By Cara TaylorDirector of Outreach “She’s running away!” It’s a favorite line of my mom’s amused home video voice-over. She was narrating as my little toddler legs sprinted across the lawn at a public park. Now, as the parents of a high school senior, we are feeling a range of emotions about his journey beyond […]
Serve on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is one of the biggest church-going days of the year. Of course, Christians gather to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but have you ever thought about the fact that many people come to church on Easter who haven’t been in a very long time…or ever? You can be […]
A Worship Pastor’s Farewell
By Gunnar TesdahlPastor of Worship Arts It is hard to believe that, after serving at Chapel Hill for over eight years, our little family is nearing our time to depart. It has been a blessing to receive encouraging messages from so many in the congregation. We sincerely welcome your continued prayers as we take this […]
News About Pastor Gunnar
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor As part of our mission to “launch disciple-makers,” we have been blessed to develop and send leaders into new ministries. Pastor Gunnar, who has faithfully served as our Assistant Pastor and leader of the Worship Arts Department for the past eight years, has accepted a call to become the Senior Pastor […]
Run Like a Sled Dog
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor If you’ve never heard of the Iditarod, it’s a legendary 1,000-mile Alaskan sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, and it officially starts this Monday. This is an endurance race like no other. Inspired by the historic serum run of 1925, when dog teams delivered life-saving medicine to Nome during a diphtheria outbreak, […]
Best. Weekend. Ever.
By Rachel WhitePastor of Alpha & LifeGroups The Alpha Weekend is coming! Please pray for our Alpha guests to experience the love of God and life-changing power of the Holy Spirit during our time together. We’ve been so excited to see each one of them making steps forward in their faith journey this Alpha season, […]
Independence Isn’t Enough
By Paul Hargraves My parents consistently encouraged me to develop a stronger sense of independence throughout my upbringing. Over time, I realized that, according to the Bible, we are not meant to navigate life in solitude but should foster connections. We are created to maintain relationships both with God and with other people. This focus […]
Freedom in Forgiveness
By Jenna ArnoldDirector of Digital Outreach Have you ever held onto a grudge, thinking it would somehow make the other person pay for what they’ve done? It’s a tempting thought, but as the saying goes, “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer.” When we hold onto bitterness, the […]
Congregational Meeting Nominees
These are the nominees for Elders to be approved at the Chapel Hill congregational meeting February 16, 2025. Elders Bret Francesconi I am married to Britta, and we have two sons, JJ and John. I serve as an elementary school counselor in Tacoma, where I love supporting kids. Our family enjoys attending Chapel Hill, being […]
Can You Imagine?
By Cara TaylorDirector of Outreach We have been talking about love and relationships in January. As if to put it to the test, my entire family will split up next week, but for a great reason! The kids and the parents are on two different global outreach teams in Mexico and Thailand. Wherever you will […]