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!

The Garage Sale is finally upon us! Volunteers have been preparing all week long receiving, sorting, and pricing all of the items for our sale. Thank you to every single person who has helped sort, price, move or dropped off items in support of our shared ministry. The sale kicks off on Friday at 7:00 am in the gym. Final donations should be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 29. For more information about how to help, please reach out to Doris Fields!

This week in worship we turn to the words of the Apostle Paul as we wait and wonder about the coming gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. What does it mean for us to be formed, shaped, and molded by God's Spirit? Let us learn together as we patiently pray to God "have thine own way, Lord!"

Sunday's Scripture:

Jeremiah 18:1-6, NRSV

2 Corinthians 4:1-12, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Clay In The Potter's Hand"

This past weekend's Youth Sunday was such an amazing service! Thank you to everyone who showed their support by cheering on this terrific group of young people as they shared the Word of God with our church family. It meant a great deal to see so many people here at the church, and we are grateful for the many ways our congregation continues to shower our youth with love and support.

Most of all, thank you to all of the young people who help to lead us in this special worship service! Whether they led us in liturgy, offered a reading, worked the live stream, helped with the audio, or shared a senior reflection; all of our youth did a fantastic job! What a blessing it is to see the Spirit at work within the lives of our young people.

Wish to worship with us again or another day of the week?

Click below to view the livestream of last week's special

Youth Sunday service, or check out the photos on Facebook!

During the month of May, CHPC has highlighted specific ministries that could not operate without the dedicated help of our volunteers. And on the heels of last Sunday's service, it is only fitting to mention this group because we cannot sing loudly enough the praises for the women and men who are active volunteers within our youth ministry! During our worship service this Sunday morning, some of our graduating seniors mentioned a few of these wonderful friends during their reflections, and we simply want to echo their sentiments about the entire group! The connections that these volunteers create with our youth group are so essential in helping to minister to them. The time these volunteers offer on Sunday evenings to support our youth enriches and helps them to grow in the love of God that will never let them go. They do such a great job and it makes such a difference in the lives of our young people!

Thank you to all those who spend their time with this special group. If you would like to volunteer to help the youth out during bible study on Sunday nights, or even sponsor a meal to feed everyone, please reach out to Tyler.

We are so proud of you and

cannot wait to see how God continues to be at work in your

life! May the Lord bless you in

all your future endeavors!

Top Row: Clancey Kelly (High School - Westridge), Parker Wicker (Pre-K), Maria Moody-Moskala (High School - Dobyns Bennett), & Abigail Fletcher (Rhodes College - B.A. in Urban Studies);

Bottom Row: Kaydence Wicker (Kindergarten), Hannah Smith (High School - Westridge), Betsy Randolph (Pre-K), LillyBeth Crawford (High School -

Dobyns Bennett)

Summer is here, school is done, and your Missions Committee is looking ahead for new opportunities to help feed our community! With schools out of session, we are aware that many children in our area struggle with food insecurities that were previously alleviated by free school meals. With that in mind, please help us meet this need during our "Drive By Giving at the Blessing Box". Stop by anytime, 24/7 or if it better suits you, drop off donations in the basket located in the Narthex.

Specifically, please keep an eye out for small travel toiletries or amenities, like the ones you may receive from a hotel stay. We could use those, along with individually wrapped bars of soap and a few rolls of toilet paper, to ensure our neighbors in need have a few human necessities during the Summer. Please continue to pray for this ministry and for all those who offer or receive from it. Thank you so much from the Mission Committee for generously supporting the Blessing Box both with physical and monetary donations, like Cents-ability! If you would like the expired food list emailed to you, if you have any questions, or want to know more ways you can support this important ministry, contact Brenda Clark.

Children are always welcome in worship and have a special time together down front after the prayer of confession. All children may enjoy “Children’s Church” downstairs during the sermon and may be picked up after service.

Sunday School Classes meet after worship at 11:15 am. The Disciples Class meets in room 218 and the Remnant Class meets in room 221. Please speak with David to learn more about how you can participate in these lively discussions or any other faith formation opportunities.

The Youth Group will continue our dinner and bible study gatherings this Sunday, June 1 from 5-6:30 pm. Please contact Tyler if you or someone you know would like to get involved in this meaningful ministry.

The Spirit is on the move on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, as the body of Christ gathers for a congregational lunch after worship. All are welcome to enjoy this delicious meal prepared by our friends on the CFL committee, which we will enjoy after celebrating communion in worship around Christ's table. Please note that Home Communion will also be offered later that afternoon by our Elders. Please contact David if you, or someone you know, would like to receive the sacrament on Pentecost.

On Pentecost Sunday, CHPC is excited to participate in the annual Pentecost Offering of the PC(USA). This special offering unites us in a church-wide effort to support young people and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world. This year our church family will use our portion of this offering to support our youth heading to the Montreat Youth Conference. You can learn more about this meaningful special offering by visiting the Presbyterian Special Offerings website here and may give online here.

Sleep In Heavenly Peace partners with CHPC on Saturday, June 21 for another Bed Build! Please plan on participating in this fantastic ministry that makes a difference in our community.

Children and their families are invited on Sunday, June 22 to enjoy an afternoon adventure to Paradise Acres for a friendly round of putt-putt! Please reach out to David to RSVP for this church outing so we can know how many friends to expect.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by the end of the day on Tuesdays.

Prayer Requests 

Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt,

Beverly Shelton, Boyd Holder, Bethany Thompson, Bonnie Cole,

Charles Gibson, Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Tina Whiteaker

(Teresa Stricker's sister), Family of Carolyn Sade (Bill Sade's sister),

Family of Robert Bailey (Anne Webb's Father), Family of Dorothy Rowland, Robert Blessing (Patti Garrett's father), Family of Ed Dempsey, Mae Dale

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

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