Welcome!
Worship: In-person or Online
Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am
(Gathering Music begins at 9:50 am)
Join us for Coffee and Conversation after Worship
Photo by Mary Nolen
No matter who you are, or where you are on your life's journey...
You are welcome here.
Welcome to Cedar Hills United Church of Christ!
We are an Open and Affirming church and a Sanctuary congregation of the national United Church of Christ, rooted in God's love, mercy and justice... and welcoming to ALL.
Join us for worship and celebration in person on Sundays, or watch us on YouTube. If you visit us to worship in person, we invite you to stay for coffee and conversation afterwards. We'd love to meet you!
No matter how or when you join us, we hope you find spiritual connection, sermons that are relevant, music that is inspiring, and a congregation that is open, friendly and supportive...
A church where you can explore your own questions - and always feel at home.
We celebrate the diversity of our spiritual backgrounds, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, culture, ethnicity, age and abilities.
You are welcome here.
Order of Worship
Gathering Music
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Welcome, Life of the Church
& Bell
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Prelude
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Call to Worship
Opening Hymn
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Unison Prayer
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Passing of the Peace
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Singing the Youth Forward
and Moment for All Ages
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Silence for Personal Reflection
Promise of New Life
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Musical Response
Scripture
Romans 12: 9-18
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Choral Anthem
Scripture
Exodus 3: 1-15
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Message
"Beyond the Wilderness"
Hymn
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Prayers of the People
Lord's Prayer
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Closing Hymn
Blessing
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Postlude
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PASSING THE PEACE
"We light this peace candle committing ourselves to be followers of the Prince of Peace."
We invite you to light a candle with us during the Passing of The Peace.
"The Four Elements, Plus Flora, Fauna and Fungi" -Courtesy R. Carney, CHUCC Naturescaping Committee
UNISON PRAYER
Sovereign God, we delight in your presence. Your words bring joy, peace, and strength. You fill us with Spirit and shape us in truth.
Take us beyond the wilderness of our current condition. Remind us of who you are and who we are in you. Receive our praise, our curiosity, our doubts, our fears.
With thanksgiving, we come to you just as we are. In hope, we bring our dreams for a better world and better lives. In awe, we recount what you have already done.
Set a fire for your way and your will within us as we minister in your name.
Amen.
OFFERING INVITATION
We offer multiple ways to make your offering, either in person on Sunday, by check - or online:
SCAN or CLICK to give online
MAIL to the CHUCC office:
Cedar Hills United Church of Christ
11695 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97225
Life of the Church
for the week of August 30th, 2026
Please...
If you are sick with cold, flu or Covid - stay home to rest.
Help keep our extended church family healthy - and don't forget to mask up!
CHUCC Calendar:
Groups, Meetings and Events
~ Upcoming ~
Newcomers Gathering
- Sunday, September 13th, 2:00-3:30 pm
Rally Sunday / CHUCC 75th Anniversary
- Sunday, September 20th
Annual Great Rummage Sale (CHUCC Choir)
-Friday and Saturday, September 25th & 26th
Groups & Committees
~ This Week ~
Tai Chi
- Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am
Pastor Sam Coffee Hour
- Mondays, 10:00-11:30 am
Meditation Circle
- Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Men's Breakfast Group
- Wednesday, Sept. 2nd 7:00-8:00 am
Women's Faith Exchange
- Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am
Social Justice Committee
- Thursday, Sept 3rd 11:00am-Noon
Adult Education Committee
- Thursday, Sept 3rd 1:00-2:00 pm
People's Pint
- Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Every Sunday: Coffee Hour
Join us for Coffee, Treats and Conversation
This Sunday, August 30
_____ Adult Ed _____
Pastor Sam Holland will lead a discussion of the essay, “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema.”
Come learn about the history and importance of this essay, and how it is still speaking to us today
Sunday, September 13
_____ Adult Ed _____
Join Amy Babcock from the Domestic Violence Resource Center to learn more about their work in our community, and specifically about the Mary Mac House.
Sunday, October 18
_____ Adult Ed _____
Join Rev. Ken Howard (Christians Against Christian Nationalism-Portland) to learn about this community of Christians who are committed to exposing and opposing Christian nationalism - while living out a Jesus-shaped vision of justice, compassion, and love of neighbor.
Sunday, September 20th
** CHUCC Rally Day **
Join us to celebrate our
75th Anniversary Celebration
and Welcome New Members
Click the poster to learn more about our history... from the earliest days of the Cedar Hills community!
Friday, September 25th - Saturday, September 26th
Annual Rummage Sale
- Sponsored by the CHUCC Choir
