The Mt. Level Community Partnership for Racial Justice invites you to a seven-week book discussion on Howard Thurman's seminal classic, “ Jesus and the Disinherited.” The discussion group will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 13 - Oct. 25. Registration is now open.
Abundant Joy Women's Center Fall Groups
Abundant Joy is offering several small groups that will meet throughout the fall beginning in early September. Women can register for a group by emailing abundantjoycwm@gmail.com or calling 919-943-0789.
Member Nursery Service Deadline is Today! (Aug.7)
Blacknall members! Today, Sun., Aug. 7 is the deadline for notifying the church of your intention to serve in the Nursery or opt out. Please do so if you have not already submitted your response by going here.
Olaru Baptism Fri., August 12
Quaranta Baptism Sun., August 14 at St. John's
The Blacknall family is invited to the baptism of Luke Quaranta on Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Luke will be baptized by immersion at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (917 Onslow St, Durham, NC 27705). Please join Luke and his parents Stacey & Brian Quaranta for this celebration of new life in Christ.
Two Opportunities to Welcome Incoming International Students to Duke
Blacknall Member Nursery Service
If you are a member of Blacknall, please expect an email coming to you today, Sunday July 24 about the new expectation around serving in the Nursery. You can also find more information here.
Helping with Home Setup for Refugee Family
Blacknall friends of refugees! We are currently on World Relief’s list to provide an apartment setup for a refugee family. We don’t have a date yet, but if you’re thinking of updating any home furnishings, please hang on to them to donate soon. More details about the setup and volunteering will be posted as soon as they are available. If you want to be on the refugee volunteer mailing list, please send your contact info to Andrea Tshihamba.
Don’t Delay! Register for the Men’s Fall Retreat by July 30
All men are invited to attend the Men’s Fall Retreat and are highly encouraged to register by July 30. The men will gather to study, pray, worship, and recreate in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina on Oct. 28-30 in Montreat, NC.
While the retreat may seem far away, getting an accurate number of registrants by July 30 will ensure that we have enough spots for everyone who wants to go.
Post-Abortion Bible Study
Church Office Is Closed July 1st & 4th
Registration for the Congregational Conversations Is Now Open!
Please go here for more information about these conversations and to register. Conversations are open to all Blacknall members and attenders (including youth in 9th grade or above). Everyone is encouraged to sign up for two sessions, one in July and one in August.
Moving Help for the Stulac Family
Please consider helping the Stulac family this Saturday, June 25, 1-4 p.m.. They are moving to Caronport, Saskatchewan and need your help loading their moving truck. They have many boxes of books as well as furniture to load. Their address is 4305 White Cliff Lane Durham, NC, 27712. If you have any questions, please contact Stu.
Save-The-Dates: Congregational Conversations in July & August
The Pastoral Transition Team invites you to participate in a two-part conversation happening during the months of July and August. Participants will have an opportunity choose from four dates for each part. All sessions will be held in the Fellowship Hall, except for those noted as Zoom calls. Registration coming soon.
Summer Clothes Needed for Gieser Family
***Thank you to everyone who donated. The need has been met.***
Blacknall-supported global workers Jim & Julianna Gieser (Cape Town, South Africa) are looking for summer clothes for their four children while they are in the area on furlough, June 17 - July 22.
Why Juneteenth Should Matter to the Church (Free Webinar)
On June 15 at 2 p.m. (EDT), join Our Daily Bread’s Rasool Berry, CT’s Russell Moore, and other Christian thought leaders for a free webinar on the enduring significance of Juneteenth and how this pivotal event in American history points to the biblical visions of freedom, restoration, and hope.
Abundant Joy Women's Center Summer Groups
Abundant Joy is offering several small groups that will meet throughout the summer beginning in mid-June. Women can register for a group at abundantjoycwm@gmail.com or call 919-943-0789 for more information.
New Playlist for Pentecost
Here’s a new Spotify playlist for songs we’re singing during Pentecost, as well as songs for meditation and contemplation during the season.
Kids 4 Kids Summer Reading Program Gives Reading New Purpose
Blacknall's summer reading program is back starting June 12! When you start making summer plans for your kids, put reading at the top of your list. Every book kids read from our library can help other kids enjoy reading too!
All summer, we see how many books our kids can read. Kids of any age are eligible to read — or be read to! Based on our grand total in August, we'll give books to our Deep Common Journey partner, Families Moving Forward. The more we read, the more we can give!
Moving Help for Jesse & Sophia
Jesse Sun and Sophia Chen are moving to Nashville and would like some help loading up a moving truck on Tuesday, June 7 from 4 - 8 p.m. Come by anytime. Their address is 844 Horton Rd., Apt 40. If you have any questions, please contact Jesse.