Events, News & Resources
WORSHIP:
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:30 AM
KIDS’ CONNECT (a Sunday School program), is offered for Children ages 3-5 years old. Before prayer time begins (prior to the Sermon) during Worship, a leader will be waiting for your child(ren)
SUNDAY SCHOOL, offered for children 6 years old and up through 12th Grade, is from 9:15 – 10:15 AM. (Adults are invited to Coffee Fellowship during this hour.)
NURSERY, offered for Children ages 0 through 3 years old, opens at 10:15 AM for Worship and closes at the conclusion of the Service.
VISITORS – CPC welcomes you to our Church! Please be sure to fill out the Connection Card located on our Worship Guide and turn it in to the Offering Box when you visit us if you would like to know more about CPC or if you would like to be contacted! Thank you!
Current Sermon Series – BELIEVE: A Journey Through the Gospel of John
To Access Sermons for the Current Sermon Series, check out this Page. Or watch our Sermons live on Facebook during the first Worship Service at 9 AM every Sunday.
ON LOCAL TELEVISION – CPC’s Sermons are featured on Channel 21 on Cable TV each weekend: Sunday viewings at 8 PM. (Cable TV is offered by Comcast/Xfinity.)
WELCOME TO CPC!!!
NEW FACES – We want to be sure to keep you included in upcoming events, news, opportunities, announcements and prayer requests. If you would like to keep up-to-date with the pulse of the Church, please reach out to the Church Office to be added to our Email Contact List.
Every Friday, we email a copy of the latest Announcements, the Worship Guide, Weekly Prayer List and the most current Calendar of Events and Church Use. You are also invited to share with us your days of celebration for Anniversaries and Birthdays. Don’t forget to download our Church App, and check out the Digital Library for FREE!
2023 Announcements:
LORD’S SUPPER is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month:
- January 1, February 5, March 5
- April 2, *May 7 (Rescheduled to April 30), June 4
- July 2, August 6, *September 3 (Rescheduled to September 10)
- October 1, November 5, December 3
- *Change of Date
Sunday Worship Parking – As we continue to see growth at CPC, we would like to ask that all who are willing and able, please park in the back behind the church to free up the front parking for our visitors. Thank you!
SEPTEMBER 2023
September 29 (Friday):
09 29 (Friday) at 6 PM: WOMEN’S MINISTRY is hosting a Game Night on Friday, September 29, at 6 PM. We will provide pizza and ask that women bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert. This will be a time to relax and have fun and enjoy being together! RSVP to Lori Fowler. For contact information and location, please reach out to the Church Office for more information: 765.966.4107.
September 30 (Saturday):
09 30 (Saturday): BIRTHRIGHT of RICHMOND’S “Journey of the Heart – WALK 2023” is to take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023
- WHEN: Registration is from 8-10 AM
- WHERE: Begins and ends at Community Christian School; walk through beautiful Glen Miller Park
- Printed Inserts available at Visitors Center
BIRTHRIGHT of RICHMOND is celebrating their 40th Anniversary with OPEN HOUSES from 12 – 2 PM at the BIRTHRIGHT CENTERS located at 303 & 305 South 6th St., Richmond. Come and celebrate what God has done! Refreshments and guided tours offered.
For more information, call Birthright: 765.962.7439.
OCTOBER 2023
October 1 (Sunday):
KIDS’ CONNECT – Kids’ Connect, our children’s Sunday School program, begins on Sunday, October 1, and is open to children ages 3-5 years old. Before the time of prayer (prior to the Sermon), a leader will be waiting in the back of the Sanctuary for the kids to go with them to the classroom. Pick-up will immediately follow the close of Worship. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristin Williamson. (Please note, 3-year-olds will no longer be in the Nursery!)
October 4 (Wednesday):
10 04 (Wednesday) at 6:30 PM: MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICE will be on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:30 PM in the Church Foyer.
Our Prayer Services are held on the First (1st) Wednesday of each month.
October 8 (Sunday):
10 08 (Sunday): DEACONS’ FUND OFFERING for the Mercy Ministries of the Church will be collected Sunday, October 8, during the Worship Services. Deacons’ Fund Offering is collected every second Sunday of each month during Worship:
- January 8, February 12, March 12
- April 9, May 14, June 11
- July 9, August 20 (date changed from August 13), September 10
- October 8, November 12, December 10
Please visit our Local Ministries page for more information. If you would like to give online, please visit our Giving page.
October 11 (Wednesday):
10 11 (Wednesday) at 6 PM: SESSION MEETING – The next Session Meeting is scheduled at 6 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
SAVE THE DATE!!! October 14 (Saturday):
10 14 (Saturday): 2023 FALL FESTIVAL will take place on Saturday, October 14. RSVP requested. Check your emails and Worship Guides for more information in the coming weeks!
October 15 (Sunday):
10 15 (Sunday) at 12 PM (Noon): INQUIRERS’ CLASS – Are you new to CPC or considering membership? Inquirers’ Class will be held at 12 PM (Noon) on Sunday, October 15, in the Church Foyer for anyone interested in membership or desiring to learn more about our church.
