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712 S. Columbia Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
918.592.5800
Church Office Hours:
Mon - Th, 9 am - 3 pm
Closed on Fridays
Rev. Freeman works
from home on Mondays.
Worship Schedule:
11:00 am Sundays
Worship services have resumed in the sanctuary.
Services are also live streamed.
Church Email:
collegehilltulsa@gmail.com
Pastor Email:
revtoddfreeman@cox.net
Website:
www.collegehilltulsa.org
YouTube Channel:
College Hill Presbyterian Church Tulsa
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October will be a special month. It starts with our first all-church Retreat since before Covid. A very special thanks to Betsy Guyer, our Director of Children and Family Ministry, for organizing this event and recruiting so many others to help!
Sunday, October 5, will be a special Sunday – our annual World Communion Sunday. We will be receiving our annual PCUSA Peace & Global Witness Offering, of which we keep 25% for our own peacemaking and reconciliation efforts here in Tulsa.
I will be attending Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery's annual Pastor's Wilderness Retreat at White Rock Mountain state park in Arkansas from October 6-9. I'll be off on Sunday, October 12, and the Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison, Academic Vice President, Dean, and professor at Phillips Theological Seminary, will be preaching in my absence.
Saturday, October 11 is the annual Tulsa Pride Parade! We need those willing to walk with our College Hill banner (or ride in the truck). Please contact Mike Gibson to volunteer.
For your calendar, we will have Called Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 26 for the purpose of electing a slate of Ruling Elders for the Class of 2028, and a member of the congregation for the Nominating Committee. More information later.
And later in the month, from the afternoon of October 26 through the 29th, I'll be attending the annual Synod of the Sun Assembly which will be held in El Paso this year. I am a commissioner to the Synod from Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery.
Let's intentionally continue to work to stay connected with one another, praying for each other, and keeping our hearts and minds open the Sacred Presence of God in our midst.
Blessings, Rev. Todd
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Church Life
Ministry Team Fair
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Luncheon Club
Thursday, October 16
11:30 am
Luncheon Club meets the third Thursday of each month and will meet in Fellowship Hall for a Potluck lunch. The sign up sheet is located outside the kitchen door.
This month we're welcoming guest speaker Sandie Sullivan from Ability Resources.
Please plan to join us for great food, fun and fellowship!
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Bread Sales to Benefit
Afghan Family
The College Hill Afghan Family Support Team is selling Afghan flat bread and Bolani bread (vegetable stuffed Afghan flat bread)
in the Fellowship Hall after worship. Preorders are preferred by the Saturday afternoon prior.
Bread sales are on the second Sunday of the month. Proceeds from sales are designated to help the Momand Family of eight, in which the father is the sole income provider. One hundred percent of the proceeds (and any donations) go back to this family. Please contact Jennifer Campbell at 918.277.9956 to preorder!
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Book Study Group
Thursday, October 9
6:30 pm
Faith After Doubt, Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to do About It
by Brian McLaren
Their next read will be from Brian McLaren, who is speaking at College Hill in November as part of the Harold Hill Lecture Series, so the group has been reading and discussing his book since August.
The group meets at the home of Sue Haskins. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Sue.
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Joy/Concern Prayer Requests:
Please submit your requests for prayers of joy or concern in the bowl in the Narthex.
Prayer requests are now being shared during Sunday Worship!
Also, please reach out to Jan Swafford, Congregational Care Ministry Team Moderator, any team member, or Rev. Todd with needs and concerns.
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1st Sunday Food Collection
for
Kendall Whittier, Inc.
Emergency Food Pantry
Sunday, October 5
Our First Sunday Food Collection will go to the Kendall Whittier, Inc. Emergency Food Pantry.
Immediate needs currently are canned protein items, such as tuna, chicken, beef, pork and peanut butter. Please feel free to bring donations to the church at any time.
Cash donations are always welcome and appreciated.
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Flower Chart
Sign Up
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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1 - Valerie Ordonez
4 - Jeff Richmond
4 - Lillian Newsome
4 - Sara Oberst
5 - Pat Beitel
5 - Mike Wood
6 - Sherrie Garnett
7 - Brad Burnham
9 - Ellen Nole
10 - Robert Babcock
14 - Nataya Bostic
17 - Gretchen Hrachovec
17 - Hayley Voelkers
18 - Cynthia Fox
19 - Crystal Zerger
20 - Allison Redding
21 - Marilyn Hill
23 - Dixie Speer
27 - Francis Garcia
27 - Tom Clark
30 - Emily Major
31 - Tracy Vanderburg
31 - David West
31 - Nancy Bennett
Remember the
Birthday Endowment Fund!
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ALL GOD'S PEOPLE: THE CHURCH FAMILY GATHERS FOR RETREAT
This Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:30am-3:30pm
Camp Loughridge (Tulsa)
This intergenerational, all ages retreat is a unique extended event that is designed to set aside time for spiritual growth where we leave our usual routine and settle into God's presence for personal and communal growth, spiritual solace and strengthening relationships.
