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Journey through Lent with the Men's Ministry

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The Men's Ministry Leadership Team invites the men of Blacknall to join us in two practices to observe this season of Lent.

First, we have prepared a daily lectionary, which takes us through the entire gospel of Mark and some select Psalms (on Sundays). Our hope and prayer is that these readings will help us encounter Jesus in new and fresh ways and that reading the same passages each day will bind us together. You can find the lectionary here.

Second, we have prepared opportunities for you to gather with other men on a weekly basis for brief times of prayer and fellowship. There are four options to choose from, and you can attend different times on different weeks or stick with the same time each week. Come join us! The options are as follows:

  • Wednesdays at 12pm @ Duke Campus

(March 2 - April 13)
Meet in front of Duke Chapel and walk together

Contact: Brad Boswell bradtb34@gmail.com
423-794-9781

  • Wednesdays at 7:30pm @ Blacknall

(March 2 - April 13)
Meet in the Upper Atrium immediately following the Lenten service

Contact: Timothy Crouch
timothy.crouch@gmail.com
484-477-2755

  • Fridays at 12pm @ Blacknall

(March 4 - April 15)
Meet on front steps of Blacknall and walk together

Contact: Christian Pikaart
christian.pikaart@gmail.com
919-724-3548

  • Fridays at 12pm @ Blacknall

(March 4 - April 15)
Meet in the Rose Garden and walk around East Campus

Contact: Rob Witman
rwitman@gmail.com
626-710-6401

Wednesday Lenten Communion Services Begin March 2

This Wednesday, March 2 marks the beginning of Lent. Please consider joining us for an Ash Wednesday service starting at 7 p.m., followed by an imposition of ashes. There is no childcare for this service, but children are welcome in the sanctuary.

The church will also offer an imposition of ashes at noon on Wednesday.

Throughout the season of Lent, Blacknall will lead weekly communion services every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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

Learn more

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

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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!