Join other 4th + 5th graders for a meal together each second Sunday, followed by a game or two and a devotional with prayer time, led by Ray Toher and youth volunteers! 4th + 5th graders will meet in the Commons (by the big kitchen) to eat together (their table will be labeled), then end with the devotional and prayer in Room N309. Youth volunteers, sign up to help out! Email Bethany Porter for more information.
Daniel Carter and team will be building the main part of the Community Garden fence on Sunday, April 13 in the afternoon! More details to come. Check out our Community Garden page to learn more about this project!
Join us for our middle & high school youth group each Sunday from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the youth room. We’d love to see you there as we enjoy quality time together and in God’s word! Questions or want to be on our mailing list? Contact Spencer Johnson, CGS Youth Pastor.
HS & MS Girls Bible Study: Meets Mondays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at CGS! Contact Katie Mayes or Caroline Garrett if interested.
Join other middle school boys on Monday nights at CGS, beginning March 10 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on second, third, and fourth Mondays of the month. Questions? Contact Spencer Johnson.
Boys Run Club is a community-run group open to boys in 2nd-5th grade in Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding areas. Practicesbegin on Tuesday, March 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Participants will meet in the parking lot at the Church of theGood Shepherd. Our goal is to help the students build endurance, improve personal fitness, and gain con-fidence by training for and running a race. We also incorporate lessons on how to be a good friend andmember of the community. Register today. Questions? Contact Jenny Bodnar.
Location: CGS Conference Room or via Zoom. Email Chris Garrett for the Zoom link.
The next Women on Wednesdays Social will be an Open House on April 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gather together at Carla Hoffman’s home (4313 Klein Dr, Durham, 27705) and bring along a food or drink of your choosing to share. There isn’t a need to RSVP, but you are welcome to email Women’s Ministry Director, Julie Burson, if you have any questions, julieburson@cgsonline.org. Hope to see you there!
Do you love to sing? The CGS Choir is looking for you! We’re getting ready for something special this spring—a concert featuring a wide variety of sacred music—from Psalm settings, to hymns, to other wonderful selections! We’d love to have you join us! Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the choir room, beginning January 29. For more information, contact Greg Wheatley.
Our Wednesday evening study resumes on January 15 and will meet weekly from 7:30-9:00 p.m. throughout the Spring. We will begin a study of Hebrews, “Better” by Jen Wilkin. Newcomers welcome! Contact Lauren Parish with any questions.
Join fellow CGS dads in prayer as we lift each other & our families up to the Father. Questions? Email Josh Briscoe. We gather over a weekly zoom call on Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m.
High School Boys Bible Study: Meets Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 a.m. at Bojangles on Garrett Rd. Contact: Spencer Johnson
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.
Location: CGS Kids Resource Room Bring your littles to read a story celebrating God’s love with Miss RiLee and friends! Reader Sign-up
Friday, April 18 | CGS Sanctuary. Gather with us for our Good Friday service, as we worship Christ, meditating on his sacrificial death upon the cross for us. If you cannot attend in person, we welcome you to access our Good Friday Livestream and bulletin.
No SMC Classes on Easter. Enjoy the break!
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
The Mahafza’s are excited to invite young adults over for an Easter Potluck on Sunday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. Share your favorite festive dish or treat as we celebrate that Christ is Risen! RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Questions? Reach out to Amy Gillepsie.
