Will you join us for our fourth and final conversation (Thursday, October 8 at 8:30pm) on this series of online gatherings on race and racism in America, hosted by the Christian Education Committee of CMPC? This has been a helpful forum to have an important discussion on what racism means to us on a personal level and how we might respond individually…

The Session voted to support the CMPC Reopening Task Force proposal to keep the building closed until Dec. 1 and to continue to permit sole use of the church grounds by CMPC groups. This decision will give Pastor Hoffman a month to prepare after he returns from sabbatical, and will be regularly revisited in the interim should any pertinent changes to governmental…

The Session reaffirmed that its prior decision to close the building until Sept. 12 will remain in place. The issue will be revisited again on or before the next meeting Aug. 17 to consider any changes in governmental policy or CMPC Reopening Task Force recommendations that may occur in the interim. Other announcements: The Christ Memorial Christian Preschool Board unanimously voted to…

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…

The session met via Zoom on the evening of Monday, May 18th.  The following was discussed and/or decided at the meeting. A motion to extend the closure of the church building (including for worship) through June 15 was unanimously approved. The Session will meet on that date, if not before, to reassess any changes. Other announcements: The PC(USA) General Assembly scheduled to…

The session of CMPC met Monday evening April 20th via zoom online videoconferencing.  Following is a summary of the business conducted. A motion to extend the closure of the church building and to suspend worship services in the Sanctuary through May 18 was unanimously approved. The Session will hold its next monthly meeting on that date to reassess any changes to state and…

In response to the Covid-19 virus, the Mission and Local Outreach made a donation to support the Howard Country Food Bank (HCFB) which recently has seen a significant increase in demand for their services.  The Food Bank normally distributes food to around 27,000 low-income residents each year. The sudden increase is from clients who have lost their source of income during the…