712 S. Columbia Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
918.592.5800
Church Office Hours:
Mon - Th, 9 am - 3 pm
Closed on Fridays
Worship Schedule:
9:30 am - Church School - all ages
10:30 am - Fellowship
11:00 am - Worship in English
11:00 am - Worship in Spanish
Church Email:
Pastor Email:
Website:
Join us for coffee, juice, cookies and
conversation in Fellowship Hall before
Church School and Worship.
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One of the key factors that draws folks to College Hill is our non-traditionalist and non-dogmatic approach to issues of faith and life. Our prevailing theological perspective is best described by the term, progressive Christianity.
What is progressive Christianity?
As is fitting of progressive Christianity itself, there is no one definition. However, there are some basic characteristics. As expressed in our
Church Brochure
(you can find it on the Information Table in the narthex, or our church website under “Who We Are”):
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Willingness to question tradition, including orthodox understandings of church doctrine and biblical interpretation
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Respect of intellectual integrity, including the use of the latest in biblical and scientific knowledge and understanding
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Acceptance and affirmation of human diversity – a ministry of hospitality and inclusiveness
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Strong emphasis on ministries to promote social justice, peace, and care of the environment and all of God’s good creation
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Centrality of the commandment to “love one another” – a ministry of compassion
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Outreach to those for whom organized religion has proved ineffectual, irrelevant, or repressive
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A life of faith is approached as a journey, not a destination
Peter Enns, in his book,
The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our “Correct” Beliefs
, writes:
"When did being “right” with God come to mean believing the right things
about
God—believing the right doctrines, reading the Bible the right way, holding the right views?
For many Christians, this idea is at the very center of their religious lives. And that’s a problem. Because this focus on being correct can actually distract us from faith and from God. What happens when the security of “knowing what you believe” gets disrupted—as it does sooner or later? What if once-settled questions—like “What is God really like?”—suddenly become unsettled?"
Along these line, in September, the
Adult Church School
class will revisit the DVD curriculum:
An Introduction to
Progressive Christianity
by Living the Questions. This will be new information to some, and a good refresher for others. It’s hard to believe, but it has been 10 years since we last looked at this informative and transformational material.
On a personal note, Phillips Theological Seminary has asked me to teach a
Presbyterian Polity
class this fall semester. I did so back in 2017 and 2010. Classes begin on August 26, so I’d appreciate your prayers. I plan to take a week of study leave the week before classes begin, So, I will be out from Monday, August 19 – Sunday, August 25.
Blessings,
Rev. Todd
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Gini Fox leading Acolyte training
Pictured (left to right) -
Lilly Patterson, Grayson Patterson, Theo Decter Wright, Kado Bissell (Alicia Odum's grandson)
, Libby Decter Wright
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CELTIC CIRCLE
July 30
Celebrating Lughnasa
Our leader/facilitator: Mark Miller
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For three week in July, we held an
Adult Church School class on the many issues involved in
Foster Care. Led by experts
Clay and Bryan Finck-Ward, and their adopted daughter,
Lupe Tovar.
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College Hill hosts the Planning & Leadership Teams of the
Synod Youth Workshop before and during their yearly gathering of 200 Presbyterian youth at the University of Tulsa.
We also store the equipment used by their recreational team in our attic during the year.
During their Service Project Day the leadership team came to College Hill to do some work inside and outside the church. Thank you!!
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Save the Date!
All Church Fall Retreat at
Dwight Mission
October 11-13
Plan to
join us
for
campfires, s'mores, hot beverages
and
fun fellowship!
More details will be provided soon.
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Looking to
safely and responsibly dispose of unneeded
prescription glasses
and
unused,
l
abeled medications?
Neighbor for Neighbor
(505 E 36th St, N,, Tulsa)
accepts these items through their drop-off program, and handles everything for you
at no cost
!
From housing and food distribution assistance, to life skills training, flood disaster support, and everything in between - this tr
usted
organization
continues to help make a difference in our community and in the lives of our neighbors in need, for over 50 years!
Click here
for more information
about their drop-off program, as well as ways you may be able to support this worthwhile charity. You can also call them at
(918) 425-5578.
