News & Updates

News & Updates

Let me take a few minutes and update you on events and opportunities here at Central Bearden. Holy Week Our traditional Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 PM on April 1st. We will, safely, still share in the Lord’s Supper at the front of the sanctuary. Rather...
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The Walk to Jerusalem

May I share another poem by Ann Weems from her collection Kneeling in Jerusalem? The title is simply “Lent.” Lent is a time to take the time to let the power of our faith story take hold of us, a time to let the events get up and walk around in us, a time...
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Martha Stearns Marshall

Her name is Martha Stearns Marshall and you’ve probably never heard about her. She served as a Baptist pastor during the eighteen-century. That’s right – the 18th century! Along with her husband, David, Martha ministered to the Mohawk tribe. At the start...
Collegiate Day of Prayer

Collegiate Day of Prayer

“As the students go, so goes our nation! If we win the spiritual battles across our nation but neglect our college campuses, all our progress will be undone in a generation. Therefore, students today need our support and earnest prayers.” – from...
Why A Blog?

Why A Blog?

You may ask yourself What is the purpose of Central Bearden’s Blog? Well, we asked ourselves the same question! In my opinion, the best explanation for our blog came from Nick Campbell. In a brainstorming session with church staff, he shared he saw the Informer, our...
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Ash Wednesday & Pandemics


On Ash Wednesday, millions of Christians around the world engage in the ancient ritual known as “the imposition of ashes.” This service marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period, not counting Sundays, between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Although the...