Central Christian Church of Dallas, Texas

Please join The Gathering for worship with our guest preacher Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado. Tracey is a Black Disciples Clergywomen with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She’s a Ministry Partner with The Gathering and lives in Corpus Christi.
#wegather
#womanistchurch
#wepreachprotestandpray
#womanistpreaching

Please join The Gathering for worship with our guest preacher Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado. Tracey is a Black Disciples Clergywomen with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She’s a Ministry Partner with The Gathering and lives in Corpus Christi.
#wegather
#womanistchurch
#wepreachprotestandpray
#womanistpreaching

A Guide to Prepare and Implement a Successful Post Pandemic Workplace Re-Entry

Going back to work in the office?
What about resuming In-person worship?
Are you doing so without a strategy? Without taking inventory on the ways disconnection and social distancing has impacted you? Not a good idea!
But, no worries! Here's a tool to help you prepare and implement a successful workplace or worship re-entry.

Check out what Karin had to say:
"Thank you, Dr. Irie! I so deeply appreciate our time with you yesterday morning. I learned recently that the word “facilitate” means to “make easy” and you certainly did that. You created a space for us to be honest, vulnerable and creative. And our three hours FLEW by! I am hopeful that our conversation – and your incredibly helpful workbook!! – will lead to a more equitable work environment with health and wholeness for all."

Paperback coming soon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097B47NN9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=A+Guide+to+Prepare+and+Implement+a+Post+Pandemic+Workplace+Re-Entry&qid=1623952246&sr=8-1

A Guide to Prepare and Implement a Successful Post Pandemic Workplace Re-Entry A Guide to Prepare and Implement a Successful Post Pandemic Workplace Re-Entry

Central Commons Benefit Concert a big success
https://www.centralchristiandallas.org/cccfuture/central-commons-benefit-concert-a-big-success

Central Commons Benefit Concert a big success
https://www.centralchristiandallas.org/cccfuture/central-commons-benefit-concert-a-big-success

Timeline Photos

Artist Spotlight
Benefit Concert to Save Central
Join us 5/27 at 6p
(Link in bio)

Pianist Alex McDonald has been described as “an archetypal American pianist: great technique, spacious sound...” (Fort Worth Weekly), containing the“ full gamut of technique and musicianship... consistent in quality and virtuosity” (Salt Lake Tribune). The Miami Herald praised his “tender poetry” in addition to his “blazing firepower” (Miami Herald), while New York Concert Review, Inc. lauded how he “seemed to wash the blood, sweat, and tears from the stage.” Praised for his “rich, singing line... complex rhythms” and “gorgeous sounds” as well as how he “showed how silences and sprays of notes could be equally propulsive” by nola.com, TheaterJones.com has likewise praised a recent performance as “deeper than lush and more timeless than merely moving.”
McDonald has performed with orchestras throughout North America since his orchestral debut at age 11, including the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de Mexico, the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the Utah Symphony Orchestra. He has performed across the United States as well as in Israel, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea; additionally, he has been a featured performer on PBS, WRR, NPR, and WQXR. Awards and fellowships include second prize at the 2007 New Orleans International Piano Competition and second prize at the 2001 Gina Bachauer International Young Artist Piano Competition. In 2008, he was named a Harvey Fellow by the Mustard Seed Foundation. He was a participant in the 2013 Van Cliburn Competition. Active as a chamber musician, McDonald’s recent program "Music for Animals" was hailed by TheaterJones.com as one of its "Concerts of the Year" for 2016.

@centralcommonsdallas @alex.mcdonald @alemanlucas @centralchristiandallas @centraldogpark

Please attend, give snd pledge.

Our fundraising deadline is just over 3 weeks away! We are trying to raise $3 million to purchase the Central Christian Church property, and need your help spreading the word about our mission!

Benefit Concert for Central Commons 5/27/21 - https://mailchi.mp/2ab4801c1a19/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-5247964

Benefit Concert for Central Commons 5/27/21 - https://mailchi.mp/2ab4801c1a19/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-5247964

Benefit Concert for Central Commons 5/27/21 - https://mailchi.mp/bbf7a26f7a1f/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-5247784

Benefit Concert for Central Commons 5/27/21 - https://mailchi.mp/bbf7a26f7a1f/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-5247784

Central Commons

Life continues. Ministry continues. Just because we are done with the building doesn’t mean the community is. #cantstopthespirit

Central Commons equipping and supporting the next generation of churches and church leaders

Photos from Central Westside's post

What's Happening on Campus? - https://mailchi.mp/251ab428c1f5/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-5244672

What's Happening on Campus? - https://mailchi.mp/251ab428c1f5/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-5244672

Fairwell BBQ part 3

Fairwell BBQ part 2

Fairwell BBQ pics.

Today we got to honor the life of Jo Spalti with her family and friends. It was a blessing, and she was truly one of a kind. Here is a great photo of her and Dunc. There's also an amazing portrait of her looking like a 1940s movie star. Hoping Susan Spalti Jackson or Leslie Spalti Michelson will share it here.
The family has asked that memorial gifts be made to Central Commons.

