Central Christian Church

A collection of 120 new clothing items and toys has been organized by Central Christian Church to support family benevolence through the childcare center. Every child will get one warm jacket, two pairs of shoes, underwear or diapers (164 collected), warm hats and mittens, assorted play clothes, and two wrapped toys. Gift cards amounting to $200 are also being provided. Kudos to the Central Christian Church family for your heartfelt generosity!

Experience the joy of Christmas at Central Christian Church! 🎄✨ Reflect on the arrival of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with a beautiful service this weekend featuring the Handbell Choir and a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. All are welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

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🎄🎉 'Tis the season of giving! Central Christian Church is spreading love and cheer. Our church family and friends donated over 120 unwrapped toys to Christian Assistance Ministry as part of our Christmas Toy Drive. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers Cullen Gray, Caleb Moembo, Aimee Tolar, Jenny Gray, Joyce Bernal, and Bill Napper, parents in need can "shop" for free, ensuring every child experiences the wonder of Christmas. Special kudos to Joyce and Bill for carrying all those heavy bags and boxes from their office to vehicles! Let's keep spreading the love.

We love our church family!  A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped decorate the sanctuary and chapel for Advent! Your hard work and dedication make Central Christian Church beautiful and welcoming. If you are visiting Central Christian Church be sure to see the beautifully hand-made Nativity in our chapel available for viewing through Epiphany Sunday.
📷: Cecille Martinez

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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