Summary of Session Actions

The Session met on Wednesday, September 20, and took the following actions:

• Approved minutes of the August Stated meeting and the Called meeting of September 3.
• Considered a motion concerning the condition of the garden space. Representatives of the Session will speak with Stephen Bartlett about its upkeep.
• Approved a motion from the Outreach Committee to receive the Peacemaking and Global Witness Offering on October 1, with the church's portion of the offering going to the Peace Education Program.
• Received a request from Jane Elkin Thomas to be moved to the Inactive roll.
• Approved the call of a candidate to be bridge pastor for four months, pending concurrence of the Mid-Kentucky Presbytery's Committee on Ministry (COM), which meets on October 2.
• Approved Rev. John Odom to preach on October 22.

The Big Circle

“I’m really happy that we came together in a circle.”

“We've got all the resources we need to be faithful to God. Let's get on with it!”

“We must maintain the vibrant worship that has had such a long tradition at Crescent Hill.”

“I’m getting tired.”

“I’m thinking seriously about leaving this congregation.”

“I’m very hopeful.”

“The sky’s the limit to what we can do. But it needs to be fun. God wants us to do what we love.”

These were just a few of the multitude of comments voiced in a lively two-hour conversation last Sunday about “the state of the church.” Nearly 40 people gathered in a big circle in the Henry Young Fellowship Hall for worship, followed by a frank discussion about the future of Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church. At least 8 people participated on Zoom and sent comments via the Chat feature. Almost everyone present spoke or shared their thoughts later by email.

Click here to read a report that includes a sampling of comments and recurring themes that emerged during the gathering. Click here for a video of the gathering.

Updated Church Directories Are Here!

An updated directory of CHPC members is now available. Click here for your copy. The directory is a valuable tool to help us stay connected with our church community.

Session approved a process for updating the directory, which has been underway since early in the year. All members who had not been engaged in the life of the congregation in some way over the past year (worship attendance, financial gifts, active in a church ministry, etc.) were sent a letter asking whether they wanted to remain on the list of active members. Those who did not respond to the letter were sent two follow-up emails.

The new directory contains only names and contact information for members who have been active in some way over the past year or who requested to remain on the active list. Names and contact information for all those who did not respond to the letter or emails, or who requested to be dropped from the roll of active members, have been moved to a “friends list.” These folks will still receive pastoral care if needed and their contact information is available from the church office by request.

We are grateful for the hard work of Megan and Peggy in updating the directory and to deacons and others who reached out to our members for updates in status and contact information. Please send any changes or corrections to the new directory to the church office.

Second Sundays with Sid

The first once-a-month gathering of our Zoom Sunday school will be October 8, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (or whatever time that is in Malawi!). We will show several Sid videos and have a little informal time to catch up and discuss the Bible stories. All elementary-aged children and the young at heart are invited join us October 8 and feel free to bring pets and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Please contact Jerry Van Marter at Jerryvanmarter@gmail.com or Eva Stimson at Eva.stimson@gmail.com to be added to the list to receive the Zoom link for our monthly Second Sundays with Sid gatherings.

CHPC Calendar

Scheduling a meeting at CHPC? Please contact Megan Cahill (office@crescenthill.church) with the date/time/place so that she can add it to the church calendar. A link to the church calendar can be found on CHPC’s web homepage (www.crescenthill.church).

Autumn Under the Cedars

Fall is here and it is that time again to support the ministry of Cedar Ridge Camp by attending Autumn Under the Cedars, the annual fundraising dinner. The event takes place on Friday, October 13 at 6:00 pm. One highlight this year is that part of the event will be in the new chapel!

Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets to AUC.