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Central Baptist Church GO OUT Worship Experience and Cookout at Kirkwood Park
Central Baptist Church Invites the St Louis Region to a Full Day of Outdoor Day of Worship, Fellowship and Community Celebration
Pastor Anthony L. Riley Commits to Transforming Lives by Encouraging the Region to Gather in Faith and Unity Beyond the Walls of the Sanctuary
St. Louis, Missouri – At a time when people are seeking community, hope and meaningful connection, many are eager for places where they can worship freely, laugh openly and enjoy fellowship without walls, and this outdoor celebration brings all of that to life in one day. Central Baptist Church, where Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Riley is pastor, invites the public to join us outdoors at the Lions Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park, 574 West Adams Avenue, for our GO OUT Worship Experience and Cookout at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. respectively on Sunday, September 6th. Both events are open to all.
Central Baptist Church is preparing for a full day of worship, fellowship and fun in the open air. Instead of gathering in our Midtown St. Louis Sanctuary on Washington Boulevard, we invite everyone to meet outside for an inspiring and relaxed 10 AM Worship Experience with soul-stirring praise and worship music from our Music Ministry under the direction of director of worship Jennifer L. Kelley, and an empowering sermon from Pastor Riley. This outdoor worship experience reflects Central’s commitment to take ministry beyond the building and into the community.
From the closing morning worship prayer until 3 p.m., the celebration continues at Kirkwood Park’s Lions Pavilion with a cookout featuring games, music, fun, fellowship, and food. Optional meals with fried and barbeque chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, baked beans, string beans, and soft drinks are $10 if preordered by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd, and $15 after that. Also optional, guests are welcome to bring and share homemade cakes for the Cake Walk Game or enjoy Kirkwood’s Aquatic Center for $17. Lawn chairs, sunscreen, water bottles and family-friendly food and refreshments are encouraged for a wonderful day of worship and fellowship as the church gathers outdoors together.
“This is a unique opportunity for us to step outside our routines and experience the joy of worshiping together in a way that opens our hearts to the community,” says Pastor Riley. We invite all to attend both public events.
WHO: Open to all!
WHAT: Central Baptist Church GO OUT Worship Experience and Cookout at Kirkwood Park
WHEN: Sunday, September 6, 2026
10AM WORSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Kirkwood Park Lions Amphitheater, 574 West Adams Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Optional Freewill Offering
PREACHER: Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Riley, Pastor
PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Central Baptist Church Music Ministry, led by Jennifer L. Kelley, Director of Worship
12-3PM COOKOUT:
Kirkwood Park Lions Pavilion, 202 North Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Free to Attend
OPTIONAL MEAL:
$10 by 5PM Sept. 2, $15 after 5PM Sept. 2 while supplies last: https://bit.ly/4x9RRfL or flyer QR code
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3799897-0
Sponsor: https://go.evvnt.com/3799897-2
