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Update From the PNC (5.24.2023)

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Over the past few weeks, the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has been interviewing candidates for our next Senior Pastor. As Don shared in the Sunday morning services on May 7, we have been very encouraged by the conversations we’ve had with candidates.

At this time, we are no longer accepting applications. Please join us in thanking God for the work and witness of each person we have engaged with so far. Please pray for wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit as we enter this next phase of discernment. In the coming months, we will be having more in-depth conversations with a small number of candidates.

Thank you for all your prayers and support for the PNC and the search! Feel free to reach out with thoughts or questions at pnc@blacknall.org.

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.

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.