Events

Mission Center Events

Carols and Candlelight

Join us for a beautiful evening of worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. This special service will center around music, featuring many beloved Christmas carols through congregational singing, vocal soloists, and an accompanying instrumental ensemble.

In addition, four biblical characters will come to life and share their memories of that holy night in Bethlehem, offering a meaningful and creative retelling of the Christmas story.

A reception will follow the service — all are welcome to stay for fellowship and holiday refreshments.

Called to Serve: A Retreat for Growing Disciples

Are you feeling called to go deeper in your discipleship? Whether you’re a pastor, leader, or a seeker yearning to grow, join us.

We are thrilled to welcome Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith as our keynote speakers. With deep wisdom, theological insight, and a passion for spiritual formation, Tony and Charmaine will guide us in exploring what it means to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in today’s world.

This weekend retreat is designed to nourish your spirit, challenge your thinking, and equip you for Christ-centered service. Through inspiring worship, engaging breakout sessions, and meaningful conversations on ministry and mission, you’ll find space to reflect, grow, and reconnect with your calling.

Come ready to learn, reflect, connect, and respond to the call to serve.

Art and Photography Sale

From zen-inducing flow paintings to sweeping, peaceful landscapes and photos of people and places, each of Cathi’s artworks tells a story and evokes memories of places around the world where she has visited. To celebrate the fall season, Cathi has replenished her large collection of artwork for sale at the Peace Pavilion, offering selected framed artwork for 40% off, and at reduced prices for unframed work.

You can view and select YOUR favorite from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday – Wednesday by appointment, and Thursday – Saturday on a walk-in basis at 607 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Peace Pavilion.

Justice & Peace Action Team Documentary Screening

More than 500,000 people experience homelessness every night in America.
Lead Me Home is a documentary short that tells a few of these real-life stories giving the audience a rare, in-depth look at the scale, scope, and diversity of what it means to be unsheltered today while calling into question uninformed attitudes and outmoded policies.

Join us at 3:00pm in person at 201 S River Blvd. Independence, MO

On Zoom here

January 11– “A Citizens Guide to Preserving Democracy”

January 25– “A Citizens Guide to Preserving Democracy”

ONLINE WORSHIP

Central USA Mission Center congregation worship service information is updated weekly here. You can also come back to this website each month to see our Communion Worship Service on the first Sunday of each month.