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!

CHPC is participating in the 2026 Habitat For Humanity Faith Build to help Articia and her three children build a new home. The build site is located at 129 W Wanola Ave. in Kingsport. There are several ways you can support Habitat - with prayers, financial gifts, or service! We are hoping to raise a total of $5,000 to support this project and appreciate your generous support. Projects include: Siding prep, Siding installation, Soffit, clean up, lunch preparation, and as always some electrical work! 

Volunteers for this Habitat build will need to sign up online. Instruction sheet is available in the Narthex or you can sign up by visiting the website: www.holstonhabitat.org/articiasbuild. After completing the Volunteer Profile (and clicking the button to confirm you have read our Release & Waiver of Liability), volunteers will be directed to a list of available dates. Please scroll to: D. Week 4 which is reserved for our church family and put in "CHPC" for the dates of April 14, 15, 17, and 18 to become available. Volunteers should then finish completing their registration.

Signing up online provides Habitat a seamless way to communicate with volunteers. Habitat will send an email reminder to all registered volunteers prior to each assignment day including all details needed for the work to be accomplished. If you need assistance with registration, you may contact Terri Marcum at 423-444-9667 or Mandy Penz, Volunteer Manager, at 423-239-7689, ext. 801 or volunteer@holstonhabitat.org.

Please speak with Terri Marcum, Sharon Pugh, or any of "The Regulars" to learn more. Remember the dates of the build are April 14, 15, 17, and 18. Only 8 persons are allowed to volunteer each day so sign up quick! Thanks for your support turning this house into a home!

Join us Sunday at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church for the next installment of our winter sermon series inspired by C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" as we finally get to talk about the “The Horse and His Boy”!!! This book draws on biblical themes like God's providence and our freedom to respond in faith. The Book of Exodus tells the story of Israel walking a similar path, inviting us to consider how God’s guidance and provision are at work in our own lives and how we can faithfully respond as a free people to these gifts of grace. Let us listen in God's time for the movement of God's Spirit as we dive into the sweet water of God's Word.

Sunday's Scripture:

Galatians 5:1, 13-25, NRSV

Exodus 15:19-27, NRSV

Sermon Title: "Hear, O Israel"

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The congregation is reminded that the Annual Congregational Meeting originally called for Sunday, February 1 will be held this Sunday, February 15 at the conclusion of worship. The Session has called this congregational meeting for the purpose of: 1) Reviewing the 2025 financials, 2) receiving the approved budget for 2026, and 3) approving the Pastor’s annual terms of call.

This past weekend's Scout Sunday was a great success! A big thank you to the youth and leaders of BSA Troop 48, Kingsport, TN that participated in worship and who stayed warm all weekend long during the Continuous Campfire to raise support for Second Harvest Food Bank. For 79 years, CHPC and Troop 48 have been partners in ministry and we are amazed at all this talented crew can accomplish in a single year. We are so proud of this impressive group of young men and women who embody the ideals of scouting as they so faithfully serve others throughout our community. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved with scouting, please reach out to the church office or any member of the troop leadership team.

And later that evening, CHPC's Annual Soup & Bowl event was another amazing time of fellowship and fun! Thanks to everyone who brought something to share with our church family. The soups and chilies were delicious and the company was just as grand. Congratulations to this year's medalists of Shelby Ratchford, Gretchen Bentley, and Katherine Randolph. And of course, a big thank you to every single person who came and added their smiles, laughs, and conversations to our wonderful night of fellowship!

As the season of Lent begins next week, CHPC prepares to walk with Christ towards the cross with a few upcoming opportunities for worship and fellowship. Things kick off on Fat Tuesday as we enjoy our annual Pancake Party! Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm in the gym. Please spread the word by sharing the Facebook event and inviting to your family and friends to join us. Special thanks to the Men's Fellowship ministry for serving in the kitchen!

The following day, CHPC holds our annual Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to participate in this most meaningful service as we give thanks to God for the gift of life, while also acknowledging the reality of our own mortality. Please extend an invitation to a friend who might appreciate attending one or both of these meaningful gatherings!

Do you, or someone you know, have the gift of music leadership and are ready to help others make a joyful noise in worship? Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is looking for our next Praise Band Leader to enhance our blended worship service. Interested individuals should review the job ad below and follow instructions on our website.

Members are asked to please share this opportunity with those who might be interested learning more.

Adult Sunday School Classes combine after worship for a special discussion about Sunday's scripture passages in light of C.S. Lewis’ book, “The Horse and His Boy.” All are welcome to participate in this intergenerational gathering upstairs in room 221. Class on February 22 will complete the series with the last book, "The Last Battle". Please contact Casey Ratchford, Rosemary Sexton, or David Randolph to learn more about this special offering. Regular adult Sunday School classes will return on Sunday, March 1.

The Children's Choir practice continues this week after worship. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come sing and play! Please contact Jean Fletcher or Laura Wicker for details or to learn how to get involved.

The New CHPC Youth-inspired T-shirts and Sweatshirts are available in the Narthex after worship this Sunday, February 15. Please speak with Tyler Sunday to receive yours or to sign up for a second order which will be made soon. Payments may be made by check, cash, or online through Realm. T-shirts are $25, youth shirts $20, and all sweatshirts are $35. Thank you for supporting our Youth Ministry!

The Youth Group has regular Sunday evening bible study from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Dinner is always included. Please contact Tyler if you wish to participate or support this important ministry of our church family!

Get ready for a new season of Lenten Suppers! From February 22 through March 15, CHPC hosts a four-week congregational supper and intergenerational bible study on Sunday nights at 5:00 pm about various Psalms in light of the coming events of Holy Week. Children, youth, and adults enjoy their own special discussions after supper as we collectively prepare ourselves to walk with Christ towards the Cross. The first meal on February 22 will be a pot luck supper, so please be thinking about what item you'd like to share with your church family!

The Congregation is invited to a special gathering on Monday, March 2 as the three programmatic committees come together for our first quarterly brainstorming event! All are welcome to join the members of Congregational Family Life, Faith Formation, and Missions at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary for a brief devotional and time of discernment for future events at CHPC. This is not just for individual committee members, so please plan to attend if you are interested in planning something for our church family to do in the future. Please speak with Pastor David or any of of the elders from these three committees to learn more.

Save the Date for CHPC's Annual Churchwide Retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center the weekend of May 1-3. Room registrations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the church office if you already know you're interested in participating in this fun annual tradition of our church family.

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: 

Scott Gilham and family (Friends of Karen Bennett), Family of Julius Maikis (Scoutmaster White's father), Debbie Ford (Gina Ford's sister in law), Jud Barry, Jo Ann Michaels, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother), Andrew Johnson (Ann & Larry's son), Family of Sue Fortney, Unnamed health request for a friend, Vicki Weber (Marissa Paulsen's mother), Jay Walters, Richard Bilbro (Cecil Bilbro's brother), Baby Justice Gilreath, Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Strickler's sister), Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt, Joyce Callahan

As well as those in Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities:

Dixie Keith, Mary Ann Smith, Mae Dale, Linda Gibson, Millie Pruett

Do you have a specific prayer request you'd like to share?

Please contact a member of the Care Shepherds or

Pastor David and we would be happy to pray with you!