This service has passed but you can watch a recording here.
A contemplative service over Zoom that provides space to remember that Jesus comes for those of us who are suffering, lonely, or grieving.
Advent Devotional Sign Up
Jesus is coming – so let’s sing! This year, our daily Advent devotionals will be centered around carols. Each day will include a reflection by Dave Stuntz and a carol recorded by fellow Blacknallites.
Carols & Bring Your Own Cocoa
This event has passed but you can view the recorded service here.
Join us for a live stream evening of caroling!
Prayer for Missions Partners
Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.
Pray for our missionaries and for Congo together. Please spread the word and we hope to see you on Zoom on Saturday.
(Please note: because of Carols and Cocoa, we will not be meeting this Sunday like we normally do at 4 and 6:30 p.m. )
Advent at Blacknall
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, Dec. 6
Worship from home with familiar carols and recordings by Blacknall choir and scripture readings.
Carols & Bring your Own Cocoa
Sunday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.
A livestream Christmas songfest.
Worship on the Longest Night
Sunday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
A contemplative service over Zoom that provides space to remember that Jesus comes for those of us who are suffering, lonely, or grieving.
Christmas Eve
Thursday, Dec. 24
Worship from home or in small outdoor gatherings. Stay tuned for more details!
Advent Wreath Kits | Sign up
Blacknall is providing Advent wreath kits this year as our gift to the congregation so we can walk through the season of Advent together, even while we're apart. Kits include 4 candles, a floral foam wreath ring, and instructions.
Advent Devotional | Sign up
Jesus is coming – so let’s sing! This year, our daily Advent devotionals will be centered around carols.
Advent Wreath Kits
Sign up here
Blacknall is providing Advent wreath kits this year as our gift to the congregation so we can walk through the season of Advent together, even while we're apart. Kits include 4 candles, a floral foam wreath ring, and instructions.
S’mores Bake Off Winners!
The deacons selected three winners from the S’more Bake Off entries (they all made us hungry though!). Thanks to everyone who participated and to the deacons for organizing.
Lord of the S'more
Michael Kight with "Night of the Living S'mores"
Most Beanlicious
Erin Miller with "Gimme S’more of that 3 Bean Chili"
Most Edifying
Sylvia with "Sylvia's S'more Tabernacle"
Thanks to all the creative participants!
A Lot to Give Thanks for
The Blacknall Library is open
Self-service whenever the church is open, with check-out instructions on the front desk. Returns may go in the slot under the window or in the basket inside the door. Please help us care for our library by keeping track of your borrowed materials and returning them. If you have materials checked out, you will receive a gentle reminder soon to check in on outstanding books, CDs & DVDs.
Questions? Email us at library@blacknall.org.
S'mores Bake Off Photo Submission!
Bake-Off Photo Submission Form
The deacons provided 50 free S’mores kits in honor of the long time Festival of the Bean (which will not take place this year).
About the Bake Off:
Create a dish using the 3 items plus anything else you want to add.
Give it a name and send in a picture telling us how it was made (submission form coming soon).
Scored by name, appearance and picture.
Young adults, families, youth, small groups, pastors - everyone can compete.
There will be prizes!
Contest ends Sunday, Nov. 8.
For those not competing, you’re invited to send in a picture making s’mores.
Questions? Contact Barb Eyster.