WELCOME TO
COLESVILLE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
12800 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Mailing address:
P. O. Box 10721
Silver Spring, MD 20914
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301-622-4555
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Summer Sermon Series
Join us this summer as we engage in awe-filled practices that heighten our connection to that which is bigger than us, remind us that we are not alone, and offer us respite and resilience.
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Capital Campaign
July Update
The Capital Campaign Committee for the organ and sanctuary renovations is patiently waiting for the architect to complete the master planning assignment and to provide cost estimates for the various phases of work. The expectation is to have this planning work completed by approximately August 1. The Committee is currently evaluating the merits of engaging a fundraising consultant, as well as looking at funding sources to offer a matching fund initiative for campaign pledges. The organ renovation project has started and the feasibility of implementing the full sanctuary improvements program may be determined by the level of financial participation from the CPC congregation.The campaign is currently in a ‘soft start’ mode as we await the architect’s deliverables and can discern with Session on a pathway forward. The intent is to share a Vision Statement and a churchwide education plan as the campaign transitions into a very visible and active phase later this summer. Some contributions have already been received and a big THANK YOU to this early cohort of donors. If you would like to give now, please click here and choose “Capital Campaign” from the Fund dropdown list. Please prayerfully consider participating in this important church activity as we look forward to the next exciting era in the history of Colesville Presbyterian Church. And stay tuned for future updates!
The WIND
July Update
At its June 23 meeting, the WIND Team began pulling together data to develop a picture of our identity as a congregation. What is it that makes us really us? The Team had asked a sample of the congregation to respond to questions from our Good Futures Workbook about our church and its history. Questions such as: what inspires us about CPC, what stands out as examples of CPC at its best, how are we different from other churches in a positive sense, and what gives us hope for CPC’s future.
In organizing the answers, the Team borrowed a travel analogy from the Good Futures Workbook. Answers that could help us find our next directions were identified as “on ramps.” Answers that might pose obstacles to progress were brought together under the heading “roadblocks.” The Team analyzed the responses in these terms and assembled lengthy lists. Below is a condensed version of the lists the Team developed:
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On Ramps
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Broad participation in initiatives/teamwork/long-term commitment
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Creativity/innovation/willingness to try and lead new initiatives — exhibiting openness to new ideas and new ways of doing things
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Welcoming/strong interpersonal connections/caring for others, accepting of others who might be ‘different'
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A diverse congregation committed to social justice
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A desire to discern and do God's will
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Communication and organizational skills
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Wisdom and experience of the members and friends
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Financial stability and generosity
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Roadblocks
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We are a small congregation with little age diversity and many members with health concerns
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Tend to “try too hard” in welcoming to the point it might become overwhelming
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Concern about long-term financial issues
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Lack of sufficient “buy-in” to support new projects
The fact that the list of on ramps is significantly longer than the list of roadblocks is a very positive sign. The Team would like very much to hear your suggestions and comments. Please contact any of the Team members with your ideas.
In conducting its analysis the Team identified some other issues external to CPC. These were embedded in our current culture and will affect how we can successfully continue our ministry and better meet the needs of our community. Look for those in the August issue of Table Talk.
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Mike Miller, chair
Pastor Laura
Alice McGinnis
Sten Maulsby
Susan Patrick
Mike Pettey
Diane Rogers
REMOTE WORSHIP
Come worship with us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. via YouTube.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES
Our high school youth group meets on Wednesday evening. Please contact the church for information - Email at office@colesvillepresbyterian.church or call 301-622-4555
