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 VISIT
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We would love to have
you visit us for worship or any church activity. Here are a few
things to know about CHPC if you're a visitor:
Directions &
Parking - Our parking lot is on Walnut Street between 22nd and
23rd Streets. The brick walkway (see photo to the right) through
the Weirick Peace Garden leads to the main entrance and our Gathering
Space. There is additional parking in the municipal lot one block
down (towards 21st street) on Walnut (which is on the other side of the
Fire Company.) There is also some limited street parking on Walnut
between 23rd and 24th Streets or on 23rd Street. Click
here for directions to CHPC.
I'm in the
Gathering Space - where is worship? - Either of the staircases
to your right or left will lead up to our Sanctuary, which is where
worship is held. There is also an elevator which reaches every
level of the church building. To access the elevator, go around to
the right when you enter the Gathering Space from outside.
What do I wear?
- For worship you'll find folks dressed in various ways - some in
business attire, some "business casual," and some in jeans. Please
dress as you like! For other activities we dress as the occasion
dictates - striving for comfort whenever possible. The most
important thing is not what you wear, but that you are here!
What is worship
like? - Most services are what would be called "traditional."
Worship includes prayers, responsive readings, scripture read by worship
leaders, hymns from the Presbyterian (blue) hymnal, praise songs from
Renew, a sermon (message about our scriptures) by one of the pastors,
anthems by the choir or a soloist, and an offering (collection of
donations.) When you come to worship please see a Welcomer (they
are identified by their name tags) for a church bulletin. The
bulletin will help you follow the service, and also includes the Sunday
CHPCS (pronounced "chips") which tells you what's happening at
the church that week.
What should I do
with my children during worship? - We do provide child care in
the first 3 rooms of the Christian Education wing closest to the
Sanctuary for children who are infants through grade K. However,
we believe in families worshipping together, so we also encourage you to
bring your children with you. In the early part of the service
there is a Children's Sermon, which is a message just for the kids.
After the Children's Sermon, infants through grade K may go to the child
care rooms (exit the Sanctuary through the doors at the front on the
right, and proceed to your right) or return to sit with their
parents. We have children's packets to help keep little hands occupied,
just ask a Welcomer to locate them for you.
Must I give an
offering? - We believe that our offerings are a gift to God
(through the church) in response for His grace in our lives. It is
not required, but we believe that gratitude leads Christians to give
of their time, talents, and treasure. Offerings received during
worship support the ministry and mission of CHPC.
What is Sunday
School? - Sunday School is the primary Christian Education
opportunity. Christian Education is what it says - educating
people of all ages about our Christian faith. Sunday School for
all ages which happens on Sundays during the school year at 9:40 AM.
Please visit our
Christian Education page for information about church school and our
many other educational opportunities.
What do members
of Camp Hill Presbyterian Church believe? - Our most basic
belief, that is held in common by all of our members, is that Jesus
Christ is our Lord and Savior. Presbyterianism is a form of
Christianity that comes out of what is called the "Reformed Tradition."
For more information about what Presbyterians believe, click
here.
We look forward to your
visit. Please do browse through the rest of our website for more
information about CHPC. Do not hesitate to contact
Pastor Roquemore if you have
any questions. |
