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College Hill Presbyterian Church

Statement of Welcome and Inclusion

We believe in one Triune God. Together we testify to God’s mighty and merciful acts.

God creates all people to bear the beautiful image of God. Jesus Christ welcomes all people to break bread at his table. On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit drives the disciples of Jesus out of their cramped upper room so that they can be surprised and blessed by a world full of people who are not like them.

In faithfulness to our God and in keeping with our Presbyterian faith, we intend College Hill Presbyterian Church to extend genuine welcome to all people and to all kinds of people, including

people of different races, ethnicities, national origin and immigration status,

people of different sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions,

people of all ages,

people of all levels of physical and mental ability, neurodivergent and
neurotypical,

people of any and all socioeconomic status and educational attainment,

College Hill Presbyterian Church hopes to offer  a home to all kinds of families and families in all phases of life: LGBTQIA and straight, blended, single, married, divorced; without children or with children. Our church family is stronger when all kinds of families can belong.

We believe that all people should be welcome to participate fully in the life of College Hill Presbyterian Church: to join us in worship, education and fellowship, to be baptized at the font and fed at Christ’s table, to be received into membership, called into service and eligible for ordination as deacons and elders. We believe that the covenant of marriage should be extended to any two consenting adults who seek to enter that covenant based on love, responsibility, mutual respect and trust in God’s grace.

We seek to understand one another and celebrate our differences; we believe we will be blessed by them.

We believe that our God calls all kinds of people into the church, connecting us across our differences so that we might receive the good gift of each other.  We believe that faithful and faith-filled followers of Jesus Christ can and will disagree about questions of theology, public policy, partisan political affiliation and other matters of conscience. We affirm God’s dream of a church that embodies unity-in-diversity.

We recognize and confess that we do not always live up to these ideals. We are sinners saved by grace, and our welcome is a work in progress.  But we aspire to become an inclusive community, in which we truly and deeply listen to one another.

We pledge ourselves to the work of ever-increasing welcome.

Our commitment to welcome is rooted in our Reformed faith and shaped by The Book of Order.  College Hill Presbyterian Church belongs to the Presbyterian Church (USA)  and The Book of Order serves as our denomination’s governing document.

Specifically, F-1.0403 (Unity in Diversity) states:

The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the Church’s membership. In Christ, by the power of the Spirit, God unites persons through baptism regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, geography, or theological conviction. There is therefore no place in the life of the Church for discrimination against any person. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall guarantee full participation and representation in its worship, governance, and emerging life to all persons or groups within its membership. No member shall be denied participation or representation for any reason other than those stated in this Constitution. 

G-2.0104b (Standards for Ordained Service) explicitly calls on the church to examine candidates for ordination as to their commitment to diversity. It reads:

Standards for ordained service reflect the church’s desire to submit joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life (F-1.02). The council responsible for ordination and/or installation (G-2.0402; G-2.0607; G-3.0306) shall examine each candidate’s calling, gifts, preparation, and suitability for the responsibilities of ordered ministry. The examination shall include, but not be limited to, a determination of the candidate’s ability and commitment to fulfill all requirements as expressed in the constitutional questions for ordination and installation (W-4.0404)[, the Historic Principles of Church Order (F-3.01), and in the principles of participation and representation found in F-1.0403]. Councils shall be guided by Scripture and the confessions in applying standards to individual candidates.

We gratefully hear God’s call to pursue ever greater inclusion. Relying on God’s grace, we commit ourselves to the work of welcoming all.

-Adopted by unanimous vote of The Session.                                                             December 16, 2025

College Hill Presbyterian Church features a robust and wide-ranging music program. From the Austin Pipe Organ to the Chancel Choir, to our many instrumental ensembles, we encourage and support diverse musical expressions. Music can be a fantastic way to connect to the church. Please reach out to (music@collegehillpc.org) for more information.

At College Hill Presbyterian Church, we are deeply committed to the nurture and growth of students. Beginning with birth and going right through age 18, we help them to mold, or form, their faith relationship with God. We do this in a variety of ways.

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Jesus invites us to love God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. As followers of Jesus, we are committed to the nurture and education of all. From the youngest in the nursery to adults, we seek to provide the programs and resources that help all of us grow together in love.

Every Tuesday morning from 11 to Noon, Pastor Matt hosts an adult Bible study in person and online. It offers an excellent opportunity to dig deeper into Scripture, prepare for the upcoming Sunday and connect to other members of the church. All are welcome to join us in person in the church lounge or join us on Zoom by clicking on this text.

During the program year (September to May), the church hosts ongoing opportunities for young adults to connect, form friendships and grow in faith. Contact pastor@collegehillpc.org for more information.

Adult Dinner Group

The Adult Dinner group gives us a chance to meet outside of worship; outside of study groups.  Open to members, non-members, young or old, we gather for food and fellowship monthly between September and May.  These rotating small groups are a great way to get to know each other.   Everyone helps with either hosting, setup, or bringing some food or drink.  We accommodate allergies concerns as well.

For more information please email or call the church.  We would love to have you join us at the table.

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At College Hill Presbyterian Church, we believe that we cannot love God without also loving our neighbor and the stranger. So, we devote our time, talent, and treasure to loving our neighbor right here in Easton and around the world.

In a typical year, our church gives away over $50,000 to support good work being done by mission partners in Easton and throughout the world.

The church’s Board of Deacons holds twice-yearly rummage sales, as well as an annual Strawberry Festival, the proceeds of which are given to local mission. The church’s Mission Committee helps to decide how we will use our resources to love our neighbor.

Over the years, ProJeCt of Easton and Safe Harbor have been consistent recipients of our dollars and volunteer involvement. The church also works in cooperation with Lafayette College to maintain a Furniture Bank which collects used items to distribute to those who are beginning a new life in a home or apartment.

Other local organizations that we support include:

• Easton Area Community Center
• Easton Area Neighborhood Center
• Third Street Alliance
• Meals on Wheels
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Easton
• Salvation Army
• Habitat for Humanity

Internationally, our support of the Presbyterian Church (USA) funds work for mission, relief, and justice in our nation and around the world.

We also enjoy close ties with our sibling congregation, the Hungarian Reformed Church in Sovata, Romania. Over the years we have exchanged visits with one another and sought to foster cross-cultural understanding.

Since 1949, the College Hill Presbyterian Church Nursery School has offered high quality preschool education, right here in the church building. To learn more, contact Director Megan Schaeffer (chns@collegehillpc.org) or visit the Nursery School website

For 100 years College Hill has hosted our community and congregation at our Annual Strawberry Festival.

You are invited to this year’s celebration

Thursday June 5 2025 from 5-8

Enjoy dinner and dessert
Kids can enjoy the games
Listen to live music
Win a fancy cake in our Musical Cake Lottery

Come join us for a lovely evening of food and fellowship with your neighbors. We will gather in Reeder Park and the adjacent block of Brodhead Street, unless it rains. In that case join us in Fellowship Hall (doors on Monroe Street).

All money raised will help support CHPC’s local mission partners, doing critical work right here in our community!

Volunteer for Strawberry Festival!

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For an in-depth look at the life of the congregation, please see the 2024 Annual Report.