Summer Choir

This Sunday!

Summer Choir is a short-term, high-impact commitment that allows you to assist in leading worship through the summer months. We’ll meet at 9:50 am in the sanctuary on each of the three identified Sunday mornings (July 14, August 4, and August 25) to warm up and practice the anthem for the day. Copies of the music will also be made available in advance to anyone who wants some extra practice. All ages and ability levels are welcome! The choir is a fun and supportive group of people who will welcome you with open arms. Please contact Kyle for more information.

The second Binkley Eco Sunday will be July 14 . After worship, you’ll find a collection center in the Narthex for depositing old batteries (including hearing aid batteries) and out of date or unused medications. There is no need to remove medicines from their containers, but to assure privacy, mark through any personal identifying information or remove labels from pill bottles. The Earth Ministry Team will assure proper disposal of all collected items.

Orange-Chatham Interfaith Care for Creation

Monday, July 15, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall

Binkley is one of the three ‘initiating’ congregations in Chapel Hill working to create a network of faith and retirement communities in Orange County to engage collectively in Creation Care action. This group will convene at Binkley Baptist Church on Monday, July 15 from 7-8:30 pm to focus on how they can become more engaged around issues of Creation Care. Featured presenters for the event will be our own Karin Mills and Linda Bourne. All are invited to attend and bring friends as well!

Piano Sunday

July 21

Enjoy music from several talented Binkley pianists during 11 am worship. Be here by 10:45 for the extended prelude.

Join us for an evening of music and fellowship and get a glimpse of where it all began, Gerrard Hall, the original worship site for our congregation in its infancy, before we built on our current site.

This culmination of our celebration of 60 years will include musical performances and hymn singing, speakers to share about those days in Gerrard Hall, music by current and/or former choral scholars, a silent auction, and ice cream in the courtyard.

For more details, check page 10 of the July newsletter .

DONATIONS NEEDS FOR SILENT AUCTION: Click here to learn more about donating to the silent auction.

Mock Emergency Lunch

Mark July 28 on your calendar for a mock emergency lunch. As part of our Simply Summer worship experience, we will learn about how our church can be a well-prepared host during a real emergency such as flooding, hurricanes, or extended power outages. Those who participate will partake in the lunch after worship along with invited guests from the Chapel Hill Community. Volunteer opportunities and supply needs will be announced soon.

The Faith of a Skeptic

Lunch and Learn

Sunday, July 28, Post-worship, Lounge

Join Tom Lentz, author of The Faith of a Skeptic: Seeking Truth and Balance in Religion and Politics , for lunch and presentation on his book . Tom is the brother of Binkley member Julie Lentz. As a minister, he has served congregations in Ohio, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Robert Seymour has praised the book, saying: “…I felt like you were speaking to me from page one. The Faith of a Skeptic is a wonderful resource about things in the Bible that many Christians do not know. …You know the mind of a skeptic and answer many questions asked.” If you would like to order the book prior to the lunch and learn, it is available through CSS Publishing Company.

Reservations are required for lunch.Let the office know you are coming by July 23. Donations for lunch will be taken at the door.

Binkley Night at Durham Bulls

Saturday, August 10, 6 pm,

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Something for everyone! Picnic, singing, fireworks, and baseball. A picnic dinner is included with your ticket price of $20. Hot Dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken breast, mac & cheese, potato salad, potato chips and drinks. Picnic starts at 6 pm and food will be available until 8 pm. We have the entire Pinnacle Bank Picnic Area behind the Visitors Bench dugout. It’s covered and has ceiling fans! We’ll also be singing the national anthem, so stay tuned for details on how to participate. Get your tickets after worship on Sunday from Larry McManus and Charles Coble.

Visit binkleychurch.org for details; Contact Sue Wallace to volunteer!

From Outreach

The Southern Border Crisis  

Alice Glover (Binkley member and immigration law attorney) has suggested that we follow email suggestions from Binkley member and Congressman David Price. He suggests three actions:

Click the links below for more information on each event.

Support Binkley Preschool

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Revised November 2016