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.
Reality Ministries Volunteer Gathering
Blacknall’s Deep Common Journey partner Reality Ministries is hosting a Volunteer Gathering on Monday, August 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. for both current volunteers and those who are interested in volunteering to learn more about what Reality is all about! The gathering will meet, weather permitting, in the parking lot of Reality Ministries (916 Lamond Ave., Durham, NC 27701). You may contact Blacknall member Taylor Brennan at taylor@realityministries.org with any questions.
Two Opportunities to Welcome Incoming International Students to Duke
Helping with Home Setup for Refugee Family
Blacknall friends of refugees! We are currently on World Relief’s list to provide an apartment setup for a refugee family. We don’t have a date yet, but if you’re thinking of updating any home furnishings, please hang on to them to donate soon. More details about the setup and volunteering will be posted as soon as they are available. If you want to be on the refugee volunteer mailing list, please send your contact info to Andrea Tshihamba.
Moving Help for the Stulac Family
Please consider helping the Stulac family this Saturday, June 25, 1-4 p.m.. They are moving to Caronport, Saskatchewan and need your help loading their moving truck. They have many boxes of books as well as furniture to load. Their address is 4305 White Cliff Lane Durham, NC, 27712. If you have any questions, please contact Stu.
Summer Clothes Needed for Gieser Family
***Thank you to everyone who donated. The need has been met.***
Blacknall-supported global workers Jim & Julianna Gieser (Cape Town, South Africa) are looking for summer clothes for their four children while they are in the area on furlough, June 17 - July 22.
Moving Help for Jesse & Sophia
Jesse Sun and Sophia Chen are moving to Nashville and would like some help loading up a moving truck on Tuesday, June 7 from 4 - 8 p.m. Come by anytime. Their address is 844 Horton Rd., Apt 40. If you have any questions, please contact Jesse.
Household Items Needed for Afghan Refugee Families
Updated 3.30. 2022 | Blacknall directly supports several Afghan refugee families, including a family of family of 11 (nine children ages 4-20 yrs.) for whom we are currently collecting donations. Please consider donating an item on this list.
Blacknall also recently got connected with another family who needs basic household items. Please consider donating an item on this list for this family. The items do not need to be new if they are in good condition.
It takes 22 volunteers…
Did you know that it takes 22 volunteers every Sunday to run Blacknall's Nursery and Children's Ministry? The Nursery at Blacknall is facing an extreme shortage of volunteers on Sunday morning. Last Sunday, the Nursery did not have a single volunteer for the 11 a.m. service. The Nursery is asking the congregation to consider volunteering on a trial basis. Come and see what it is like to serve some of our most adorable Blacknallites. If you decide it's not for you, there's no pressure to continue (we promise!). The Nursery is an important ministry to the children and parents at Blacknall, but it also affects our ability to extend hospitality to our visitors. If you are interested, please contact Leslie Petree.
Volunteers Needed! Blacknall Concession Booth at Reality Talent Show - Apr. 10
Blacknall is hosting a concession booth at the Talent Show and needs volunteers to help host this stand. Please sign up online or get in touch with Maria Bradshaw