Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Maryland
Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Summary of the April 19, 2021 Session Meeting

The CMPC Session voted to allow worship leaders to join Pastor Hoffman in the Sanctuary to conduct 10:30 a.m. virtual services starting this Sunday, April 25. Elders also approved the formation of a group comprised of members of the Worship and Music Committee, Property Committee and Reopening Task Force for the express purpose of determining how soon the building can reopen for in-person activities (perhaps including worship services) and what that may look like, using feedback from the 2nd congregational survey.

A virtual worship experience will still be offered for those who prefer it, even after in-person services resume. The ad hoc committee will present its recommendations to the Session for a vote as soon as possible, with details and timing to be shared with the congregation immediately. Please keep an eye out for pertinent announcements via email. 

In other business:

  • Discussion continued on the optimum timing of a 3rd three-year capital campaign, as required by our mortgage lender, with a decision expected in May.
  • Friends of Hyiwot, a group that operates outside of the church to solicit direct donations to Elder Hyiwot Teshome to help pay his seminary expenses, was given approval to raise funds for a second year.