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Church Office Holiday Hours & Deadlines for Year-End Gifts

The Church Office will be closed all of next week, December 25 – 29, and on January 1.

Please “read more” and follow the deadlines to ensure that your year-end contributions count towards the 2023 tax year.

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Men's "Deep-Dive" Mentoring

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Three mentoring groups for men will start in early 2024. We invite all men to prayerfully consider participating as a mentee. This year-long, "deep-dive" experience is designed to help men develop a deeper intimacy with Jesus, their families, our community, and each other. See a detailed overview of the program and testimonials from past Blacknall participants. (Sign up by January 25.)

Video Now Available to Watch

In case you missed it, you can now watch Part I of the Jesus-Shaped Time class taught by Wen Reagan (recorded on Nov. 26, 2023)

Blacknall's New Director of Children’s Ministries!

We are excited to introduce Brandon Miller as Blacknall's new Director of Children’s Ministries!

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PNC Update (12.13.2023)

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The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) is continuing work on the search for our next Senior Pastor. As we work diligently on this search, we want to share with you that we have been unified in our work.

Election Results & Officer Recommendations due 12/13

We are pleased to announce that the congregation approved the full slate of nominees for the at-large members of the Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) …. The deadline to submit an officer (elder or deacon) recommendation is Wednesday, December 13.

Blacknall Library Advent Books & Resources

Quieting our hearts to focus on Advent may take different forms, rhythms, and Scriptures. Stop by Blacknall's library to find resources to help you on your journey to Christmas…

New Album from Blacknall Arts: Lessons & Carols

We’re excited to announce the release of Lessons & Carols: Live from Blacknall Church, a new album from Blacknall Arts, our in-house songwriting and recording initiative. Our first “live album,” Lessons & Carols features recordings from the 2022 Folk Service of Lessons and Carols

Congregational Meeting 12/3 & Officer Recommendations

Please join us this Sunday, December 3, for a Congregational Meeting to elect the Officer Nominating Committee (ONC). The ONC nominees are Margaret Frothingham, Mark Hayes, Bo Harrison, and Sam Poole.

Do you know a Blacknall member who possesses the qualities of an elder or a deacon? Please consider recommending him or her to the Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) to serve as a Blacknall officer. The deadline to submit a recommendation is Wednesday, December 13.

Personnel Update: Leslie Cenezy, Business Manager

We're sad to announce that Leslie Cenezy is leaving her position as Blacknall's Business Manager. Over the past four years, Leslie has worked closely with the Building & Property and Finance committees to manage our office, finances, and facility: rentals, security, IT, maintenance, and repairs.