Special Sunday Morning Gathering

This Sunday, September 17, we will gather in the Henry Young Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m. for a "State of the Congregation" discussion. This will take the place of worship in the sanctuary. The Session encourages everyone to attend this important conversation. Your input is important to us. 

A continental breakfast will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Updated Church Directories Are Here!

An updated directory of CHPC members is now available. Come and pick up a paper copy at the congregational gathering this Sunday or look for a link to download the directory in next week’s edition of Westminster Weekly. The directory is a valuable tool to help us stay connected with our church community.

Session approved a process for updating the directory, which has been underway since early in the year. All members who had not been engaged in the life of the church in some way over the past year (worship attendance, financial gifts, active in a church ministry, etc.) were sent a letter asking whether they wanted to remain on the list of active members. Those who did not respond to the letter were sent two follow-up emails.

The new directory contains only names and contact information for members who have been active in some way over the past year or who requested to remain on the active list. Names and contact information for all those who did not respond to the letter or emails, or who requested to be dropped from the roll of active members, have been moved to a “friends list.” These folks will still receive pastoral care if needed and their contact information is available from the church office by request.

We are grateful for the hard work of Megan and Peggy in updating the directory and to deacons and others who reached out to our members for updates in status and contact information. Please send any changes or corrections to the new directory to the church office.

Mental Wellness Fair

St. Andrew United Church

Saturday, September 23, 2023

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A free mental wellness fair, located at St. Andrew United Church of Christ at 2608 Brown's Lane on Saturday, Sept 23 from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be massage, meditation, music and more. Please clerk here for attachment with additional details.

CHPC Hosts International Peacemakers

This week, two international peacemakers with PC(USA)’s Presbyterian Peacemaking Program will be with us. Noemi Sanchez has been a member of the Calvinist Reformed Church of El Salvador (IRCES) for approximately 30 years. The Rev. Leslie Vogel has served as a PC(USA) mission coworker in Guatemala since 2013 and as regional liaison for Guatemala and Mexico since 2018.

International Peacemakers’ purpose is to lift up issues of peace and justice around the world. This year, the focus is on PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 Invitation to dismantle structural racism, eradicate systemic poverty, build congregational vitality, and address intersectional issues, such as climate change, militarism, and heteropatriarchy/gender justice.

We are grateful to Perry Chang and Soni Castleberry for coordinating the visit and to Claudia Foulkes for hosting the women in her home.

This is a great opportunity to socialize and learn. Please join in as you can:

--Sat., Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. – Carrie Bridgman will bring Noemi and Leslie to El Tarasco, 110 Fairfax Ave., for lunch with CHPCers who often gather there on Saturday mornings. Dine at your expense, learn about peacemaking work in El Salvador and Guatemala, and maybe practice Spanish. (Leslie has not been directly involved with our Guatemalan Connection with the Estoreno Presbytery but is familiar with it and the area where we visit.) No RSVP needed, just show up.

--Monday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. – Soni and Brad Castleberry will host brunch at their condo, 209 Fairfax Ave. #1, for our Central American guests and eight more persons. There will be a Powerpoint presentation by the guests. Call Soni at 502-417-6481 to RSVP.

--Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Claudia, Perry, and Soni will have breakfast with Noemi and Leslie at 9:30 a.m. at Con Huevos, 2339 Frankfort Ave. RSVP to Soni by noon Monday so she can let the restaurant know if you want to BYOB (buy your own breakfast) and join the informal conversation. There also may be opportunities for sightseeing, hanging out, dinner, or a Louisville Bats game at 6:30 p.m. Let Soni know if you want to plan something that day or meet up if something else happens.

--Wednesday, Sept. 20, evening meal – Plans are yet to be determined, but you are invited to be a part. Let Soni know if this is a good night for you.

--Thursday, Sept. 21, 11:15 a.m. – This will be our last time to be with Noemi and Leslie. We will meet at Payne St. Bakehouse, 255 Spring St. Beverages and food are on your own. Please RSVP to Soni by Monday, Sept. 18.