By Pastor Julie HawkinsPastor of Ministry One of my daughters asked me what I was most excited about this Christmas. Our advent reading had talked about the growing anticipation and expectation for the celebration of Christmas. Part of that is naming what we are excited about. For me, the best part of Christmas is Christmas […]
Help Us Finish the Year Strong!
By Senior Pastor Ellis White Dear Chapel Hill Family, As we embrace this season of gratitude and anticipation, our hearts overflow with thankfulness for you, our Chapel Hill family. Your generosity throughout this past year has been extraordinary. Because of your faithful giving, we’ve made a tangible difference—locally and globally—by living out our vision to care, share, […]
Frantic or Focused?
By Pastor Rachel WhitePastor of Alpha and Lifegroups Has it ever struck you how long the Christmas story took? I’m not even talking about how long before Christ was born that prophecies were given about his coming. I’m talking about how long Zechariah had to wait to get his voice back after he was struck […]
GLOW: Growth & Gospel Impact
By Pastor Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor Almost a decade ago we began a Saturday Night worship service at Chapel Hill. It met in what is now called the Neel Chapel—the original worship space of our church. The same sermon was preached on Saturday as on Sunday mornings, allowing our congregation to remain unified across the three […]
Serve at Alpha
Would you and your friends or family members like to serve at the next Alpha Course when it kicks off Wednesday, January 15? Here are some ways you can help: Questions? Contact Pastor Rachel White. […]
Baptism Renewal Sunday
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, we will renew our own baptismal vows during two Family Worship Services. That means childcare will be offered for babies-PreK, but elementary kids will worship in the Sanctuary with their families. We’ll also receive new members who have gone through Chapel Hill 101 and renew our baptismal vows. In the […]
God’s Design for Love & Relationships
Sermon Series January 5-February 9, 2025 Starting January 5, Chapel Hill Church invites you to a six-week sermon series exploring the beauty and depth of relationships as God intended. Whether single, married, or engaged, come discover how God’s design for love, commitment, and grace can transform our connections with one another. God’s Design for Love […]
Spread the Message of Christmas
By Pastor Gunnar TesdahlPastor of Worship Arts “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.”—Luke 2:17-18 The leftovers are packed away in the fridge, the decorations are up, and the freeway […]
Why Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving
By Pastor Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor “Do they celebrate Thanksgiving in England?” is a question I get asked multiple times every year around this time. I usually respond with something like, “Yes, we’re thankful every day.” Joking aside, we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in England (although, the pilgrims were English, so we kind of invented it) and […]
How to Use Tap Tags
Chapel Hill is now using NFC (Near Field Communication) tags in the Sanctuary so you can access the Guide. We’re calling them “Tap Tags”. The tags are on the backs of the pews. Tapping an NFC tag with your Android or Apple smartphone is a simple process. Here’s how you can do it for both […]