Community Presbyterian Church

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well, where ever you are in the world. I know many of you headed back to your homes, while others had already planned travels during this time. Truth be told, the town feels a little strange right now with so many of you away during this part of the summer season. Regardless of where you are in the country or world, we’ve got some stuff to celebrate. Consider joining us–in person and online (when available)–for our upcoming gatherings commemorating our 150th anniversary.

Glory to God Hymn Sing
To officially get things started for our “Season of Celebration,” we’re holding an old-fashioned hymn sing with our new Glory To God: Presbyterian Hymnal. Before diving into some of our favorite hymns, however, I’ll be sharing briefly about the new hymnal, why we’re incorporating it into our musical repertoire, and highlighting some of its notable features. Join us this Saturday night, July 25th in the CPC sanctuary at 7:00pm for this special gathering.

This Sunday’s Worship Service
This Sunday, July 26th, we’ll kick-off our 150th Anniversary Season of Celebration by welcoming the Rev. Dr. Ray Jones, III, the Director of Leadership Development for the national agency of Presbyterian Life and Witness. Ray will bring us greetings and a commemorative certificate acknowledging our 150th anniversary, signed by the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Rev. Jihyun Oh (the closest thing we have to a pope). Join us at 10:00am in the yard for this special service. During the sermon this Sunday, I’ll be exploring the first of the Six Great Ends of the Church–”the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind.” Fellowship will follow in Darley Hall with coffee and cookies.

Cookies Drive
Don’t forget that we’re having a Fellowship Cookie Drive. Consider baking a couple dozen of your favorite cookies and dropping them off in a sealable bag in the Darley Hall kitchen freezer or refrigerator. Thanks in advance!

Trail Hiker Center and Hiker Dinner
This Sunday night, July 26th, we’ll host our third trail hiker dinner of the season. The theme of this week’s dinner is Asian/Hawaiian and we’ll be serving poké bowls (pronounced “poh-kay” and the “bowls” part is just the normal way). A poké bowl is a Hawaiian dish that has spread across the globe and into several different cultures. In short, poké means to slice and is referential to the manner in which Hawaiians would catch and slice the raw fish into cubes. Our version of it includes a bed of jasmine rice, topped with a (not raw) spicy salmon salad (also not in cubes), shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, edamame, scallions, and an array of Asian sauces and other fun toppings. Bring something in an Asian theme or whatever you’d like to make. Just join us at 5:30pm for this magical gathering.

Next Week
This coming week, it’s business as usual with Game up Here on Monday night, July 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and our weekly Bible study on Wednesday, July 29th at 5:00pm. Both gatherings are in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center.

That’s it for this week folks. Below are your links and your order of worship for this Sunday’s service. If you’re in town, please consider joining us for our Glory to God Hymn Sing this Saturday. It’s always amazing to hear the collective voices of the saints singing hymns of praise to God.

Glory to God Hymn Sing:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?
pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

CPC YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@communitypresbyterianchurc6145

Hey Everyone,

As I’m writing this post I can hear the sound of rain falling outside my window. Praise the Lord for His provision. We come to God in thanksgiving for this much needed rain and the promise of safety that it brings.

Well folks, it’s been a doozy of a week filled with a range of emotions–fear, anxiety, uncertainty, but also, hope, love, trust in God’s watchful eye. I know many of you have already headed home and we pray for your traveling mercies as you return home. For those in Lake City, we journey ahead as we face life together during these strange days. I’m certain there are many questions about what the next days and weeks will hold, not just for our town and county, but for our faith community on the eve of its 150th week of celebration.

150th Week of Celebration Postponed
I’ve talked to the ruling elders of CPC and many of you about the potential postponing of our 150th week of celebration. So many folks have left. Others are feeling anxious about what the future holds. This isn’t the spirit with which I was hoping we’d enter into this celebratory week. Truth be told, I’ve struggled immensely over the past few days trying to make the decision to move ahead as planned or to wait until an undetermined time to reschedule. In the end, we have decided to postpone and reschedule the planned events and gatherings. I’ll be sharing more about those changes in the morning announcements.

