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pastor's note

Every year on Mother’s Day, we share a litany in service that we adapted from writer Amy Young. It speaks to the complicated feelings that can come with a day like Mother’s Day. If this is a day that brings up a lot for you, please know that you’re not alone, and I hope you’re able to see yourself in these words.

Mother’s Day Litany
To those who gave birth this year to their first child — we celebrate with you.
To those who have lost a child – we mourn with you.
To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day and wear the badge of food stains – we appreciate you.
To those who have experienced loss through miscarriage or failed adoptions, and those who walk the hard path of infertility, fraught with pokes, prods, tears, and disappointment – we walk with you.
To those who are foster moms, mentor moms, and spiritual moms – we need you.
To those who have warm and close relationships with your children or your mother – we celebrate with you.
To those who have disappointment, heart ache, and distance with your children or with your mother – we sit with you.
To those who have lost their mothers – we grieve with you.
To those who experienced abuse at the hands of your own mother – we acknowledge your experience.
To those who have had abortions – we remember you.
To those who long to be mothering your own children but are not, for whatever reason – we mourn that life has not turned out the way you longed for it to be.
To those who step-parent – we walk with you on these complex paths.
To those who envisioned lavishing love on grandchildren, yet that dream is not to be - we grieve with you.
To those with empty nests and especially those who will have emptier nests in the upcoming year – we grieve and rejoice with you.
To those who placed children up for adoption — we commend you for your selflessness and remember how you hold that child in your heart.
And to those who are pregnant with new life, both expected and surprising – we anticipate with you.
Whatever your relationship to Motherhood on this Mother’s Day, we walk with you and ask for God to give you peace. Amen.

- Pastor Julia

get involved

Choir

Choir is back!
There are a few fun performances coming up this summer, come on and join us! Please note that there is only one rehearsal each week for the summer. If you have any questions or want more information, reach out to Ezra (ezra@galvestoncentralchurch.com).

Tech Team Needs You!

Our tech team is looking to add a few folks to our tech team rotation. If you've ever ran slides, operated cameras, clicked a mouse, been in the same room as a computer, you're qualified! No experience is required! Reach out to Ezra (ezra@galvestoncentralchurch.com) to learn more about how you can help us keep our worship service running smoothly.

Parents Night Out

Central's Kids Ministry volunteers are offering a night of childcare for kiddos ages 0-9 at Central on Friday, May 15th, from 5:00-8:30 pm. There's activities, dinner and fun planned for all little attendees while parents are enjoying their free evening. All our volunteers are trained in our Safe Sanctuary policies, background checked and dedicated to making this a fun evening for all. You can sign your kiddos up by clicking HERE.
Contact Chad (chad@galvestoncentralchurch.com) with any questions.

Miracle Sunday

On Sunday, May 17th, we will join with over 30,000 other United Methodist Churches and collect an offering that will go toward theological education and pastoral formation for students in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
This offering is an investment in the future of the church — nurturing leaders who will love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously for generations to come.
You can give in person on May 17th or through a special dropdown category on our website / app.

We Need Meals

Are you part of a group that wants to help us feed our hungry neighbors? Consider providing food for lunch on a Tuesday or Thursday or breakfast on a Sunday morning! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we need volunteer groups to bring in lunch for about 120 people and serve it from 10:30am - noon. On Sunday mornings, we ask volunteers to bring breakfast for 50 people and serve at 9am. Sign up on the app or website. Contact Angelica (angelica@galvestoncentralchurch.com) for more details.

Food Distribution

Join us on Monday, May 18th, starting at 3pm for this month's food distribution. We'll meet in the north parking lot of Moody Methodist Church (2803 53rd St.) to pack groceries and register clients, and then at 5pm, we'll load groceries into cars. Come for any or all of that time!

Charity Trivia

Charity Trivia will be held on Sunday, May 31st.
The event will take place at 4pm at Soundbar.
All of the details and registration can be found by clicking HERE!

Upcoming Church Office Closure

The church office and social services will be closed May 25-29 for  Annual Conference.
The Substance Use Disorder Clinic will open for medication distribution on Tuesday, May 26.

Out and About

The activities listed below are not hosted by Galveston Central Church. They have been submitted by our congregants as fun opportunities to hang out with Central folks outside of church.
Friday, May 15th - Author Nico Lang will be at the Galveston Pride Center discussing their book, American Teenager. This is a free event.

front row central

“At Central, we do more than forgive; we are committed to the 'seventy times seven' we are called to...” 

Read Dawn's full reflection and past editions of FRC here. If you have a story about Central that you'd like to share, feel free to reach out to Dawn!

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