Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is a congregation that

values a diversity of belief. Whether you're full of faith or full of doubt,

you'll find people who have been there and accept you for where you are.

We welcome all people to worship, pray, eat, seek spiritual answers,

and enjoy life within this community of faith. All are welcome!

Last week, part of the CHPC Youth Group had the awesome opportunity to travel to Montreat, NC to participate in the Montreat Youth Conference! While there, we gathered with almost 800 other youth from throughout the country to worship, pray, learn, and grow in our faith.

Since it was our second year, we were able to dive into the experience quicker and more easily! Our group made stronger connections with other high schoolers during their small group time and our discussions after worship were deep and edifying.

If possible, this year was more enriching than last year for our group! I am so proud of what they got out of the week. In her own words, one youth would like to share: "Thank you for the great experience. It gave me the opportunity to meet so many new people, and have a lot of fun!"

In Christ,

- Tyler

Our Summer Sermon Series through Galilee continues this week as we walk with Jesus by the seashore. Sometimes the waters of life can get choppy and a storm can come out of no where, but we are never alone because Jesus is with us. Come and see this Prince of Peace who can calm the stormy seas and empowers us to not live in fear.

Sunday's Scripture:

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 NRSV

Mark 4:35-41, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Peace! be Still."

CHPC will be hosting a family outing this coming Sunday, June 23, as we head out to Paradise Acres in Boones Creek at 4pm. Their address is 4946 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37615. This is a 15 minute drive from the church, straight down Fort Henry Drive, heading south. We'll gather together in the parking lot and then enter the course together. The cost will be $5 per person. Dinner is not included, but concessions are open and we've heard their ice cream, Ashby's Sterling, is world class! Let Tyler know you can make it and see you there!

Dear Members and Staff of CHPC,

You are Second Harvest Super Heroes! Thank you for immediately responding to an emergency call to help feed 100 girls who are participating in the Girls Inc. of Johnson City’s summer program. It was an unusual and last minute need that popped up in the food bank’s Summer Food Service program also known as our Summer Feeding Program.

According to Feeding America’s most recent Map the Meal Gap Study 18,630 (19.1%) of children under the age of eighteen in our eight-county service region in Northeast Tennessee are food insecure. Our goal is to provide 40,000 meals across our region to children and youth this summer and you kindly provided 400 of those 40,000 meals. Wow! You made a difference and we are grateful. On behalf of the staff of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee thank you for providing yummy and nutritional meals for the girls! 

On a personal note. You are a congregation of faith in action, compassion, generosity and hospitality. It was an honor to worship with you and serve alongside you for a brief but blessed time while Brad served as your Interim Pastor.  You are a dear congregation! Thank you also for praying for me during my recent health issue! I am doing well. All my best to you ALWAYS.

In Christ,

- Lee Walker



Donor Relations Sr Manager

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

Your Session met online for its monthly stated meeting at 5:30pm on Monday, June 16 via Zoom. Items of interest included: the approval to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism for Brock Hammons on Sunday, June 23, approving the request for the Hammon family to join CHPC, inviting John Golden (Director of UKirk ETSU) to preach on July, 28, setting the Communion calendar for the rest of the year, and approving the use of pumpkin patch funds to subsidize the youth's recent trip to Montreat. The next Stated Session meeting will be held on July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm.

In Christ, 

Clark Parker, Clerk & David Randolph, Moderator

Adult Sunday School Classes continue this Sunday. The Disciples Class will meet in room 218 and the Remnant will meet in room 221. Contact David to learn more about participating in either class.

The Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study continues reading passages from the Book of Mark in connection with CHPC's summer's sermon series. All are welcome to study God's Word within this lively group each Wednesday at 3pm in the parlor. Contact Lisa Pecorini if you would like to participate.

The Spirit continues to move each Wednesday evening at CHPC with a special time for prayer at 6:30pm. This weekly prayer gathering meets for a 30 minute intentional time of communal prayer and contemplation. Please contact Elder Donna Whitson if you would like to participate.

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection in celebration of the life of Evelyn Hill will be held at 1pm on Saturday, July 6. The family will receive guests during a visitation in the sanctuary starting at 12:00pm. Please hold Evelyn's family in prayer as they prepare to give thanks for Evelyn's life.

The entire church is invited on July 28 to enjoy a picnic and field day at Warriors’ Path State Park. Meet at 4pm under the big Pavilion on Duck Island. Spread the word and we hope to see you there!

Save the Date for this CHPC's Annual August Splash Down on Saturday, August 10. This will be the perfect way for the entire congregation to celebrate the end of the first week of school!

Martha's Circle will not be meeting this summer. Please join them when their meetings resume in September.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by noon on Wednesday.

Prayer Requests 

Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt,

Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Boyd Holder, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother), Bethany Thompson, Shirley Hurst, Friends of Miller Lyons,

Family of Leon Boyd, Family of Sue Anderson (Donna Weinman's Mother), Esther Favors (Tyler Paulsen's Grandmother), Family of Lois Carter (Bronwen Huff's Mother), Family of Kirk Cole, Family of Angela Kelly (Bill Kelly's Wife), Family of Evelyn Hill, Dusty Newman



Health Care/Assisted Living Facilities

Anne Hertel, Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson,

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett