grade friends into a night of fellowship, friendship, and fun! Our hopes for Wednesday nights include: providing the youth a space to be embraced into community, hear the grace-driven truth, offer a safe place to ask questions, and ultimately leave feeling loved. In addition, we will provide dinner each week, followed by fun games, worship, diving into God’s word, and the opportunity to discuss in small groups. We can’t wait to see you all there!