Upcoming Events @ Central
June 20th Men’s Breakfast
June 28th Annual Congregational BBQ
July 20th-24th Vacation Bible School Camp

Summer All Ages Book Club: We're kicking off a summer all ages book club with the classic story from the Chronicles of Narnia. Join us for a nice, light summer read with "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". If you're a fast reader, or just get hooked on the series, you can read the entire series!
If you're looking for a deeper read this summer, let's try "How to pray: a simple guide for normal people" by Pete Greig. Pete is astounded to be the international founder of the 24/7 prayer movement, and his book has been called 'an instant spiritual classic'.
Summer Book Club kickoff: Sunday, July 12th after service.
Book Club wrap-up: Sunday, August 23rd after service.
Sign ups will be posted outside the library. If you already own a copy of any of the books and are willing to share your copy to help make the book club affordable for all, please sign up for that too!

FILL THE BOWL: Our Summer Food Drive begins TODAY and will run to Sept. 6. The Cambridge Food Bank has requested CEREAL for our collection item this year. Our goal is to collect 1000 boxes of a variety of cereal to help those in need within our community. We welcome donations of cereal which can be placed in the red collection bin by the display board. as well as monetary donations via e-transfers (office@cpcmail.ca), cash/cheques in your offering envelopes, or online through the link on our website. Thank you for helping those in need within our community.

The Annual Church BBQ: After service on June 28th, burgers, hotdogs and cold drinks will be provided.  If you are coming, last name A-M, please bring a salad. Last name N-Z, please bring a dessert. No sign up necessary. Feel free to bring a lawn chair if you'd like. There will be some fun activities planned for the kids.

The Men’s Ministry Committee: would like to invite our men to our men’s breakfast Sat. June 20th. We are pleased to have Glenn & Roslyn Crichton, founders of the Coping Centre as our speakers. Learn about “The Coping Story”, how in 1990 after losing their 5 year old daughter, Rachele to leukemia only five days after diagnosis they founded The Coping Centre in Cambridge. This transforming ministry  continues to offer help and support to those who experience grief and loss at no cost to its participants. Sign-up sheets available so register today.

Allison Lupton Concert November 7, 2026: Save the date!  Our next fundraising concert for the restoration project will feature Allison Lupton and a number of Canadian musicians including, Canadian fiddle champion Shane Cook. Saturday November 7th at 7 pm. Tickets and display posters will be available at the end of August.

Search Team Update: The Search Team is busy considering potential candidates for Central.  If you know of someone who might be a good fit to be our next minister, please contact our Interim Moderator, the Rev. Mark Richardson at revmsr@icloud.com.  Please keep in mind that all candidates must be qualified to serve in the Presbyterian Church in Canada, which generally means a person from a Reformed church such as Presbyterian, United, Christian Reformed etc.

VBS VOLUNTEERS are still urgently needed for this summer! If you are available to help serve the week of July 20-24th, or you need more information on how a volunteer can help, please speak to or email jocelyn@cpcmail.ca

New Member Class: Have you been considering becoming a member of Central?  Do you have questions about faith, beliefs and the Presbyterian Church? Aubrey will be leading a new member class on Mon. June 22 at 7 pm.  If you wish to attend, please speak to any elder or email to session@cpcmail.ca.

Reminder: Pray for Our Search Teams Please set a phone alarm for 6:10 each day to pray for our search teams - for our new minister and for someone to work with our youth and our young adults. Choose morning, evening, or both—whatever fits your routine. Meditate on Matthew 6:10: “Your kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” as you ask the Lord to direct the search teams and the people who the Lord is calling to come and work with us.