Gather Over Zoom

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As we strive to stay connected while apart, consider joining others virtually.

Sunday Morning Worship | 9, 10, 11:15 a.m.

Join a gathering over Zoom to go through the Blacknall liturgy together. Contact hosts for more information. 

Sunday School | 10 a.m.

Participate in a Sunday school class through a regular telephone call or Zoom computer link! The following classes are meeting and would welcome your participation. To receive a zoom link, reach out to the group contact person. All classes meet on Sundays at 10 a.m.

  • Growing in Grace
    Class Leader: Paul Immanuel
    Topic: In depth study of the Gospel of John
    Teaching style: discussion
    Contact: Paul Immanuel, 919-489-0321 

  • Reading Scripture Together
    Class Leaders: John Hamilton and Michael Whisenhunt
    Topic: A study of Romans
    Teaching style: reading of assigned scripture passage before class and discussion of this text together.
    Contact: John Hamilton, 919-599-3519

  • 30s, 40s, & Friends
    Class Leaders: Matt Bridges, Tanya Moore, Alicia Ramos, Roxanne & James Van Farowe, et al
    Topic: Stories from class members about encounters with God and scripture
    Teaching style: 5-10 minute story followed by discussion in small groups
    Contact: Kendra Varnell

Weekday Morning Scripture Reading

Mondays-Fridays, 8:30-8:50 a.m.
A group of Young Adults will gather for a short welcome, reading aloud for 15 minutes, and a short prayer as we head off into our days. We would love to have Blacknall friends of all ages join us. For zoom details, contact Justin Rasmussen.

Resurrection Gardens

Photos of Blacknall families’ Easter resurrection gardens, created during our time apart with supplies delivered by Leslie Petree and Beth Solie.

Know Your Neighbor Month

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This year for “Know Your Neighbor” month, we encourage you to read the book The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon. Their web site has a COVID-19 Neighboring Toolkit with specific ways to connect safely, and the book includes a six-session study guide.

Sign up here to join Pastor David Dunderdale for the six week study over Zoom. Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, & 18.

We hope you’ll join us in this neighboring journey by doing the following:

Weeks One-Two

  • Order the book (Support our Blacknall neighbor The Regulator by ordering locally. Enter the code “DISCOUNT CLUB” for 10% off.)

  • Get to know your Blacknall neighbors (More information about Neighborhood Groups here).

  • Pray for your neighbors, and for opportunities to interact with them (using social distancing).

  • Fill out your Block Map (instructions on pp. 37-39) and spend some time outdoors in your front yard or on walks. Greet neighbors and try to engage them in conversation. Ask them how they’re doing in the midst of this pandemic.

Weeks Three-Four

  • Try out some of the best practices from the COVID-19 Neighboring Toolkit, perhaps together with some Blacknall neighbors.

  • Encourage and pray for one another!

Please contact David Dunderdale or Ali Shoenfelt with questions or feedback.

Let's Talk: Ashley Weinard & Margaret Frothingham

These are strange times, and there is much uncertainty about the months and weeks ahead. Yet, our call remains the same: We worship the crucified and risen Lord. What does endurance and patience look like during this difficult season? How do we bear faithful witness to Christ during the Coronavirus?  

This week is the second in a series of conversations to explore these and other questions. Blacknall staff will interview members and missions partners about life right now. We hope you enjoy Margaret Frothingham’s conversation with Blacknall elder Ashley Weinard.