712 S. Columbia Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
918.592.5800
Church Office Hours:
Mon - Th, 9 am - 3 pm
Closed on Fridays
Worship Schedule:
9:30 am - Church School - all ages
10:30 am - Fellowship
11:00 am - Worship in English
11:00 am - Worship in Spanish
Church Email:
Pastor Email:
Website:
Join us for coffee, juice, cookies and
conversation in Fellowship Hall before
Church School and Worship.
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On Saturday, January 27, the 12 Ruling Elders of our congregation currently on the Session, along with the 4 outgoing elders, and Jennifer Campbell (our Clerk of Session) and myself, gathered for our annual
Session Retreat
at Camp Loughridge (see pictures in this newsletter).
This year, we hired an outside consultant, Anne McCoy, to help us evaluate our overarching goals as a congregation, using our Mission Statement. Then together and in small groups we brainstormed and developed objectives and strategies to meet those goals. This process helped us focus on the possible restructuring of how we organize and operate as the Session.
As I mentioned in my sermon on Sunday, January 28,
it was a truly inspiring and transformational experience. Actively seeking God’s vision for our congregation and intentionally striving to find the best ways to make that vision become a reality is one of the most important tasks of the Session and pastor.
We will pick up where we left off at the Retreat during our February Session Meeting. We will then be sharing with you, the congregation, where we believe we are headed and how we hope to get there. Please keep us and our work in your prayers.
An historical, foundational principle of our denomination is that God equips the church for its mission. That means we
already
have the resources we need to fulfill God’s vision for us. Yet, that also means the church needs whatever you are joyfully willing to contribute.
I encourage you, therefore, to think about the things that you are most passionate about – the things that bring deep meaning to your life. Then,
find a ministry team opportunity here at College Hill where you can volunteer and share your passion and energy.
We have been richly blessed as a loving, caring, compassionate congregation.
Blessings,
Rev. Todd
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Friday, Feb. 2, 11:00 am -
Mark Watson Memorial Service
Sunday, Feb. 4 -
1st Sunday Offering, KW
I
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30 pm
~Celtic Circle Gathering
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4:30-6:30 pm
-
Ash Wednesday Drop-In Service
Thursday, Feb. 15 at noon
- Luncheon Club
Sunday, Feb. 18
-
1st Sunday in Lent
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Mark Watson
Memorial Service
Friday, February 2, 11:00 am
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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday,
February 14
- drop by anytime between 4:30 - 6:30 pm
The sanctuary will be open for private meditation. Printed readings and liturgy will be provided as guides if you wish to use them.
Rev. Todd will be present for the
Imposition of Ashes.
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Beginning in March, we will be serving a
monastic soup supper
as part of our observance of Lent.
The dinner will be served in traditional monastic fashion - soup, crackers and water - with inspirational readings during the silent supper.
March 7, 14, 21
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
If you would like to provide soup, please contact Gini Fox.
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& Potluck Luncheon
January 28
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Barbara Perry was overcome with emotion with the surprise celebration of her
80th
Birthday.
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Annual Session Retreat
January 27 at Camp Loughridge
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Visit our Facebook page for
more photos!
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February
2 - Barbara Perry
3 - Karen Kriner
5 - David Zerger
5 - Molly Dickason
6 - Alicia Odum
7 - Ann Franklin
8 - Joseph West
11 - Jordan Burrows
11 - Jack Robertson
11 - Kevin McAnally
12 - Joy Kelly
12 - Barb Nole
14 - Shelta Sneed
14 - MaryGrace Livingston-Gainey
18 - Barbara Bucchianeri
19 - Katie Fox
19 - Monica Rodriguez
20 - Lindsey Smith
24 - Dylan Watts
26 - Chris Allande
26 - Tandi McAnally
28 - Pay Fox
29 - Claudia Brierre
Remember the
Birthday Endowment Fund!
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Welcome
Incoming Ruling Elders
Class of 2020
Terry Baxter
Becky Doyle
Sue Haskins
Bill Nole
Class of 2019
(to fill 2 year unexpired term)
Robert Babcock
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Building & Grounds
(To be determined)
Christian Education
Stefanie Olson*
Congregational Care
Marilyn Hill,*, Becky Doyle
Evangelism & Communication
Terry Gamel*, Sue Haskins
Fellowship
Alicia Odum*
Finance & Stewardship
David Robertson*
Nominating
Marilyn Hill*, Robert Babcock
Outreach & Mission
Terry Baxter*, Gay Miller
Personnel
Robert Babcock*
Worship & Music
P.J. Brobston*, Bill Nole
*
Denotes Ministry Team Moderator
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Adult Church School Class
The Book of Acts
and Christian Beginnings
Starting February 4
Sundays at 9:30 am
•
What is the truth about our Christian Beginnings?
• Is Acts a reliable historical source for the birth and early years of the church?
Join us as we read and discuss the book of Acts, using the Acts Seminar Report by the Westar Fellows (who brought us the Jesus Seminary), along with other sources.
Help us to discern the core values of Act's visionary portrait of Christian community and how they may apply to our own faith community today.
This series of classes will be led by Bert Woodall, with John Gammie.
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The Book of Acts
was long thought to be a first-century document, and its author Luke - a disciple of Paul - an eyewitness or acquaintance of eyewitnesses.
It was considered history, pure and simple
.
But Westar's Acts Seminar concluded that
Acts is from the second century, a conclusion that directly challenges the view of Acts as history and raises a host of new questions, addressed in this final report of the Acts Seminar.i
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Something for the Spirit
Soul Care and Spiritual Practices for Faith Deconstruction
January 31, 2018 by Kathy Escobar
As we finish off the first month of a new year, I wanted to take a little time to center on an often-overlooked topic in the faith deconstruction process–how do we tend to our souls and spiritual lives when we’re in the midst of so much upheaval?