Sunday Morning Worship Service
Please make every effort to be present or online for the worship service tomorrow morning, Sunday July 19th at 10:00am. Tomorrow is the Seventh Sunday of Ordinal Time and the beginning of our summer sermon series–The Six Great Ends of the Church. If the air quality and/or weather is poor, we’ll move into the CPC sanctuary. Fellowship will follow the service in Darley Hall as usual.

Trail Hiker Center
Another reason we’re asking you to be present in the Sunday worship service tomorrow is, we as a faith community need to decide how to move forward in our hiker ministry with so many hosts and drivers leaving Lake City. We are considering limiting our services and/or hours for the next few weeks, but I’d really like to hear from all of you before making any decisions. Please pray about how we may continue to serve our hikers for as long as they are in our community.

Trail Hiker Dinner
Speaking of the hiker ministry, don’t forget that tomorrow night, July 19th will be our second trail hiker dinner of the season. Tomorrow night’s main dish are croque monsieur sandwiches (which are basically grilled ham and swiss cheese sandwiches covered in a rich béchamel sauce and broiled just before serving. We invite you all to bring sides, salads, or desserts to share in the theme of French/European fare. I know that’s a tall order, so just bring whatever you’re able to do.

This Coming Week
Next week, we have our regular programming. Monday night, July 20th we’ll gather for Games Up Here in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Wednesday night, July 22nd, we’ll continue on with our weekly Bible study series–Stuff Every Christian Should Know. Join us at 5:00pm in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center.

That’s it folks.  I know there are still a lot of questions out there, so please make every effort to be present at tomorrow’s Sunday morning worship service. Below are your links and your order of worship for tomorrow’s service.

Summer Community Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone,

I hope this message finds you all well and in joyous spirits. I’m sending this right before we head out for Judah’s wedding (yes, I know). It’s been a whirlwind of a couple of days getting everything ready.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 12th is the Sixth Sunday of Ordinal Time, and although I am away, you are all in the very capable hands of our summer staffer, Chloe Pittard, who will both be leading the service and preaching. Additionally, for the rest of the month, we welcome back to the piano, our past worship leader, Celeste Scott. The service will begin at 10:00am in the CPC yard and fellowship will follow in Darley Hall. Join us in person or online. Links to the service can be found below.

This week we have all the regular gatherings happen. Monday night, July 13th we’ll have Games Up Here in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Then, we’ll gather on Wednesday, July 15th at 5:00pm for our weekly Bible Study. This week will be our ninth session of Stuff Every Christian Should Know.

This Tuesday, July 14th, we’ll also be having our monthly session meeting at 9:00am in Darley Hall.

It’s hard to believe, but in one week, we’ll enter into our 150th Anniversary Celebration Week here at CPC. Next week, we’ll be handing out printed schedules, but please look over the list of events for our week of celebration to plan how you’ll be involved.

150th Anniversary Celebration Week
Monday, July 20th–CPC Artifacts Display: Come check out some artifacts, historical items, paintings, and newspaper articles from the 150 years of CPC.
Tuesday, July 21st–Show your CPC pride by attending the Lake City Arts’ 2026 Arts and Crafts Festival in the Town Park. You might not know this, but our church started this community event right in our own yard!
Wednesday, July 22nd–Join us for a hymn sing with our new Glory to God, Presbyterian Hymnal. That’s right, we’re getting new hymnals! Join us at 7:00pm for a community hymn sing with our new hymnals.
Thursday, July 23rd–Join us 7:00pm for a Gospel Concert with the Honey Bees! This is a special treat for our community. Plan on joining us for this evening outdoor conference in the CPC yard.
Friday, July 24th–Join us at 5:00pm for a discussion and presentation with Grant Houston, our own local historian, as he recounts many stories from CPC’s history.
Saturday, July 25th–We’re making at pilgrimage to Darley Mountain. Join us at 9:00am on Saturday morning as we drive to Engineer Pass and hike a short way to the summit of Darley Mountain.

Finally, don’t forget that tomorrow, July 12th is our first Trail Hiker Meal! The dinner will start at 5:30pm in the Trail Hiker Center and the theme is Street Tacos, so please bring a dish to share that is in the theme of Tex-Mex, Mexican, or the like.

