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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MINISTRY PRAISE BAND We have a small group of musicians committed to using their gifts for serving the Lord! The band plays a variety of Christian music genres including contemporary christian rock, pop, folk, bluegrass, gospel, and more. Occasionally, we worship in spanish in order to celebrate God in representation of our whole neighborhood community! If you are interested in joining the band, contact Erin Adams! Back to Ministries DANCE TEAM Did you know??? The first recorded occurrence of worship dance is in Exodus 15:20 ~ "Then the prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dancing." After this, the Bible mentions dance about 20 times! For the dance ministry team at Central, our goal is to celebrate what the Lord has done for us through the art of dancing. We strive to draw ourselves and others closer to God through our movements and by creating meaningful and selfless moments of pure worship and surrender to our Messiah. When you can no longer talk, sing. When you can no longer sing, dance. Dance team meets occasionally when necessary for the service. All are welcome to join us! Back to Ministries TECH TEAM DRAMA TEAM Many plots, many characters, many themes, but one purpose: TO FURTHER GOD'S KINGDOM. The drama team at Central Presbyterian is committed to creating skits, presentations, and experiences that glorify the Lord. We have no interest in making ourselves look good, but instead, we desire to reveal Christ's faithfulness through different scenarios. Some of what we do is comical, some is very intense, but it is always authentic. Drama team meets occasionally when necessary for the service. Back to Ministries God is good in providing committed sound and slideshow technicians who help our contemporary worship service to function! If you are interested in being trained, contact Erin Adams. Back to Ministries CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More Back to Ministries "And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." - Heb. 10:25

PARKING & DIRECTIONS PARKING SUNDAY MORNING GUEST PARKING We have four Guest Parking spots reserved right in front of the church on the Square. They are marked by brown canvas bags placed over the parking meters that read "Reserved Church Visitor." Other parking may be found on the Square in front of the church, and in the public lot behind M&T bank. To get to this lot, go past the church on Lincoln Way West and make your first left on Black Ave (just past the church building) and the parking lot is about 150 feet ahead on your right. ​ Parking meters are free on Sundays. HOW DO I ENTER THE CHURCH BUILDING? ​ If you park on the Square, you can enter the red doors at the front of the church building. The sanctuary, where the 11am service is held, is up the staircases to your right and left. Friendship Hall, where the 9:30am service is held, is straight ahead down the hallway in front of you as you enter the doors. If you need a handicapped accessible entrance, please use one of the two entrances listed below. ​ If you park in the M&T bank lot, you can enter the double doors at the back of the church that you will see as you walk from the parking lot towards the church building. When you enter, Friendship Hall will be on your left just past the kitchen. If you're heading to the Sanctuary, continue down the hallway to the Lobby and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. This entrance is handicapped accessible. ​ There is also an entrance to the church lobby through the glass doors on Lincoln Way West. Friendship Hall will be ahead on your right, and the elevator to the Sanctuary will also be on your right. This entrance is also handicapped accessible. ​ If this sounds confusing, don't worry, there are friendly, trained greeters who will help you find your way. DIRECTIONS Our address is 40 LINCOLN WAY WEST CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201 Chambersburg is located at the intersection of routes 30 and 11 in south-central Pennsylvania. We're about halfway between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh off of PA-81. If you are traveling via I-81, take exit 16. From 81-South, take the exit-16 ramp and turn left onto route 30. ​ From 81-North, take the exit-16 ramp and turn right at the light onto route 30. ​ Once you're on route 30, continue straight for about 1.6 miles. Once you hit the "square", you'll see the church - it's the one with the gigantic copper steeple. ​ For directions from elsewhere, we recommend you use your GPS or Google Maps below - there are one-way streets downtown and it 's hard to put the directions into words Go Back CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More

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CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More WEEKLY Young Adult Group TWICE A YEAR Fun Outing ONCE-A-YEAR Worship Night ​ CPC Young Adults Ministry strives to be a welcoming & inclusive community of people ages 18-40 years old who earnestly seek after Jesus, fellowship with one another frequently, and care for each other as siblings in Christ. Facebook Instagram

CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More DIAPER DEPOT MISSION: THE DIAPER DEPOT AT CENTRAL PROVIDES DISPOSABLE DIAPERS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS WHOSE FAMILIES ARE STRUGGLING TO MEET THIS VERY BASIC NEED. FAMILIES ARE SERVED REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION OR ETHNICITY. SERVICES: Parents, grandparents, or legal guardians may register a child in need of diapers. Children may only be registered once. At the monthly event, families can receive 50 diapers or 15 training pants for one or two children. Also families may be given free-range eggs courtesy of Pete and Gerry’s in Greencastle and in-season produce from SCAAP’s Gleaning Project. ​ HOW CAN YOU HELP? VOLUNTEER: There are two opportunities each month. On Wednesday, before the distribution event, at 3 pm, volunteers sort and pack diapers for about 1 to 1.5 hours. On Saturday, set up begins at 9 am with distribution from 10 am until noon. Volunteers are needed until diapers are all stored at around 12:30 pm. DONATE: DD@C accepts donations of diapers and money. Organizations can conduct a diaper drive. STAFFING: The DD@C mission is run totally by volunteers from Central Presbyterian and interested community members. Students from the local high schools are regular volunteers and are greatly appreciated. A board of directors meets monthly to reevaluate the program. FINANCIAL SUPPORT: All diapers are manufactured in Pennsylvania and are purchased from McKesson Industries. The average monthly diaper budget is $1500 to $2500. Funds are obtained from grants including The Franklin County Community Foundation and The Greater Harrisburg Foundation Upstream Grant. The parent foundation for both grants is The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Other funds are from many generous organizations and individuals. ​ TO OBTAIN DIAPERS: On the correct day, come to Central Presbyterian Church’s parking lot off Black Avenue. Black Avenue is one block west of Memorial Square in downtown Chambersburg. Bring your ID and your child’s birth certificates. Complete a registration form. You will be issued a key tag which you will bring to future events. Go to our Facebook Page William James "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does" Back to Ministries

CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More CPC First Service-First Service-0030_edi 38278077_2248790268495047_57427607509763 25507906_1906645612709516_74943236751988 CPC First Service-First Service-0030_edi CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More "HEARTBEAT CENTRAL" KIDS' MINISTRY Register for VBS 2023 Here! An exciting place where we dig into God's Word and.... LEARN IT! LOVE IT! LIVE IT! Our Vision: Help kids to see and experience Christ’s love Encourage kids to personally know Christ as Savior and Lord Advance spiritual growth through worship, prayer and digging into God’s Word Recognize spiritual gifts Teach kids to use their gifts through serving others ​ SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery (0-2 years) Our Nursery is available from 9:15am – 12:15pm each Sunday. Nursery age children learn of God’s love from our wonderful Nursery Staff and volunteers who care for them, play, read and sing songs together. ​ Preschool (ages 3 through pre-K) Preschool children are actively learning about Jesus through songs, games, play, crafts and tasty snacks. They are learning that God loves them very much and cares about everything in their lives. ​ Kindergarten through 5th Grade Our elementary kids dig into God’s Word and “LEARN IT! LOVE IT! LIVE IT!” Children have a great time exploring the Bible, praying for each other, singing lively songs, playing exciting games, doing science experiments, creating art, and making and eating tasty snacks. They are learning that the Bible has answers to problems kids face in daily life. They are also learning about the character of God and learning that HE is completely trustworthy; that HE loves them completely and has a plan for each of their lives. They are learning that JESUS wants to be their Savior and Lord and that a personal relationship with HIM is the BEST! He truly is our BFF! ​ Children helping Children! ​Our Mission = supporting Navajo children in New Mexico Sunday School Mission offering is going to help the children at Navajo Ministries in Farmington, New Mexico. We are helping to support a young Navajo boy who lives at one of the Children’s Homes on the Mission. This is a great way for our children to share the blessings they have with Navajo children in our own country who are in great need. Check out the Ministry web site at www.navajoministries.org Go to our Facebook Page Kids' Year With the Bible Plan Parent Newsletter "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Prov. 3:5-6 Back to Ministries

CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More Click For Missions We Support Join us Monday & Thursday mornings at 8:15am on Zoom! Click HERE to connect. Click Here to Go to the i1Seventeen Website. This weekly discussion, study and prayer time is a wonderful chance to build stronger relationships with each other and with our God! Wednesdays at 10am (starting again August 23rd) To sign up, click HERE Learning Opportunities with Pastor Scott Beginning again 9/10/23 Sunday mornings, 10am Central's parlor

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The sewing team makes unique, handmade quilts, blankets, and likewise for new babies, those who are ill, and other people in need! The group gets together Wednesdays around 10am in room 124. Anyone is welcome to join!

CPC Home Discipleship Donate Connection Page Sermons & Newletters Ministries Search our Site More OUR STORY Central Presbyterian Church was established by the Presbytery of Carlisle in August of 1868 with 28 charter members. The church was built on a lot donated by one of these members, Colonel James C. Austin. Miss Sarah Wilson, one of the founders of Wilson College, was one of the significant donors of Central's 186 foot tower. When other women in the town gave her grief for donating to this "phallic symbol", Miss Wilson replied that if God wanted it to come down then it would, if He didn’t then it would stand. In September 1871 the building was dedicated. ​ The church departed radically from the practice of the times, resolving to support its work by voluntary offerings” rather than pew rent. ​ After a disastrous fire in 1938 the original building was restored and larger facilities for the church school were added. Later the exterior walls got a face lift when the outside was encased in colonial brick. Another building program was completed in 1968 and a major expansion and renovation was completed in 2002. ​The Sanctuary Organ ​Another casualty of the 1938 fire was the original pipe organ. The present instrument was built for this sanctuary by Casavant Freres, Ltd., Quebec, Canada and dedicated in February 1940. It has three manuals and 2,000 pipes located in two chambers on each side of the chancel. The organ was recently renovated and updated with electronic components to provide this unique instrument with many more years of service. ​ Tiffany Windows ​In 1905 the Tiffany window in the Sanctuary were dedicated. Then in October 1938, Central Presbyterian Church was struck by a fire which destroyed the roof which in turn crashed into the sanctuary destroying the organ, pews, chancel and in part, the windows. Two windows were completely destroyed and the rest required varying degrees of repair. And there they remain today, repaired, restored and protected so that generations to come may enjoy them. ​ ​ ​ Go Back

Missions We Support Local Missions She's Somebody's Daughter Franklin County Fruitbelt Farmworkers Franklin County Prison Ministry Thanksgiving Baskets Meals on Wheels Cold Weather Drop-In Shelter Maranatha Food Pantry Salvation Army Clearing House United Churches of Chambersburg Wilson College (chaplain fund) Women in Need Network Ministries Refugee Resettlement SCCAP Support Circles "In House" Play School Central Diaper Depot Blessing Box Discretionary fund for those in need World Missions Peace & Hope International (Jon & Laurie Raber) Contact Like what you see? Get in touch to learn more. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!