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!

Save the Date for CHPC's “Fall Firsts” on Wednesday, September 3 as the church gathers for a shared supper. This unstructured time is a wonderful opportunity for the Body of Christ to break bread together and enjoy each other's company during the middle of the week. The dinner line opens at 5:15 pm and runs through 6:15 pm, so come by when you can to share a meal and catch up with your church family. Special thanks to the Men's Fellowship for feeding the church for this first monthly gathering. Family and friends are most welcome, so please spread the word about this new ministry!

Join us this Sunday in worship as we listen to God's Word shared throughout the summer Montreat Youth Conference. All are welcome to hear how God can work in wonderful ways to dwell with us in the darkness and help to shine a light for us upon the path!

Sunday's Scripture:

Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19, CEB

Matthew 5:1-10, 14-16, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Light upon the Path"

Wish to worship with us again or during the week?

Click below to view last week's worship service.

CHPC's Fall Sunday Night Suppers continue this week with a time of fellowship and food over this holiday weekend. Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm by our friends from the CFL committee before the fun starts at 5:30 pm. Please bring your favorite game to share during this intentional time of intergenerational play. Our bible study program resumes for children, youth, and adults next week, September 7, about two of Christ's parables from Luke 18:1-14. 

Your Faith Formation Committee would like to invite all parents, guardians, grandparents, or any other type of caregiver to fill out this brief Informational Survey on behalf of the child or youth in your life. Please let us know how our shared ministry can better serve your kids; we would love to ride the waves of life alongside you and your family!

This past Sunday afternoon, our youth group joined others from throughout Holston Presbytery to enjoy some fun at the Johnson City Family Skate Center! Big thanks to Holston Presbytery for hosting this Youth skate night.

As our students begin their new semester, our church family has an opportunity to support our youth by providing meals for Sunday night youth gatherings. Please follow the link below to see the youth dinner schedule and sign up. Or if you would simply like to contribute donations to cover a meal, please contact Tyler directly. Thanks so much for supporting this ministry!

The 2025 Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) is authorized by the Session to accept suggestions from church members to serve as Elders for the class of 2028, Trustees for the class of 2028, and members of the 2026 Officer Nominating Committee. 

From the names you suggest, and dependent upon the work of the Holy Spirit, the ONC will move a slate of five individuals for your approval as Elders, two individuals as Trustees, as well as three individuals to serve on next year’s ONC. In accordance with the Book of Order, a congregational meeting to elect officers has been called by the Session at the conclusion of worship on Sunday, October 26. The deadline for returning your suggestions is Sunday, September 14. You may offer your submissions by completing a nomination form and returning it to the church office or emailing it to Mary directly. Thank you for taking the time to discern who God is calling to lead our church family in this new season!

Tickets have been purchased for the upcoming church family trip to Dollywood on Friday, September 12. Additional tickets may be ordered at a discount but must be purchased ASAP. Adult tickets are $75 and children tickets are $65.

Please contact Shelby Ratchford or David Randolph if you would still like to join the 27 other people on this fun adventure!

Mark your calendars, because our fourth annual Pumpkin Patch will be here before you know it! Things kick off with our pumpkin roll out on Saturday, September 27. We will meet in the front courtyard to unload the delivery truck at 9:00 am. The Pumpkin Patch grand opening will be the following day on Sunday, September 29 at 11:00 am after worship. All sales go to support our children and youth ministries, such as helping to send our youth to the Montreat Youth Conference.

Please click below to fill out a short survey letting us know how you can help out during this year's Pumpkin Patch. Assistance will be needed throughout the month of October, so please plan on lending a helping hand!

The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Sophie Noel Gough on her birthday, given by her grandparents, Al and Denise Doty.

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

Children’s Choir practice continues after worship in the sanctuary. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come, sing, and play! Please contact Emily Broadhead or Carolyn Barry for more information.

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 opportunity.

CHPC partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Sullivan County for a mini bed build on Saturday, September 6 under the Pavilion. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. Please contact Allen Booth for more details. 

The Presbyterian Association of Musicians hosts a Festival of Choirs on September 12 & 13 at First Presbyterian in Morristown. More information, including how to register, may be found here.

A New Member Class will be held on Sunday, September 28 at 11:15 am. This friendly gathering is open to all who might be interested in joining the church and those who are just curious about how to become more active in the life of this church family. Lunch will be provided so please let David know if you plan to attend.

CHPC partners with The Marsh Regional Blood Center for a Blood Drive on October 19th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants can contact the Church Office prior to the event to schedule an appointment. Please note if you have provided a blood donation after August 25 that you cannot participate in this event. Please contact Mike Strickler with any questions.

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

Please continue to pray for all those on the Prayer List:

William Savage (KC Savage's brother) John Fitzgerald and his son JR Fitzgerald (Amanda Livingston's cousins) Family of Charles Gibson,

Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother), Family of Ed Dempsey,

Robert Blessing (Patti Garrett's father), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Stricker's sister), Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Bonnie Cole, Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt, Ramona Gothard, Joyce Callahan

Condolences are offered to the family of Wayne Pruett who passed away on Monday, August 25. A committal service will be held at a later date this Fall for family to give thanks for Wayne's life. Please keep Millie, their son Paul, and all their family in your prayers for the days ahead.

As well as those in Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities:

Mary Ann Smith, Mae Dale, Sue Fortney,

Linda Gibson, Wayne & Millie Pruett

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!