Blacknall’s Youth Ministries challenges middle school and high school students in the Durham and Chapel Hill area to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith and their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Blacknall is actively searching for a new Director of Youth Ministries.

Our middle school ministries fall under the Associate Director for Middle School Ministries.

Our staff are supported by a committed team of adult volunteers who work with our middle school and high school ministries. Blacknall's Youth Ministry Council provides strategic guidance for our long-term needs and planning.

Weekly Activities

Our regular activities during the academic year include Sunday morning and Sunday evening activities. We also have special events including retreats, lock-ins, social events, and service projects.

Our middle school and high school Sunday morning programs meet from 9:45 - 10:45 am.

Our Sunday evening middle school and high school youth activities generally meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Our high school discipleship program meets at the church on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm.

Summer

During the summer, our middle schoolers and high schoolers meet on Sunday mornings and have informal activities during the week.

Our high schoolers typically take a mission trip each June. We went to New York City for our 2007 trip and will be headed to New Orleans for our 2008 trip.

Our middle schoolers attend a week-long camp in July called The Great Escape.

Our Church

Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church stands in the evangelical stream of Presbyterianism, emphasizing the importance of the Bible and prayer in building a personal relationship with God, warmth and intimacy in worship, mutual responsibility and accountability among members of the church, and the urgency of the church's outreach mandate.