By JJ BlandDirector of Chapel Hill Preschool Over Christmas break, we were blessed to have all three of our children under one roof. My heart was full. On Christmas morning, they woke up leisurely, gathered on the couch in their matching onesie pajamas—a Christmas tradition I still insist on—and opened presents with as much excitement […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover Peace!
By Pastor Rachel WhitePastor of Alpha & LifeGroups “Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Is there anyone else who needed to hear those words today? The new year is exciting, hopeful and full of fresh potential, but the energy and momentum it takes to get those new […]
Unlock God’s Blueprint for Better Relationships
By Senior Pastor Ellis White Have you ever wondered what makes relationships thrive, even when life gets tough? I’ve been thinking about how much our culture celebrates independence, but what if the key to stronger connections is found in something deeper—something countercultural? Starting tomorrow, January 5, I’d love for you to join us at Chapel […]
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Start 2025 with Purpose: A Journey through the Bible
By Senior Pastor Ellis White As we approach the end of the year, I love to reflect on the highlights of the past 12 months. I think about the experiences I’ve had, the relationships I’ve deepened, and the goals I’ve achieved. Then, I begin to look ahead to the new year, asking myself, What can […]
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Keep on Feasting!
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 […]
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 […]