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Growing in Grace is a hybrid class, with half meeting at Blacknall and the other half via Zoom. We will focus on an in-depth study of 1 Corinthians using handouts, skits, and discussions. Although we will look at scholarly commentaries, the objective of this class is to be transformed through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the focus will be on applying the text to living in central NC in 2024.
Primary Contact: Paul Immanuel
Additional Leaders: Lowrie Beacham, Alice Wisler, Van Fowler, and Sean Condon
Our class, about 25 attendees, will read one assigned chapter of 2 Corinthians before class and show up ready to discuss three things: 1) The main theme of the chapter as the original audience would have understood it; 2) What God was like for the original audience: thinking? feeling? wanting? and 3) How this chapter moves you/us.
Leader/Primary Contact: John Hamilton
Additional Leader: Michael Whisenhunt
The Community Class is a conversation-based class seeking to connect our lives to God's word and each other.
Primary Contact: Don Grigg
We are studying 1 and 2 Corinthians, one chapter per week. Each class member studies the next chapter before class and arrives eager to discuss 1) the main theme, 2) what God was like in that chapter, and 3) how he or she is personally moved by that chapter. Discussion is electrifying.
Leader/Primary Contact: John Hamilton
Additional Leader: Michael Whisenhunt
Growing in Grace is a hybrid class, with half meeting at Blacknall and the other half via Zoom. This semester the class will focus on a deep study of the second half of the book of Acts followed by one of Paul’s letters. Extensive handouts are provided. The class will include discussion and skits to illustrate the text and application for today.
Primary Contact: Paul Immanuel
Additional Leaders: Lowrie Beacham, Vance Fowler, and Alice Wisler
As Christians, we stand — whether we recognize it or not — as the happy heirs to a robust literary tradition that ranges from the medieval poetry of Dante’s Divine Comedy to the contemporary fiction of Marilynne Robinson. However, many of us can feel, at times, quite estranged from this tradition — even uninvited to participate in it or reap the benefits it can offer. Whether because of busy jobs or the demands of high school or the stress of raising children (to name just a few reasons) many of us, young and old alike, may be tempted to feel that Christian literature does not necessarily apply to our actual lives. In this class, we would like to create a space for all ages — from high schoolers to the oldest among us — to explore some of the most remarkable pieces of the Christian literary tradition.
Each Sunday morning, we will gather, first, to read aloud a piece of literature — whether a poem or a short prose passage — and then discuss it as a small group. We will discuss not only its “literary” merits but also, even primarily, the way that it might actually affect our daily lives as Christians. Our goal is to make this class as accessible as possible; as such, we plan to have printouts of the readings on-hand for every week.
Primary Contact: Will Brewbaker
Additional Leaders: Warren Gould
The Community Class is a conversation-based class seeking to connect our lives to God's word and each other.
Primary Contact: Don Grigg
We will continue our exciting path through the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. We'll study the life and ministry of Jesus and the unfolding drama of the church as it expanded from Judea to the "ends of the earth" in the first century. We'll seek to understand our place and role in this continuing story.
The Word Alive Class spends the week reading, thinking, and praying over one chapter of a book of the Bible, then discusses it together.
Leader/Primary Contact: John Hamilton
Additional Leader: Michael Whisenhunt
The Growing in Grace Class is a hybrid class, with half meeting at Blacknall and the other half via Zoom. The class will finish studying the book of Acts and continue studying the early church through studies of the Pauline epistles. The class will enable members to go as deep as they want in these studies. Detailed handouts will be provided. The class will include skits and discussions.
Primary Contact: Paul Immanuel
Additional Leaders: Lowrie Beacham, Greg Wray, Vance Fowler, and Alice Wisler
We will continue our exciting path through the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. We'll study the life and ministry of Jesus and the unfolding drama of the church as it expanded from Judea to the "ends of the earth" in the first century. We'll seek to understand our place and role in this continuing story.
The Word Alive Class spends the week reading, thinking, and praying over one chapter of a book of the Bible, then discusses it together.
Leader/Primary Contact: John Hamilton
Additional Leader: Michael Whisenhunt
The Growing in Grace Class is a hybrid class, with half meeting at Blacknall and the other half via Zoom. We will continue our in-depth study of Acts, using extensive handouts, discussions, and skits. The focus will be on the application for today.
Primary Contact: Paul Immanuel
Additional Leaders: Lowrie Beacham, Greg Wray, Vance Fowler, and Alice Wisler
This class will recess for the summer after meeting on June 4.
The Community Class is a conversation-based class seeking to connect our lives to God's word and each other.
Paul Tshihamba is currently leading us through the book "The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice" by Mark Labberton. Reading is not required.
Primary Contact: Don Grigg
Join us for an exciting path through the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. We'll study the life and ministry of Jesus and the unfolding drama of the church as it expanded from Judea to the "ends of the earth" in the first century. We'll seek to understand our place and role in this continuing story.
The Word Alive Class spends the week reading, thinking, and praying over one chapter of a book of the Bible, then discusses it together.
