Blacknall’s Good Neighbor Team will be setting up an apartment this Sunday afternoon on May 21. We could use 2-3 volunteers at the location. There will be no heavy lifting. If you would like to volunteer at the apartment, please call or text Andrea Tshihamba at (952) 334-9411. Also watch for the grocery cards on the table in the Lower Atrium on Sunday.
Sign Up Now for Summer Small Groups
Sign up now for the summer session of small groups! There are several gatherings of 8-12 people where you can form new and deeper friendships, study scripture together, and pray for each other. Please try to register by Sunday, May 28 or as soon as possible. Most small groups kick off in early June.
CCS at Duke Is Hiring
The internship program of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers (CCSC) provides training, development and coaching for recent graduates serving at Christian study centers for one year. The Center for Christianity and Scholarship at Duke University, a Blacknall-supported campus partner, has open positions. This is a full-time, paid internship that includes a vocational mentor and ongoing training with a cohort of other young professionals. A salary and housing are provided.
Latest Award Winners in the Blacknall Library
Looking for your next book to dig into? Christianity Today magazine does some of the work for you with its 2023 book awards. You'll find award-winners (or finalists) and other hot reads in the Blacknall Library. From theology to missions to fiction, we've got you covered. Don't have an account yet? Stop by any Sunday morning between services. We're located at the lower atrium entrance on Perry Street. Or email us at library@blacknall.org.
Update From the PNC (5.07.2023)
Watch the update that Don Hoover, Co-Chair of the Pastor Nominating Committee, provided to the congregation during the May 7th worship service.
Art & Jewelry Opening with Blacknall Artists
New Song from Blacknall Arts
Listen to the newest song from Blacknall Arts—our in-house community of songwriters and musicians at Blacknall. “He Dwells in Light” is a new setting for Psalm 93 and explores the mystery of God’s holiness and might over the world, even over the powers that vie to shape it.
World Relief Volunteer Orientation on May 9
Join the team that is making a practical impact and loving our neighbors who are refugees! Blacknall has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with World Relief Durham (WRD). One of the tangible ways we realize this commitment is through the team of Blacknall volunteers who, once a month, set up apartments for refugee families who have recently arrived in Durham. If you want to join this team, please attend the next local volunteer orientation on Tuesday, May 9, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Celebrating Jill & Scott and Housing for Jyoti
Jill French and Scott Mollenkopf are getting married on Sunday, May 28, at the conclusion of the 11 a.m. service! All are invited to witness their vows and celebrate with them at a dessert reception in the Fellowship Hall afterwards.
Shortly after they get married, Jill and Scott will be moving to Charlotte. Jyoti, Jill’s daughter, would like to stay in Durham. She has been preparing to live semi-independently for many years and ideally would like to live in the North Street Community when a place becomes available.
Mission Minutes | Families Moving Forward (4.26.2023)
In this Mission Minutes video Mark Paulson talks about our Deep Common Journey partnership with Families Moving Forward (FMF).
At the moment, one of the few ways we can serve this DCJ partner is to participate in their "Rock the Block” day of service happening next Saturday, May 6. Let's rally to support this important partner! We are looking for at least 10 people to join the Blacknall team of volunteers rolling up their sleeves to work on staining the fence on the FMF property from 9-11:30 a.m.