Through Bible lessons, songs, prayers, recreation, creation, worship and meals we will surround ourselves with nature and grow deeper in our community journey with God.
For last minute sign-ups (click name to) email Betsy.
$10/individual, $25 for families.
(Scholarships available).
Payment can be made securely online through the church website by
clicking the button below.
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Annual Pride Parade:
Saturday, October 11
Volunteers Needed!
Come march with us in the 2025 Tulsa Pride Parade! College Hill will have a truck in the parade and we need volunteers who can be riders, lots of walkers and a large, supportive crowd for those who cannot make the entire parade.
Our group will meet at 3:15 pm at the staging location at 13th and Boston (Boston Ave. Methodist Church), with the parade step-off time being 4:00 pm.
Please contact Mike Gibson at 918-630-0340 to volunteer.
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Saturday, October 25
9am-Noon
Please join us for a time of work and fellowship! We'll be cleaning and doing miscellaneous maintenance work in and around the building. Snacks will be provided to help keep us going.
Contact Mark Miller for questions and/or to volunteer.
| Harold E. Hill Lecture Series 2025 | |
Saturday, November 8
7:00 pm in the sanctuary
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Speaker: Brian McLaren
Author of "Faith After Doubt"
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker,
activist, and public theologian. A former
college English teacher and pastor, he is a
passionate advocate for “a new kind of
Christianity” – just, generous, and working
with people of all faiths for the common
good. He is Dean of Faculty for the Center for
Action and Contemplation. and a podcaster
with Learning How to See. He is a co-host
of Southern Lights. His newest books are:
Faith After Doubt (January 2021)
Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022)
Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a
World Falling Apart (2024)
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Rally Day was outstanding! Age-appropriate bibles were given to Kennedy Driscoll (K) and Vivian Zerger (3rd). Vivian read a verse for the congregation. The pool/pizza party after worship was a blast! Thanks to John and Nancy Gammie for being such gracious hosts.
Kids were welcomed to Worship Connection with warmth as we started a new school year. The leaders are using a new curriculum this year. Growing in God’s Love is made up of units with 3-5 lessons. We started off with a unit called Tell Me about God. Check out the murals made by the kids on display in Fellowship Hall. Our next unit, Creation, will begin on 10/12. Look for handouts that have ideas for following along at home with books, hymns and activities.
Don’t forget to check out the College Hill Kids’ Library. A selection of books is on display in FH. The majority of books are in a small room adjacent to the WC room on the 2nd floor.
PIZZA and PUMPKINS
October 26
Join the fun after worship! We will eat pizza, decorate pumpkins, and build community. This is an ideal event for you to invite school friends, neighbors or other folks to give College Hill a try. All are welcome to this casual fall get-together.
Save the Date!
C is for Christmas
November 30
Chili Cook-off, Crafts, Cookies and much more for your holiday enjoyment.
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Nursery
(ages - PreK) 2nd Floor
During worship, young children are welcomed into a safe and loving environment.
Short Bible stories are shared with interested kids.
Worship Connection
(K-2nd grade) 2nd floor
During worship, early elementary children explore God’s loving spirit through stories,
crafts, games and group interaction.
Children also practice reciting the Lord’s Prayer and experience prayer as a group.
Worship Connection 2.0
(3rd-6th grade) 3rd floor
During worship, older elementary kids will get the chance to discover more about God, God’s love, and our response. Experiential learning helps to create a solid foundation for a lifelong spiritual journey. Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
will be part of the weekly routine.
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COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music
Mike Gibson, Organist
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SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC OFFERINGS
October 2025
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October 5 ~ How Clear is Our Vocation
arr Russell Schulz-Widmar
CHANCEL CHOIR
October 12 ~ O For a Thousand Tongues
Mark A. Miller
CHANCEL CHOIR
October 19 ~ Come to Me Michael Larkin
CHANCEL CHOIR
October 26 ~ Fight the Good Fight John Gardner
CHANCEL CHOIR
Please (click name to) contact our
Director of Music, Kim Childs,
or call him at 918-230-2770
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CHANCEL CHOIR
The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 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 this fall, we are welcoming new members. Please contact Kim Childs.
BELLISSIMO RINGERS
BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on the third floor (Sunshine Room). If you are interested in playing in this fun ensemble (permanent member or substitute) this fall, please contact Director of Music for more information. Please contact Kim Childs.
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We have added to our weekly bulletins
and newsletters a new
QR Code
that will take people to the Donation page of our church website. Studies show how important this method of donating has become, especially for younger generations.
The code can be used for "Pledges or General Donations" to our operating budget, or for "Special Donations" which can be designated to occasional special collections taken throughout the year.
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2025
Birthday Endowment Fund
A meaningful way to celebrate this year's Birthday, is to donate an amount equal to your 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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