Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Central Christian Church was founded in 1863 in the second floor of a blacksmith shop by Charles Carlton in conjunction with a weekday school and bible study. From its beginning, Central was committed to engaging, impacting, and serving alongside the community.

In all our ministries we sought to live out our relationship with God through Christ. We did this through worship, study, fellowship and mission and outreach opportunities.

In the related links on this tab you can learn about many of the programs that were part of our congregation and campus over the years.

As a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Central prioritized the ministry, learning and leadership of the laity. We believe that each person is made in God's image and is called to grow in love toward wholeness. As Jesus repeatedly reminded his followers - God's greatest desire is for us to love God, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. We strive to participate in and foster communities that help us to grow in this kind of love. We welcome all people to full participation in the life and ministry of the church as Gods' beloved children. We have sought to live this way as a congregation, and will seek to continue these practices as we join new communities of faith following Central's closure in April of 2021.