Nursery and Lunch are provided.
Please RSVP by Thursday, October 12, before 12 PM (Noon) to the Church Office: 765.966.4017.
October 29 (Sunday):
10 29 (5th Sunday): GLOBAL MERCY MINISTRY OFFERING is collected during Worship Service every Fifth Sunday of the respective month (only months that have five (5) Sundays):
- January 29, April 30, July 30, October 29, & December 31
- Monies received are used for Missions
- Information about our Missionaries, please visit this Page.
CPC Calendar:
If you would like to check our CPC Calendar to keep up with our Events – please click here.
2023 Upcoming Calendar Events
- SEPTEMBER
- 09 29 (Friday): Women’s Ministry Game Night – RSVP to Lori Fowler
- 09 30 (Saturday): Birthright “Journey of the Heart – WALK 2023” & 40th Anniversary Open Houses
- OCTOBER
- 10 01 (Sunday): Lord’s Supper
- 10 03 (Tuesday): Women’s Ministry Bible Study Morning Class Begins
- 10 04 (Wednesday): Monthly Prayer Service (MPS)
- 10 05 (Thursday): Women’s Ministry Bible Study Evening Class Begins
- 10 06-08 (Friday – Sunday): 2023 Youth Fall Mystery Retreat
- 10 08 (Sunday): Deacons’ Fund Offering for the Mercy Ministries of the Church
- 10 14 (Saturday): CPC Annual Fall Festival
- 10 29 (Sunday): Global Fund Offering (Missions)
- NOVEMBER
- 11 01 (Wednesday): Monthly Prayer Service (MPS)
- 11 05 (Sunday): Lord’s Supper
- 11 10 (Friday): Veteran’s Day
- 11 12 (Sunday): Deacons’ Fund Offering for the Mercy Ministries of the Church
- 11 23 (Thursday): Thanksgiving – Church Office will be closed for the Holiday
- DECEMBER
- 12 03 (Sunday): Lord’s Supper; Advent 1st Day
- 12 06 (Wednesday): CPC Annual Ladies Advent Tea
- 12 10 (Sunday): Deacons’ Fund Offering for the Mercy Ministries of the Church
- 12 10 (Sunday): CPC Family Christmas Celebration with Kids’ Musical
- 12 24 (Sunday): Christmas Eve Service & Advent Last Day
- 12 25 (Monday): Christmas Day – Church Office will be closed for the Holiday
- 12 31 (Sunday): New Year’s Eve
- 12 31 (Sunday): Global Fund Offering (Missions)
- JANUARY
- 01 01 24 (Monday): New Year’s Day – Church Office will be closed for the Holiday
- 01 03 24 (Wednesday): Monthly Prayer Service (MPS)
- 01 07 24 (Sunday): Lord’s Supper
*Change of Date
Communication:
CPC EMAILS
CPC CHURCH EMAILS – To be added, please Contact the Church Office.
- Please specify which Email Lists from the following: CPC Friday & Church-wide Emails; Prayer Team; Vimeo Sermons; Mealtrain
- Save our Email to your Contact List to avoid missing your emails: office@cpcrichmond.org
- If you have been added and are not able to see your email, please check your Spam Folder first
- Contact the Church Office for more assistance
CPC CHURCH APP
CPC CHURCH MOBILE APP – Our FREE CHURCH APP is available to download on your mobile phone if you would like useful tools for church members and friends to access giving, events, sermons, calendar, and more.
Please click here for:
- Emergency alerts & cancellations
- Special Events
- Don’t forget to activate your notifications
- For more information, contact the Church Office
CPC Pictorial Directory (Digital):
2023 CPC PICTORIAL DIRECTORY (DIGITAL) has been released by email invitation to those on our Email Contact list in-house. If you would like access to our Directory and attend CPC, please reach out to the Church Office to be included.
If you need to update information or need assistance with troubleshooting to access our Directory, please let us know!
**PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THE LINK!!!
Prayer:
PRAYER TEAM – With all the growing prayer needs of the people here at CPC, we are organizing a Prayer Team. All requests that we receive will be forwarded to the people in this group and lifted up to the Father in prayer. If you would like to be a member of the Prayer Team, please send the Church Office an email or call us (765.966.4017).
CPC PRAYER LIST – Weekly Prayer Lists for CPC family and friends are available for you through our Friday Email and at the Visitors Center. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please reach out to the Church Office. Thank you!
MEN’S & WOMEN’S MINISTRIES:
Please check out this Page for more information.
Small Groups for Adults
SMALL GROUPS – Join us for Small Groups with a study based on Kyle Idleman’s book “gods of war.” If you would like more information about our Small Groups, that meet twice monthly, please reach out to David Young, Assistant Pastor of Shepherding & Counseling: 765.966.4017.
RightNow Media: There are gods at war within each of us. They battle for the throne of our hearts, and much is at stake. Join Kyle Idleman in this new study, as he explores these gods. When the Lord God takes His rightful place on the throne of our hearts, we will have victory.
Lessons are available in RightNow Media. See below for more information!
