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
Genesis 45: 1-15
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Choral Anthem
Scripture
Isaiah 56: 1 & 6-8
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Message
"Deliverance"
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
INVOCATION
Gracious and Healing God, in your presence, we find the fullness of joy, love, and life. Expand our vision and write a new way forward upon our hearts.
We seek your wisdom and guidance. We need your comfort and conviction. We trust your provision and power. As we come near to you, we affirm your goodness and the goodness within us.
Receive our presence and our dreams of the world, you help us make possible.
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
The Solar Panels Are Live!
Life of the Church
for the week of August 16th, 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 ~
CHUCC All-Ages Game Night!
- Saturday, August 22nd - 5:00pm
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
"Palestine, A People's Movement Shifting US Politics"
- Sunday, August 19th - First Unitarian Church (PDX)
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
CHUCC Council Meeting
- Tuesday, Aug 18th, 7:00 pm
Women's Faith Exchange
- Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am
People's Pint
- Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Parents Night Out
- Friday, Aug. 21st, 5:30-8:30 pm
Coffee Hour: Join us for
Coffee, Treats and Conversation
This Sunday, August 16
_____ Coffee Talk _____
“Chat With a Service Trip Participant”
CHUCC Youth and adult trip participants will be in Amistad Hall during coffee hour to share their stories and experiences from their recent trip with Re-Member to Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
Next Sunday, August 23
_____ Adult Ed _____
"The Beatitudes"
Join Nancy Elder for a discussion and meditation on the heart of Jesus' message to his followers (what has become known over time as The Beatitudes) - with reflections on who we are, who we want to be, what kind of people we will become and what we want to make of our lives.
Next Saturday, August 22
CHUCC All-Ages Game Night
5:00 PM
Games! Pizza! Fellowship!
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!