That’s it for this week folks.  Below are your links, but not the order of worship for this Sunday’s service. We’re having trouble with our server again, so no online order of worship for this week. Sorry folks.

Summer Community Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Happy 4th of July to you all. It’s been a couple of insane weeks, so this update is coming to you late on Saturday night. I hope you all had a blessed day with your friends and family as we all celebrated the 250th of our nation.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 5th, is our Summer Community Worship Service. We’ll gather at 10:00am in the soccer field across from the medical center for an ecumenical worship service with the other Lake City churches. Don’t forget to bring your own chair, a hat, and some sunglasses. Bathrooms will be available in the medical center. Tomorrow’s offering will go to the Christian Community Service of Lake City.

This coming week, game are on for Monday, July 6th and the weekly Bible study is back this Wednesday, July 8th. This coming week I’ll be teaching on all of the parables. Yes, that’s right, all of them.

That’s it for this week folks. Normal links and stuff below. 

Summer Community Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re all well on this hazy Wednesday morning. I’m writing you today during my short morning break from the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s 227th General Assembly, where I’m serving as a Teaching Elder Commissioner for the Presbytery of Western Colorado. I’ve been in Zoom meetings for almost twelve hours for both of the past two days, and this day will be no different.

Tonight’s Bible Study is CANCELLED
Given the slow progress in my GA committee–Reformed Identity in the United States–I will unfortunately need to CANCEL our Bible Study for tonight, Wednesday, June 24th. Next week, we will also NOT meet for our Wednesday Bible Study, as I’ll still be in Milwaukee at the in-person portion of the General Assembly. Consequently, I’ll teach on the Parables of Jesus on Wednesday, July 8th as we resume our Bible study for the summer.

Sunday Worship Service
This Sunday, June 28th, our community of faith will gather at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day Worship Service in the CPC yard. This Sunday, our summer staff for the Trail Hiker Center, Chloe Pittard, will be leading worship and preaching. If you’re unable to be with us in-person, please join us via our Zoom broadcast. The link for the broadcast and the order of worship bulletin can be found below. A time of fellowship with cookies and coffee will follow morning worship service in Darley Hall.

Trail Hiker Center
We’re nearing 100 hikers for the month of June and we need all the help we can get. Consider participating in our Trail Hiker Center ministry by signing up for a volunteer opportunity on the Summer Service cork board in Darley Hall. If you’d like to be a Shuttle Angel, please fill out the Shuttle Driver Volunteer form and submit it to Jason with a copy of your driver’s license and your proof of insurance. If you can’t make copies a photo will suffice for both.

The Coming Week
Join us for Games Up Here game night on Monday, June 29th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center. And, don’t forget, for the next two weeks, there will be no weekly Bible study, while I’m at the General Assembly.

Community Worship Service
Finally, don’t forget that on Sunday, July 5th, we will be joining with the other local churches for our Summer Community Worship Service. We’ll meet at 10:00am in the soccer field (across from the medical center). This service is a BYOC (bring your own chair) gathering.

That’s it for this week folks. Below you will find your link and the order of worship for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinal Time.

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hey Everyone!

I hope you’re all well and in joyful spirits. We had a wonderful time celebrating the 150th anniversary of the chartering of First Presbyterian Church last night. If you were unable to make it, fret not–we’ll continue on with our 150th celebrations throughout the summer, and particularly during the week of July 19th through July 26th.

I’m excited to share that we’ve had over 80 hikers this season already and there might be one more bubble making its way to us this coming week. Don’t forget that we’re having our 2026 Trail Hiker Center Orientation tomorrow night, Saturday, June 20th at 6:30pm in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center. If you’re planning on doing any hosting, shuttling, laundry, meals, or anything related to the Trail Hiker Center, we’re asking that you join us. If you’re unable be present for the orientation tomorrow night, it will be available on our YouTube channel. If you’re thinking about shuttling this summer, you will be required to attend or confirm that you have watched the orientation video online. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

This Sunday, June 21st is the Third Sunday of Ordinal Time and our first outdoor worship service of the summer. The service will start at 10:00am as usual, but in the CPC yard instead of the sanctuary. If you’re planning on being part of the worship set up team, then we’re asking that you be at the church on Sunday morning by 9:00am. If the weather is looking bad, check our website (www.lakecitypresbyterian.org) for an update.

