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
Passing of the Peace
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Singing the Youth Forward
& Message For All Ages
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Reception of New Members
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Silence for Personal Reflection
Promise of New Life
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Musical Response
Reading
"Whistling Swans" - Mary Oliver
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Anthem
Scripture
Matthew 20: 1-16
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Message:
“Grumbling, Whistling & Wandering”
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 and awesome God, we come to worship you, to know you, and to be known by you.
We thank you for the gift of faith, family and friends, and for sacred celebrations.
Expand our hearts to love fully. Build our courage to receive and understand the truth. Nurture our spirits to be gracious, merciful, and kind.
Transform us into your image and for your glory as we dwell in your presence.
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 September 20th, 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 ~
Rally Sunday / CHUCC 75th Anniversary
Sunday, September 20th
Annual Great Rummage Sale
(CHUCC Choir)
Friday, September 25th &
Saturday, September 26th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
CHUCC Game Night
Saturday, September 26th
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Niebuhr Rm)
Sound Bath
Saturday, October 17th
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Aging... The Good, The Bad and the Humorous
Mondays 10/19, 11/02, 11/16, and 12/07
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Groups & Committees
~ This Week ~
Life Beyond Breakup
- Saturday, Sept 19th, 10:30 am - 12:15 pm
Rally Day Setup
- Saturday, Sept 19th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tai Chi
- Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am
Pastor Sam Coffee Hour
- Mondays, 10:00-11:30 am
Pastoral Relations
- Monday Sept. 21st, 7:30-8:00 pm
Meditation Circle
- Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Women's Faith Exchange
- Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am
People's Pint
- Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
- Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm
This Sunday:
Join us for our annual
Rally Day celebration!
_____ Adult Ed _____
Sunday, October 18
Rev. Ken Howard (Christians Against Christian Nationalism-Portland)
Come learn about this group of Christians who oppose white Christian nationalism, and work collaboratively with existing organizations already doing on-the-ground work to care for those who are harmed by it,
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
