Summer Small Groups

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Two new small groups are forming this summer. Groups are co-ed and open to youth (16+) and adults. The format will include reading and discussing the upcoming Sunday’s sermon text, fellowship and praying for one another.

Options:

  • Monday evenings beginning June 21, 7-8:15 p.m. at Blacknall. Leaders: Tom and Jane Robinson

  • Thursday evenings beginning June 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at the home of leaders Mark and Helen Atkinson

If you’ve been hesitant to commit to a small group, now’s a good time to try one out! Groups will meet through the end of August, at which time group hosts and leaders can decide whether to continue meeting. Sign up here.

 

Celebrate Allan & Betsy

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Celebrate Allan and Betsy’s 36 years of service as Allan retires May 31.

Upcoming Events

  • Allan’s last sermon | Sunday, May 23

    Register here.

  • Allan & Betsy’s last Sunday in worship | Sunday, May 30

    Register here.

  • Camp Chestnut Ridge Gatherings 

    Saturday, June 5, 10-11:30 am & 1:30-3 pm | Register here
    We are monitoring guidelines as to how many people we can safely have at each gathering. 

  • Drive-by Celebration at Blacknall

    Sunday, June 6, 2-3 pm 

    A drive by farewell parade around Blacknall’s building.

Celebration of Baptism

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Sunday, April 25, 4 pm at West Point on the Eno

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Join us to witness and celebrate as several Blacknall families present their children for Christian baptism. We will gather for a brief service at West Point on the Eno. Meet at the picnic shelter circled in yellow (see map below). All are welcome. Baptisms: Maria & Zach Bradshaw (Joanna); Chad & Hannah Crafford (Grayson); Hanke & Wilco DeVries (Rivka); Deb & Aaron Ebert (Carys); Lou & Josh Gaghan (Violet); Emily & Jonathan Kinsey (Caroline & Olivia); Mary Lynn & Jimmy Myers (Kitty); Casey & Wen Reagan (Lovewell); Danielle & Stu Stulac (Susannah).

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What to Expect: Parenting Teens During Uncertain Times

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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.

Easter

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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

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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.