Next week, all the normal things are happening. Games in the THC on Monday, June 22nd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and our weekly Bible Study on Wednesday, June 24th in the THC from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. This week, we’ll be covering over 30 parables in less than 90 minutes!

Finally, don’t forget that Chloe Pittard is serving as our Trail Hiker Center Summer Staff this season. If you have questions about hosting, shuttling, being a laundry angel or anything else related to the THC, please reach out to her.

That’s it for this week folks. Normal links and stuff below.

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone,

It’s hard to believe it’s finally here. One hundred and fifty years ago, on June 18, 1976 (likely somewhere on the grounds of the Community Presbyterian Church), a group of pioneering saints gathered together to charter the First Presbyterian Church of Lake City, Colorado.

Tonight, Thursday, June 18th, 2026, we will celebrate 150 years of God’s faithfulness in Lake City at our 150th Anniversary Chartering Service. Join us at 7:00pm in the CPC sanctuary for this special service. A reception with sparkling drinks and desserts will follow.

If you’d like to join us via Zoom, please use the following link and follow along with the online order of worship, both which can be found below.

150th Anniversary Chartering Service
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hey Everyone,

I hope this post finds you all well and in summertime spirits. We’ve got a number of important gatherings happening in the next week, so please read carefully.

First, this coming Saturday, June 13th, we’re having our Church-Clean-Up-Day! The painters are 99% done and it’s time to finish off our preparation. We’ll be tidying up the property as we get ready to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the chartering of our church on June 18th. Please join us this Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am as we clean up the property both inside and outside out.

With that in mind, don’t forget to SAVE-THE-DATE for our 150th Anniversary Service at 7:00pm on Thursday, June 18th–the day the First Presbyterian Church of Lake City was chartered. Join us in the CPC sanctuary for this special service of thanksgiving.

This coming Sunday, June 14th is the Second Sunday of Ordinal time and probably the last Sunday Worship Service in the sanctuary this summer. So, join us at 10:00am in the sanctuary for our Lord’s Day Worship Service, followed by a time of fellowship in our newly renovated Darley Hall.

This coming week all of our regular gatherings are happening, so plan on joining us for games and our weekly Bible Study. Games Up Here will meet in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this Monday, June 15th and our weekly Bible study will meet at 5:00pm in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center on Wednesday, June 17th. 

I’m thrilled to share that we had 40 hikers in our first week of the hiker ministry and we have confirmed reports that there is a bubble coming our way. This coming week, starting this Sunday, June 14th, we are asking that host cover their shifts. If you don’t have a set shift, you should email, text, or talk to Jason. If you’d like to volunteer but not have a set shift, we absolutely need your help to. Just sign up for a shift in an open slot when the clipboard comes by on Sunday morning.

We are planning a Trail Hiker Center Orientation meeting for Saturday, June 20th at 7:00pm in the Trail Hiker Center. This one hour meeting will cover everything you need to know about hosting, shuttling, and offering laundry services for this season. For those unable to make it, it will be posted on our YouTube channel.

That’s it for this week. Here are your Zoom links for the week and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey CPC,

I hope you are all well and ready for the summer hiker ministry to start, because it’s undoubtedly here. I’m excited to share that we’ve had 25 thru-hikers this week! This is typically what we draw for the whole month of June. They’ve also let us know that there are a lot of CDT hiker behind them and that most are planning on coming to Lake City.

To this end, we are starting our Trail Hiker Center Hosting tomorrow, Sunday, June 7th. I know that is a little short notice for all of you, so this is a self-selected option for hosting if it works with your schedule. If you can’t host this week, please plan on starting the following week. If you’ve already signed up for a shift, you’ll be able to serve in that time slot. If you haven’t, don’t fret, we’ll have our trusty clipboard available for you tomorrow during the announcements. Despite the number of hikers we’re seeing, we’ll still hold off on starting the Trail Hiker Shuttle until we get all the paperwork in and have our host/driver orientation.

