Sunday Worship

November 17, 2024

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. Our 8:30 a.m. and 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 musical worship incorporates traditional hymns as well as contemporary songs.

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. Thank you for your patience!

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In-Person & Livestream Worship

Join us for in-person worship at 8:30 or 11 a.m. The livestream is at 8:30 a.m. Learn more about the current sermon series and see past transcripts.

Children’s 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 anyway 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

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Dec 1
Advent Wreath Workshop

Come join us on the first Sunday of Advent to fashion your own Advent Wreath. We'll supply the wreath form, pink and purple candles, and instructions.

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Dec 8
Worship on the Longest Night

“Worship on the Longest Night: A Service of Grief and Hope” is a contemplative service pointing to hope in the midst of sorrow and suffering.  

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Dec 15
Service of Lessons & Carols

Join us at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for a special Sunday worship service where we travel together through the epic story of the Incarnation via Scripture and song. 

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Dec 18
Carols & Cocoa

A festive evening of fun, fellowship, and hot cocoa as we raise our voices to celebrate the birth of the Savior! Bring friends and family to join in! We’ll start in the Sanctuary for singing, then move to the Fellowship Hall for cookies and cocoa.  

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Dec 24
Christmas Eve Services

Join us for any or all three of Blacknall’s Christmas Eve worship services, with a children-led service at 11 a.m. and traditional services at 5 and 7 p.m.

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Church Announcements

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Praying Together for the Election Season and Beyond

Please join us on Tuesday mornings from 7 - 7:20 a.m. via Zoom to pray for our country, state, city, and church in this election season and on through to Inauguration Day. We will start on Tuesday, October 15, and continue through January 21.

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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 only available to the Blacknall community.

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Love & Serve

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Heather Fostering Newborn

Let's support Heather as she welcomes and fosters a newborn in her home. Sign up to take her a meal.

Ways to Serve
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PowerPoint Volunteers Needed!

Are you willing to serve the church in an important way that's easy and requires no extra time outside of Sunday morning worship? Please consider joining Blacknall's PowerPoint Team (PPT)! 

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Opportunities to Serve at Blacknall!

Looking for a place to serve at Blacknall? Check out the volunteer hub on Blacknall’s website. 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 November 17, 2024

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World

  • With the upcoming government transitions, we lift up our country, state, city, and church in our individual and corporate prayer times. We seek wisdom, discernment, and the peace of our nation.

  • We pray for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, that they would be cared for and encouraged in the hard work of recovery and rebuilding.

  • We pray for the people of Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon and for a stop to the continuing cycles of violence. We pray especially that those who are most vulnerable would be protected from harm.

  • 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 thank God and pray for Faith Weiskirch in her role as Director of Operations. We pray for wisdom for her as she provides care for the building and helps us to be faithful stewards of this resource.

  • We pray for our Officer Nominating Committee as they seek the Lord’s leading on the people to nominate to serve our congregation as elders and deacons. Please pray for Elizabeth Brill, Doug Busch, Hannah King, Tanya Kronstad, Sam Poole, Stephanie Wheatley (chair), Cullen Rodgers-Gates (vice chair), and Rachel Stine (Deacon rep), along with Goodie Bell and David Dunderdale (Pastors, ex officio).

  • We pray for our search for a new Communications Director. Please pray for the search committee: Lucy Dunderdale Cate (chair), Mindy Lance, Trig Steinbrenner, Tom Taylor, and Faith Weiskirch.

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Upcoming Partner Events

Upcoming Events
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Nov 21
DurhamCares Advancing the Vision Fundraising Dinner

Join DurhamCares for their 9th Annual Advancing the Vision Fundraiser on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church featuring Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke Chapel and Professor of Homiletics and African and African American Studies.

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Nov 24
Reality Ministries 15th Annual Talent Show

The biggest event of each year at Reality is the annual Talent Show, back this year at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m. Tickets are free at the door.

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Dec 12
Families Moving Forward: Chefs for Change Gala & Silent Auction

Families Moving Forward's annual gala & silent auction will take place on Thursday, December 12, at 6 p.m at The Cookery.

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Community Announcements

Would you like to share an announcement? Please email your announcements to the Church Office.

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

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