Watch the service This week Pastor Kelvin used the theme of Bishop Bickerton’s opening message for the New York Annual conference session, the story of Noah’s exit from the ark. The fact that Noah was confined in the ark for a little more than a year just as many of us have been confined to…
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Finding Renewal in the Wilderness
Audio Link for 6/20/21 Due to technical difficulties, we only have the audio for our service on June 20. Drawing from the theme of the New York Annual Conference Session, Pastor Kelvin talked about how key Biblical figures like David, Elijah, and Jesus himself, were shaped by time spent in the wilderness, and how they…
Pastor Jones announces change of plans
Pastoral term extended As most of you were aware, Pastor Kelvin and his wife JoAnne had planned to fully retire at the end of the church year on 30 June, 2021. However, the United Methodist denomination currently has a shortage of pastors and Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne were having difficultly locating an affordable home in…
Tag Sale returns this weekend
Tag Sale Announced This Friday, June 25, from 1-4 PM and this Saturday June 26, from 9-3 PM, Copper Hill Church will be holding its first tag sale since the pandemic. The tables are already heavily laden with goods and more are arriving. We will not be selling baked goods yet. COVID precautions will follow…
The Armor of God
Watch the service Today Jean Schlapfer spoke as Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne were off for the week to visit family for the first time since COVID. Karen Ahijevych shared the Power Pak moment for younger viewers.
The Communion Cup
Watch the service Communion Sunday Today, Pastor Kelvin focused the service entirely around the sacrament of Communion. The message helped us to understand the meaning and importance of the Communion Cup. He centered our thoughts on three key words from Paul’s first letter to Corinth that are also part of the communion liturgy. The meaning…
Pentecost Confirmations
A Confirmation Story As I posted two weeks ago, on Pentecost Sunday Copper Hill Church had the privilege of confirming three more junior teens. The journey of the 2020 confirmation class has been a long one. It started with in-person classes after church. but those were interrupted by COVID and replaced by online Zoom sessions….
Firm Foundation
Watch the service Today Jean Schlapfer spoke as Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne were off for a week for a much needed break. Karen Ahijevych shared the Power Pak moment for younger viewers.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Watch the service Celebrating Pentecost with Confirmations Today was another joyful day of celebration at Copper Hill Church. Not only was it Pentecost Sunday when the Christian church celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, but it was also a day for three more junior teens to be confirmed. Ella Robison, Morgan…
Rejoicing at Jesus’ Ascension
Watch the service Copper Hill Celebrates Ascension Sunday This week Pastor Kelvin helped us to understand what Jesus’ Ascension means in our lives today. It helps us see that Jesus was truly “from above” (John 8:23) as he taught his disciples. It was a final proof of his divine origin and nature. Our response to…