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!

Join Troop 48 as they work to end hunger in our community with their annual Continuous Campfire and Scouting for Food Canned Food Drive! Troop 48 will set up camp in CHPC’s parking lot where they will be collecting food item donations all weekend long to help restock CHPC’s Blessing Box and Second Harvest Food Bank.

The weekend then caps off with our Annual Scout Sunday service, which will be celebrated in worship on February 8 at 10:00 am! We will be joined by the members of Troop 48 and they will share with us an update on their activities over the past year. Be sure to come and hear all the marvelous things God is doing through this important ministry. Thank you for supporting this dedicated group of young people, and we hope you join us in supporting their work to serve our local community!

Join us this Sunday at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church for the true return of our winter sermon series inspired by C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia". This week we turn to the book "The Magician's Nephew" which draws on the biblical themes of God's creation and faithful stewardship. The Book of Genesis tells how God's breath hovers over the waters of creation and then moves to fill our lungs with that same life sustaining love. How might each of us be a good steward of that great gift? Let us listen for the movement of God's Spirit on this coming Scout Sunday as we dive deeper into the Good News of God's Word.

Sunday's Scripture:

John 20:11-23, NRSV

Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-25, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Breathe In..."

Wish to catch up on previous services in this sermon series? Click below to visit our youtube channel.

All are welcome to join us this Sunday for a Soup & Bowl Game night at 5:00 pm in the gym! It will be the perfect warm activity for us to enjoy together after dealing with all this snow that won't go away! 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 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! Check out more details in the Facebook event and spread the word to your family and friends. See you Sunday night!

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.

As the season of Lent approaches, CHPC prepares to walk with Christ towards the cross on Easter 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!

CHPC is participating in the 2026 Habitat 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. Volunteers will be needed to work on the house the week of April 14-18. Projects include: Siding prep, Siding installation, Soffit, clean up, lunch preparation, and as always some electrical work! A sign up sheet with more information about the specific work be available in the narthex. All volunteers will need to complete this waiver to participate in the build. Please speak with Terri Marcum, Sharon Pugh, or any of "The Regulars" to learn more. Thanks for your support turning this house into a home!

CHPC celebrates the birth of Jonathan Buchanan Hutchins, son of Emily and Jon Hutchins, on Friday January 30, 2026 at 7:42 pm. All are doing well as they settle in at home and look forward to receiving visitors once this little man puts on a few extra pounds. Please continue praying for the Hutchins family as they spend this important time getting better acquainted with one another.

Welcome to the world, baby Jonathan!

Special thanks is offered to CHPC's Buildings & Facilities crew for taking such good care of the church property throughout this winter weather. Church leadership will continue to monitor conditions throughout the weekend and will let the congregation know should any changes be necessary to ensure everyone's safety. Please remember to pay attention to the church's social media outlets and your email for the most up to date information.

Adult Sunday School Classes combine after worship for a special discussion about Sunday's scripture passages in light of C.S. Lewis’ book, “The Magician's Nephew.” All are welcome to participate in this intergenerational gathering downstairs in the youth room at 11:15 am. Class on February 15 will now focus on the book, "The Horse and His Boy" and class on February 22 will focus on the book, "The Last Battle". Please contact Casey Ratchford, Rosemary Sexton, or David Randolph to learn more about this special offering.

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 have *for the most part* arrived!!! If you signed up to receive one of these, please speak with Tyler Sunday after worship to receive yours. Payments may be made by check, cash, or online through Realm. T-shirts are $25, youth shirts $20, and all sweatshirts are $35. A second order will be collected and a sign up sheet will be in the narthex. Thank you for supporting our Youth Ministry!

The Annual Congregational Meeting originally called for Sunday, February 1 will be held on Sunday, February 15 due to inclement weather. 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.

The Youth Group will not meet for Bible study, but will join the rest of the church during the Soup & Bowl game night! Regular Bible study will be offered again on February 15 at 5:00 pm.

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 pm on various Psalms. Children, youth, and adults enjoy their own special discussions after supper as we reflect upon scripture together. 

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

Thank you for all your generous gifts that help to make our collective ministry possible in 2025! End of the year giving statements have been mailed. Please contact Sarah Johnson at finance@chpres.org or by calling the office if you have any questions. Sarah's office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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 

Debbie Ford (Gina Ford's sister in law), Julius Maikis (Scoutmaster White's father), 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

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

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