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Flower Chart
If you would like to
bring flowers
to decorate the sanctuary for an upcoming worship service, please
sign up
on the
Flower Chart
on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. There are many open dates available for the new year. Your dedication will also be announced in the worship bulletin.
Flowers can be purchased from any store or brought from home. Please bring them in two containers the morning of the service for which you have signed up.
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Penny Fund Donations Welcome
Thank you for your donations to the Penny Fund! You are always welcome to
donate
your
pennies
(or any
loose change
), in the
red container
on the
Narthex table.
This money goes toward funding many College Hill needs and events we enjoy throughout the year!
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Visit our Facebook page for
more photos!
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August
1 - Esteban Valencia
1 - Laura Stanford
2 - Pat Valencia
2 - Elizabeth West
6 - Meagen Burrows
6 - Cooper Thomason
7 - Patrick Fox
8 - Michelle Brobston
9 - Rachel Fuller
10 - Kristy Wyatt
13 - Katy Walker
13 - Norman Gainey
14 - Jim Brady
15 - Judith Nole
16 - Tim Gillean
23 - Adrienne Coleman
24 - Haley Brobston
25 - Susan West
26 - Mark Bergner
26 - Celia Ketcham
26 - Dana Livingston
27 - Betty Coleman
30 - Bruce Ketcham, Jr.
Remember the
Birthday Endowment Fund!
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Potluck Luncheon &
DF7O8 Sign Ups
This
Sunday, August 4
Sunday, August 4 after worship
- Our
Fellowship Ministry Team
is hosting a
"Meal Mix Up" Potluck Luncheon
in Fellowship Hall to launch the Dinners for 7 or 8 (DF7O8).
Please bring a dish to share
.
Dinners for 7 or 8
(DF7O8) is a great way to connect and get involved in the life of the church. Dinners can be held in the home or at a restaurant and you have the option to sign up as a
Host
or a
Guest
- or both! If you know of new members that might be interested encourage them to
sign up
as well.
Click below
to download the
registration form,
which can be turned in to Clay, or the church office. Hard copies of the sign up form are available on the information table in the Narthex.
R
egistration deadline
is
August 25th.
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In the next couple of weeks,
Charles Stanford
will be donating Alice’s clothing and
shoes
(size 7.5), to a charitable organization. If, prior to that time, a member or friend of College Hill would be interested in viewing any of her wardrobe, please contact Charles at 918-760-4093, to set up a time to do so.
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Many thanks to all the
College Hill folks who helped with last month's
Kendall-Whittier July 4th parade and festivities! It was a good day - the crowd was smaller this year, but everyone seemed to have a great time.
Many thanks to
Barb &
Bill Nole - they helped pick up the food, ice, and other things needed from the church.
Barb, with some help from
Susan West, made some of her
delicious cookies, cutely decorated for the 4th.
Jim &
Jennifer Campbell were a big help, and
Kye May handled the games, plus several others were there to help out. College Hill's
Outreach & Mission Ministry team also donated $100 to help with costs.
I have been involved with the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood from the beginning, which was many years ago.This is my last year to help, although I really didn't have to do much of anything, since we had so many good people help take over.
My thanks to you all,
Charlotte Bronston
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COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music
Mike Gibson, Organist
Music Offerings
August 2019
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August 4
Special Music
Diane Bucchianeri
~ Cellist
August 11
Choral Anthem
The Gift of Love
~ Hal Hopson
August 18
Choral Anthem
Make a Joyful Noise
~
Taylor Davis
August 25
Choral Anthem
Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him
~
Benjamin Harlan
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CHANCEL CHOIR
The
Chancel Choir
of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun!
We are now in recess until Wednesday, August 7.
If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir this fall, we are welcoming new members.
Please contact the Director of Music.
BELLISSIMO
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble
of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the second story choral room.
Rehearsals resume Wednesday, August 7
, and if you are interested in playing in this fun ensemble (permanent member or substitute) this fall, please contact Director of Music for more information.
Please (click name to) contact our
Director of Music,
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Book Club
August 18
after worship
Next Year in Havana
by Chanel Cleeton
Described by
Entertainment Weekly
as “a sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations,” our next Book Club selection is
Next Year in Havana
by Chanel Cleeton. About the novel,
NPR.org
says it “reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it’s always worth the risk.”
