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The Service Ministry has committed to a week-long Hurricane Sandy repair project under the auspices of the Presbyterian Disaster Relief (PDR) program July 14-20. Eleven CHPC volunteers will be staying in housing provided by the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church on the New Jersey shore. The exact nature of the work is evolving and we will be informed soon. If you are interested, please contact Sally Stoecker.  Members and friends may sign up here.
Below are people how have already signed up.

Download a Handbook for the project here.

Download required forms here.  These forms must be completed by each participant and given to Sally Stoecker no later than June 1, 2013

For the next two years, the Congregational Based Shelter Project will be based at Emory United Methodist Church during July and August. St. Marks is undergoing major renovations and therefore cannot host the two families. Before committing to St. Marks that we will provide 2 overnight volunteers on Monday evenings, 18 CHPC members or friends must commit to the project (two per night; 9 Mondays.) If we cannot find 18 volunteers, those interested can fill in as needed by St. Mark’s coordinator, Marlan Green. Emory United Methodist Church is located near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Missouri Avenue NW. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation or travel by bus. This is where the families stay 10 months out of the year when they are not at St. Marks in the summer. Providing dinner this year will NOT be required, as families prepare their own meals in the kitchen there. Volunteers can eat beforehand or take a meal with them.

In May and June (dates to be determined) there will be opportunities for volunteers to see the facility and ask questions.  Please contact Sally Stoecker.  if you have additional questions!  Many thanks for giving this important ministry your prayerful consideration.

If you are interested in participating in the Congregational Based Shelter Project please sign up here.
Below are people who have already signed up:

Ongoing Service Opportunities

EVERY SUNDAY all are encouraged to bring food items for the food pantry operated by Lutheran Church of the Reformation.  Items listed below should be placed in the collections bins the CHPC Fellowship Hall.

This is a basic bag of groceries designed to meet the needs of a family of four for two days. You may donate any or all of these items.The sizes indicated are selected because they fit easily into one bag. Although largersizes may be cheaper per ounce, we are unable to divide them among bags.  PLEASE, NO GLASS CONTAINERS. Cans, paper, and plastic containers only.  Business size cards to keep with you containing the list below are available on the CHPC Fellowship Hall welcome desk.

2 cans green vegetables (12-15 oz)
- green beans, peas
2 cans yellow vegetables (12-15 oz)
- corn, carrots, mixed vegetables,
white or sweet potatoes
2 cans fruit (14-16 oz)
- peaches, pears, applesauce, cherries,
plums, cranberries, fruit cocktail
1 can pork and beans (12-16 oz)
1 can tuna (6 oz)
1 jar peanut butter (16-18 oz)
2 boxes macaroni and cheese (7 1/4 oz)
2 packages dried soup/flavored noodles
- (3 oz)-Ramen noodles
1 box crackers (16 oz)
1 box dry cereal (12-16 oz)
2 1-qt packages dried milk

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH – Soup Kitchen Sunday  - on the first Sunday of every month after worship we prepare large casseroles that serve people in our neighborhood Soup Kitchen located at the Church of the Brethren at 4th and NC SE.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH – Burrito Sunday  - on the third Sunday of every month after worship we prepare breakfast burritos to be served in our neighborhood breakfast program operated by Capitol Hill United Methodist Church on Seward Square.

READ ABOUT THE CHPC SERVICE PROJECT AT CLAGETT FARMS

The evaluation will focus on the pastor’s effectiveness in fulfilling the identified CHPC goals, and whether he has met your expectations in each of those priority areas.  The goals and priorities for CHPC have been developed by the Session.  The Personnel and Administration Ministry will manage the pastoral evaluation process.

Below are nine priority goals for which the Pastor has important, but in most cases, shared responsibility with the Session.  Items for which the Pastor has sole responsibility are identified in bold italics.  The Session has grouped these nine goals into categories A, B, and C in terms of their importance for evaluating the Pastor.  Category A contains those that the Session believes are the most important pastoral functions. Categories B and C are deemed somewhat less important.

In early June the P & A Ministry will circulate an evaluation form for those interested in contributing their views on pastoral performance.  All evaluation forms will be confidential and seen only by the Personnel and Administration Ministry.  The P & A Ministry will aggregate and summarize the submissions, discuss the results with the Pastor, and subsequently present a report to the Session.