Here's her obit: https://obits.dallasnews.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?n=nellie-jo-spalti&pid=198493074

Thanks to Central Christian Church of Dallas for the opportunity to acquire the contents of their library (over 800 books!) to begin replacing what our church lost when our pipes burst. Our donation will help their plan to transform into Central Commons. Learn more at centralcommons.org.

Photos from Central Christian Church of Dallas, Texas's post

Property Update reply to NBC5 - https://mailchi.mp/2f4bf5a90709/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4972812

Property Update reply to NBC5 - https://mailchi.mp/2f4bf5a90709/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4972812

Central Commons & Central Christian on NBC5DFW 6pm 4/16/21 -

God is continuing to work and bless in surprising ways.

Ken Kalthoff from NBC5DFW will deliver a story on Central Commons and Blake Schwarz' efforts to purchase the campus and continue the amazing community impact hub work of Central Christian Church.

Set your vcr to record the evening news tonight at 6pm.

Please visit the CentralCommons.org site and make a pledge. Then share the site with 5 of your friends and encourage them to give as a way to ensure Christ's continued witness in this place.

In Resurrection Hope -
Pastor Ken

https://mailchi.mp/4c62d1224d5e/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4969680

Central Commons & Central Christian on NBC5DFW 6pm 4/16/21 -

God is continuing to work and bless in surprising ways.

Ken Kalthoff from NBC5DFW will deliver a story on Central Commons and Blake Schwarz' efforts to purchase the campus and continue the amazing community impact hub work of Central Christian Church.

Set your vcr to record the evening news tonight at 6pm.

Please visit the CentralCommons.org site and make a pledge. Then share the site with 5 of your friends and encourage them to give as a way to ensure Christ's continued witness in this place.

In Resurrection Hope -
Pastor Ken

https://mailchi.mp/4c62d1224d5e/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4969680

Greetings from Pastor Ken - April 14th, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/2b493a006cb7/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4967064

Greetings from Pastor Ken - April 14th, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/2b493a006cb7/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4967064

UPDATE: We are excited that one of our partner congregations will be the new home of this collection, replacing what they lost from burst pipes during Snowmageddon 2021.

Liquidating church library. Classics like a full set of Barnes Notes and Anchor Bible Dictionary and Interpreters Commentaries. Prefer them all to go in one lot. Seminary or university library perhaps? Local public library w a religion and reference section.

Chalice Hymnals (150), Old Disciples Hymnals (100), and pew bibles (35) seeking their new home.

Legacy Lunch on the Lawn a big success! - https://mailchi.mp/7b8b9b63fe05/this-week-at-central-christian-church-4964748

We are collecting photos from yesterday's event, so please tag Central on your post, and also plz tag Ken Crawford so we can include them in our collection. thx to Greg Smith, Julie Ward & Susan Shinn for sharing these photos.

Central Commons

Please pray for Central today.
This afternoon our Legacy Lunch (homecoming) will be the final (planned) public gathering of this congregation after 158 years. We are excited to see old friends and beloveds from generations past - former members, the children and grands of former members, former pastors and staff, neighbors, community members, and on. We are excited to hear from and celebrate Blake and Central Commons who will continue the work of Christ and the beloved kingdom on this campus (Lord willing and $3M raised). We may also have other feelings. Please pray for a safe celebration. Please pray for the next “church homes”. Please pray for and give to CentralCommons.org as they raise the money to further the mission. #godisnotfinished #godisstillspeaking #loveyourneighbor #belovedcommunity #transformation #wholeness and #flourishing #disciples

Central Commons equipping and supporting the next generation of churches and church leaders

Greetings from Pastor Ken - April 7th, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/446a252943f8/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4959508

Greetings from Pastor Ken - April 7th, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/446a252943f8/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4959508

Weekend Update from Central Christian Church - https://mailchi.mp/cf07495dd8ba/central-weekend-update-4951584

Weekend Update from Central Christian Church - https://mailchi.mp/cf07495dd8ba/central-weekend-update-4951584

HolyWeek

If you're looking for Holy Week opportunities in the Dallas area, here are some we recommend.
Hosted by our sibs at The Gathering, Northway Christian Church of Dallas, East Dallas Christian Church, Warren Avenue Christian Church and Midway Hills Christian Church
https://www.centralchristiandallas.org/holyweek.html

HolyWeek Connect with the deep meaning of the traditions around this holiest of weeks anticipating and remembering the Last Supper, Crucifixion, and ultimately the Resurrection and God's triumph over death - love's triumph over fear and hate.

Greetings from Pastor Ken - March 31st, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/271dffa4a02f/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4951564

Greetings from Pastor Ken - March 31st, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/271dffa4a02f/a-message-from-pastor-ken-crawford-4951564

This week at Central Christian Church - https://mailchi.mp/886f7d71b80d/this-week-at-central-christian-church-4948572

This week at Central Christian Church - https://mailchi.mp/886f7d71b80d/this-week-at-central-christian-church-4948572

We will be spending #GoodFriday with our sibs from The Gathering

Join us Friday for a Womanist Seven Last Words Worship. 7 womanist preachers, 7 min, preaching 7 last sayings of Jesus. You can tune in on FB OR YouTube. #womanist #wegather #comeandsee

Photos from Pastor Ken G Crawford's post