Sisters and Brothers of CMPC, As you are most likely aware, Pastor Hoffman will begin sabbatical on Wednesday, July 1.  He will be away for four months—returning November 1st.  We encourage you to continually pray for Scott and his family—that this time may be restful and rejuvenating.  Of course, we all look forward to his return, but also want this time to be…

Summary of the June 15, 2020 Session videoconference meeting A motion recommended by the CMPC Building Reopening Task Force to extend the closure of the church building through Sept. 12 amid stringent county and state coronavirus restrictions for holding in-person worship services was approved by a vote of 10 to 3. The Session will hold regular meetings on July 20 and Aug.…

Brothers and Sisters of CMPC, At its monthly meeting on Monday, June 15th, after much prayerful and careful consideration and conversation, the session voted to extend the closure of the church building until Saturday, September 12th. We can assure you that this decision was not an easy one to make, but we feel it is the best way to keep our church…

Six days ago, a brother in Christ, George Floyd, was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota as they detained him for suspicion of forgery.  Officers who had sworn to protect and serve. With his dying breaths he cried out for his mother—who had died two years ago.  “Momma, I’m through!”, he gasped. Floyd’s unjust death has sparked protests and riots throughout…