Advent Activities & 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 6
Volunteer for the ISI Christmas Party

International Students Incorporated is looking for volunteers to help us host our new Christmas event for students in the Blacknall Fellowship Hall. Help is needed with set-up, bringing food, greeting, and clean-up.

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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 15
Drop-off for the Angel Tree

One of our special Advent traditions is blessing Durham families who are unable to provide for their loved ones at Christmas. When you visit our Virtual Angel Tree, you can sign up to select giving opportunities of gift cards or gift items. Drop off in the Lower Atrium on Sunday, December 15 by 2 p.m.

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Dec 15
Final Drop-off for Open Table Ministry Clothing Drive

This Advent, we are partnering with Open Table Ministry, an organization that works with the homeless population in Durham. They are experiencing some major shortages in their clothing closet, and we will be collecting items to support that need. Please drop off items in the marked bin outside of the library.

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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 20
College Christmas Party

College-aged students who are home for the holidays are encouraged to reconnect with old friends (and maybe meet some new ones) at the Blacknall College Christmas party.

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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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How to Get Our Advent Devotional Guide:

1 Sign up to receive devotionals delivered directly to your inbox every day during Advent.

2Download a digital copy of the full guide.

This year, we are offering digital versions of the Advent Devotional Guide to conserve limited resources. If this poses a challenge for you, please let us know in the church office.

Advent Playlist

From Director of Music & Worship Wen Reagan