I moved to Durham in 2005 for my current job in Duke Clinical Laboratories. Several years later, I was invited to Blacknall by neighbors and quickly felt welcomed by the congregation. In March 2020, just before COVID lockdown, I officially joined the church.

I feel drawn to service opportunities, being glad to serve Christ through serving others. In the time I have attended I have served by ushering, assisting in the library, being a member of the PowerPoint team, and being a member of the Women’s Retreat committee.

My desire is to actively serve the congregation through participating in activities that help Blacknall in its mission.

I have always liked Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Attending Blacknall helps me with my developing relationship with God.