This past Sunday (3/26) we introduced Church Center, a protected platform for members and attenders to connect with one another, sign up for events, discover opportunities to serve, and more! You can view Church Center either on the web or on the mobile app. Church Center is part of a suite of tools within Planning Center Online (PCO), Blacknall's new church management system that has replaced Church Community Builder (CCB).
We would love for everyone to join the online church directory in Church Center. And don't forget to add your picture! If you are a regular member or attender, you should already have permission to view the directory and do not need to register. (Click “Read more” to see instructions on how to access the directory.)
The PNC Would Love One Minute of Your Time
The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) is now receiving applications for the Senior Pastor position and we appreciate how you have already helped to get the word out. As you have prayed and brainstormed about possible candidates, is there anyone that you have contacted? Is there anyone who has popped into your mind as a possible candidate that you haven’t yet contacted? In either case, would you let us know who came to mind? You can use this short form, which will take less than one minute to complete.
Blacknall Job Opening: Director of Youth Ministries
A job announcement and description for the Director of Youth Ministries is now posted on Blacknall’s website. In the process of developing and approving the job description, Session carefully considered the current needs and findings of the Youth Ministries Design Team from fall 2022.
Meet Your New Officers (Class of 2026)
Meet the new Class of 2026 elected to serve as Elders and Deacons. All Deacon candidates were elected: Taylor Brennan, Olivia Fain, Brian Farley, Catherine Honeycutt, Andrew McGannon, Candy Richardson, and Graham Turner. The following Elders were also elected: Mark Atkinson, Pete Gerend, Susan Kinghorn, Kathy Mitchell, and Stephanie Wheatley. (Click “read more” to see all their bios.) Please offer your thanks and gratitude to all the candidates and elected officers.
Mission Minutes | Senior Pastor Search Next Steps
Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers
Blacknall Summer Camps: Register Now!
Registration is now open for all elementary-age children’s summer programming: Art Camp I and II and Boys and Girls Discovery Weeks. All registrations are open to Blacknall students until March 15. After that, any open spots will be available for friends of Blacknall.
Blacknall Men: Opportunities to Serve and Fellowship
Update From the PNC (2.15.2023)
The Pastor Nominating Committee continues to work toward finalizing the Ministry Information Form (MIF) which is a document used to describe to candidates who we are as a church and what we are looking for in a senior pastor. We expect the MIF to be finalized this month and we will be back in touch when it is.
Apply Now To Go to Congo (DRC)
Last call to apply!
One of Blacknall’s Deep Common Journey partners is Congo Initiative, based in Eastern Congo (DRC). It has been several years since we last visited our friends and partners there. This summer, we have an opportunity to return to Beni, DRC and we invite you to apply to join the Blacknall team that is going. The deadline to apply is February 15.