Bottom line: we will still be worshiping in the Fellowship Hall until the weather changes so that we can worship in the sanctuary without air conditioning. Hopefully, early to mid-October!

There has been something special about sitting closer together during worship in the Fellowship Hall. Not only can we hear each other sing better, it has added to our sense of fellowship and togetherness. We will look for ways to continue this once we move back to the sanctuary.

It has been a joy to have the Chancel Choir back after their summer break. Kim Childs continues to select beautiful and meaningful music, and there is a different dimension with Mike Gibson playing the piano! We are enjoying the variety of music, in part because of the less formal setting of the Fellowship Hall.

Betsy Guyer, Kye May, and our Christian Education ministry team have prepared a festive and meaningful Rally Day on Sunday, September 17. We're hoping for a big turnout, please attend!

Hoping everyone has a safe and restful Labor Day!

Invitations will be emailed to everyone next week for our get- together on

November 5, celebrating Rev. Todd’s 15 year Anniversary as our Pastor at College Hill.

In order to recognize him (and the 30th Anniversary of his ordination in October), a prime rib dinner and celebration are being planned for after worship in Fellowship Hall.

Invitations are being sent out via email soon, so please watch for it, and complete the electronic form to RSVP as soon as possible, so we will have an accurate headcount of those attending.

Celebrating

Betty Coleman's 93rd Birthday on Sunday, August 27, with a rousing "Happy Birthday" from the entire congregation!

Pat Valencia and Monica Rodriguez setting up the Hispanic Fellowship room. There's a new TV to use, like in the Adult Church School Room.

College Hill was represented at TU’s Faith Fair, held in Sharp Chapel. Thanks to Mike Gibson, Kathy Brandon, and Rev. Freeman for attending and speaking with mostly freshman students interested in faith-based opportunities and organizations while at college.

The group plans to meet at Sue Haskins’ home to choose their next book and catch up with those we haven’t seen in a while. Bring your suggestions.

The Celtic Circle will meet at 6:30 pm at The Gathering Place (near the Lodge), and will be walking with the trees, sharing poems and thoughts, and watching the sun set over the Arkansas River, as we celebrate the balance of nature at this time when the days and nights are equal.

Contact Mark Miller for more details.

 ~"It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life". 

Our First Sunday Food Collection for the Kendall Whittier Food Pantry is in need of breakfast cereal (Cheerios, Corn Flakes, or other less sweet cereals) and 1-2 lb. bags of rice.

Canned fruit is an immediate need for the

Food Pantry, so feel free to bring donations to the church at any time, and we will distribute.

We will be delivering Braum’s hamburgers, slaw, pickled okra, oranges, lemonade and homemade cookies, as well as milk for breakfast.

If you would like to volunteer to help bake cookies, please text Caroline Johnson at

918-629-2882.

3 - Todd Freeman

   Remember the 

We are so excited to kick off a great year of fun, fellowship and learning together! Snacks and fellowship (with nametag decorating!) will start at 10:30 am, with the Commissioning of Teachers during worship.

We are also celebrating a new school year with new Bibles! There will be 3 (age) levels of Bibles. If you would like a new Bible for your child, please (click name to) contact Betsy Guyer (Christian Education Ministry Team Moderator) by September 9. 

The CE Team is asking parents to update information and register their child for activities that CE has planned for the year. Forms are also located on the information table in the Narthex and can be completed electronically using the QR code provided.

It is crucial that we have the best information possible on each child to keep everyone safe, so please complete by the deadline of September 9.  

scan the QR Code

Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music

Mike Gibson, Organist

The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun!

BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the third floor (Sunflower Room)

If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, or are interested in joining our Handbell Choir, (permanent member or substitute), we always welcome new members!

Please (click name to) contact our

Director of Music, Kim Childs,

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SEPT 3 ~ Be Thou My Vision - Alice Parker

SEPT 10 ~ How Can I Keep From Singing?

SEPT 17 ~ Abide With Me - John Bertalot

SEPT 24 ~ Blessed Are They - Marty Haugen

 Happy Monarch Month!

Several “Monarchs on the Mountain” celebrations with educational activities are planned for Saturday, Sept. 23:

Or how about a butterfly walk at your leisure?

And Sundays, visit your very own

Pollinator Garden at College Hill! 

Do you have a special place where you see beautiful works of nature? Share it with Mark Miller and, if you don’t mind, Bein’ Green readers.

Afghan Family tutors needed for our two Afghan families (the Sakhizadas (Mom, Dad, 5 children from 9 mo–12 yrs) and Momands (Mom, Dad, six children from 11 mo-10 yrs) continue to settle into their new country well, thanks in large part to the support and care given by our College Hill Afghan family support team.

The families’ most pressing need continues to be learning English. Many of our support team members are meeting weekly with these families, but we need a new tutor for the Momands’ 5 yr old girl.

If you are interested, please (click name to) contact Tally Ferguson, or Cynthia Fox for details.

Beautifully handcrafted and painted by David & Susan West, this Blessing Box is now a permanent fixture in the chuirch's

Half of the funds that College Hill received from a $1,000 Grant from Matthew 25 Ministry PC(USA) was used for the box building materials.

Please bring non-perishable food items to place in the box to help those in need.

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! Live streaming will be muted while they are shared. 

Also, please reach out to Jan Swafford, Congregational Care Ministry Team Moderator, any team member, or Rev. Todd with needs and concerns.

Then and Now

Hard copies of the flyer are also available on the information table in the Narthex. For questions, see Rev. Gordon Edwards, OPN Contact.

A meaningful way to celebrate this year's Birthday, 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.

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.