By Ellis White, Senior Pastor Hey church, it’s Pastor Ellis. I’ve been hearing from many of you over the last several days about how you have been impacted by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. So, I wanted to put some thoughts out there, about how we, as followers of Jesus, should respond to this tragedy, […]
The Church’s One Foundation in a Shaken World
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor This past week has been heavy. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragic and senseless act of violence. Like many of you, I’ve grieved the loss of his life and prayed for his family and loved ones. Added to that, our own community has been shaken by a heartbreaking […]
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Chosen, Returning, and Ready to Share What We’ve Seen
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor As you read these words, I’m soaring home from Tanzania—alongside pastors from churches across the U.S. and our own Pastor Julie —where we met the very children whose hearts and hands chose families and individuals from Chapel Hill. What an extraordinary gift this journey has been. Tomorrow, Reveal Sunday, marks […]
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Something Bigger Than Us Is Coming
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor Tomorrow is not a Sunday you’ll want to miss. For the last few weeks we’ve been asking you to circle September 7 on your calendar—without saying exactly why. That wasn’t an accident. Because what God is about to do among us is bigger than anything we could manufacture on our […]
You Were Made For Monday, Too
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor Labor Day weekend. That rare and beautiful moment when we all collectively agree: Let’s not work today. And thank God for it. Because whether you’re grinding out reports, wrangling toddlers, managing a team, or trying to remember the password for your HR software so you can submit your time off […]
How God Works Through the Unexpected
By Jenna Arnold, Director of Digital Outreachand Carie Gordy, Communication Coordinator When my daughter Josie and I arrived at Camp Levi, we didn’t know what to expect. It was our first mission trip, and after a full day of training on Sunday and part of Monday, we finally found out who our camper would be. […]
How We Motivate Each Other
By Cara Taylor, Director of Outreach Love is like a magic penny. Hold it tight and you won’t have any. Lend it, spend it, and you’ll have so many, they’ll be rolling all over the floor! This song from my childhood captures the way Chapel Hill experienced deeper relationships and blessing even as we gave […]
Why We Should Read the Creeds
By Judson TaylorSenior Director of Marketing and Communications This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed—a moment worth celebrating. In 325 A.D., Christian leaders from across Europe, Africa, and Asia—representing places like Spain, Egypt, and Persia—gathered at the Council of Nicaea to affirm what the Bible teaches about Jesus: that he is fully […]
Together As One
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor For the past two months, we’ve been trying something new: gathering as one church family at 10:00 am every Sunday. When we first announced this summer trial, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would the room feel full? Would people come? Would it work? Over time, we’ve listened, reflected, and reviewed […]
Start with Jesus
By Jenna ArnoldDirector of Digital Outreach A couple of years ago during our For the One series, we asked our church family what keeps them from sharing their faith. By far, the most common answer was this: “I don’t know what to say.” I completely get that. I’ve been there too—moments when someone asked a […]
Sunday: VBS Celebration + Cereal Drive
By Paul HargreavesSenior Director of Family Ministries We just wrapped up an incredible week of Summer Blast Vacation Bible School! Our theme was True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World, and what a wild and wonderful adventure it was! All week long, we pretended we were exploring Alaska with our kids—surrounded by shimmering glaciers, […]
They’re More Open Than You Think
By Pastor Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor What if the people most ready to hear about Jesus aren’t far away… but already in your life? Every Sunday this summer, something beautiful is happening as we gather as one church family—young and old, new and long-time, all in one room. There’s something powerful about it. You can feel […]
How Your Giving Fuels Ministry at Chapel Hill
A look back at God’s faithfulness and your impact in FY25 When you give to Chapel Hill, you are part of a story much bigger than numbers and budgets—you’re part of a movement of generosity that is fueling ministry and changing lives. At Chapel Hill, we believe God owns everything, and we are simply stewards […]
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