I’d also like to share that this season, we’re facing yet another crisis of laundry services in town. The new owner of the Lake Fork RV Park on Hensen Street will be only offering five camping sites that include a shower, but no laundry services or access. This calls upon us as a community of faith to ask how we will address this challenges. Over half the hikers who have come to the Lake City stayed at the Lake Fork RV Park. Without less expensive places to lodge that include a shower and a load of laundry, hikers are faced with a difficult decision. I’d invite you to join me in prayer as we consider how to tackle this important issue. I’ll be addressing this issue in more detail during the announcements tomorrow.  

Speaking of which, I hope to see you tomorrow, Sunday, June 7th, at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary for our Lord’s Day Worship Service (also on Zoom). Tomorrow, is the First Sunday of Ordinal Time and our paraments will turn and remain green until next November. We’ll also be celebrating the Lord’s Supper tomorrow, so if you are joining us via Zoom, please bring your communion elements to the broadcast. For those here in Lake City, a time of fellowship will follow directly after the service in Darley Fellowship Hall with cookies and coffee. 

This coming week, all of our regular programming is underway, so plan on joining us for games and our weekly Bible Study. Games Up Here will meet in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this Monday, June 8th.Our weekly Bible study will meet at 5:00pm in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center on Wednesday, June 10th. This week, in the 7th session of Stuff Every Christian Should Know, we’re going to explore the Gospels and more specifically, their account of Jesus’ birth. Both of these weekly gatherings will continue to meet in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center for the remainder of the season.

This coming Saturday, June 13th, we’re having our Church-Clean-Up-Day and we’re inviting you to help us finish off the church for the 150th. We’ll be picking up sticks, weeding, trimming, cleaning out closets, planting flowers, and more. Consider joining us on Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am as we finish our preparation for a summer of celebration. 

Finally, don’t forget to SAVE-THE-DATE for our 150th Anniversary Service at 7:00pm on Thursday, June 18th. It was on this day that the First Presbyterian Church of Lake City was chartered. Although the building of the sanctuary wasn’t completed until November of the same year, this faith community finds its official origins on that day. Please plan on joining us for a special service on that evening.

That’s it for this week. Here are your Zoom links for the week and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone,

Well, it’s here. The ordinal/summer/tourist/hiker season is finally here. This Monday, June 1st launches our community and church into a new way of being and living. Our daily patterns change, our priorities shift, and we relate to one another in different ways. This is the season when we are called to new ways of serving and bearing witness to Christ’s love.

As many of you know, the Trail Hiker Center opens this Monday, June 1st. It’s the beginning of our sixth season of hiker ministry and it will be the fifth anniversary of starting the Lake City Trail Hiker Center. To that end, we’re holding a Trail Hiker Center Clean-Up-Day this Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am to 11:00am. We’ll be cleaning up the exterior property of the Trail Hiker Center–picking up sticks, pulling the weeds, spreading some fresh mulch, wiping down chairs and more. So grab your work gloves and join us this Saturday as we prepare for another season of hiker ministry.

I know that several of you are eager to sign up to be hosts at the Trail Hiker Center. A separate email will be sent soon with instructions for signing up for a shift. Keep in mind, we don’t typically have hosts for the first two weeks of June, so you’ll have plenty of time to sort out your summer schedules. I’ll share more about some upcoming changes at the THC on Sunday.

I’ll talk a little about this summer season this Sunday, May 31st, during our 10:00am Lord’s Day Worship Service. This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, the last of the high holy days before we enter a new season of ordinary time (and the color green). Join us on Sunday in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom (links below). Fellowship will follow directly after the service with coffee and cookies in Darley Fellowship Hall.

This coming week, all of our regular gatherings are happening, so plan on joining us for games and our weekly Bible Study. Games Up Here will meet in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this Monday, June 1st. Our weekly Bible study will meet at its usual time (at 5:00pm) in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center on Wednesday, June 3rd. This week will be our sixth session in our series–Stuff Every Christian Should Know. Both of these weekly gatherings will continue to meet in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center for the remainder of the season.

That’s it for this week. Here are your Zoom links for the week and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0