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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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There is always something significant in the turning of the calendar to a new year, even though it’s just another day, chronologically. Symbolically, however, it can help us reflect and meditate upon new beginnings.
At our rare New Year’s Day service of worship (in the Fellowship Hall, starting with brunch), I used the metaphor of how each one of us carries around a backpack filled with all the events, thoughts and feelings of the past year. For those who were unable to attend, I want to share the questions that folks pondered and then discussed around their tables.
- What would you like to take out of your backpack and leave behind as you journey into this new year? (What do you hope to let go of?)
- What would you like to continue to carry with you in your backpack as you journey into this new year? (What qualities, people, and things do you want around you?)
- What would you like to add to your backpack as you journey into this new year? What are your hopes for this year? What ‘new beginnings’ do you seek? Is there a mantra that would help guide you?
As I shared with the larger-than-expected group of folks who gathered on January 1 (67 folks), the answers to these questions are not meant to be seen as New Year’s Resolutions. For instance, there may be things you and I would like to leave behind, but in reality are simply part of who we are. We can ‘work’ on those things, but sometimes learning to live life fully in our own skin is the most helpful way to journey forward, knowing God is always
with
us and
for
us on our journey.
As a community of faith, 2016 was actually a wonderful year here at College Hill. I know we can’t say that about many of the events within our country and around the world. But I choose to carry around the mantra, “Be hopeful” as I journey through 2017. As followers of Jesus, are we not called to be a hopeful people?
I am especially hopeful for you, as well as the life and ministry of College Hill as we journey together as a compassionate community of faith into and throughout this year ahead.
Blessings,
Rev. Todd
Click here for Previous Sermons - including the Sermon Series on Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during the season of Advent.
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Sunday, Jan. 8 -
Baptism of the Lord Sunday with Communion (First Sunday after Epiphany)
Saturday, Jan. 14 -
Annual Session Retreat
Sunday, Jan. 15 -
Ordination & Installation of the new class of Ruling Elders
Monday, Jan. 16 -
MLK Day, church office closed
Thursday, Jan. 19 -
Luncheon Club at noon
Monday, Jan. 23 -
Game Night at 6:00 pm
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Sunday, Jan. 24
Annual Congregational Meeting
& Potluck Luncheon
- Please plan to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting and Potluck Luncheon immediately following worship. The Ministry Teams will present their Annual Reports at this time. The congregation will vote on the Pastor's Terms of Call.
- Bring a covered dish to share and join us for this very important meeting of the congregation.
Saturday, Jan. 28 - Meal for the Day Center for the Homeless
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Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm
The
Celtic Circle
meets quarterly to discuss Celtic spirituality and customs and how they continue to have meaning in today's world.
The next gathering will be held at the home of
Mark and
Gay Miller.
At that time will be celebrating the feast day of Imbolc, also known as Saint Brigid's day. This is the time when we look forward to the coming of Spring and new life. The discussion topic for the evening will be "The Celtic Year and the Blessing of Spring."
Contact
Mark if you have any questions concerning this celebration.
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New Year's Day
Brunch/Worship
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Visit our Facebook page for
more photos!
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1 - Paulino Allande
4 - Megan Featherston
6 - Damion Williams
7 - Louis Coleman
8 - Julia Allande
9 - Theo Wright
11 - Camellia McKenzie
13 - Terry Gamel
14 - Jennifer Campbell
15 - Parker Brobston
19 - Fritha Watts Ohlson
20 - Jeff Dickason
21 -
Chris Newsome
25 - Ethan Buchner
25 - Libby Wright
27 - David Moser
27 - Tanya Patterson
30 - Dena Schone
31 - Nancy Foote
Remember the
Birthday Endowment Fund!
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New Members
Nataya & Steven Bostic
MaryAnn Bumgarner
Michael Butler
Lori Decter Wright
Becky Doyle
Lauren Harper
Chris Newsome & Lindsey Smith
Luke Oldham
Joshua Miller-Shawnee
Marianne & David Stambaugh
Baptisms
Steven Bostic
Miles McAnally
Lillian Newsome
Ruby Oldham
Lupe Tovar
In Memoriam
Betty Howard
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Original Blessing
by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Daily Meditation blog
January 4, 2017
Why did Jesus come?
Jesus did not come to change the mind of God about humanity. It didn’t need changing. God has organically, inherently loved what God created from the moment God created it. Jesus came to change the mind of humanity about God.
As our image of God changes, our image of God’s creation, including ourselves, changes as well. Jesus shows us what it looks like for God to be incarnate in humanity. Jesus holds together the human and the divine so that we might follow him and do the same.
To read the entire blog,
CLICK HERE
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Alternative Christmas Results
College Hill members found the perfect gift for their friends and family who had everything.
Lots of folks in the congregation made a contribution to one of four local, national or global causes by purchasing Alternative Christmas cards.
In this way, we raised nearly $830
for the following four causes:
(Click to)
check out the listed websites for more information about these causes, which College Hill members selected in October's Mission Fair.
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The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church will begin
spring rehearsals Wednesday, January 11 at 6:45 p.m. We gather in the second floor choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun!
If you are a singer and would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, we are welcoming new members for the upcoming season.
BELLISSIMO
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church will begin spring rehearsals Wednesday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in playing in this fun ensemble (permanent member or substitute), please contact Director of Music for more information.
(Click name) to contact our Director of Music,
Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music
Mike Gibson, Organist
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Monday, January 23
6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Please bring snacks to share. If you received any new games for Christmas, feel free to bring them! Childcare is available. (Click name to) contact Marilyn Hill for more information.
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Book Club
Sunday, January 15
Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret
by Steve Luxenberg
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 worship service (about 12:15pm). They will discuss their latest read, Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret by Steve Luxenberg. Please contact Fritha Ohlson if you are interested in more information about this group.
Please (click name to) contact Fritha Ohlson if you are interested in more information about Book Club.
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Luncheon Club
Friday, January 19 at Noon
Be sure to join us for Luncheon Club in Fellowship Hall the third Thursday of the month for delicious food, fun and fellowship!
Please (click name to) contact Gretchen Hannefield or Gay Miller to learn more about this group, or if you are interested in being a guest speaker.
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1st Sunday Food Collection - KWI
Our
First Sunday food collection will go to the
Kendall-Whittier, Inc.
Emergency Food Pantry.
Current needs include canned vegetables and canned fruit, as well as other non-perishable food items.
Cash donations are also welcome!
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Day Center for the Homeless Meal
Saturday, January 28
Our Hispanic Fellowship here at College Hill is responsible for preparing a dinner meal at Tulsa's Day Center for the Homeless.
Sign up on Caroline's Clipboard before or after worship to contribute food or funds.
We welcome anyone who would like to join us at the Center to help serve the meal!
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2017 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
.
If you have forgotten throughout the year - it's not too late to contribute!
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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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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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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If you would like to
bring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for an upcoming worship service, please
sign upon the Flower Chart on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. There are many open dates available. 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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