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Staff Changes at CPC:

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Welcome to CPC Staff: Alyssa Woody

Alyssa Woody has joined CPC Staff as a part-time Director of Youth Ministries while we continue to search for a new Associate Pastor.

 

Alyssa has been working in a leadership role for Cubes for the past 10 years, working in partnership with past Associate Pastors to deliver years of faith-building, engaging experiences where our youth have made lifelong connections with their Cube-mates. This past year, she jumped right in as a volunteer to set up and run our youth programs, leading retreats, lock-ins, prepping the Cube leaders for weekly Cubes sessions, WFs and leading Camp Courageous caravans. She has worked closely with Wendy Cook, CE-Y and Teagan Manning and will continue to do so. Alyssa has been a member of CPC for over 20 years. She has grown up through all the children and youth programs. Her experiences as a youth in Cubes and Camp Courageous caravans inspired her career choice! Alyssa earned a dual undergraduate degree in elementary and special education and holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Alyssa Woody is a full-time 8th grade special education teacher at Westmont Junior High School. She has been married for 8 years to her husband, Jordan, and she has a 3 year old puppy named Sharpie. She’s looking forward to taking on this new leadership role at CPC, and she can’t wait to get to know families even better than before!

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Welcome to CPC Staff: Blake Harmet

We are thrilled to share that Blake Harmet has been hired as the new Director of Digital Platforms effective May 27.

 

Blake grew up in Clarendon Hills, and has attended CPC his entire life. He knows the community and the church and is eager to utilize his skills to support the ministries of CPC. Blake has a background in communications. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater obtaining a degree in broadcast/print/web journalism. During his time there, he was very involved in the on-campus TV station, UWWTV. He worked a number of different positions, including newswriting, and being an on-camera personality. In his free time Blake enjoys fishing, golf, and other outdoor activities.

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Save the Date!!
Worship on the Lawn: Jazz
Sunday, August 17, 9:30am

Bring your own chair, a sun hat and tapping feet for it will be an incredible morning of JAZZ MUSIC and WORSHIP. See you on the South Lawn under the big white tent!

CPC Events for Youth, Kids and Families

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CPC Kids Faith Formation

Visitors always welcome!

3yrs - 5th grade

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CPC Kids Faith Formation

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CPC KIDS' Faith Formation: Summer Sundays!

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Now that the program year has ended, the children will remain in the Sanctuary for the full worship service and Grace Space will be available.

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What to Expect During Worship?

On Sundays, we invite children to Grace Space, an inclusive space for children to utilize during worship. It is located on the north side of the Sanctuary, in front of the chancel. 

There will be 2-3 Faith Formation volunteers sitting with the kids to help them navigate the worship service.  Parents are welcome to sit nearby! â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

The Nursery will be staffed in the summer tbd

Families can drop off their little ones in the nursery to be cared for by our volunteers on Communion Sundays. It is located across from the church office on the main floor.

**The Nursery is always open and available for use. Livestream of the worship service is available in the Nursery! (Click HERE for more details on Nursery care).

​For the latest CPC Kids happenings, check out the CPC Thursday E-blast, the weekly CPC Kids email or visit the Events page. 

Visit the CPC Kids website page for details on Kids Faith Formation at CPC

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Questions? Contact Kristin Duy, Director of Children and Family Ministries at kduy@chcpc.org

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CPC Kids Summer Fun @ CPC

June 10 & 26; July 8 & 24; August 5

Join us this summer from 3:00 - 4:30pm. We will enjoy

games, crafts, snacks, music, Bible stories and surprise activities! Watch this newsletter for updates as the summer gets closer!

Click on the link below to sign-up for one or all five days!

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**Children of all ages are welcome to join us and will need to be accompanied by an adult*

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CPC Kids' Academy

2025-26 Enrollment is NOW OPEN

CPC Kids' Academy is a preschool for children 30 months to 5 years and an after-school program for kids in kindergarten thru 5th grade. The Academy has been in the Clarendon Hills community for more than 50 years and is VERY proud to be NAEYC accredited!

