In October of 2019, Allan approached the Session with a request: Given the planned, impending departures of several key staff, he wanted to commission a team to consider the various Blacknall programs and staff positions in order to develop a roadmap for hiring and staff structure that would support the church and its mission for the coming years.
A note from Patrick & Catherine Timmis
Dear Blacknall family,
We have successfully completed our move to Michigan, where Patrick will begin a teaching job this year. We’re having difficulty putting into words how much Blacknall’s love and support has meant to us during our time in Durham. You took care of us physically, spiritually, and emotionally during an overwhelming and daunting time in our life. You have been Christ to us. We already miss you dearly, and we pray that God will give us an opportunity to worship with you again before too long. In the meantime, you are in our prayers.
All our love,
The Timmises
We have been invited to join in prayer with our brothers and sisters at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church on the eve of the presidential inauguration. In light of the violence at the Capitol last week and the threats of further violence especially around the inauguration next Wednesday, we will gather to pray twice on Tuesday, January 19.
12 p.m. | In person, socially distanced and masked in the parking lot at St. John’s, 917 Onslow St., Durham
7 p.m. | Zoom link on CCB.
Let us come together in prayer for our nation and against those forces that would tear down, destroy, and pull us apart. If you have questions, please contact David Dunderdale.
I haven’t slept much this past week. I keep returning to the events of last Wednesday, a day in the season that Christians call Epiphany, in which Christ is revealed as Messiah and Lord. But last Wednesday will not be remembered for that noble and hopeful proclamation. Instead, it will be remembered as the day in which thousands of Americans, many identified specifically as Christians, tried to overturn the results of a national election by force, with the encouragement of the President. The violence that ensued has resulted in several deaths, and that day has left us fearful what may occur in the inauguration next week.
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2-4 p.m. | Blacknall Perry St. Entrance
Dave Stuntz, Blacknall’s Director of Music Ministries for 23 years, retires at the end of December. Share your gratitude by waving, honking, and dropping off cards as you drive by. Celebratory signs and cards encouraged.
Please line up on Iredell Street and turn right on Perry Street. Please stay in your car; someone will be there to collect cards.
Spot the nativity in the Blacknall windows on Perry Street! Thank you to Rick Copland, Roger Eibest, Bob Leslie, Mike Eyster, Ali Shoenfelt (creative planning & wreaths), Beth Solie's idea to put them in the windows, and Leslie Cenezy for staying late to capture a photo.
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.
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.
This event has passed but you can view the recorded service here.
Join us for a live stream evening of caroling!
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. )
Worship from home with familiar carols and recordings by Blacknall choir and scripture readings.
A livestream Christmas songfest.
A contemplative service over Zoom that provides space to remember that Jesus comes for those of us who are suffering, lonely, or grieving.
Worship from home or in small outdoor gatherings. Stay tuned for more details!
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.
Jesus is coming – so let’s sing! This year, our daily Advent devotionals will be centered around carols.
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.
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.
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.
