As followers of Christ we are called to love our neighbors in ways that proclaim the good news of the gospel. Chapel Hill has claimed the call to reach out in many meaningful ways to the members of our congregation and to our community, by organizing our ministry efforts into elder-led groups that we affectionately call ‘Ministry Units.’

Evangelism & Membership

The Evangelism & Membership ministry unit welcomes visitors, integrates new members into the life of the congregation, and coordinates our care for each other during times of celebration.

The ministry unit fulfills its mission in several ways:

  • welcoming all with volunteer greeters and providing visitors with information about our congregation;

  • helping new members become more familiar with opportunities to participate in the life of the congregation;

  • hosting informal events and meals which provide opportunities for intergenerational fellowship;

  • reaching out to the homebound, those recovering from illness or injury, or those who have experienced a loss;

  • coordinating receptions following major events in the life of the church;

  • maintaining a visible Christian presence in our community by supporting community events.

If you are a visitor, or are thinking about visiting with us, and would like more information about Chapel Hill, please contact the church office at 816-229-3367 or office.chpresby@gmail.com.  Please also feel free to contact our minister Rev. Andrew Florio if you have further questions about the church at 816-229-3367 or revflorio@gmail.com We would be glad to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have about making Chapel Hill your church home.

Church & Society

Chapel Hill offers the following opportunities to breathe new life into our world:

  • Uplift - making frozen meals and caring for the homeless with hot meals, clothing, blankets, and compassion

  • Harvesters’ Senior Food Commodities - distributing food boxes to low-income senior citizens

  • Harvesters’ BackSnack - distributing nutritious, child-friendly food to elementary school students at risk of hunger on weekends

  • Hope House - providing support to victims of domestic abuse

  • Hillcrest Ministries - supporting transitional housing program

  • Community Services League - making donations throughout the year and then managing a ‘no cost’ Christmas gift store

  • Operation Breakthrough - donations to families and children of the working poor

  • Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health Services - providing and serving Thanksgiving dinner for over 30 years

  • Presbyterian World Mission - supporting minister in Germany ministering to refugees

  • Cherith Brook- donating needed items, cleaning the facility, and helping serve the homeless in Kansas City

For more information about Chapel Hill or our Church & Society ministry unit, please email the church office at office.chpresby@gmail.com or call us at 816-229-3367.  We would be happy to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have about the church’s mission work and making Chapel Hill your church home.

Christian Nurture

The Christian Nurture ministry unit provides for the growth of church members and for their equipment for ministry through programs of study and reflection fostering the life of the mind in service to God. Christian Nurture strives to intentionally foster a community and individual mindset of service toward others as co-laborers with Christ. Christian Nurture will work to equip the people of God to participate fully in the church’s service and worship, both personal and corporate. In partial fulfillment of this charge the ministry unit:

  1. Develops and conducts programs of education for children, youth, adults, and families, including Sunday school, book groups, Bible study, and topical programs;

  2. Oversees the Traveling Day Camp program;

  3. Works in conjunction with the Director of Youth, supporting youth group events;

  4. Determines teachers and other educational leaders as well as curriculum materials to be used in educational programs;

  5. Works in cooperation with the Worship ministry unit to prepare children and families to participate in worship;

  6. Facilitates and nurtures opportunities for families to grow in fellowship and service together through community events, and in conjunction with Church & Society ministry unit’s outreach efforts;

  7. Encourages youth and children to participate in Christian fellowship at Heartland Presbyterian Center, Presbyterian Youth Triennium, and through mission projects.

 For more information about Chapel Hill or our Christian Nurture ministry unit, please email the church office at office.chpresby@gmail.com or call us at 816-229-3367.  We would be happy to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have about the church’s educational opportunities and making Chapel Hill your church home.

Interpretation & Stewardship

The Interpretation & Stewardship ministry unit has numerous responsibilities and the congregation is grateful for their dedicated service. In general, this ministry unit is charged with maintaining the infrastructure and tools the church needs to carry out its mission by fostering responsible stewardship, administering church finances, and conducting the annual giving campaign. Specific tasks or areas of responsibility are listed below.

In the area of stewardship and finance, the ministry unit:

  1. Cultivates the grace of generosity, encouraging all members of the congregation to use their gifts to the glory of God, and providing information regarding opportunities for service;

  2. Plans and carries out a program to receive pledges and offerings, educates members regarding opportunities for planned giving, and thanks those who give financially or otherwise;

  3. Through the Treasurer, prepares the annual program budget for Session approval;

  4. Carries out a program for the receipt, counting, recording, disbursement, and short-term investment of regular and special offerings, and monitors the performance of invested funds;

  5. Works with the Treasurer to keep accurate records and submit necessary reports;

  6. Proposes financial policies and strategies for approval by the Session;

  7. Appoints a Financial Review Committee to perform an annual financial review and audit of all financial records.

For more information about Chapel Hill or our Interpretation & Stewardship ministry unit, please email the church office at office.chpresby@gmail.com or call us at 816-229-3367.  We would be happy to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have about the church’s planning and budgeting, and making Chapel Hill your church home.

Worship & Music

The Worship ministry unit is charged with “the maintenance of divine worship,” (Book of Order F-1.0304) and with nurturing the congregation in both public and private worship, including but not limited to:

  • Proposing to the Session the occasions, days, times, and places for worship and for the celebration of the Sacraments;

  • Securing persons to preach the Word on those occasions when the pastor is not preaching;

  • Organizing and overseeing the ministry of ushers, liturgists, musicians, singers, servers of Communion, and other leaders of worship;

  • Proposing and administering policies for the use of the sanctuary for weddings, ecumenical worship, and other purposes;

  • Overseeing the use of special appointments such as flowers, candles, banners, flags, paraments, and other objects of art in the sanctuary and other worship settings, along with gathering of Ritual of Friendship sheets following service;

  • Promoting the spiritual nurture of the members through Sabbath worship, spiritual disciplines, and other means of private devotion, with emphasis on the balance between private and public piety.

For more information about Chapel Hill or our Worship ministry unit, please email the church office at office.chpresby@gmail.com or call us at 816-229-3367.  We would be happy to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have about the church’s worship life and making Chapel Hill your church home.

Building & Grounds

We are excited to invite you to join our Buildings & Grounds ministry unit, where we oversee major construction projects, renovations, repairs, and maintenance of our beloved campus.

With a dedicated team comprising of past and current members with diverse backgrounds in architecture, landscape, botany, general maintenance, and more, we navigate decisions and ensure the upkeep of our facilities. There are ample opportunities for volunteering in lawn care, landscaping, snow removal and salting, general building upkeep, and various miscellaneous projects.

Join us for a fulfilling workday right around the corner! For more information about Chapel Hill or our Buildings & Grounds ministry unit, please don’t hesitate to contact the church office via email at office.chpresby@gmail.com or call us at 816-229-3367.  We are eager to welcome you, answer any questions you may have, and share the joy of making Chapel Hill your inviting church home. Let’s work together to maintain and enhance our beautiful campus!