Sunday Worship

May 18, 2025

Welcome to Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church! Sunday worship is the heart of our life at Blacknall. Every Sunday we gather to celebrate Jesus Christ as our Lord. Join us for in-person worship Sundays at 8:30 or 11 a.m. Services include many elements of a traditional Christian liturgy, such as confession and weekly communion by intinction (bread dipped in a communal cup). There is also a time of informal sharing and prayer. Our livestream is at 8:30 a.m.

Livestream Service (8:30 a.m.)

In the event that the livestream fails to start or stops working, we will upload a recording of the worship service here by the next day. Thank you for your patience!

See previous livestreams ➞

Children’s Worship

During Sunday worship, children in pre-K(4) - 2nd grade should sit with their parents in the Sanctuary until they are called forward for the Children’s Blessing. Teachers will then escort children downstairs to their classrooms. See more details.

Sunday School (10 a.m.)

Join us for Sunday School for all ages! Read more about our classes for adults, youth, and children.

Are you new to Blacknall?

We’d love to get to know you! If you are a visitor, please let us know you’re here by filling out the visitor form.

If you’re new or ready to get more involved, please consider signing up for our email list. Our weekly email shares important updates and opportunities to get involved in the life and ministry of the church.

Is there any way that we can we pray for you? Please share your needs with us, anonymously if you wish.

Welcome from Pastor David Dunderdale

Upcoming Church Events

Featured Events
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May 25
Memorial Day Potluck Brunch

Join us at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a Memorial Day potluck brunch. Bring a tasty treat to share; coffee will be provided. No Sunday School or Nursery.

Church Announcements

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New Blacknall Arts Album Sings to the Holy Spirit

Blacknall Arts, our community of in-house songwriters and musicians, has released its latest album, “Spirit Songs Vol. 1.”

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‘Curious Catechism’ Sparks Conversations on Theology, Adding a Space for Wonder

“Curious Catechism” is a resource inspired by the kinds of questions and conversations started by kids and that take place weekly among families at Blacknall. It includes handouts and weekly conversations that can start at Blacknall and continue at home.

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Welcome Blacknall‘s New Director of Communications

Bryan Roth joined us April 9 as our new Director of Communications! In this role, Bryan will oversee all our print, digital, and web communications to engage members, ministry partners, and the community to advance the kingdom of God.

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Meet Your New Officers (Class of 2028)

Thank you to all the members of Blacknall who attended the Congregational Meeting and voted on Sunday, March 23. We are so grateful for all the officer candidates who offered to serve. We are pleased to announce the results of the election.

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Sunday School Spring Semester

The Sunday School class schedule and descriptions for the spring semester are now available.

Adult classes will cover a variety of ongoing and new topics. You can jump right into any of these classes, even if you did not attend the prior semester of an ongoing study. There is no reason to hesitate, please come!

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Check Out the New “Links” on Church Center

We’ve updated the Links page on Blacknall’s Church Center with new resources! On this page you can now find new links to Session and Diaconate member directories, the new facility/room request form, and an archive of video recorded classes available only to the Blacknall community.

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Love & Serve

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Support Julie & Michael

Let's support Julie & Michael as Michael recovers from knee surgery. Sign up to take them a meal.

Joceli & Rod Welcome Baby Anna

Let's celebrate and support Joceli & Rod (and big sister Sophia) as they welcome home baby Anna and adjust to being a family of four. Sign up to take them a meal.

Evy & Josh Welcome Baby Emmett

Let's celebrate and support Evy & Josh (and Jacob and Paxton) as they welcome home baby Emmett Emmanuel and adjust to being a family of five. Sign up to take them a meal.

Support Will & Juliana

Let's support Will & Juliana as Will recovers from back surgery. Sign up to take them a meal.

Support Mark & Candy

Let's support Mark & Candy as Mark recovers from neck and back surgery. Sign up to take them a meal.

Andi & Evan Welcome Baby Kai

Let's celebrate and support Andi & Evan as they welcome home baby Kai Victoria and adjust to becoming a family of three. Sign up to take them a meal.

Support Carmen & Sean

Let's support Carmen & Sean as Carmen recovers from surgery and undergoes radiation. Sign up to take them a meal.

Support Derek & Janise

Let's support Derek & Janise during Derek’s medical diagnosis and treatment. Sign up to take them a meal.

Ways to Serve
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Opportunities to Serve at Blacknall!

Looking for a place to serve at Blacknall? Check out our volunteer hub. Whether you’re into decorating, singing, storytelling, or just hanging out with the cool kids (our middle/high school students, obviously!), we have a place for you to serve at Blacknall! There are also low commitment—but critical— positions that we need to fill.

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Thanksgiving & Prayer Requests

To protect the privacy of our members and attenders, we have moved most of the updates and prayer requests to a password protected page. You can find the password for the “Prayer Concerns” on the Links tab/page in Church Center.

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Concerns for May 11, 2025

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World

  • We pray for newly elected Pope Leo XIV as he leads our Catholic brothers and sisters. We pray God will use him to point the world to Jesus Christ. 

  • We pray for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as M23 rebel groups have overtaken Goma and Bukavu, causing massive displacements. We continue to pray for our mission partners in Beni and Bunia, for their safety, and for peace in the entire region.  

  • We pray for our mission partners and other organizations serving at-risk populations in the face of uncertainty around critical government resources. We pray that the most vulnerable would be cared for even as policies are in flux.

  • We pray for the people of Israel and Palestine. We pray for the release of the remaining hostages, and we pray for peace and protection for the people in Gaza, Israel, the West Bank, and Lebanon.

  • We pray for the people of Ukraine and that they would be set free from the Russian aggression.

  • We pray for our president and other world leaders that they would make decisions that are right and that would make for peace and justice.

Life Together

  • We give thanks and pray for our Director of Congregational Care, Becky Gould. We ask God to give her strength and discernment as she ministers to so many individuals and groups in our Blacknall family. We pray God’s blessings on her family as they celebrate milestones in their sons’ lives: Benjamin’s wedding, Sam’s college graduation, and a first grandbaby on the way!

  • We give thanks and pray for our new members who are being welcomed into membership in Blacknall today. Please pray for: Linda Fisher and Bryn Kennedy as well as confirmands Connor Hayes and Graeme Kennedy.

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Upcoming Partner & Community Events

Upcoming Events
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May 22
Families Moving Forward: Chefs for Change Event

The circus-themed event will raise money to support families impacted by homelessness and serve food from local chefs.

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Jun 8
Sacred Fire 2025: A Durham Pentecost Celebration

Celebrate Pentecost with Durham community members and the Mt. Level Community Partnership for Racial Justice.

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Community Announcements

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DITA2025: A Symposium on Theology and the Arts

How can the arts help us open up the very heart of the Christian faith, celebrated at the Council of Nicaea in 325, that Jesus Christ is “one in being” with God? DITA2025 is a four-day symposium at Duke designed for clergy, lay people, artists, academics, and theologians alike. Speakers and artists include Rowan Williams, Sandra McCracken, Chigozie Obioma, Amy Peeler, Malcolm Guite, and more. DITA2025 will be held September 4-7, 2025, but early-bird registration closes on March 15. Register now. Contact Mary Lynn Myers with questions.

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If you have general questions or concerns about information on this site, please contact the Communications Office.

For specific questions about our ministries or events, please contact our ministry leaders or the event contact, if provided.