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 invites all our children and their friends to join us this summer during our Wacky & Wonderful Wednesdays!!! This will be a weekly summer program for children that will run every Wednesday throughout the month of June. This summer series of events are open to all children from the age of four through rising fifth graders. These are totally free events that will include a meal, games, crafts, music, and faith-based lessons. Drop off is at 5:30 pm and pick up is at 8:00 pm.

Our theme for the month of June will be to learn more about What Every Living Thing Needs! We are going to talk about how we all need the basics: like air, water, and food. But we are also going to talk about our other needs: such as community, kindness, and compassion. And how we as Christ followers should play a role in showing and sharing these needs with those around us. Our aim this summer as a church is to teach children about these needs by showing and sharing them every week on Wednesday nights in June!

We hope you will make plans to join us this summer! You may register online by clicking the above button. Volunteers may also reach out to Tyler to sign up to serve. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Tyler or anyone on the Faith Formation Committee. Please spread the word throughout our community so others may know of this wacky and wonderful ministry of our church family!

This Saturday's "A Good Death" Workshop will not be offered at this time. Participants who signed up have been notified and prepared packets will be available to continue the conversation another time. Please reach out directly to David if you would like to speak about this important topic. Thank you for gracefully adjusting to this change of schedule.

For the next four weeks, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church continues to turn to familiar passages of scripture to remind ourselves of all the good God is doing in the midst of this family of faith. Last week, our own Elder Karen Bennett preached about the value of "compassion" and how this gift gracefully empowers our shared ministry. This week, Pastor David looks to the value of "charitable" as we wonder together how the Body of Christ might behave in a similar way to the Lord our God. What Good News is there for us all in the fact that God is charitable? How might we put that same grace into action as a church family? All are welcome to worship with us as we look to the blessing of God's Word found in the Matthew's Sermon on the Mount.

Sunday's Scriptures:

Matthew 5:33-42, NRSV

Matthew 6:1-14, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Charity: Grace in Action"

Wish to worship with us another time during the week? Click below to view last week's worship service on Compassion and Colossians 3.

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God in memory of Jim Fischer by Carlos, Scarlett, Ale, Joshua, Juliett and Mary.

The Session has called a congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, May 17 for the purpose of dissolving the Pastor’s terms of call effective May 31, 2026.

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 after worship concludes.

The Children's Choir practices this week after worship at 11:15 am. 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. Parents - please note the kiddos have a special role to play in worship on May 24.

CHPC's "Kids Club" continues after choir practice in the Children's Connection Room while their adults participate in Sunday School until noon. Please speak with Tyler if your child plans to attend and keep spreading the word about this wonderful church activity for our kiddos!

Adult Sunday School Classes combine into one class with David about the Sermon on the Mount after worship at 11:15 am in room 218. All are welcome to this intergenerational discussion about the greatest sermon of all time. Please speak with David to learn more about this class or how you can get further involved in various adult discipleship opportunities in the future.

This year's churchwide retreat two weeks ago at Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center was a blast! It was such a blessing to be able to get away and enjoy a sabbath weekend filled with good rest, great food, the beauty of creation, and amazing fellowship! Check out the facebook album here to see all the fun from this year's retreat and to get excited for next year's! Make sure to save the date as CHPC goes back to the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina from April 16-18. Speak with Amylyn Crawford-Thornton to learn more, or reserve your favorite room super early!

For five years, David Randolph has faithfully led our congregation with compassion, kindness, humility, patience and love. In those five years, he rejoiced with us, wept with us, grew with us, and empowered us to do the work of the Kingdom. For this, and for so much more, our church family will forever be grateful. As we prepare to say our goodbyes, your Session invites you to join us in honoring David with a love offering, that, at his request, will be given to the Legacy of Faith Fund. This invested fund was created in 2025 for the long term benefit of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. More information about the Legacy of Faith Fund is available below and any member of Session would be happy to tell you more about how it will help sustain our church ministry for years to come. Any gifts or future commitments can be made to the church anytime between now and May 31st. You may also use this link here to give online directly to the Legacy of Faith Fund.

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and a Celebration of the Life of Linda Gibson will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends during a visitation at the church starting at 1:00 pm.

Condolences are offered to the family of Jim Fischer who passed away on Monday, May 11. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held in the sanctuary on Saturday, May 23 at 12:00 pm with a visitation beforehand from 10:00 am to 11:45 am. Following the service, the family will remain in the sanctuary to welcome friends and share memories and stories celebrating Jim’s life. Please keep Sue, David, Misty, Marcie, Ben, Steven, Brooke, and all their grandchildren in your prayers over the days ahead.

Do you have a 2026 graduate within your family the church can celebrate? Please share their information and a picture with David by Thursday, May 22 so we can honor them in worship on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. All graduates from day school to grad school and anywhere in-between are welcome!

The Youth Group meets this Sunday night for Bible study from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the youth center. Come and enjoy dinner, fellowship, and study as we prepare for Youth Sunday on Pentecost (May 24)! Don't forget, the youth group also gathers on Wednesday evenings throughout the month from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for even more fellowship and fun!

Home Communion will be offered to any members or friends of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Please contact David if you, or someone you know, would like to receive the sacrament.

Mark your calendars now for a congregational lunch after worship on Sunday, May 31. All are welcome to join us down in the gym as we break bread together as a family of faith and give thanks to God for the past five years of partnership with David and the Randolph Family.

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 Jim Fischer, Adam Kirk (Barbara Kirk's son hospitalized in GA), 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, 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!