Jersey Sunday is coming, so you better show up game-ready. On Sunday, February 9th, show up to Central in your favorite team’s gear or colors and let everyone know what a winner you are—or how long you’ve been suffering… READ MORE

Give them a night for yourself. It’s time again for Central’s annual 2-for-1 event, Kids Night In/Parents Night Out, happening from 5:30-8:00pm on Friday, February 7th.… READ MORE

Join us on the First Wednesday of each month for…. First Wednesday at Central! These services look a lot like our Sunday morning services. Pastor Josh and Central Worship will lead us, and we’ll have a short teaching from Pastor Jim or one of our pastoral team.… READ MORE

This winter, Central Women will begin a Bible study using Priscilla Shirer's Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted. Video studies will be on Tuesday evenings beginning February 4th from 6:00-7:30pm… READ MORE

We’ve got a great Sunday planned on February 2nd at 10:30am as we welcome Evangel University to Central Assembly. Central loves being the church home for so many Evangel students… READ MORE

As we approach Martin Luther King Day, we’re excited and honored to join with Sanctuary of Praise COGIC and others for Together Like Heaven…. a combined worship event celebrating unity in praise to our King… READ MORE

Explore the questions of life and faith at our Alpha Course, starting on Wednesday, January 15th! Whether you're a lifelong believer or simply curious about faith, Alpha is a… READ MORE

Grief Share at Central is a safe, welcoming place design to help people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead… READ MORE

Gather your family to observe Central’s first Communion of the new year. Members of our pastoral team will be available in the sanctuary to lead you in taking the Lord’s Supper… READ MORE

Are you interested in serving at Central’s upcoming Alpha Course? The Alpha Course is designed to explore the Christian faith in an informal and welcoming environment, and our table hosts are a key part of that atmosphere… READ MORE

We invite you to spend time with your family at home while joining your church family online at www.centralassembly.tv for our final service of 2024… READ MORE

A longstanding tradition at Central Assembly, we take one final time to reflect on the gift of Christ’s birth before Christmas Day….READ MORE

Join us at 10:30am on December 22nd for our Family Service in the sanctuary as we prepare for the final Christmas countdown! There will be no 9:00am activities or groups on December 22nd… READ MORE

Gather for a good time… for a good cause! Put the finishing touches on our annual Gifts for Kids efforts by joining our Wrapping Party on December 11th at 6:45pm in the upper foyer… READ MORE

Central Worship kicks off the Christmas season with Joy to the World: A Central Music Event. The Central Choir and Orchestra—along with Central Kids and special guests—present an evening of broad-ranging, large-scale Christmas music… READ MORE

Central Worship kicks off the Christmas season with Joy to the World: A Central Music Event. The Central Choir and Orchestra—along with Central Kids and special guests—present an evening of broad-ranging, large-scale Christmas music… READ MORE

This year’s Central Women Advent Gathering will reflect on making room for Jesus and others in our lives. We’ll enjoy an evening of fellowship, food, and Christmas festivities… READ MORE

On Tuesday, November 26th, from 5:00-7:00pm Central will be partnering with Victory Mission to bring a hot, delicious Thanksgiving meal to people from around our community… READ MORE

This season of the year can be especially difficult for those who have lost a loved one. Bittersweet memories are often accompanied by feelings of isolation and sadness, but you are not alone! GriefShare at Central …READ MORE

Sunday, October 6 through Sunday, November 3rd, join us each week from 4-5pm in the sanctuary as we pray together for national and world events, particularly our upcoming elections... READ MORE

Temps are falling, and we’re ready to spend an evening at the Farm…. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park to be exact. There’s so much to enjoy at this annual Central favorite… READ MORE

Join Central Women on Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am for Behold: a fall gathering that will include brunch, hot cider, fall-themed workshops, and a message from our own Jacque Blauvelt... READ MORE

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of our Central Worship Choir, this is a great time of year to jump in. Wednesday, September 11th, Pastor Josh Shaffer and Central Worship will be launching the fall choir season... READ MORE

Central will once again partner with Grant Beach Neighborhood Association for their annual National Night Out event. This is an opportunity for Central to serve the neighborhood and show the love of Jesus… READ MORE

Our series of Summer Meet Ups draws to a close! Join us for an afternoon of coffee and conversation with women from Central. We’ll meet at Big Momma’s… READ MORE

These monthly worship events are an integral part of ministry at Central, so be sure to join us as we invite the presence of God into our lives individually and as a church family… READ MORE

Come join us on July 31st at 6:45pm in the Upper Foyer as we work together to bless the amazing teachers at our neighborhood schools…READ MORE

The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The smell of popcorn and hot dogs on a warm summer night. Central’s Summer at the Ballpark is a chance to cheer on our Springfield Cardinals, connect with family and friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.… READ MORE

Central’s Fine Arts Celebration is an exceptional opportunity for our talented youth students to share their artistic abilities and passion with our church family before they depart for National Fine Arts in Columbus, OH… READ MORE