Sure, many of us might be allergic to some old spiritual practices, but are there new ones we can try that might help us feel less lonely and disconnected to God in the process?
Is there a way to foster new life while so much is dying at the same time?
Can we find joy in the midst of the pain?
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COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music
Mike Gibson, Organist
February 2018
Sunday Morning Music Offerings
Featuring the Chancel Choir
with Mike Gibson, organist
Feb 4
On Eagle’s Wings
~Michael Joncas
Choral Anthem
Feb 11
They Shall Soar Like Eagles
~
Laura Manzo - Choral Anthem
Feb 18
If
You Search With All Your Heart~
Craig Courtney - Choral Anthem
Feb 25
Come To Me~Michael Larkin
Choral Anthem
CHANCEL CHOIR
The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church
rehearses Wednesdays at 6:40 p.m
. in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun! If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, we are welcoming new members.
BELLISSIMO HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church
rehearses Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
in the second story choral room. If you are interested in playing in this fun ensemble (permanent member or substitute), we are welcoming new members.
Please (click name) to contact our
Director of Music,
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Imbolc Gathering of the Celtic Circle
Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30 pm
The
Celtic Circle group will meet at the home of
Mark & Gay Miller (2224 E 18th St) to celebrate the beginning of the Celtic season of Imbolc.
If you would like to make a Brigid’s cross, please arrive at 6:15 pm.
If you would like more information, please (click name to) contact
Mark or
Gay
.
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Luncheon Club
Thursday, February 15
at Noon
Luncheon Club typically meets the third Thursday of the month
(except in July) for delicious food, fun and fellowship!
Som
e gatherings are potlucks in the Fellowship Hall,other times the group meets at a nearby restaurant. Everyone is welcome!
This month, we will
meet
in
Fellowship Hall
, and our special guests will be
The Vintage Voices choir
, who will serenade us with Valentine songs. The Vintage Voices choir is made up of about 20 retired folks. All are welcome!
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Book Study Small Group
Tuesday, February 20
6:30 pm
We will meet at the home of Sue Haskins to discuss Robert Wright's book, "
Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
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Teachers Needed for
Children's Church School Class
The
elementary age Church School class is looking for
1-2 loving individuals to
teach a fun group of kiddos! T
his position is open NOW! The elementary age classroom meets on the 3rd floor
every Sunday from 9:30-10:30am during the school year (we do not typically meet during the summer months).
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February is Fair Trade Month
at College Hill!
Outreach and Mission Team has declared February as Fair Trade Month at College Hill.
You can help us celebrate!
Each Sunday in February during fellowship time, enjoy some
fairly traded products from
Equal Exchange: organic Love Buzz coffee, decaf, tea, hot cocoa, and homemade cookies using Equal Exchange chocolate chips.
Be sure to stop by our
Fair Trade Store, where we’ll be sharing
samples of Equal Exchange
chocolate bars.
This mission of Equal Exchange “…is to build long-term relationships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers, and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker cooperatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic, and sustainable world.”
College Hill’s Fair Trade Store furthers this mission by
donating proceeds from the sale of Equal Exchange products, to support organizations working in developing countries, such as
Just Hope and
Solar Under the Sun. Our store is open the first and third Sundays of each month, before and after the worship service. Thank you for your support!
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2018
Birthday Endowment Fund
A meaningful way to
celebrate your
Birthday this year is to
donate an amount equal to your new
age to the
Endowment Fund.
This donation is also a wonderful way to
honor others such as children, grandchildren and friends and allows the
church to have
funds available for special projects.
Checks can be made payable to College Hill and marked "Birthday Fund" on the memo portion of the check.
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1st Sunday Offering
Special Food Drive Continues for
KWI Food Pantry
February 4
We will continue our support of the special food drive for the
Kendall-Whittier, Inc.
Emergency Food Pantry.
Due to the
pantry
being
extremely low
on certain items, an
urgent needs list of specific food items was provided:
~ Boxed cold cereal
(low sugar)
~ Peanut butter
(plastic jars preferred)
~ Canned meat (
tuna and chicken)
Donations can be
brought to
church, or
dropped off at the
KWI Food Pantry, located on the ground level of
University United Methodist Church. (2915 E. 5th St., on the TU campus).
You may also (
click name to)
contact church member (and KWI Executive Director),
Lori Decter Wright, or at 918-852-3284, and she will gladly
pick up your donation from you. As always, monetary donations are always welcome and much appreciated.
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Penny Fund Donations Welcome
Thank you for your donations to the Penny Fund! You are always welcome to
donate
your
pennies
(or any
loose change
), in the
red container
on the
Narthex table.
This money goes toward funding many College Hill needs and events we enjoy throughout the year!
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Flower Chart
If you would like to
bring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for an upcoming worship service, please
sign up on the
Flower Chart on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. There are many open dates available for the new year. Your dedication will also be announced in the worship bulletin.
Flowers can be purchased from any store or brought from home. Please bring them in two containers the morning of the service for which you have signed up.
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College Hill
Recycle and Donation Center
We have re-purposed the cabinets in the hallway outside of Fellowship Hall for use as a place to deposit recycling and donations.
Recycle bins will accommodate paper, cans, plastic bags, compact fluorescent lamps, batteries, and printer cartridges.
Donation bins are also available for diapers and baby care products, dry goods and hygiene items, and school supplies.
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