September 7 | Combined SMC: Quarterly Town Hall Each quarter we gather as a church family to be encouraged by receiving updates from the many ministries in our congregation and discuss plans for the coming months. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions. REVIEW THE QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS prior to attending the Town Hall for a preview of ministry and program updates. This month, we will be sharing our plans for bringing the entire congregation into a […]
Location: Sanctuary
All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday’s worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We’d love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple
If you are a widow, we’d like to invite you to join our monthly informal lunch at Jason’s Deli on the first Sunday of each month right after worship. We gather together to share our stories and to experience the hope we have in Christ. All widows are warmly invited. For more information, contact Gail Stepp (919-545-1034) or Jackie Brown (404-917-3958).
Join your CGS Neighborhood for an afternoon picnic on Sunday, September 7 to connect with your CGS neighbors and leaders. Check your email for details about your specific neighborhood’s picnic location and time. If you’re new, contact Mark Whipple who will connect you to your group.
Join Chris Garrett on Wednesdays (in-person or Zoom) to pray together for our church, our community and our world. Location: CGS Conference Room or via Zoom.Time: Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Email Chris Garrett for the Zoom link or more information.
Choir rehearsals begin again on Wednesday September 10 at 7:00 p.m. The choir meets every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. In addition to singing periodically during Sunday morning worship services, the choir will be preparing for our combined Christmas service How Great Our Joy! This service combines the singing of all of our choirs (children and youth as well as adult) and will be Sunday evening December 14. No auditions required! If you love to sing, get in touch with us! E-mail Greg Wheatley […]
Join fellow CGS dads in prayer as we lift each other & our families up to the Father. We gather over a weekly zoom call on Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m. Contact Josh below for the Zoom link. Time: Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m.Location: ZoomContact: Josh Briscoe.
Join Spencer for biscuits and time in the Word this summer! Time: Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 a.m. Location: Bojangles at 4600 Garrett Rd. Contact: Spencer Johnson
The Legacy Ministry is our new outreach for retired or later-career adults within the larger CGS and Durham/Chapel Hill community. Join us Thursday, September 11, in room S212 at CGS, for our inaugural Legacy Brunch Club (to be held monthly on the second Thursday) from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Great food, encouraging conversation and stimulating discussion. This month, we begin a series on “The Different Experiences of Aging” with a talk and Q&A with Dr. Heidi White, geriatric medicine specialist at […]
Men of CGS, If we want to be more of who God wants us to be, we need each other. Experience intergenerational relationship and encouragement as we learn and apply God’s Word to our lives together. Come join us at 7:00am in the church Commons for coffee and Bible study with a group of men. We use the ESV “Knowing the Bible Series” study by Dane Ortlund. Contact Joseph Scanlon with any questions.
Bring your preschool littles to read a story celebrating God’s love with Miss RiLee and friends! Time: Fridays at 10 a.m.Location: CGS Kids Resource RoomContact: RiLee Reader Sign-up
Navigating the Adolescent Years Presented by Erik Potter, MA, LCMHCS Parenting adolescents in today's culture presents unique challenges, including navigating social media's impact, managing academic pressures, and fostering healthy communication amidst rapid physical and emotional changes. Our children face increased pressures related to identity, peer influence, and mental well-being. Meanwhile, as Christian parents (and grandparents) we must adapt our approaches to discipline and support while we disciple our children from a Biblical perspective. Hear from Erik Potter as he shares […]
Our community garden is beginning to flourish and needs steady tending. Join us for workdays through October (unless otherwise noted) to bless our church and community! Time: Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Location: CGS Community Garden Contact:amanda.m.briscoe@gmail.com
Navigating the Adolescent Years Presented by Erik Potter, MA, LCMHCS Parenting adolescents in today's culture presents unique challenges, including navigating social media's impact, managing academic pressures, and fostering healthy communication amidst rapid physical and emotional changes. Our children face increased pressures related to identity, peer influence, and mental well-being. Meanwhile, as Christian parents (and grandparents) we must adapt our approaches to discipline and support while we disciple our children from a Biblical perspective. Hear from Erik Potter as he shares […]
Volunteers are needed one (1) Sunday morning per quarter to oversee coffee prep and clean-up. This is a great way for community groups, couples, families, or roommates to serve the church. Contact Stephen Windham at sawindham@gmail.com or (919) 225-8104 to coordinate an upcoming Sunday in September, October, or November that works well for your schedule.
Join for a short prayer before the service! Time: 9:15 a.m. through the school year; 10:15 a.m. in the summer. Location: The narthex behind the welcome desk. Contact:
Navigating the Adolescent Years, Part 3: Essential Parenting Insights Presented by Erik Potter, MA, LCMHCS Parenting adolescents in today's culture presents unique challenges, including navigating social media's impact, managing academic pressures, and fostering healthy communication amidst rapid physical and emotional changes. Our children face increased pressures related to identity, peer influence, and mental well-being. Meanwhile, as Christian parents (and grandparents) we must adapt our approaches to discipline and support while we disciple our children from a Biblical perspective. Hear from […]
Location: Sanctuary
