Weekly Service: Join us in-person or online at 10:00am PDT every Sunday
Easter at Central:
TENEBRAE SERVICE
FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH 7:00PM Join us on Good Friday as we remember the suffering and death of Jesus. We will read a series of Scripture that chronicle Jesus’ final week, ending with his burial. This solemn service is meant to recreate the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events leading up to Easter, in order to remind us why Easter is such a celebration. |
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST 10:00AM Join us Easter Sunday for a dynamic worship service at 10:00am. Start inviting your friends to celebrate Easter with us at Portland Central Nazarene Church! Together we will celebrate the resurrection in a welcoming atmosphere with a powerful message of hope. The kids will have a blast with activities designed specifically for them. |
Upcoming Events:
ORPAC DISTRICT ZONE CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH 6:30 PM Life change is happening all around us! Our district is gathering groups of churches so that we get a chance to hear and share some of the great things that are happening in our district with one another. Everyone is encouraged to join us for a time of celebration, connection, and testimony to the life change that Jesus is bringing in the Portland metro area. Join us on Sunday evening, March 17th at 6:30pm at Nexus Church, 12555 SW 22nd St, Beaverton 97008. |
EARLY EASTER COMMUNITY DINNER
TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH 7:00 PM We will be hosting an early Easter Community Dinner prepared by Union Gospel Mission for our houseless neighbors at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 19th. We could use some extra hands to help serve. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 6:30pm the day of the event. |
BAPTISM SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST Water baptism is the example Jesus set, and we follow this example to publicly share our new life in him. This year we are offering monthly baptisms to help you take that next step in following Jesus. If you want to be baptized during our next baptism sign-up HERE. |
MEN'S ADVANCE: ALL THINGS DIFFERENT
APRIL 12TH - 14TH, REGISTER BY MARCH 31ST All the men (age 12 & up) are invited to attend this year’s ORPAC District Men’s Advance. To be held at Kellogg Springs Camp April 12th - 14th. Friday night will kick off with our Man-ly BBQ. Three great meals are provided Saturday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. This awesome weekend includes two nights of manly activities and a time to connect with God and other men. Cost is $175 per individual. Register HERE by March 31st. |
NNU HANDBELL CHOIR
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH 6:00 PM NNU Bronze, a handbell choir ensemble, will be performing on Saturday, April 6th at 6:00pm right here at Central. We are inviting other churches to join us to hear the beautiful music from this talented group of students. Make plans to joins us and invite someone to come along with you! |
VISION SUNDAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 14th You do not want to miss Vision Sunday! Come celebrate how we have seen God at work in and through Central this past year and hear about where God is leading us in the year to come. This celebration Sunday will include a chance for everyone to hear our annual reports and members of the church will elect new board members. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
YOUNG ADULT GATHERING
SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST 7:00 PM Calling all young adults: join us for an evening of food and fellowship as we gather for a time of hangout. We'll meet at the Community Room in Montavilla for a time to get to know one another and strategize about further young adult ministry. Mark your calendars and join us on April 21st at 7:00pm. |
Volunteer Opportunities:
LAUNDRY HELPERS NEEDED
WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS Union Gospel Mission, who is our partner for hosting the overnight shelter, is looking for some laundry helpers. We need volunteers to take blankets home each week on Sunday - simply wash and fold the blankets during the week and return them the following Sunday. If you are willing to help wash blankets, please see Pastor Matt. |
MONTAVILLA NEIGHBORHOOD: PRAYER WALK & SNACK DISTRIBUTION
EVERY THURSDAYS 1:30-2:30PM Join us for a short prayer walk around the neighborhood of Montavilla as we pray for our community and pick up trash. Then we'll pass out snacks to students on their way home from school. Sign up to connect with our community at this event here. |
PRAYER VOLUNTEERS FOR SHELTER
NIGHTLY 8:30-10:00PM STARTING NOVEMBER 1ST We are looking for volunteers to come in and be available for our shelter participants - available to pray or talk with them, to provide connection and support. Very casual, just building relationships. This will be from 8:30-10:00pm any night of the week that works for your schedule. Pastor Matt will provide any necessary training. No special skills needed and you will not be assisting with managing the shelter in any capacity, just being there for relationship building. Sign up here today. |
ENGLISH CLASS
SUNDAYS 8:00-9:00AM Volunteers are needed to help our international friends learn English. It's as easy as having a conversation with a friend, no experience or special skills requires. Classes are every Sunday morning from 8:00am-9:00am at the Community Room (225 NE 80th Ave.). Sign-up HERE to volunteer today. |