Next Year in Havana
by Chanel Cleeton, is available at book stores, your local library, and other book sources.
Book Club will meet for lunch and discussion at Panera Bread
(1624 E. 15th St., just west of Utica on the south side of 15th St.)
immediately following the worship service.
(about 12:15 pm)
Please
(click name to)
contact
Fritha Ohlson
for more information, and/or if you are interested in joining this group.
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In honor and memory of
Jim Brown, a Hawaiian shirt aficionado, you are encouraged to wear one to church on this first Sunday in September.
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THANK YOU!
Outreach & Mission Ministry team sends a big
THANK YOU to College Hill for supporting our most recent
5th Sunday Offering, benefiting
students at
Sequoyah and
Kendall-Whittier Elementary Schools.
Donations made by the congregation totaled
$687! O&M will combine this with budgeted funds and present a check for $600 to each school.
Community Service Coordinators at Sequoyah and KWE will use this gift to help students with school uniforms.
Thank you for your continued support of
mission projects in our community!
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Luncheon Club
Luncheon Club will be
on Summer break
in August, but will return next month! Details will be announced soon.
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Book Study
Small Group
Monday, August 12
6:30 pm
Not to be confused with the College Hill Book Club, we have another small group called the Book Study Group.
Christianity After Religion:
The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening
by Diana Butler Bass
This groundbreaking and scholarly book is by
Diana Butler Bass
who is the speaker at our
Harold Hill Lecture Series
this Saturday, October 5.
We select one or two books a year to read and discuss in depth over several monthly Tuesday evening sessions. (typically on the fourth Tuesday) Please (
click name to)
contact
John Gammie,
if you are interested in joining, and/or learning more about this group.
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The following letter was received after a request was made through Stefanie Olson
for a project for students/alumni at
The Little Lighthouse.
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Rev. Freeman,
Good evening. My name is Lynda Crouch and I'm a close friend/co-worker of
Stefanie Olson
who is a member of your congregation. Stefanie was so helpful in connecting me with your church for a need that I had in order to help a family that I serve.
Brooklyn
is a young lady who is deaf/blind and an alumni of the
Little Light House
.
She was in need of
pre-vocational activities
to help her in learning work skills and volunteer opportunities. Her grandmother, Teri, and I scheduled for Brooklyn to bring the
folded church brochures
she has completed so far, to the church last week. Brooklyn uses a folding jig, which allows her to participate in folding the brochures at her home. With Teri's permission, I've included these pictures within this email. Brooklyn is improving each time that she completes them with less cues/prompts from me.
We are so blessed by this experience! We are also so grateful that your church understands the importance of inclusion and allowing EVERY person the opportunity to demonstrate God's love through service.
Brooklyn is an incredible young lady and her grandparents are incredible advocates for her to experience and participate in all that she can.
Thank you again for allowing Brooklyn an opportunity to serve your church and its members. We have some brochures left and we will bring them by when they are done!
In Christ's love,
Lynda Crouch
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1st Sunday Food Collection
KWI Food Pantry
August 4
Our
1st Sunday food collection will go to the Kendall Whittier, Inc. Emergency Food Pantry.
We will again be collecting canned vegetables and canned fruit, which are especially needed, as well as other food items.
Cash donations are also always welcome and appreciated
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2019
Birthday Endowment Fund
A meaningful way to
celebrate
your
Birthday
this year is to
donate
an amount equal to your new
age
to the
Endowment Fund
.
This donation is also a wonderful way to
honor others
such as children, grandchildren and friends and allows the
church
to have
funds available
for special projects.
Checks can be made payable to College Hill and marked "Birthday Fund" on the memo portion of the check.
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College Hill
Recycle and Donation Center
We have re-purposed the cabinets in the hallway outside of Fellowship Hall for use as a place to deposit recycling and donations.
Recycle bins will accommodate paper, cans, plastic bags, compact fluorescent lamps, batteries, and printer cartridges.
Donation bins are also available for diapers and baby care products, dry goods and hygiene items, and school supplies.
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