New Inquirers' Class: Have you thought about membership?

Want to know more about Blacknall? Have you considered membership? The spring New Inquirers’ Class will begin meeting on Sunday, March 6. Pastor Dave Dunderdale will lead the class, which runs for five consecutive weeks. After completing the class, participants will have an opportunity to formally join as a member of the congregation. More details about the class content and schedule are on the registration page.

When: March 6 - April 3
Time: Sundays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Where: Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (Room TBA)
Cost: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
Contact: Dave Dunderdale

Register now! Spring 2022 WBS

WBS will begin our spring semester on Thursday, Feb. 3 and will run through Thursday, April 28. We'll gather at church on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. for fellowship, worship, teaching, and small group time.

For those who can't come on Thursday mornings, small groups will meet at other times throughout the week, too, either in person or over Zoom.

This spring, we will be studying Hebrews with the study guide "Better: A Study of Hebrews" by Jen Wilkin. There is no fee aside from the cost of the book; please purchase a copy online or at your favorite book store.

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Gould at bgould@blacknall.org .

When: February 3 - April 28
Time: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Where: Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church
Cost: Free | Purchase book at your favorite bookstore

Welcome Sondra Haaga, Blacknall's new Communications and Program Coordinator!

A letter from Leslie Cenezy, chair of the Communications and Program Coordinator search committee.

Dear Blacknall family, 

The last two years have included many staff transitions at Blacknall. While it is always a difficult process to see treasured friends and coworkers go, it’s also an opportunity to receive new ones. The search committee included Leslie Cenezy, Goodie Bell, Hillary Train, Chad Weinard, Hana Kamiya, Lisa Mitchell and Lucy Cate, who was originally chair and is enjoying time with her newborn. We met for six months, changed the position from part time to full time, and received more than 20 applicants on our way to discovering our new coordinator.  We are particularly grateful for this committee’s faithfulness, diligence and perseverance in what was a lengthy and challenging process.

We are excited to introduce to you Sondra Haaga! Sondra, her husband Parker and their daughter Alethea have been attenders of Blacknall since 2015. She comes with over 16 years of education and experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, production, event management, volunteer coordination, office administration and all of the related technological tools. In addition to this wealth of knowledge, Sondra obtained a Master of Theological Studies from Duke Divinity, focusing on New Testament biblical studies and exegesis. We are delighted to see how the Lord will use her many gifts in service to Him at Blacknall.

Please say hello and welcome to Sondra! Her email is shaaga@blacknall.org. She (and I) will also receive emails sent to churchoffice@blacknall.org.

Cheerfully,

Leslie Cenezy
Business Manager

Community Carol Sing

Sunday Dec. 12 | 4:45- 6 p.m. | Outdoors under the Oaks (714 Iredell Street)

Join us for a festive evening of outdoor fellowship while we sing our way through a collection of beloved Christmas carols. Enjoy prelude music from our friends at High Strung Violins & Guitars starting at 4:45. Bring a chair, dress for the weather and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa as we raise our voices to the birth of our Savior!

God With Us, God For Us: A Women’s Ministry Advent Celebration

God With Us, God For Us: A Women’s Ministry Advent Celebration | Thursday Dec. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Rose Garden and Fellowship Hall

Please join us for an evening of fellowship, worship, sharing, and art-making with women from Blacknall and our broader community. After refreshments in the Rose Garden, we’ll hear three women—Amanda Diekman (Blacknall), Susan McSwain (Reality Ministries), and Deborah Eaton (Mt Level Missionary Baptist Church)—share stories of how they’ve experienced God being for them and how that has transformed the way they interact with others. We’ll conclude the evening with a chance to creatively express, here in this Advent season of anticipating the arrival of God With Us, the truth that God is for us. You can write a card, make a card, and/or contribute to a community art project under the capable direction of Liz Shively. Please come and bring a friend!

2021 Advent Devotional

Blacknall’s 2021 Advent Devotional is here! As in years’ past, we’ve gathered devotionals for each day of Advent from current and former Blacknall members, staff and missionaries. Allow these daily reflections, prayers, and hymns to bless and accompany you through the Advent season.

Pick up a copy from church or download a pdf to print from home or read on your device.

Advent Wreath Workshop

Sunday, Nov. 28, 4-6 p.m. | Community Room & Rose Garden

Shape a beautiful advent wreath using fresh greenery. Plan about an hour for wreath-making in the Rose Garden at Blacknall (weather-permitting). You may also pick up a kit (oasis ring and candles) to make your wreath at home. $10/wreath kit, please reserve one here and pay by credit card or bringing a check.