“Worship on the Longest Night: A Service of Grief and Hope” is a contemplative service pointing to hope in the midst of sorrow and suffering.
Join us at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for a special Sunday worship service where we travel together through the epic story of the Incarnation via Scripture and song.
One of our special Advent traditions is blessing Durham families who are unable to provide for their loved ones at Christmas. When you visit our Virtual Angel Tree, you can sign up to select giving opportunities of gift cards or gift items. Drop off in the Lower Atrium on Sunday, December 15 by 2 p.m.
This Advent, we are partnering with Open Table Ministry, an organization that works with the homeless population in Durham. They are experiencing some major shortages in their clothing closet, and we will be collecting items to support that need. Please drop off items in the marked bin outside of the library.
A festive evening of fun, fellowship, and hot cocoa as we raise our voices to celebrate the birth of the Savior! Bring friends and family to join in! We’ll start in the Sanctuary for singing, then move to the Fellowship Hall for cookies and cocoa.
Join us for any or all three of Blacknall’s Christmas Eve worship services, with a children-led service at 11 a.m. and traditional services at 5 and 7 p.m.
Come join us on the first Sunday of Advent to fashion your own Advent Wreath. We'll supply the wreath form, pink and purple candles, and instructions.
Please plan to attend the installation service for Senior Pastor Goodie Bell at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. At this service, New Hope Presbytery will oversee the rite of installation and ask us as a congregation to pledge our support for our new pastor.
Join the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) for a lecture featuring Dr. Walter Kim on Friday, November 1 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill. The lecture is open to the public and free of charge. Please register to aid in planning.
Join us for the first Get-to-Know-You Gathering with Goodie & Jack from 7 - 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23.
Join us this Sunday, October 20, for Blacknall’s 18th Annual Festival of the Bean! This chili-lovers’ event and competition will take place from 3:30 - 7 p.m. at Camp Chestnut Ridge in Efland, NC.
Please join us after the 11 a.m. service this Sunday, October 13, for lunch and a report from Kim and David Dunderdale and Cullen Rogers-Gates about their recent trip to Congo.
Please join us for a conversation about “Learning to Disagree,” John Inazu’s new book. John is a former Blacknall member and staff; he currently serves as a professor of Law and Religion at Washington University.
There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 22, at the conclusion of each service to elect members of the congregation to the Officer Nominating Committee (ONC).
The deacons are hosting a Family Game Night from 4 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, offering an array of board games — and pizza!
Join us as we mark the return of all the Bells and the start of this new chapter in our life together with a celebratory picnic!
Grab your coffee and head to adult Sunday school class this fall! Each class is a great opportunity for fellowship with new and old friends to learn more about the Lord's teachings, promises, and heart for all image-bearers.
Join us at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for Donuts & Coffee. No Sunday School or Nursery.
Join us for lunch as we welcome Chandan to share how the Lord is working in India.
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting to receive the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget and approve the Terms of Call for David Dunderdale.
We invite you to join the elders and the deacons in the Sanctuary from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a time of worship and prayer.
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting at 10 a.m. to call the candidate for Senior Pastor.
Join us at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a Fourth of July potluck brunch.
Join us at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a Memorial Day potluck brunch. Bring a tasty treat to share; coffee will be provided. No Sunday School or Nursery.
We invite you to join the elders and the deacons in the Sanctuary from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a time of worship and prayer.
The Block Party will feature a bounce house, BBQ/hot dogs/veggie burgers, Pincho Loco ice cream, and other surprises. The Block Party starts immediately after the second service. Bring a side dish to share.
We invite you to join the elders and the deacons in the Sanctuary from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a time of worship and prayer.
Join us for a potluck lunch after the second service to hear from Kim Dunderdale and Hannah King about their recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Come paint (and save the church 1000s of dollars)! It's time to start putting the nursery back together again, and new paint will help create a clean and fresh nursery to welcome our kids back into.
Come paint (and save the church 1000s of dollars)! It's time to start putting the nursery back together again, and new paint will help create a clean and fresh nursery to welcome our kids back into.
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting to receive the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and approve the terms of call for our pastors. The meeting will be held on Sunday, August 27 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. There will be no Sunday School for adults or high schoolers, but Nursery and Sunday School for children and middle schoolers will be held as usual.
Are you interested in inquiring about life and membership at Blacknall? Join the next Inquirers' (New Members') Class and learn more about Blacknall as we get to know more about you. The upcoming class also comes with a twist! Instead of a five-week course, we are conducting the entire class over a weekend, August 19 & 20.
We invite you to join the elders and the deacons in the Sanctuary from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a time of worship and prayer.
We invite you to join the elders and the deacons in the Sanctuary from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a time of worship and prayer. Meeting moved to Tuesday because of the holiday.
The Block Party will feature a bounce house, burgers and hot dogs, Pincho Loco ice cream, and other surprises. The Block Party starts immediately after the second service. Bring a side dish to share.
Prayer for Mission Partners (4 p.m.) and Congo (6:30 p.m.) Zoom links on Church Center.