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Join us this Sunday as we begin the season of Advent! Check out a sermon preview from Pastor Mary, below.
We hope to see you you this Sunday,
online or in-person at 10am.
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All Church Advent Brunch
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 11:15AM
Join us after church for our annual Advent Brunch. Equal Plates Project will provide a full meal for a suggested donation of $10 per person. Children 4 and under eat for free.
The menu will include breakfast frittata, sausage links, bacon, hash-brown casserole, and biscuits with apple butter. Feel free to bring your breads and spreads as we begin the Advent season together.
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Downtown Welcome Table
WEDNESDAYS, 10AM - 1PM
Our sister congregation, Haywood St., hosts Downtown Welcome Table, serving lunch family style. Meals begin at designated seating times every half hour. When you arrive on campus, stop by the reservation booth to choose which meal time works best for you. Come share a meal with people you might not otherwise know. You might find a new friend!
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Haywood St. Worship
WEDNESDAYS, 12:30PM
ALL are welcome to worship in the Haywood St. Sanctuary. Come for lunch and stay for worship.
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Haw Creek Community Meal
WEDNESDAYS, 6PM
You're invited! Join Haw Creek Commons & Central Haw Creek every Wednesday night at 6pm for a free community meal at 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, 28806.
We’ll provide a main protein and one side—if you’re able, bring a potluck side to share! All are welcome, and we can't wait to share a meal and connect with you.
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Math Buddies (C4C)
Training in December, TBD
Haw Creek Elementary is looking for Math Buddies to support K-3 students with counting and number recognition through fun activities and games.
Last year the teachers provided us with dice games, activities with manipulatives, card games, and books to use in the small groups (you don't have to be able to do calculus to help these young students!) We would love for you to join us for our 2nd year of building connections with young learners!
Flexible volunteer times are available between 1:00–2:30 pm, Mon-Thur.
Training will be held at Haw Creek Elementary (10 Bethesda Rd., 28805), sometime in December. To participate or learn more, please contact Elizabeth Freeman.
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Tuesday Office Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to work on Tuesday afternoons at the reception desk from 12 – 3 pm. You can work one Tuesday afternoon a month or more if you like. Contact Jan Griffin. Thanks!
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Church Offices Closed
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28-29
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.
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Hanging of the Greens
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 6PM
It takes many people to prepare our church for the Advent and Christmas season. If you are interested in helping decorate, please join us for Hanging of the Greens!
Meet in the Sanctuary to help us adorn the church. Everyone is welcome. Even if you can’t climb ladders or haul boxes, we’ll have a task for you.
If you have questions, please contact Alexandra Holland.
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Angel Tree Gift Drop-off
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
For the seventh consecutive year, C4C is partnering with Black Mountain Children’s Home to sponsor gifts for 25 foster children. We are also collecting gift cards to bless the dedicated foster families who support and nurture these children throughout the year. Your generosity helps create joyful, memorable holidays for them.
Updated Drop-off Instructions:
By Tuesday, December 3 drop off your items in one of 3 new locations;
1) In front of the Parlor (near the Sanctuary)
2) in front of the Library, or
3) 3rd floor Staff Offices.
Look for the blue bins with Angel Tree signs. For questions, contact Jill Dudley, or Pastor Ann.
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Join the Ruth Circle
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10AM
On December 3, 2024 at 10:30am Ruth Circle will gather at the home of Kim Everette for our annual Ruth Circle luncheon.
Come join us! We would love for you to spend your morning with us! I Contact Ruth Circle Chairperson, Kim Everette for more information.
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Join the Anna Circle!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10AM in the PARLOR
Wear your favorite Christmas sweater and enjoy dessert as we gather for fellowship under the UWF theme, “Breaking Bread Together.” Looking for a small, caring group to enrich your church experience? Come join us! Contact: Carol Rychly for details.
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Join the Martha Circle!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 6:30PM at a Member's Home
Wear your favorite Christmas sweater and enjoy dessert as we gather for fellowship under the UWF theme, “Breaking Bread Together.” Looking for a small, caring group to enrich your church experience? Come join us! Contact: Carol Rychly for details.
The next Martha Circle meeting is Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30 PM at a member’s home. We’ll close out our year with fellowship, a short program, and some fun as we share favorite appetizers or desserts. We’d love for you to join us! We welcome any new members of (any age)!
If you'd like more information or to be added to our email list, please be in touch with Laura or Kathy . We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you!
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Rebuild Hope with Habitat for Humanity!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 8:30AM -12:00PM at a TBD LOCATION
Our theme for Advent is "rebuilding hope," so of course we had to get out on a Habitat work site this December.
Join Pastor Mary and Robin Smith on Friday, December 13th from 8:30am - 12pm at a TBD location. No skills needed!
Register in REALM or by emailing Jan Griffin.
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Children's Musical
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 11:15AM
Join us for a wonderful event. After the performance we will have refreshments after and gifts for all children in attendance.
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College Christmas Gathering
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 6PM
All students and friends home for the holidays are invited to dinner in downtown Asheville. High school juniors and seniors are welcome too!
RSVP with Pastor Caroline, or at tinyurl.com/CollegeXmas2025
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we arrived at our annual stewardship season with our stewardship campaign entitled: Now More Than Ever. We had planned to spend four weeks in October educating and encouraging the congregation in giving as a spiritual discipline and arrived at an important question: could we talk about money after something like Helene?
Quickly we reached the consensus: How could we not talk about giving this year? It's more important now than ever. Learn more about giving and Now More Than Ever, here:
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We are Central, a community for Christ at the center of the city. We are called to love everyone without exception, and we can do that by supporting our #AshevilleStrong home in a variety of ways.
Community organizers have compiled fantastic resources for mutual and direct aid found at the links below.
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