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It was a whirlwind of whimsical words and Seussical silliness! 🤪 The children at our childcare center had a fantastic time celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday month. We explored the vibrant world of his books, and their enthusiasm was contagious! 🤩 We loved seeing their bright smiles and hearing their excited voices as we read together. 📖🎂

📸: Courtesy of Childcare Center

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Information about applying for a college scholarship through the Endowment Fund is available here, and/or by emailing Cecille Martinez for an application.

Current/all recipients of the scholarship must reapply each year. Applications may be emailed to a_cecille@yahoo.com and/or turned into the church office or to Cecille personally by the deadline of May 31.

Thank you,

Cecille Martinez Endowment Fund Trustee/Scholarship Chair
Central Christian Church

Calling all Central Christian Church members!
We're looking for photos of YOU to share the joy and community spirit of our church. Did you capture a heartwarming moment with fellow church members at a recent event, maybe over coffee and cookies at fellowship? Celebrate a special birthday or another milestone at home? Or maybe you have some adorable pics of your child at the Childcare Center? We want to see them all! From volunteer moments to selfies with your favorite church buddies or staff, share the photos that showcase the heart of Central Christian Church.

Here's how to submit: 

• Message your photos directly to us on Facebook, including the names of the people in the photo and a brief description of what’s happening.

• Send them via email to secretary@cccsa.org, with the names and description included.

Let's celebrate the incredible people who make Central Christian Church so special!
 

Did you know? Central Christian Church's carillon, crafted in 1953 by Petit & Fritsen, is the only belled 🔔 carillon in San Antonio! Hear its majestic chimes and connect with history. A carillon is a musical instrument made up of at least 23 bells that are tuned to play a Western scale and are played using a keyboard. 

• The original carillon of 47 bells was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Nordan and family. It has a four-octave range and sounds in D, one whole step higher than concert pitch. 
   
• The bells vary in weight from 3,850 pounds to 19 pounds, totaling nearly ten tons. In memory of her husband, who died in 1969 at the age of 73, Mrs. Nordan added a 48th bell (low E flat) to the carillon. In 1983, Richard Strauss designed and built for Central Christian Church new playing and practice keyboards, which have become the North American standard. 
   
• During the 100th anniversary of the founding of Central Christian Church, the keyboards were used at the Annual Congress of The Guild of Carillonneurs of North America meeting in San Antonio. As a result of Mrs. Nordan’s continuing interest, the San Antonio Carillon Book of Christmas Music from Central Christian Church was published and distributed to Guild Members who attended the Congress. The book, compiled and edited by Ronald Barnes, was dedicated to Mrs. Nordan. In the introduction of the book, Barnes explains, “Since the carillon at Central Christian Church was first heard on Christmas Eve, and since bells and Christmas are as inseparable here as elsewhere around the world, the idea for this Christmas Carillon Book came naturally.” The music is now available from American Carillon Music Editions. Mrs. Nordan died in 1994 at age 98.
   
• During the 50th anniversary celebration of the installation of the Nordan Memorial Carillon in 2003, a carillon recital series began on November 23. George R. Gregory, Central Christian Church carillonneur, played Alborada by Ronald Barnes. This composition, completed in 1987, the year following the installation of the new 48th bell, was written in honor of, and dedicated to Mrs. Lester Nordan. The new bell was used many times in the composition. Five carillonneurs from throughout the United States came to San Antonio to play each Sunday during Advent and on Christmas Eve. New carillon compositions by Alice Gomez and John Courter were commissioned for the concerts. The concerts and commissioned music were made possible by the support of Anita Nordan Lindsay, daughter of the carillon donors, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nordan. Unfortunately Mrs. Lindsay died November 11, 2003, at age 82, just 12 days before the start of the recital series.
   
• The carillon is located in the tower of the church. The bells do not move, but are struck by clappers connected by cables to a keyboard located just below the belfry. The keyboard is struck with half closed, gloved hands. 
   
• In addition to the keys for the hands there are also foot pedals. 
   

To see the carillon in person join us at one of our carillon services or call the church office at (210) 227 5273 to visit.

For over a century, the Benevolent Sewing Group of Central Christian Church has utilized their needle and thread skills to create stunning handmade items such as baby quilts, bibs, and kids' clothing. These heartfelt creations are then distributed to the children at Inman Christian Center, our childcare center, and our Church Community. By keeping the #Ministry vibrant and alive through their #SewingForGood efforts, the Benevolent Sewing Group has been an integral part of Central Christian Church for 104 years. How cool is that?

 

 

 

 

 

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