Movie Night!

Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Henry Young Fellowship Hall

Come join us for an evening at the movies as we delve into "No Other Land", a hard-hitting, award-winning documentary focusing on the Palestinian experience. A true must see!

Palestinian activist Basel Adra documents the destruction of his community in Masafer Yatta under Israeli occupation. He forms an unlikely alliance with Israeli journalist Yuval. For years, they fight against mass expulsion--forging a complex bond haunted by the extreme inequality between them.

Mark Your Calendar: Craig Kaviar's "Healing the Earth" Sculpture at CHPC

Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m. is the official dedication of the sculpture. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. There will be a reception in Henry Young Hall in the back building following the dedication. We hope to have media coverage. Information will be available about CHPC’s mission, activities, and other organizations associated with us,

That morning, at 11 a.m., worship that day will be a Contemplative Service of Healing and Hope led by Spirit of Sophia and CHPC. After worship, you may want to stay and help to set up for the dedication. Or you can return to the church for the 2 p.m. dedication.

Renowned local blacksmith/sculptor Craig A. Kaviar created the art piece from parts of guns chopped up at safe-disposal events sponsored by Guns to Gardens Louisville and metal tools donated by members of the congregation. The sculpture symbolizes the congregation’s commitment to promoting peace, justice, and sustainability. 

How do we pray? How could I pray? How do I cultivate a more prayerful life?

During Lent on each Sunday morning (except Palm Sunday) at 9:30 am, we will gather to talk about prayer . . . and to pray. Phil Lloyd-Sidle will facilitate this time in which we share from our lives, look at different kinds of prayer, and devote some time to praying. Over the five weeks we look forward to a generative time together that hopefully will help us on our Lenten journeys and lives. Our next gathering is this Sunday, March 22, 2026, meeting in the Gathering Room. Coffee, tea, and light goodies will be provided. Open to all, of course!

Please come and join us for Fun and Games!

How would you like to spend Tuesday afternoons surrounded by a group of friends having a great time playing games and just enjoying life? We will host various game opportunities (Mahjong, Hand and Foot, Bunco). Or you can bring your own game to share. All are welcome!

Our next meet-up is Tuesday, March 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Prayer Group for the Middle East

Feel free to join us Thursdays on Zoom, in-person, or both. This group has enabled such support for one another as we all struggle to cope with the tragedies in the Middle East and the on and off cease fires and prisoner releases. The first Thursday of each month the group will meet in person. Please reach out to Soni for locations.

We would be grateful to have others join us. Email Soni at soni.castleberry@gmail.com to get the Zoom link and be added to the group email list for regular communication.

Did You Know?

What Presbyterians Believe...

from PC(USA) Book of Confessions:

"Dealing with the Differences" (part 2 of 3)

Last week's Westminster Weekly included a., b., and c. Next week will conclude this particular section, "Dealing with the Differences."



 d. In light of the confessions’ acknowledgment of their own fallibility, differences between them should be understood and evaluated with consideration of the scientific limitations, cultural influences, and theological language and style of the particular time in which they were written. CONFESSIONAL NATURE OF THE CHURCH REPORT xix

e. Both Scripture and the confessions teach us to have confidence in the Holy Spirit’s continuing guidance of the church through the centuries as the Spirit enables the church to hear the Word of God through Scripture in every new time and situation. Therefore, when there are differences between the confessions, initial priority should be given to contemporary confessions. This is only initial preference because further reflection may reveal that at some points the church in earlier times was more able and willing to be guided by the Spirit than the contemporary church.

https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/boc2016.pdf

March 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.

March 11 - Eva Stimson

March 12 - Bill Gee, Shannon Langley

March 13 - Lengulula Kashama

March 16 - Rida Wahlang

March 17 - Katherine Griswold

March 19 - Andrea Trautwein

March 22 - Christy Bott-Baird

March 22 - Rachel Brewer

March 29 - Dawn Pendleton

To double-check your listing, contact the office at office@crescenthill.church or call 502-893-5381.