By Julie Hawkins, Pastor of Ministry The day after Thanksgiving always feels like a crossroads. Half of us are still in a turkey haze, grazing through Tupperware full of leftovers. The other half are already hauling boxes of Christmas decor out of the garage, decking halls like it’s our job. Half of us are hesitant […]
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Unchained: Living Free in a World of Financial Stress
Find freedom from the pressure of money and discover the peace of a life centered on God. Money promises freedom but often delivers the opposite. We work harder, spend more, and still feel anxious, burdened, or unsatisfied. This January at Chapel Hill, we’re walking through a four-week series called Unchained, exploring Jesus’ way of handling […]
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A Whisper of Revival in the UK
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor I wish you could have heard the way her college pastor told the story—slowly, gently, still moved by what God had done. A young female student in Oxford had grown up in the occult. Her health was unraveling. Her life felt fragmented and empty. She was searching for meaning anywhere […]
Feeling Lonely at Church?
By Jenna Arnold, Director of Digital Outreach I’ve attended church my whole life, and there have been seasons of belonging—and seasons of deep loneliness. One of the biggest differences between those seasons, I eventually realized, was me. I remember one Sunday sitting in church feeling transparent, like no one would have noticed if I’d disappeared. […]
Where is God When I’m Hurting?
By Cara Taylor, Director of Outreach Dark mornings, soggy skies, holidays approaching. This time of year can bring up the blues and also call us to cozy togetherness. The celebrations and the shopping are supposed to spread the love. But sometimes they just make the loneliness and anxiety ache more. Even when we put our […]
Why Worship Songs Repeat Themselves
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor If you’ve spent any time in church recently, you might have noticed something about newer worship songs: they tend to repeat themselves. Sometimes it’s a line sung several times in a row. Sometimes it’s a chorus that returns again and again. And if you grew up singing hymns that told […]
Advent at Chapel Hill
This Christmas, rediscover the carols you love—and the Savior they point to. Join us for The Story Behind the Songs, our Advent and Christmas series exploring the powerful stories and timeless truths behind the world’s most beloved Christmas hymns. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we’ll unwrap a new carol and the Scripture that inspired […]
Loving Across the Spiritual Aisle
By Carie GordyCommunications Coordinator Being married to someone who believes differently can feel both beautiful and challenging. On one hand, you get to see the world through someone else’s eyes. On the other, it takes intention and patience to make sure your differences don’t turn into distance. One of the biggest lessons is learning to listen […]
Remembering Friends of Chapel Hill 2025
As part of St Andrews/Legacy Sunday 2025, we remember those who died in the past 12 months who were not members of Chapel Hill Church, but had connections to our congregation. Anthony Dimurro October 30, 2024 Judy Bacon November 13, 2024 John Doucett December 27, 2024 […]
Why We Sing to God, Not Just About God
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor If you’ve been around church for a while, you’ve probably noticed that the songs our younger generation sing today sound a bit different from the ones we grew up with. Some are louder. Some repeat more. Some feel more like personal prayers than corporate declarations. And maybe, if you’re honest, […]