Following are the nine goals.  We ask that all interested read and consider them prayerfully and thoughtfully.  Please consider your experience to date with the pastor and be attentive in the upcoming months as the date of the evaluation approaches.

SESSION CHPC GOALS AND PRIORITIES AS RELATED TO PASTORAL DUTIES

AND THE UPCOMING PASTOR EVALUATION

Priority Ranking:  A

Preaching:   The goals of preaching are to inspire, challenge and nourish congregation members’ faith journeys toward a richer and deeper sense of how to live in response to God’s love.  With these goals in mind, the CHPC Pastor’s sermons are well-focused, Biblically-rooted, and well-delivered messages that apply to issues and experiences ranging broadly from personal to universal concerns within the purview of the congregation.

Congregational fellowship and new member outreach:  In all our activities, from worship and coffee hour to Session meetings and church picnics, our church conveys to both members and visitors a climate of caring and commitment to each other and to living as Jesus would have us live.  In all our interactions, we show respect for and interest in each other’s ideas and concerns.

The CHPC Pastor, working in partnership with the Session, contributes to this climate by promoting opportunities for friendship and mutual support among members, by reaching out to visitors, by encouraging constructive dialogue on all topics (especially the controversial) and by setting a tone of respectful listening and engagement among all congregation members and staff.

Pastoral care:  The CHPC Pastor provides pastoral care to members of the congregation; when appropriate, refers people to other professionals; and helps develop a climate of pastoral care throughout the congregation.  As Moderator of the Session, the Pastor conducts Session meetings in a manner that not only efficiently addresses necessary church business, but also one that pastorally supports Session members as they seek to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation.

Priority Ranking:  B 

Education and teaching: All ages and groups are able to find a place to learn and grow spiritually through participating in Sunday and weekday classes, confirmation and new members’ classes, Congregational retreats, and other opportunities.  Education activities nourish appreciation of God’s love, knowledge of our Biblical heritage and Reformed traditions, and—especially for adults and teens—expand our understanding of our evolving Christian faith while also enabling people to understand how new concepts and language can enhance and deepen the faith that they have associated with traditional terms.

The CHPC Pastor, as Teaching Elder, works in consultation with the Session to teach, guide, and enable educational activities and to encourage the development of congregational leadership and clergy and member-led education opportunities.  As appropriate and by working with the Session the CHPC Pastor provides meaningful and productive training classes for newly elected Elders.  In addition, the Pastor works with the Education Ministry to discern how best to meet the interests and needs of various groups within CHPC.

Worship development: The CHPC Pastor is responsible for selecting scripture readings, hymns, prayers, music, drama, dance, or other art forms, sacraments and other content and language of liturgy in worship. The Pastor works in concert with the Worship Ministry and staff to discern varied worship needs of a diverse congregation and addresses them to enable congregation members to achieve a meaningful worship experience.

Work with churches in the community, Presbyterian bodies, and ecumenical groups:  The Pastor and Session should be involved with Presbytery, ministerial associations, and other churches in the community when required and or appropriate. The Pastor promotes Session and congregational engagement in the Capitol Hill community and the Presbytery, and actively supports awareness of special efforts to enrich our knowledge of our unique history, such as the CHPC 150 anniversary campaign.

Priority Ranking: C

Administrative leadership:  The CHPC Pastor’s leadership of staff enables them to work collaboratively, feeling empowered and appreciated in their work so as to perform their duties effectively, accurately, and efficiently.  The Pastor encourages staff interactions with congregation members that show understanding of the priorities and processes of the church with effective communications.

Mission leadership and involvement.  The CHPC Pastoralong with the Session ensure that mission is integrated into church life, encouraging all to be involved in mission activities and community service. The Pastor provides leadership, in consultation with the Service Ministry, in supporting and providing guidance to the work of Capitol Hill Group Ministry and other community service organizations and activities.  The Pastor helps Session and congregation clarify a broader vision and understanding of our mission as a church and each person’s own mission as a Christian.  The Pastor interprets Presbyterian mission in today’s world in light of Jesus’ life and teachings to his followers.

Professional and spiritual development:  The CHPC Pastor attends to his (or her) personal spiritual development; participates in activities that further develop and promote professional effectiveness. 

WORSHIP:  11:00 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP:  12:15 p.m.