Primary Contact: John Hamilton
Additional Leaders: Jeanie Hamilton, Michael and Serena Whisenhunt
As Christians, we stand—whether we recognize it or not—as the happy heirs to a robust literary tradition that ranges from the medieval poetry of Dante’s Divine Comedy to the contemporary fiction of Marilynne Robinson. However, many of us can feel, at times, quite estranged from this tradition—even uninvited to participate in it or reap the benefits it can offer. Whether because of busy jobs or the demands of high school or the stress of raising children (to name just a few reasons) many of us, young and old alike, may be tempted to feel that Christian literature does not necessarily apply to our actual lives.
This class will be a space for all ages—from high schoolers to the oldest among us—to explore some of the most remarkable pieces of the Christian literary tradition. Each Sunday morning, we will gather, first, to read aloud a piece of literature—whether a poem or a short prose passage—and then discuss it as a small group. We will discuss not only its “literary” merits but also, even primarily, the way that it might actually affect our daily lives as Christians.
We strongly recommend joining the online group for this class so that you can receive the readings for this class ahead of the discussions.
Primary Contact: Will Brewbaker
Additional Leaders: Warren Gould
This group, started in the fall, will continue its study of Dane Ortlund's book “Gentle and Lowly.” Subtitled "The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers,” if that describes you, come join the study of this Bible-based book to slowly digest and take to heart the comfort offered in the words of Christ: "Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matt. 11: 28-29).
Participants should plan to purchase their own copy of the book and companion study guide.
Primary Contact: Doris Stam
The Growing in Grace Class will focus on an in-depth study of the book of Acts. We will use skits, discussions, lectures, and many weekly handouts to let participants go as deep as they want! The focus will be on the application of the text once we understand the context.
Primary Contact: Paul Immanuel
Additional Leaders: Lowrie Beacham and Greg Wray
The Community Class is a conversation-based class seeking to connect our lives to God's word and each other.
Paul Tshihamba is presently leading us through the book "The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice" by Mark Labberton. Reading is not required.
Primary Contact: Don Grigg
As Christians, we stand—whether we recognize it or not—as the happy heirs to a robust literary tradition that ranges from the medieval poetry of Dante’s Divine Comedy to the contemporary fiction of Marilynne Robinson. However, many of us can feel, at times, quite estranged from this tradition—even uninvited to participate in it or reap the benefits it can offer. Whether because of busy jobs or the demands of high school or the stress of raising children (to name just a few reasons) many of us, young and old alike, may be tempted to feel that Christian literature does not necessarily apply to our actual lives.
This class will be a space for all ages—from high schoolers to the oldest among us—to explore some of the most remarkable pieces of the Christian literary tradition. Each Sunday morning, we will gather, first, to read aloud a piece of literature—whether a poem or a short prose passage—and then discuss it as a small group. We will discuss not only its “literary” merits but also, even primarily, the way that it might actually affect our daily lives as Christians.
We strongly recommend joining the online group for this class so that you can receive the readings for this class ahead of the discussions.
Primary Contact: Will Brewbaker
Additional Leaders: Warren Gould
Are you looking for conversation and community on Sunday morning? Visit the Community Class. Topics vary but the conversation is always lively
Primary Contact: Don Grigg
Join us for an exciting path through the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. We'll study the life and ministry of Jesus and the unfolding drama of the church as it expanded from Judea to the "ends of the earth" in the first century. We'll seek to understand our place and role in this continuing story.
The Word Alive class spends the week reading, thinking, and praying over one chapter of a book of the Bible, then discusses it together.
Primary Contact: John Hamilton
Additional Leaders: Jeanie Hamilton, Michael and Serena Whisenhunt
Dane Ortlund's book “Gentle and Lowly” is subtitled "The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers.” If that describes you, come join the study of this Bible-based book to slowly digest and take to heart the comfort offered in the words of Christ: "Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matt. 11: 28-29).
Participants should plan to purchase their own copy of the book and companion study guide.
Primary Contact: Doris Stam
We will look at the last few chapters of Job and then begin our study of Acts that will go through August of 2023. The class will be a combination of discussion, lectures, and skits, all to effect change in our lives as we seek to do the work of the Kingdom of God now on earth.
Primary Contact: Paul Immanuel
Additional Leaders: Lowrie Beacham, Greg Wray, Alice Wisler, and Van Fowler
The link to the livestream is on the front page of CCB. Login required.
Our generation is not the first to face hard questions about how to stay faithful in turbulent times. In light of our current cultural moment and also Blacknall’s ongoing work of discernment amidst pastoral transition, it seems an opportune time to re-connect with our history. In this class, we'll invite a conversation with Blacknall members of the past, using when possible their own testimony.
We'll make a particular effort to listen for both the common themes that have shaped our history, and the voices that are not so well remembered—ranging from the Blacknall family itself to the millworkers, students, and people of color who also have come through our doors. Throughout it all, we will seek to hear and respond to the word and work of the Lord discerned amidst these stories.
Hosted by the 30s, 40s, & Friends class, this class is open to the entire church. We’re hoping for lots of folks in the “Friends” category!
Primary Contact: Jeff Baker
Additional Leaders: Brett McCarty
Hosted by: 30s, 40s, & Friends (Lauren Patterson, Tanya Moore, David Steinbregger)
