Greetings from Montreat Conference Center (Presbyterian) in North Carolina (just east of Asheville). Just a short note to again express my deep gratitude for the gracious and generous gift of my sabbatical!

I'm realizing that setting aside church responsibilities for a time does not preclude me from thinking and praying for you, and for Sunday mornings.

My time away is already reaping the fruits of rest, relaxation, and renewal. As my dad used to say, "I got nothing to do and all day to do it."

Photos: the cabin (Walnut Lodge) where I'm staying for 2 weeks at Montreat; Lake Susan at the conference center itself, where I'll move to the Assembly Inn next for the week-long Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference; a strenuous hike up Lookout Trail (the building at the bottom of the hill is the Inn itself); reading and taking in the awesome scenery from the balcony at the Assembly Inn.

Blessings, Rev. Todd 

A Celebration of 15 Years with Pastor Todd

15th Anniversary as our pastor at College Hill!

It’s difficult to believe, yet so much has happened during his tenure. In order to recognize this (and the 30th anniversary of his ordination in October), a celebration on November 5th, is being planned, in Fellowship Hall after worship-with a prime rib dinner and special events. 

So, please mark your calendar because you won’t want to miss the celebration!

Congratulations Jesper and Sofia Ohlson!

Saturday, April 1

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.

2 - Lindsey Fox

   Remember the 

Thanks to the strong connection between Phillips Theological Seminary and College Hill (Rev. Freeman has taught "Presbyterian Polity" there three times since 2010) seven different professors are scheduled to preach, as well as leading adult church school class at 9:30 am.

Below is a photo of each of the remaining guest preachers that we look forward to have lead our

For a better idea as to the wide-range of worship/educational opportunities that have and have yet to be presented, be sure to

click on each Professor's bio link.

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May 2 at 6:30 pm

Celtic Circle will meet at the Unity Circles of The Gathering Place to celebrate the Celtic Festival of Bealtaine. Our program title is “Poems and Prose in the Park”.

As part of the program, you are invited to bring a poem or short reading that relates (in any way) to spring and summer. Your reading should be no longer than 2 minutes. Extra points to those we share their own unique compositions but readings by any author are welcome.

(Click here to) contact Mark Miller for more details on this celebration.

Caroline Johnson is joined by Co Edwards with

The Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, who led

a Minute for Mission during worship on April 30, recognizing Caroline and others from College Hill, who donate so much of their time and efforts helping serve the bi-monthly meals,

We will deliver Braum’s hamburgers, slaw, pickles, oranges, lemonade and homemade cookies as well as milk for breakfast. If you would like to volunteer to help out by baking cookies, please text Caroline Johnson at 918-629-2882.

Day Center dinners are made possible by “usual suspects” aka faithful contributors to this mission. THANK YOU to Marianne & David, Gay & Mark, Johnna & Mark, Jennifer & Jim, Tim & Todd, Brad Burnham, Jan Swafford, Susan, Gini, Gretchen, Crystal, Martha and Sue.

And thank you to our Outreach & Mission Ministry Team for supporting the cost of our dinners, usually $300+ each, for 60 to 80 clients. 

Caroline Johnson entertains the kids with her autoharp skills, while leading the Time with the Children during worship on April 30.

May 14 ~ Teacher Appreciation

We will celebrate all the folks who have served as teachers for both the children’s and adult programs. Please join in worship as we show our appreciation for all these fine leaders who have helped us bloom this year.

May 21~ Graduation Celebration!

Congratulations to recent graduates Jesper and Sofia Ohlson! They will be recognized during church, and there will be a short reception following the service.

Betsy Guyer, Christian Education Ministry Team Moderator, leads the Time with the Children

Compassion Camp is a program where participants explore what it means to have compassion for themselves and others and the world.

As we look around the world, our deep need for compassion becomes more evident with each passing day, perhaps now more than ever. Compassion Camp aims to cultivate compassion for each other, ourselves, and the world. We will examine different places in our lives where we can cultivate compassion. Using each Compassion Camp component, we’ll explore themes of compassion as they relate to each session’s scripture.

Through Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs: Participants will explore what all living things need to live - shelter, food, water, air, and community - and how we can have compassion for the living earth especially in their local ecosystems.

Through awareness, gratitude, wonderment, reciprocity, and kinship, participants will consider how to become co-sustainers and participants in the work of God’s creation.

Using Psalm 104 as our grounding text, along with supporting scripture, participants will closely examine the interconnectedness of the whole earth - humans alongside the more than human world.

Man's Search for Meaning

The group will meet at the home of Sue Haskins to discuss this latest book. Please contact Sue (918-557-0497) for questions, or if you are interested in joining this fun group!

My sincere gratitude to Kathy Davis and the College Hill congregation for your recognition on Administrative Professional's Day ~

Mike Gibson, Organist

The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun!

BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall (1st floor).

If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, or are interested in joining our Handbell Choir, (permanent member or substitute),we are welcoming new members!

Please (click name to) contact our

Director of Music, Kim Childs.

May 7 - Arise, Shine, for Your Light has Come- Allen Pote

May 14 ~ If Ye Love Me - Thomas Tallis

May 21 ~ O Love, How Deep - Richard Frost

Chancel Choir

May 28 ~ I Will Not Leave You Comfortless -

We welcome your encouragement, support and love for children as you assist them in learning English as a Second Language.

If you are interested, please (click name to) contact Tally Ferguson, or Cynthia Fox for details.

Joy/Concern Prayer Requests: 

Please submit your requests for prayers of joy or concern in the bowl in the Narthex.  

Hallelujah! These requests will once again be shared during Sunday Worship! Live streaming will be muted while they are shared. 

Also, please reach out to Rev. Todd or any Congregational Care Ministry team member with needs and concerns.

College Hill has received certification for the third year as an Earth Care Congregation, among 300+ other Presbyterian churches qualifying.

“It’s been amazing to read about all the ways in which Presbyterians are being good stewards of creation,” writes Jessica Maudlin, Associate for Sustainable Living and Earth Care Concerns, Presbyterian Hunger Program.

Our First Sunday Food Collection for the Kendall Whittier Food Pantry is in need of breakfast cereal (Cheerios, Corn Flakes, or other less sweet cereals) and 1-2 lb. bags of rice.

Canned fruit is an immediate need for the

Food Pantry, so feel free to bring donations to the church at any time, and we will distribute.

A meaningful way to celebrate this year's Birthday, 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.