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712 S. Columbia Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
918.592.5800
Church Office Hours:
Mon - Th, 9 am - 3 pm
Closed on Fridays
Rev. Freeman works
from home on Mondays.
Worship Schedule:
11:00 am Sundays
Worship services have resumed in the sanctuary.
Services are also live streamed.
Church Email:
collegehilltulsa@gmail.com
Pastor Email:
revtoddfreeman@cox.net
Website:
www.collegehilltulsa.org
YouTube Channel:
College Hill Presbyterian Church Tulsa
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I'm always glad when September comes around each year. There's a sense of new beginnings after a long summer.
RALLLY DAY is on the 7th. It's a great way to kick off the new school year and the end of summer. On that Sunday, we will host a Ministry Team Fair in the Fellowship Hall before and after worship. Team members, including Small Groups, will be stationed throughout to share what their ministry does and answer any questions. All the teams need additional volunteers, so please drop by and sign up in an area of interest for you!
I like to quote the Old Testament prophet Joel, “’Yet even now’, says the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart.’” Even though that passage is usually used as the liturgical call to observe a Holy Lent, I like to use it as a way to say that as summer comes to a close it’s going to be great seeing everyone back in the weekly fellowship of the congregation. For those of you who have been away, know that you have been missed!! But how wonderful to take a break.
As always, know that I and the Congregational Care ministry team, are truly interested in knowing if you or your family has a pastoral concern (illnesses, surgeries, death in the family, as well as joys and celebrations). Our level of support and care for one another in this community of faith is indeed one of the most meaningful aspects of our ministry together.
Blessings, Rev. Todd
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Thanks to your generosity, so far we’ve collected $1,600 for last month’s 5th Sunday Offering, which will help provide uniforms for over 65 Kendall Whittier and
Sequoyah Elementary students!
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Seeking Alternates for Dinners for 7 or 8
2025-26 Season!
The groups have been set for the Dinners of 7 or 8 for 2025-26, but that doesn’t mean there’s no other opportunity to participate. Things happen. Plans change. Stuff comes up.
If you’d like to get on a list to fill in for someone who can’t attend, please (click name to) reach out to Anita Wertz or call/text her at 913-626-6172.
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Luncheon Club
Thursday, September 18
11:30 am
Luncheon Club meets the third Thursday of each month and will meet in Fellowship Hall for a Potluck lunch. The sign up sheet is located outside the kitchen door.
This month we're welcoming guest speaker Loretta Raschen with the Assistance League of Tulsa. They run a resale store. She will be speaking on where the money goes that they raise.
Please plan to join us for great food, fun and fellowship!
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Flower Chart
Sign Up
If you would like to bring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for an upcoming worship service, please sign up on the Flower Chart on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
There are many open dates available for the new year. Your dedication will also be announced in the worship bulletin.
Flowers can be purchased from any store or brought from home. Please bring them in two containers the morning of the service for which you have signed up.
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Day Center Meal
Saturday, September 27
COOKIES FOR ALL!
Our regular menu features Braum’s hamburgers, cheese slaw, oranges, pickled okra, lemonade and homemade cookies.
THANKS …
· Charlotte Burton joined us to serve July’s dinner, along with Marianne Stambaugh, Rusty Johnson and granddaughter Elizabeth.
· Sue Haskins delivered 4 gallons of milk for breakfast.
· Faithful bakers Jim Campbell, Gay Miller and Martha Brown brought plenty of cookies for seconds & more.
Text Caroline Johnson (918-629-2882) if you would like to contribute to the September dinner OR to the center’s dog pantry.
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Day Center for the Homeless
Current Needs:
dog food
men’s clothing (all sizes)
new socks & underwear
walking shoes
empty pill bottles
aloe vera
insect repellent
If you can help with any of these items, please drop them off in the church Narthex area.
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Bread Sales to Benefit
Afghan Family
Please note there will be no bread sales in September, but they will resume in October.
The College Hill Afghan Family Support Team is selling Afghan flat bread and Bolani bread (vegetable stuffed Afghan flat bread)
in the Fellowship Hall after worship. Preorders are preferred by the Saturday afternoon prior.
Bread sales are on the second Sunday of the month. Proceeds from sales are designated to help the Momand Family of eight, in which the father is the sole income provider. One hundred percent of the proceeds (and any donations) go back to this family. Please contact Jennifer Campbell at 918.277.9956 to preorder!
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3 - Todd Freeman
5 - Taylor Brennan
9 - Nora Featherston
10 - Jim Campbell
11 - Sharon Coleman
13 - Lauren Harper Fogarty
15 - Adam Brennan
17 - Bill Nole
18 - Edie Colburn
19 - Kim Childs
19 - P.J. Brobston
20 - Diane Buchner
20 - Laura Wimer
22 - Katie Abercrombie
24 - Spencer Livingston-Gainey
24 - John Gammie
25 - Amy Williamson
26 - Mary Bulaimu
27 - David Ordonez
30 - Sofia Emma Ohlson
30 - Jesper Nils Ohlson
30 - Miles McAnally
Remember the
Birthday Endowment Fund!
