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!

All are welcome to join us on Sunday nights for four weeks during Lent for our Pop Up Suppers & Bible Study Series! Our time together will begin with fellowship and the sharing of a meal in the gym at 5:00 pm. Please note that March 23 and April 6 are pot lucks, so bring your favorite dish to share with our church family! Children will then split off to enjoy a time of music, a lesson, and some fun while the adults and youth have their own bible study from 5:30-6:30 pm. This year, we will be studying the story of Joshua as the Israelites come into the Promised Land, so come excited and ready to learn!

Get ready for a new Lenten spiritual practice this spring as members of CHPC exercise their hearts, minds, and souls each Saturday during Lent! All are welcome to participate in this yoga class offered at noon starting on March 9 at Vidya Yoga & Fitness in downtown Kingsport. This sixty minute instructor-lead, heated class will be paired with positive music and scripture readings to help participants lean into the reflective side of Lent. Speak with David or Tony to learn more and sign up today!

CHPC hosts a March Madness Ping-Pong Tournament throughout this upcoming Lenten season! The sign up sheet to participate is in the Church Office hallway. You can sign up for either the singles or doubles tournament by March 9 to be included in the bracket. The games will begin on Sunday, March 16. You will have a week to schedule and play your game with your opponent. Contact Tyler or David if you have any questions.

Come share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship at 9:30 am in the parlor! Worship begins at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us as we hear from Jeremiah about the New Covenant and collectively remember our baptisms. This Sunday's service involves all of God's children, regardless of age, so come ready to participate and even talk too. Worship may look a little different, but it’s important that we intentionally meet our Lord in new and meaningful ways that explore God's Good news.

Sunday's Scripture:

Jeremiah 17:5-10 & 31:31-34

Parents - Please note the children will be staying in the Sanctuary for this Service. The Nursery will be offered for our littlest Presbyterians.

The Women’s Ministry at CHPC invites all ladies of the church to attend a Card-Making Workshop this Sunday, March 2 from 2-4 pm in the Café (off the gym). We will make four greeting cards and a folio for storing them—perfect to keep or gift to someone. The workshop will be led by our own friend Lisa Pecorini and the cost is $15. All supplies will be provided, but please bring your own pair of scissors. Contact Lisa Pecorini if you are interested.

And please consider joining us as we travel to Montreat, NC for the Women's Connection 2025 Conference! This conference is August 8th-10th at Montreat Conference Center. The cost is $247.00 and our friends at First Presbyterian Church Kingsport graciously allow us to stay free with them for the weekend. You must register online (do so as a commuter, we do not need rooms) and then please let Lisa Pecorini know that you have registered to go. Learn more about this great event here from Montreat's website. It's going to be a wonderful weekend of fellowship and worship!  

The Season of Lent starts next week, and CHPC kicks things off with our annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Party! Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm in the gym with the help of our Men's Fellowship ministry! Check out more details in the Facebook event and spread the word to your family and friends.

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 our own mortality. Be sure to invite a friend to one or both of these meaningful gatherings!

Since its founding in 1947, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church has undergone significant facility changes to help empower the ministry of our congregation. We believe God is calling us to prepare for another change to ensure our facilities reflect the love and faithfulness of this church family as we seek to be the body of Christ in our community.

It's not too late to complete your survey about our current facilities and what valuable additions could help us sustain our shared ministry for years to come. It only takes five to ten minutes to complete and the committee greatly appreciates your input. The Campus Improvement Committee will meet this coming Sunday, March 2 to review all of the responses, so please be sure to fill yours out this week. And thank you all those who have taken the time to give this committee your valuable input!

If you have any additional comments or information you would like to share with the committee, please feel free to reach out to any member of the Campus Improvement Committee: Nathan Begue (Co-Chair), Al Doty (Co-Chair), Gretchen Bentley, Tammy Cox, Jonathan Hutchins, Marissa Paulsen, & David Randolph.

A Memorial Service of Witness to the Resurrection and a Celebration of the Life of Donna Whitson will be held this Saturday, March 1 at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary. A visitation will be held in the parlor at 10:00 am. Please continue to pray for Donna's family and friends as we prepare to give thanks for her life.

The Flowers in the sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in memory of Ada Newman by Dusty Newman.

Sunday School Classes continue 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 participate in either class or desire to discuss joining a small group.

The Children's Choir practices this Sunday after worship 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!

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.

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.

Mark your calendar now for the next CHPC Garage Sale on May 30 & 31. Donations may be dropped starting May 24. Monies raised will support replacing kitchen equipment. Speak with Doris or Randall Fields to learn more or to go ahead and sign up to help.

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 Lisa Mahon, Family of Ginny Snow, Tina Whiteaker

(Teresa Stricker's sister), Family of Donna Whitson,

Family of Carolyn Sade (Bill Sade's sister)

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

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