Under This Name

A naming controversy over an infamous bridge in Alabama is an appropriate location to reflect upon the polarities that divide us. American is stretched and pulled by the unavoidable differences arising from our cultural, racial, historical and personal experiences. We are cut off by our past and the hidden truths we refuse to acknowledge or the shame we are too frightened to confront. Distance and denial walk happily hand-in-hand when there’s little motivation to reach across the divide that separates the human family....read more at my blog

Read Mark's New Travel Blog

A blog invitation to, yes, another blog!

Advent is Upon Us!

Let's prepare for the Daily Advent Devotional!

Offering Loving Support to Our Jewish Friends

Now is the time for peaceful, courageous and prayerful action...

A Report from Our Staff Transition Committee

We will be looking at our past and current staffing and visioning what we believe the structure and characteristics of that staff should be in the future. Our recommendations will also include a (doable) path to that vision and suggestions for how we can nurture, grow, challenge and encourage our staff. We will need your input. Be on the lookout for listening sessions in the coming months!

Help Us Make Central a Little More Green

Don't miss the new recycling station in our foyer. From cell phones and tablets to plastic bags and lids, we've got space for those items that can't be recycled in your bins. 

Knit Together

This Summer I started knitting for the very first time.  After some coaching from our fearless leader, Liz McCubbin, I took my needles and yarn home to get to work. In about ten minutes, I managed to mess things up royally.  The next week I brought my tangled mess back to the class, and Liz was able to miraculously resurrect my feeble attempts into something identifiable as knitting.  This pattern continued for several weeks, but each time I managed to work a little longer before things devolved into entropy.  

Over $1500 Raised for Missions at this Year's Church Picnic

Last Sunday, we had a great time at our annual church picnic.  We had great food, wonderful fellowship, and a successful dessert auction where we raised over $1,500 for medical missions.

Resources for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

No More (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources)
nomore.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 

800-656-HOPE (4673)

rainn.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Deborah Alexander Photography Exhibit at EKU

Photography from the career of our own Deborah Alexander will be on exhibit at EKU's Fred Parker Giles Gallery throughout October. The exhibit, titled “Surviving War, Building Peace: The Grace of Places,” comprises photos from her journey working with Mother Teresa through her work with the State Department in Bosnia, Afghanistan and beyond.