Central member-volunteers teach classes, and Sunday School is held year round. Vacation Bible School is held for one week during the summer and involves church-wide participation by members. Laity Bible Study groups meet on Wednesday mornings for several months each year. The Christian Education Department is responsible for coordinating activities with other Disciples churches in the region for participation in Regional and General Assemblies, Cluster meetings and Camp and Conference attendance. Central is a member of the East Prairie Cluster which provides meetings and workshops for both ministers and laity.
Members also attend some meetings and special events in the South Suburban Chicago Disciples Union.
The Youth Programs and the Christian Men's and Christian Women's Fellowship groups are described in detail on the Programs page.