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 […]
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
Updated Thursday, November 30, 2023 The Pastor Search Committee (PSC) met on Tuesday, November 28. Here is an update: Updated Sat, November 17, 2023 The Pastor Search Committee (PSC) had their first meeting on Monday, November 6, the day after the Congregational Meeting. Here is an update: Updated Sun, November 5, 2023 The members of […]
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
Updated Fri, November 3, 2023 Q: What is the process for selecting a new Senior Pastor? A: The congregation will call a Search Committee, who will be tasked with selecting the candidate they believe God is calling to be the next Senior Pastor of Chapel Hill. That candidate will then be presented to the congregation, […]