Welcome from the people of CHPC

You are invited to join us at Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church. We are located in Somerville, MA at the corner of Powderhouse Blvd and Curtis Street, two blocks from Tufts University, near North Cambridge, Medford, and Arlington. We are a small but growing church with members that come from all over the greater Boston area.

We would love to have you become involved in our our fellowship, worship, education, and outreach ministry. In the midst of the business of life, we offer sanctuary, community, and spiritual renewal. Come join us as we work to glorify and enjoy God, follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, and live in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our faith community's shared goals

Follow the teachings of Jesus, listening for the guidance of the Spirit, and to be in communion with God
Gather as the church universal for worship using inclusive language
Support each other in community, affirming diversity in all its forms
Educate ourselves and our children in Christian faith
Explore the artistic expression of faith
Work for a more just society reflective of God's love for all people

Please note: beginning Sunday July 6 and throughout July and August, worship services will begin at 10am.

On the Calendar

Through July 6: the nave gallery: 'Fanning the Flames' Evolving Works of Somerville Arts Council Fellowship Recipients
Sunday, July 6, 10am: * NEW TIME * Sunday worship, the sacrament of Holy Communion
Sunday, July 13, 12:15pm: Outreach (Not A) Committee meeting.
Sunday, July 13, 7:30 p.m.: Peter Walker, guitarist, $10
A master Spanish Flamenco guitarist, Mr. Walker studied Indian music with Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan.
http://www.myspace.com/peterwalkerguitarist
Friday, July 18, 8pm: Emile Tobenfeld and friends "Water Music and other Improvisations" $5 suggested dontation
Video artist Emile Tobenfeld (a.k.a. Dr. T) performs video improvisations using multiple DVD players,, utilizing his videography, photography and animation. Joining Dr. T for this performance is an ensemble of musicians featuring Eric Crawley on synth and harpeggi (cross between a guitar and a dulcimer). The free-flowing music and visual improvisations will explore the theme of "The Secret Knowledge of Water."
27 July 2008, 7 p.m.: Emily Smith and Synergy with Anne's Cordial, $8
Emily Smith and Synergy
Anne's Cordial
Two Providence-based, female-fronted bands are coming to the Nave to bring you a double-bill of beautiful vocals, passionate songs and distinctive rhythm. The Emily Smith Band and Synergy--vocals, guitar and drums--blends pop and rock with world, electronic and jazz elements, and Annes Cordial--guitar, keyboard and three-part vocal harmonies--combine original folk and jazz songs with reinterpretations of blues, bossa nova and 80s New Wave hits!

An Active Congregation

Clarendon Hill Church is a busy place, and there are a lot of activities taking place during the week, everything from yoga instruction to a writing group and book discussions. Click here to find out more about the activites we offer and to join our mailing list.

Peace, Justice and Mission

Our Peace, Justice and Mission report for 2007 is filed here.

Rev. Karl Gustafson
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
155 Powder House Boulevard
West Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
Telephone: 617-625-4823
chpc@clarendonhillchurch.org

Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church