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!

For the past few weeks, a couple of questions have been written for reflection on the whiteboard in the narthex:

"Where do you see the light of God's love?"

"How would you share the Bread of Life?"

"How will you go about God's work while carrying your fear and doubt?"

"Where will you see Jesus next?"

This week, we add: "What seeds do we plant that God grows?"

The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Corinth, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth… For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.” (1 Cor 3:6-7, & 9)

God has been and continues to be at work in the life of this church family, and for the next six weeks, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church will turn to familiar scriptures like this to remind ourselves of all the good God keeps doing in this special place. We are God's field. This church is God's building. We are God's people and the Good Lord leads us to sow seeds that grow with the Holy Spirit's help into gifts of God's love. What seeds of "Compassion, Charity, Upliftment, and Acceptance" are we being asked to plant right now? How does CHPC faithfully live into these four values as a church family? All are welcome to worship with us this week as we wonder what new seeds God is preparing for us to plant.

And to kick off this new sermon series, we are delighted to welcome our friend the Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, back into the pulpit this Sunday! Meredith's family has been a part of CHPC for many years and we are delighted to welcome one of our own back home. Please be sure to speak with her after service and be sure to tell her grandmother, Mary Ann Smith, how glad we are that Meredith could join us!

Sunday's Scripture:

Matthew 5:1-12, NRSV

1 Corinthians 3:5-11, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"We Plant, God Grows:

Seeds of Compassion, Charity,

Upliftment, and Acceptance"

Wish to worship with us again or another time during the week?



Click below to view last week's service on John 21.

As part of our church family heads off to Banner Elk, North Carolina this afternoon, we ask that the entire congregation turns to the Lord in prayer. May this weekend be a life-giving time of fun, fellowship, and sabbath rest for those in North Carolina, just as we pray that all our friends who remain in Colonial Heights may feel the same peace of God that surpasses all understanding as you prepare to make a joyful noise in worship on Sunday morning. No matter where we might physically be, we trust that God is at work revealing all the ways CHPC is "Compassionate, Charitable, Uplifting, and Accepting." How might we continue to practice these virtues as a family of faith in the coming weeks? We'll see y'all on the live-stream and can't wait to wave right back to you!

Wacky & Wonderful Wednesday will run every Wednesday evening from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm during the month of June! This programatic event is open to all children from age of four to rising fifth graders. These are totally free events that will include a meal, games, crafts, music, and faith based lessons. Make sure your child joins us this summer as we learn more about What Every Living Thing Needs! Online registration will begin next week, so please begin to spread the word throughout our community.

Volunteers are needed to make sure this new ministry can happen. Sign ups are available in the narthex. Please reach out to Tyler or any member of the Faith Formation Committee to learn more about this exciting opportunity to serve the children of our community. Thank you for serving!

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 our next Praise Band Leader to further 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.

All children are welcome in worship this week and have a special time together down front after the prayer of confession. Kiddos are welcome to enjoy “Children's Church” downstairs during the sermon and may be picked up in the Children’s Connection room.

Children’s Choir practice resumes on Sunday, May 10 after worship in the Children’s Connection room for any kiddos ages 3-11. Kids Club meets afterwards to enjoy some fun and fellowship until adult Sunday school classes wrap up at noon. Please speak with Jean Fletcher or Laura Wicker if you have any questions about Children's Choir and Tyler Paulsen about Kids Club.

The CHPC Youth Group takes a sabbath break this weekend with the churchwide retreat and returns on Sunday, May 10. The youth does gather again on Wednesday, May 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for fun and fellowship! Please contact Tyler Paulsen if you would like to participate or support this meaningful ministry of our church family. One very important and always needed way you can help is to Click Here to sign up to provide a meal. Thank you for feeding this wonderful group of God's beloved children!

As part of CHPC's Safe Sanctuary Policy, our church family is willingly completing background checks on all volunteers within our youth and children's ministries. Thank you to all who have already participated. Please reach out to Tyler by May 3 if you would like to complete this background check to serve in either ministry in the future.

Adult Sunday School Classes take a break this weekend and return in a combined class starting with David starting on May 10. All are welcome to join us in Room 220 for a special discussion about the Sermon on the Mount and the values inherent in the Church of Jesus Christ. Please speak with David to learn more or to discuss how you can get involved.

A Sleep In Heavenly Peace bed delivery will take place this coming Sunday afternoon. Please contact Allen Booth if you would like to help this weekend or sometime in the future. Thank you for helping to ensure no child sleeps on the floor in our community!

Condolences are offered to the family of Linda Gibson who passed away on Monday, April 27. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends during a visitation at the church at 1:00 pm. Please keep Linda's son Casey, his family, and all those who loved Linda in your prayers over the days ahead as we prepare to give thanks for her life.

Save the date for another "A Good Death" workshop from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 16. This "Resurrection Edition" will be similar to the event last November and include multiple speakers from various disciplines. The conversations will cover topics of theology, funerals, grief, hospice care, medical directives, estate planning, and more. The greatest goal of the day is to demystify the subject of death in a way that allows us to approach it with grace and love instead of fear. Please speak with David to learn more and to RSVP for this educational event. Family and friends are most welcome, so please spread the word to those who might be interested in joining us for this important conversation.

Are you interested in joining Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church? Are you already a member but desire to know more about how to get involved? Please speak with Pastor David if you are interested in learning more about what membership means and if you are interested in participating in the shared ministry of our church family. All are welcome and we mean it!

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to David by the end of the day on Tuesdays to be included in the next newsletter.

Prayer Requests 

Family of Linda Gibson, Jennifer McQueary (friend of Bethany Seal who was diagnosed with cancer), Thor Hamilton Bos (Karen and Mark Bland's infant grandson born with heart difficulties), Bill Schaefer (awaiting kidney transplant) and his family, Family of Scott Gilham (Friends of Karen Bennett), Debbie Ford (Gina Ford's sister in law), Jud Barry, Jo Ann Michaels, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother), Vicki Weber (Marissa Paulsen's mother), Jay Walters, Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Strickler's sister), Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Dixie Keith, Mary Ann Smith, Mae Dale, Joyce Callahan

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!