Worship with us every Sunday at 10 am.

All are welcome.

Dear CPC Family,

The photo above shows the beautiful rose on the table from this last Sunday honoring the new baby girl born in our congregation to Kathryn and Sam West. What a joy to have new life among us! 

Right next to the rose is the tiny clay container that on Ash Wednesday held ashes, a reminder of our mortality. I love that these two symbols sit side by side, reminding us that in life and in death, we belong to God. The church is one place where it is safe (and expected!) that we acknowledge the great mysteries of being human: that our lives are sacred AND they have limits, that God chooses to partner with us to bring hope, that we were made for relationship, so that no one has to go through this life alone. I am grateful each week to contemplate these realties with you and to experience God's love and God's call together. 

With Easter coming up, it's time for all of us to think about friends, family members, and neighbors we might invite to experience the blessing of being a part of a vibrant worshipping community. I believe that everyone is longing for meaning and community -- so let's not keep this gift to ourselves. I challenge you to think of two people you could invite to join us on Easter Sunday...or before!

In Christ,

Betsey

Pastor Betsey Moe

Listen to Pastor Betsey's sermon from March 1: "The Witness of Nicodemus" by clicking here. Feel free to share this with others.

Lent 2026 at CPC

“Can I Get a Witness?”

Face to Face with Jesus in the Gospel of John

March 8: The Witness of the Woman at the Well – John 4:5-42

March 15: The Witness of the Man Born Blind – John 9 (Rev. Brad Buff,

Guest Preacher)

March 22: The Witness of Martha and Lazarus – John 11

March 29: The Witness of Mary – John 12:1-8

Thursday, April 2: The Witness of Simon Peter at the Footwashing – John

13:1-17; 31b-35

Maundy Thursday Communion and (Hand)washing Service at 7 pm

April 7: Easter Sunday – The Witness of Mary Magdalene – John 20:1-18

Read through the Gospel of John

with the CPC Congregation!

You are invited to read through the entire Gospel of John (our preaching focus for the season) during the 40 days of Lent -- counted as every day between now and Easter, minus the Sundays. The readings start small and grow as the season and gospel develops. Print your own guide (click here), or pick up a reading guide in the narthex. 

Then:

• Before each reading, take a deep breath and ask God to be present to you in the words you read.
• Follow the Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) pattern, Read - Meditate (What part of this passage resonates with me today?) - Pray - Restful Silence
• Consider journaling your thoughts as you go.

"Dementia Friends" Class at CPC

March 15 - After Worship - Free and Open to the Public

Rev. Brad Buff, Facilitator

The Dementia Friends program focuses on five key messages:

• Dementia is not a normal part of aging.
• Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain.
• It is not just about losing your memory.
• It’s possible to live well with dementia.
• There is more to the person than the dementia.



Those who attend the presentation will leave with a basic understanding of dementia, along with ideas of small things that every person can do to make a difference. This training will help you recognize, respond to, or accompany a person experiencing dementia.

Facilitator Brad Buff has over 40 years of experience ministering to older adults and an MSW in Geriatric Social Work.

Belonging Gatherings are Back!

Were you unable to attend a Belonging Gathering in 2025? Plan to come to one of the two Belonging Gatherings scheduled in the month of March to get to know Pastor Betsey and a few other people from CPC in an informal setting.

• Wednesday, March 11, No-Host Coffee at Kindred & Co - 9:00-10:45 am
• Tuesday, March 24, Brown-bag Lunch in CPC Fellowship Hall - 11:30-1:00

Sign up in the Fellowship Hall or by emailing pastorbetsey@pfcpc.org. Spaces are limited to 7 at each gathering.

Session Meeting Reminder

The session of CPC will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 in the conference room. Committee reports are due to Amy Verhaeghe TODAY!

Officer Retreat March 28



All currently-serving elders and deacons are invited to a Growth and Visioning Retreat in the CPC Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We will share in worship, brainstorm and pray about our mission and vision, hear an update on our Ezra 3 Partnership, and do some pastoral care/home communion training. Lunch will be provided. All officers please plan to attend!

Any and all donations are welcome at any time for 3rd Avenue Marketplace. Thank you for your generosity.

Prayer Chain at CPC

Please click the button below if you would like to add a request to our prayer chain. (Respectfully, please be sure you have permission of the person before you share their name or condition with any group.)

Would you like to be a part of the community of faithful pray-ers? Please click on the button below and email our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Heather Westlake, with a request to be added to the list. Heather sends out regular requests via email.

Important Dates

3/8 Daylight Savings Time Starts (Spring forward!)

3/11 Belonging Gathering (at Kindred & Co)

3/14 LAST DAY to sign up for an Easter Lily (see sign up in Fellowship Hall)

3/15 Dementia Awareness Training with Rev. Brad Buff at 11:00 am

3/24 Belonging Gathering (at CPC)

3/28 Deacons & Elders Retreat at CPC 9 am - 2 pm

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4/2 Maundy Thursday - 6:00 pm Potluck Soup Supper, 7:00 pm Service

4/5 Easter Sunrise Service (Falls Park) at 6:30 am, Easter Sanctuary Service at 10:00 am, Potluck brunch to follow

Want to view CPC's event calendar? Click the button below.

How did Jesus feel about his conversation with the Samaritan woman?

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It was time well-spent.

What Are We Missing in this Newsletter?

Do you have a church-related event, or a story or testimony to add to the weekly e-news? A suggested improvement? A special request? FANTASTIC!

This is a "community newsletter" for CPC and we want your input! Please email the details you want shared to Jen, our admin assistant, by clicking here. Thank you!

Community Bulletin Board

2026 Events

Be sure to look closely below. There are a couple GREAT events planned for March & April 2026!

Would You Like To Share Activity Information Here?

Please email the details you want shared to Jen, our admin assistant, by clicking here. Pictures are appreciated but not required. Thank you!