Wednesdays, April 14-May 12, 7:30 pm over Zoom | Sign up here
A book group on “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis, led by Allan Poole.
What to Expect: Parenting Teens During Uncertain Times
Sunday, April 11, 6:30 pm
Webinar link on CCB
It's no secret that the mental health of teenagers has declined over the past year. Thankfully there is hope that gathering together will again be the norm; however, there will be mixed feelings as we all adjust to new and unexpected ways of being over the course of the next year. Join us to learn about how loss and change can affect middle and high schoolers, the confusing ways kids show their grief and anxiety, and how parents can be part of the healing process to help kids move forward in the midst of uncertainty.
Led by Emily Cox, Blacknall member and a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and faculty member at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Good Friday Hymn | "Ah, Holy Jesus"
Easter
Worship from Home
View Easter worship here.
Visit a Backyard Worship Group
The below groups would love to welcome visitors on Easter morning.
Sunday, April 4, 10 am, Bahama
Cory & Christian Pikaart’s group has space for 25 people. Contact Cory.
Sunday, April 4, 10:15 am, American Village. Michael & Hanna Rizk’s group has space for 12 people. Contact Michael.
Outdoor worship
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
9 am, 10 am, 11 am services
The outdoor services are currently full but please check here for cancellations.
Location | Blacknall Iredell St. parking lot & adjacent field (pictured above)
Parking | Parking is available in the Duke lot (this is the lot where people have typically parked for pre-pandemic Sunday services).
Directions | Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the service you are attending. If you arrive earlier for the 10 am or 11 am services, please stay in your car until the previous service has been dismissed. Please come to the welcome tent and a deacon will direct you to seating.
Please bring | A mask and a chair or blanket. If you'd like, bring flowers or greenery from your yard for the Easter cross. A bucket of flowers will also be provided at the welcome tent.
Cancellation | If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact churchoffice@blacknall.org or call (919) 286-5586.
Easter Vigil | Community Rising from the Grave to Resurrection & Liberation
Saturday, April 3, 6-7:30 pm
6-6:30 pm - Parking
6:30-7:30 pm - Vigil
Location: Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church Parking Lot (316 Hebron Road, Durham, NC 27704)
Together with Mt Level and the Mt. Level Community Partnership for Racial Justice, participate in an outdoor Easter vigil. Please note that this will be a drive-up service facilitated through FM transmission. Lawn chairs socially distanced are welcome. Masks are required.
Good Friday Stations in the Street
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 9-6 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 9-6 PM
Blacknall Rose Garden
Experience the stations of the cross through imagery and prayer. Stop by and walk through the self-guided outdoor stations.
Maundy Thursday Communion Services
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 12PM & 7PM
OUTDOOR SANCTUARY STEPS & ROSE GARDEN, PERRY ST.
Join us for an opportunity to hear the word, share the Lord’s Supper, and sing a hymn together. We will meet for 15-20 minutes. Please wear a mask; all ages welcome.
Ministry Spotlight | Samaritan Health Center
A Year in Pictures
March marks a year that Blacknall has been gathering in new ways due to the pandemic. People have sewn masks, delivered meals, learned to use Zoom, opened up their backyards, and cared for one another in many other unseen ways. Below are photos of what life together has looked like this past year. Please share more photos here.
Ministry Spotlight | Housing for New Hope
Over Lent, we are featuring ministry partners who received a Blacknall Grant in October. View a full list of Durham ministry partners here.