Conversations on Marriage

On three Wednesday evenings,  Jan. 18,  Feb. 1 & 15, 2012, we are continuing our discussion and discernment begun last Spring of  how we at CHPC are responding to the shifting understanding and practice of marriage today.  The first of these, on Jan. 18 was informative reflection and discussion of biblical theological perspectives on marriage.  Please watch this space for details of subsequent discussion topics, and read on for more information: more details…

From the Pastor

Dear Friends,

A majority of the presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) have voted to amend our Book of Order in a way that opens ordination as Elders, Deacons, or Ministers of Word and Sacrament to all people regardless of sexual orientation.

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Grateful Hearts Anniversary Celebration

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Daily Bible Readings

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Hospitality Ministry

sarafritz.JPG“Hospitality” is a Biblical concept. That’s why we’ve chosen this word to describe these ministry activities at CHPC. It is our hope to nurture and sustain our church family through warm and welcoming events and activities.


  • Small prayer and group fellowships
  • Fellowship at coffee hour after worship
  • Monthly congregation wide dinners
  • Occasional ‘in home’ potluck dinners
  • Special events like the annual picnic and Nationals baseball game outings
  • Meal trees to support Members and friends in time of need
  • And support for educational activities like Sunday School and the annual Retreat

Another important portion of the “Hospitality Ministry” is to coordinate the various forms of communications that are such an integral part of our busy lives. Publishing phone directories; issuing weekly electronic news and information update Lifelinks; or writing and publishing the more thought provoking quarterly news letter Lifelines are all part of sustaining a living, loving and growing community of faith.