New families are invited to learn more about the Academy by contacting the Director Kelley Lemley at kelley.lemley@gmail.com to schedule a tour.​

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Build Your Own Worship Bags

Don't miss the new Worship Cart in the Narthex! Children 2 - 92 can build their own worship bag to bring into the Sanctuary. Each week there will be activities/worship aids for anyone looking to enhance their worship experience. There are bags available to put your choices in...this does not take the place of Grace Space...this is just another option for creating an inclusive worship service!

 

*After worship please bring activities/bag back to the cart*

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Caravan Encouragement Crew

Deadline July 10th​

Summer is here and the high school youth caravan team takes off on July 13th!

We could use your encouragement to send them out on this journey. Bring a letter, prayer, poem, or song lyric and we will share them diuring circle time each evening.

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You are invited to bring them to the Narthex, or email them to alyssa.woody@chcpc.org by July 10th.

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Thank you for providing a little encouragement to our Caravan team, we invite you to celebrate this group in worship on August 10th!

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CPC Youth 

Grades 6-12

Important Upcoming Youth Program Dates:

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7/10:   Deadline for Caravan encouragements.

7/13: Caravan departs

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If you would like to be connected to youth ministry or added to our youth ministry weekly email list, please email youth@chcpc.org! For more program details visit our CPC Youth page!

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Registration is ongoing - there is always space you YOU!

CPC Events for Adults

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Sunday Morning Adult Ed 

has finished for the 2024-2025 program year

Did you miss any of the programs this year? Wish you had attended it? You are in luck--all sessions have been recorded and are available on the Adult Ed page along with supporting materials!

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Circle of Voices Women's Book Club

3rd Wed of the month Sept-June 9:30am

Wednesday, May 21 We will be reading Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson

All are welcome to join the discussion, even if you have not finished or read the book. The book is available at the Clarendon Hills Library. Traditionally we enjoy lunch together at a local restaurant. For more information visit the Interest Group Page.

Location: Gathering Room

Read * Pray * Share

Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am

Hybrid: Chapel and Zoom

We have concluded this year's R*P*S study! In September, we'll start up again on Thursdays at 9. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Mission Opportunities

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Music News: Chancel and Bell Choir Info​

​​Summer Choir is back!

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Come sing with the summer choir!

June 8

July 13

August 10

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We meet at 8:30AM to prepare an anthem for worship.

All are welcome!


Join us for a great summer of music making and singing (and playing) praises to the Lord! See the Music Ministries page for more info or contact Christopher Cock, Director of Music Ministries for more information and rehearsal questions.

Meal-a-Month Bag!

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Food Pantries are in desperate need. Fill a bag with grocery items to be donated to Hinsdale Community Services. The suggested menu is:

  • Cereal & Pancake Mix

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly

  • Rice, Beans

  • Canned Soup

  • Canned Tuna or Chicken

  • Mac & Cheese

  • Shampoo, Conditioner

  • Laundry Soap, Dish Soap

  • Paper Products

Any non-perishable items will be most welcome! Pick up a bag in the narthex or use your own and return to CPC. Thank you for your generous donations.

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Prepackaged Communion Delivery 

Worshipping from home? Would you appreciate having communion juice and wafer delivered to you so you have communion elements ready to use during online worship? We are happy to bring you a supply of prepackaged communion elements. Please click here to email Pastor Beth and we'll deliver to your home!

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Visiting CPC?

Welcome!

We believe feeling welcome is foundational for members and visitors to be open to the journey of lifelong faith formation and growth. If you’ve felt a sense of welcome at CPC and are curious in learning more about us, reach out to Erin James, Community Connector or call the office at 630-323-6522.

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You can also visit the Connect or Plan Your First Visit pages to learn more about us!

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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)

aids disaster victims all around the world

Click here for more info and ways to offer your support. You can also donate directly HERE

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To directly donate to the LA wildfire assistance, click HERE

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