Central Church in Jefferson City, MO

09/06/2026

September 6, 2026

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Leader/Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jason Abbott
Sermon Series: "Ruth: God's Heroine"
Message: "Heaven’s Hound" - Ruth 1:1-5

09/06/2026

UPDATE:

We had originally planned to return to our normal Sunday schedule of two services at 9:00am and 10:15am next Sunday, Sept. 13. At the current time, we are going to continue only have one service at 10:15am,

Additionally, we will not be livestreaming our service at the current time and only the sermon portion (and possibly Scripture) will be recorded, This will be posted to Facebook and uploaded to the Boxcast archive later in the day and the sermon will be posted to YouTube and uploaded as a podcast as usual.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you.

08/30/2026

August 30, 2026

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Organist: Shirley Klein
Liturgist: Natalie Abbott
Leader/Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jason Abbott
Message: "Lost, Lord, Light" - 2 Peter 1:12-21

08/28/2026

Was looking for something in some older posts and ran across this picture that we posted in 2018. Some of our newer members/followers may not have seen it, so I thought I would share it. Bob Calvin took it during the partial eclipse on May 20, 2012 at the corner of Monroe and Dunklin by the School Board office and he graciously gave us his permission to share it. Truly amazing picture of the beauty that God can create.

08/23/2026

August 23, 2026

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Organist: Shirley Klein
Liturgist: Josh Mullins
Leader: Dr. Tyler Watson
Sermon Series: "The Case For A King: The Book of Judges"
Message: "The Case of the King" - John 18:33-19:22

08/22/2026

It's the meal that some people wait for all year. It's the food that makes some people start drooling as soon as they walk in the door... and others as soon as they see the signs. It's the food...the smells...the excitement...that you just don't want to miss.

On Friday, September 25 from 4:00-7:00pm Central Church will be hosting its Annual Oktoberfest German Dinner. Grilled sausage, our amazing German potato salad, fried apples, sauerkraut, green beans, and pie -- lots of pie -- for $17. If you prefer a kid's meal, we'll have hot dogs, chips, green beans, and dessert for $7. Kids 5 & under eat free.

There will once again be both dine-in and drive-thru options available this year (& carryouts are also available for dine-in guests to take an extra meal to go). Please follow the signs on the day of the event to get where you need to go for the correct option.

All of the profits from this year's dinner will again be donated to Jefferson City Room at the Inn. Room at the Inn is an emergency, low-barrier overnight homeless shelter that operates during the winter months. They provide a hot meal and a warm place to sleep on cold nights for individuals with nowhere else to go.

Check out our Facebook event page to add it to your calendar for reminders as we get closer to the date: https://www.facebook.com/events/1069882085637525

Please also visit the other Oktoberfest events that weekend sponsored by the Old Munichburg Association. They'll post their schedule of events as we get closer to the date.

Central Church is located at 118 W. Ashley St. in Jefferson City, 2 blocks south of US50 between Broadway and Jefferson St. (Just look for our steeple.)

And, if you're looking for a church home, feel free to speak with any of our members. They'll be more than happy to explain why this church feels like Home to them and why these people feel like Family. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

Our normal Sunday Schedule will resume on Sept. 13. For the summer, we are only having a 10:15am combined service (no 9:00am service)

Normal Sunday Schedule:
9:00am - Traditional Service
10:15am - Blended Service
Kids' Church (K-5th grade)
Nursery available

08/16/2026

August 16, 2026

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Organist: Shirley Klein
Liturgist: Stacey Silva
Leader: Joshua Mullins
Sermon Series: "The Case For A King: The Book of Judges"
Message: "No King in Gilbeah, A King in Bethlehem" - Judges 19

08/11/2026

"There must be lights burning brighter somewhere
Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue
If I can dream of a better land, where all my brothers walk hand in hand
Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true? Oh, why?

"There must be peace and understanding sometime
Strong winds of promise that will blow away the doubt and fear
If I can dream of a warmer sun, where hope keeps shining on everyone
Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear?

"We're lost in a cloud with too much rain
We're trapped in a world that's troubled with pain
But as long as a man has the strength to dream
He can redeem his soul and fly (He can fly)

"Deep in my heart, there's a trembling question
Still, I am sure that the answer's... answer's gonna come somehow
Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle, yeah
And while I can think, while I can talk, while I can stand, while I can walk
While I can dream, oh, please let my dream come true, oh, right now."
- "If I Can Dream", Elvis Presley

Laverne Baker *did* dream. She dreamed big dreams. She hoped big hopes. She accomplished even more. Her faith and her family were the foundation of her life. Her obituary details the impact and importance she played in the life of her family. She played just as important a role in the life and missions of her church. She always strove for the betterment of others, trying to make the world a little bit brighter, and was always there to help whenever it was needed. She will be missed until we meet again.

Rest well, Good & Faithful Servant. He has Called you Home to Eternal Glory.

View Laverne Lucille Baker's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/09/2026

August 9, 2026

Tenrth Sunday after Pentecost
Organist: Shirley Klein
Liturgist: Stacey Silva
Leader: Dalton Green
Sermon Series: "The Case For A King: The Book of Judges"
Message: "The God We Create" -Judges 17