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Sunday, September 7
Come join the fun and excitement as we kick off a new year of learning and growing faith through stories, experiences and creating.
During worship:
-Kindergarteners and 3rd graders receive age-appropriate Bibles.
-Special "Back-to-School" Blessing
Worship Connection leaders commissioned:
Wyneth Roulette
Susan West
Nancy Gammie
Elaine Hedgecock
Kye May
Lindsey Claire-Smith
Crystal Zerger
Emily Oldham
PIZZA AND POOL PARTY
All families invited
After worship
Hosted by the Gammie’s
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Nursery
(ages - PreK) 2nd Floor
During worship, young children are welcomed into a safe and loving environment.
Short Bible stories are shared with interested kids.
Worship Connection
(K-2nd grade) 2nd floor
During worship, early elementary children explore God’s loving spirit through stories,
crafts, games and group interaction.
Children also practice reciting the Lord’s Prayer and experience prayer as a group.
Worship Connection 2.0
(3rd-6th grade) 3rd floor
During worship, older elementary kids will get the chance to discover more about God, God’s love, and our response. Experiential learning helps to create a solid foundation for a lifelong spiritual journey. Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
will be part of the weekly routine.
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SAVE THE DATE!
ALL GOD'S PEOPLE: THE CHURCH FAMILY GATHERS FOR RETREAT
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:30am-3:30pm
Camp Loughridge (Tulsa)
This intergenerational, all ages retreat is a unique extended event that is designed to set aside time for spiritual growth where we leave our usual routine and settle into God's presence for personal and communal growth, spiritual solace and strengthening relationships.
Through Bible lessons, songs, prayers, recreation, creation, worship and meals we will surround ourselves with nature and grow deeper in our community journey with God.
Sign up in person on September 7 and 21 in Fellowship Hall or (click name to) email Betsy.
$10/individual, $25 for families. (Scholarships available).
Payment can be made securely online through the church website by
clicking the button below.
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Book Study Group
Thursday, September 11
6:30 pm
Faith After Doubt, Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to do About It
by Brian McLaren
Their next read will be from Brian McLaren, who is speaking at College Hill in November as part of the Harold Hill Lecture Series, so the group intends to spend August, September and October on his book.
The group meets at the home of Sue Haskins. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Sue.
Fun fact - the group has read and discussed
38 books over the years!
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Harold E. Hill Lecture Series
Saturday, November 8
7:00 pm in the sanctuary
Speaker: Brian McLaren
Author of "Faith After Doubt"
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COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music
Mike Gibson, Organist
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SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC OFFERINGS
September 2025
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September 7 ~ The Potter's Hand Lloyd Larson
CHANCEL CHOIR
September 14 ~ Create In Me a Clean Heart
CHANCEL CHOIR
September 21 ~ Offertory John Ness Beck
CHANCEL CHOIR
September 28 ~ Be Thou My Vision Alice Parker
CHANCEL CHOIR
Please (click name to) contact our
Director of Music, Kim Childs,
or call him at 918-230-2770
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CHANCEL CHOIR
The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun! If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir this fall, we are welcoming new members. Please contact Kim Childs.
BELLISSIMO RINGERS
BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on the third floor (Sunshine Room). If you are interested in playing in this fun ensemble (permanent member or substitute) this fall, please contact Director of Music for more information. Please contact Kim Childs.
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Handbell Rehearsal Room Improvement
After much discussion and deliberation of how best to improve the cooling and heating of the 3rd floor handbell room, the Worship & Music Team, in collaboration with the Building & Grounds Team proposed purchasing a Mini-HVAC unit. The Finance & Stewardship Team made things easier by helping coordinate where the funds could come from, and at the last Session meeting the motion was made to proceed with the project with everyone supporting the project.
As you can see, the installation is complete, and our Director of Music Ministry, Dr. Kim Childs, and two long-time ringers, Kathy Davis and Terry Baxter, along with the other Bellissimo ringers are thrilled with the new unit.
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We have added to our weekly bulletins
and newsletters a new
QR Code
that will take people to the Donation page of our church website. Studies show how important this method of donating has become, especially for younger generations.
The code can be used for "Pledges or General Donations" to our operating budget, or for "Special Donations" which can be designated to occasional special collections taken throughout the year.
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Joy/Concern Prayer Requests:
Please submit your requests for prayers of joy or concern in the bowl in the Narthex.
Prayer requests are now being shared during Sunday Worship!
Also, please reach out to Jan Swafford, Congregational Care Ministry Team Moderator, any team member, or Rev. Todd with needs and concerns.
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2025
Birthday Endowment Fund
A meaningful way to celebrate this year's Birthday, is to donate an amount equal to your age to the Endowment Fund.
This donation is also a wonderful way to honor others such as children, grandchildren and friends and allows the church to have funds available for special projects.
Checks can be made payable to College Hill and marked "Birthday Fund" on the memo portion of the check.
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