Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is a congregation that 

values a diversity of belief. Whether you're full of faith or full of doubt, 

you'll find people who have been there and accept you for where you are.

We welcome all people to worship, pray, eat, seek spiritual answers, and enjoy life within this community of faith. All are welcome!

Faith Formation is the process of nurturing spiritual lives and growing in faith through education and community.  The goal of a faith formation event is that our church family would feel, know and share the love of Christ Jesus!

On January 15, 13 people met to brainstorm what this can look like going forward at CHPC. We celebrated the things we already do: worship; pop-up events; youth ministry; children’s ministry; Sunday school; and our church-wide retreat. Next came the brainstorming where we filled a page with new ideas and opportunities like: new small groups; dramas in worship; A Seder Meal; bringing back Simple Suppers; offering a youth - or even an adult - confirmation class; updating the website; making more of our ministry digitally available; and so much more!

And that's where you - our church family - come in; we need your help. We need your thoughts and ideas. What would you like to see us do here at CHPC to nurture your spiritual life? What would you like to see us to that will help our church family "feel, know and share the love of Christ Jesus?" God is working through all of us and we ask that you please pray for this growing aspect of our shared ministry. Please reach out to Karen Bennett or AmyLyn Crawford-Thornton with any and all ideas.

Come share the peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship beginning at 9:30 am in the parlor! Worship begins at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary and the sacrament of communion will be celebrated. All are welcome!

Sunday's Scriptures:

Psalm 145:1-9, NRSV

Jonah 3:10-4:11, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Deepening our Faith:

Anger's Shadow”

Wish to worship with us again or during the week? 

Click here to view last week's worship service about Jonah 3.

Thank you to all who participated in last Sunday's worship volunteer training! If you were unable to stick around and would like to volunteer to be an usher, liturgist, or communion preparer, please reach out to KC Savage, Rob Wicker, or David Randolph.

CHPC is participating in the 2025 Habitat Faith Build to help Matt, his daughter and granddaughter build a new home. The build site is located at 1601 E. Sevier Avenue in Kingsport. There are several ways you can support Habitat - with prayers, financial gifts, or service! We currently have $765 so far and would like to raise an additional $4,235 for a total support of $5,000.  We also need 8 volunteers to work on the house for each of the following dates:  February 25, 26, 28 and March 1. Projects include: blocking for cabinets, installation of attic ladder, attic flooring, outside corner eave "bird boxes", and daily cleanup of the work site. Volunteers can sign up on the schedule located in the Narthex or by calling the church office. All volunteers will need to complete this waiver to participate in the build. Thanks for your support turning this house into a home!

Our Annual Scout Sunday will be celebrated in worship on February 9! We will be joined by our beloved members of Troop 48 and they will share with us an update on their activities over the past year. That weekend is the Troop's Continuous Campfire Campout here at the church and canned goods will be collected as part of the food drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank and our Blessing Box Ministry. Thank you for supporting this important ministry and missions event!

Join us for a Soup & Bowl Sunday night of games on February 16! Our board game night will kick off at 5:00 pm, so bring a game to play with others. We will also be doing a large group activity of trivia, so bring your sharp minds! Dinner will be a chili and/or soup competition, so be sure to bring your favorite winter chili, warm soup dish, side of bread, or favorite dessert to share. We will be voting on our favorites, so a pro tip for you: bring your own muffin tray so you can sample them all!

The Children's Choir practices this Sunday after the congregational meeting in the choir room. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come, sing, and play! Please contact either Emily Broadhead or Carolyn Barry with any questions.

The Youth Group has regular Sunday evening bible study from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Dinner is always included and there are still plenty of available slots to provide dinner for these gatherings. Please contact Tyler or click here if you wish to participate or support this important ministry of our church family!

Sunday School Classes resume next week, February 2, after worship at 11:15 am. The Disciples Class meets in room 218 and the Remnant Class meets in room 221. Please reach out to David directly if you would like to know more, or have interest in participating in a small group!

The Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study continues each week at 3:00 pm in the parlor. All are welcome to participate in this lively discussion of upcoming scripture passages from the Revised Common Lectionary. Please contact Lisa Pecorini if you would like to participate.

Condolences are offered to the family and friends of Donna Whitson who passed away on Friday, January 24. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be on Saturday, March 1 at 11:00 am. Please continue to pray for her family and friends as we prepare to give thanks for her life.

Mark your calendars for a few spring events in the life of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. A Shrove Tuesday pancake supper is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4. Our annual Ash Wednesday worship service will be on March 5 at 6:00 pm. Four special Sunday night Bible studies will be held during Lent from Sunday, March 16 through Sunday, April 6. Palm Sunday will be April 13 and Easter will be April 20.

CHPC partners with Marsh Regional Blood Center to sponsor a Blood Drive in the Church Parking on Sunday, April 13 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments for the Drive can be scheduled by speaking with Mary in the church office. Please be aware that you are not able to participate in this drive if you have given blood between February 16 and April 13. Please contact Mike Strickler if you have any questions.

Save the Date for CHPC's Annual Churchwide Retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center the weekend of May 2-4. Please contact the church office if you already know you're interested in participating in this fun annual tradition of our church family . 

Are you signed up for the CHPC Phone Tree? This ministry resource helps to keep the body of Christ connected in praying for various concerns within the church, including announcements about church gatherings such as worship in the event of inclement weather. This system is able to accommodate a preference between receiving a phone call, email, or text message. Please contact Mary in the church office or by email if you have a preference on a specific communication style.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by the end of the day Tuesday.

Prayer Requests 

Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt,

Beverly Shelton, Boyd Holder, Bethany Thompson, Bonnie Cole,

Julius Maikis, Charles Gibson, Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins,

Family of Betty McMillin, Dixie Keith, Family of Lisa Mahon,

Family of Ginny Snow, Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Stricker's sister),

Family of Donna Whitson

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson, Wayne & Millie Pruett