DIGITAL LIBRARY – RightNow Media:
An invitation to “access Biblically-based videos on topics like marriage, parenting, youth, recovery, leadership, finances and much more.”
RightNow Media
RightNow Media, a rich digital video library for adults and children/youth of all ages, is available for free through our Church. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Church Office. We use this resource for our Small Groups.
QR Code: Hover your phone’s camera over the code to open a mobile browser for the registration page.
Text Code: Text the code RIGHTNOW CPCIN to the number 41411. You will receive a welcome text and a link to invite you to register.
By link directly, please click here.
Men’s Ministry
CALL to ALL MEN of the CHURCH – We would like for every man to be involved in a Men’s Discipleship Group. If you are not already in a group, please reach out to Lance Fowler.
For more information regarding Men’s Discipleship Relationships, please check out this Page.
WISEMEN’S LUNCHEON (Retired Men) occurs every first Tuesday of the month. Please reach out to the Church Office for more information regarding location. Or check your Worship Guides on Sundays.
Women’s Ministry
WOMEN’S DISCIPLESHIP RELATIONSHIPS – Please reach out to the Church Office for more information or check out this Page.
LADIES’ PRAYER GROUP – Attention ALL Ladies of the Church!!! If you are NOT in a Ladies’ Prayer Group, this message is for YOU! We have six (6) prayer groups that meet once or twice a month. For contact information, please reach out to the Church Office.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES for Two-Year Bible Reading Plan – We would like to share with you an opportunity to grow in the Word together! If you have never read through the Bible, are looking for a new reading plan, want to join with a community of Bible readers, or all of the above, we would like to encourage you to start a Two-Year Bible Reading Plan starting Sunday, January 1. We have attached a wonderful article about the plan and a link to the plan itself. Take time to pray about making this part of your daily walk with your Father and fellowship with others!
SCRIPTURE READING – Calling on Ladies of all ages who are comfortable and willing to read the Scripture text before the Sermon during Worship. If you would like to be added to the Scripture Reading Schedule, please reach out to Kathy Roszell or the Church Office.
NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES:
NURSERY is available for children ages 3 months to 2 years old. (Please note, 3-year-olds will no longer be in the Nursery!)
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED – We are in need for Nursery Volunteers to sign up! Please reach out to Nursery Coordinator Pat James or to the Church Office if you are led to serve in this ministry. Thank you!
KIDS’ CONNECT – Kids’ Connect, our children’s Sunday School program, begins on Sunday, October 1, and is open to children ages 3-5 years old. Before the time of prayer (prior to the Sermon), a leader will be waiting in the back of the Sanctuary for the kids to go with them to the classroom. Pick-up will immediately follow the close of Worship. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristin Williamson. (Please note, 3-year-olds will no longer be in the Nursery!)
For more information on our Nursery & Children’s Ministries, please visit this page or reach out to our Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families, David Chambers.
TRAILHEAD – Equipping Kids for Discipleship and Living with a Christian World View. For more information, please contact David Chambers: 765.966.4017.
YOUTH MINISTRY:
YOUTH GROUP – Please reach out to our Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families, David Chambers for more information regarding scheduled events and announcements. For more information on our Youth Ministry, please visit this page.
Volunteering for Youth & Children Ministries?
VOLUNTEER FORMS for working with our Children and Youth Ministries are required. Forms need to be filled out and returned to the Church Office. Emails have been sent out to the folks on our most current volunteer list. If you are a current volunteer and did not receive the email, please reach out to the Church Office (765.966.4017) for inquiry. Forms are available as PDF files here. Print, fill out completely, and return the forms to the Church Office. Thank you for serving our children and families! We appreciate you greatly!
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
HOW TO GIVE to CPC
CPC GIVING through easyTithe is available through a few different options.
To access Giving through easyTithe using the Texting Option, text GIVE to 765-417-4017 for the shortcut through your phone.
Another way to access easyTithe Giving is through the QR code below. Hover your phone over it to open up to the page!
CPC GIVING through easyTithe through our free Church App (only for smart phones), please sign up for an account and finally, access easyTithe online through our Website page.
Give the Gift of Bibles
PRISON BIBLES – Anthony White, Jail Ministry Coordinator, is ordering Bibles for the Jail Ministry. Would you like to sponsor any part of these Bibles? If so, please give to RAMA (Richmond Area Ministerial Assoc.) and mail to: Stone Valley Church, RAMA Bibles, PO Box 1552, Richmond, IN 47375. As funds are available, more Bibles will be ordered continually.
“Thank you for considering!”
Anthony White
Volunteer Opportunities:
MEAL TRAIN is an opportunity to serve one another by bringing a meal during times of crisis (death in family, illness, or surgery) or of great joy (birth/adoption of child, other celebrations), to meet needs, including events (church pitch-ins), etc.
- Signing up does not mean there is an obligation to prepare a meal every time
- Signing up gives you the ability to view the needs and select the meals you wish to provide
- Check out the Meal Train website to see how it works
- To Volunteer, if you need technical assistance, or have questions, please reach out to the Church Office
- ALL MEAL TRAIN REQUESTS are to be submitted to Melissa Owens, Meal Train Coordinator. Thank you!