Highlights of OPS and NOW Meetings

Members of the Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church community gathered for a fellowship meal September 11, followed by meetings of the OPS and NOW committees.

OPS Committee—This group oversees the nuts-and-bolts, day to day operations of the church, including building and grounds, maintenance, stewardship campaign, budget development, investments, online giving, personnel and payroll, AV, marketing and social media, insurance, and church policy. Actions included:

• Discussed water line replacement for the sanctuary building. Decided to wait on a response from the city, which is replacing old water lines in the neighborhood, before engaging a contractor.
• Developed a plan to move ahead with removal of the breezeway connecting the two church buildings, as approved by Session.
• Reviewed quotes for repainting outside areas of the church in preparation for presenting a proposal to Session.
• Gratefully accepted new member Aaron Baer’s offer to take on the role of church treasurer. Aaron will work with current treasurer Jack Marcum as Jack prepares to transition out of the role by the end of the year.

NOW Committee—This group guides programmatic work of the congregation, activities formerly coordinated by the Nurture, Outreach, and Worship Committees (including music and worship, Christian formation, earth care, gun violence prevention, garden ministry, mission beyond church walls). Actions included:

• Began planning for World Communion Sunday, October 6, and collection of the Peace & Global Witness Offering. Agreed to propose to Session that CHPC’s 25 percent of the offering go toward an art piece by Craig Kaviar for the front plaza, “Healing the Earth,” made from gun parts and scrap metal donated by the congregation.
• Began discussing ideas for the Advent season, including a possible study on the theme of “Jesus and Nonviolence.”
• Encouraged Rick Roderick and Pastor Tami to move ahead with plans for an adult study on Zoom, featuring the book Jesus for Everyone by Amy-Jill Levine.
• Heard a report from the Signage Task Force, which is working on a plan to put signs around the church building and grounds to connect the church and its mission with neighbors and visitors.
• Discussed how to use a $1,000 grant from Columbia Theological Seminary to involve children in the church. Ideas include organizing a group for middle-schoolers, working with Master Gardeners on activities for children, finding ways to engage children and families who use the church playground.

Mark your calendar for the next meeting of NOW/OPS: Wednesday, October 9, opening with fellowship meal at 6 p.m.

Coffee with the Pastor



Do you have something to talk to the pastor about, but you'd rather talk outside of the church environment? Do you just want to meet and have a chat about absolutely nothing (which I am really good at!!!) over a great cup of coffee or a sandwich? You are invited to stop by Blue Dog Bakery on Frankfort Avenue with Pastor Tami on Thursday, September 26, between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

Sunday with Sid September 22

The fall season of Sundays with Sid (the puppet) on Zoom will begin Sunday, September 22, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. We will show several Sid videos, discuss the Bible stories, and catch up with each other. All children and the young at heart are invited join us, and feel free to bring pets and friends.

Dates for the rest of the fall are October 13, November 10, and December 8 (all Second Sundays). We look forward to seeing everyone!

Please contact Jerry Van Marter at Jerryvanmarter@gmail.com or Eva Stimson at Eva.stimson@gmail.com to be added to the list to receive the Zoom link for our monthly Sundays with Sid gatherings.

Prayer and Action for Middle East

Please join us for prayer each Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Zoom. Email Soni Castleberry at soni.castleberry@gmail.com to get the link for the week and to be added to our group email list for regular communication.

The Thursday morning prayer group invites you to sign a letter to Representative Morgan McGarvey. This is the second letter we have written, this time at the request of the Louisville Ceasefire Coalition.

Click on the link to read and sign.

https://mailchi.mp/2646671e4236/mcgarvey-letter

Did You Know?

Overview of Presbyterian History

Presbyterian denominations in the United States have split and parts have reunited several times starting in the 18th century. Currently the largest Presbyterian denomination is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which has its national offices in Louisville, Ky. It was formed in 1983 as a result of reunion between the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. (PCUS), the so-called “southern branch,” and the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (UPCUSA), the so-called “northern branch.” This reunion has been a bright spot of reconciliation and unity in the history of American Presbyterianism. Other Presbyterian churches in the United States include the Presbyterian Church in America, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, ECO (A Covenant Order of Presbyterians), and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

In the early 20th century, the Presbyterian vision for church and ministry was crystalized in the Six Great Ends of the Church: the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind; the shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God; the maintenance of divine worship; the preservation of the truth; the promotion of social righteousness; and the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is governed by its Constitution, the Book of Order and The Book of Confessions. The Confession of Belhar, a confession growing out of apartheid-era South Africa, was added the to The Book of Confessions at the 222nd General Assembly (2016) in Portland, Oregon.

https://www.presbyterianmission.org/what-we-believe/church-history/

September Birthdays

Please remember these wonderful folks in prayer and, if possible, reach out to them with a card, phone call, text, email or however you choose to honor them.

To double-check your listing, contact Soni Castleberry at soni.castleberry@gmail.com or phone or text at 502-417- 6481.

September 4 - Christi Boyd

September 13 - Emily Pauw

September 18 - Marcia Myers, Mary Wilding

September 19 - Stewart Bridgman, Jr.

September 21 - Beth Yeager

September 22 - Stephen Bartlett

September 23 - Stephanie Gregory

September 28 - Donna Burch