Our daughter Rachel loved goldfish crackers as a small child. (Who doesn’t? I just bought a Costco carton for myself…about a million goldfish in each one, I believe.) One day as she was munching contentedly on her crackers, I thought I’d test the strength of her generosity muscle. “Rachel, will you share with Daddy?” Nothing. “Rachel, can […]
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Student Ministries update
A special update on the latest Student Ministries news from Pastor Ellis White: I heard from two high school students this week who were telling me how much they love our High School Ministry right now. I’ve heard from parents how impressed they are with the way their children are growing in both our Middle […]
Giving Q&A
1. What is a tithe?A tithe means literally “a tenth.” The tithe was 10 percent of whatever was made or produced; it was the first 10 percent and it always belonged to the Lord. (By the way, Jesus reaffirmed the tithe in his own teaching! Matthew 23:23, for those who say that tithing is Old Testament.) Remember, this was […]
Thank you, Veterans!
Every year on 11/11 at 11:00 in the morning, my school, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, would gather in the main quadrangle for a service to remember those who had fought in the First and Second World Wars. Hundreds of us would gather for a moment of silence, and to hear moving words of […]
The latest news
Chapel Hill Church posts all updates about the senior pastor search process and the work of the Senior Pastor Search Committee here. Get an overview of the pastor search process here. This website remains live for historical reference, though some committee updates contain outdated information. Updated Sunday, May 12, 2024 Updated Wednesday, April 24, 2024 […]
Next steps
Thank you, everyone, for your kind and encouraging words to Cyndi and me since my announcement last Sunday of our retirement date. Although this should come as no surprise—I’ve been dropping hints for a while, now!—I realize it raises lots of “what’s next” questions. Let me try and answer a few of them. The next […]
FAQs for Pastor Search Process
If you have questions for the Senior Pastor Search Committee, email them to pastorsearch@chapelhillpc.org. Updated Sun, February 18, 2024 Q: What is the process for selecting a new Senior Pastor? A: The congregation first calls a Search Committee, the members of whom are tasked with selecting the candidate they believe God is calling to be […]
Become a lay counselor
Want to become a lay counselor? Lay Counselor TrainingLay counselors need to have faith in Jesus Christ, a heart for helping people, acknowledged spiritual gifts, surrender to God’s will, and a call to demonstrate God’s grace and mercy. Training focuses on biblical foundations related to counseling, understanding your own healing journey, counseling skills development, […]
Lay Counseling FAQs
What is lay counseling? Lay counseling is made of up lay people, trained specifically to offer brief, non-clinical counseling services to Chapel Hill Church attendees and the surrounding community. Are lay counselors licensed? No, lay counselors are not licensed. Lay counselors attend an eight month intensive training before they counsel and are required to attend […]
Senior Pastor Search
This website remains live for historical reference, though some content (like time-sensitive updates) contains outdated information. Background Mark Toone, our senior pastor, announced on Sunday, October 29, 2023, that he plans to retire after decades of faithful service at Chapel Hill Church. His final Sunday in the pulpit will be September 1, 2024, which is […]