FORUM ON RELIGION, ETHICS, AND LAW IN A TIME OF

PLANETARY CRISIS AND POLITICAL DECLINE

Saturday, April 20th 9 am - 4:00 pm

Coffee and Check in at 8:30 am

You are invited to participate in the Forum, and take advantage of one of the many wonderful local venues to get a bite during the hour-long lunch break, or to bring your lunch.

Forum lunch registration is full.

On April 20 from 9:00 am to 4 pm (with coffee and check-in at 8:30 am) Binkley will host a forum on reforming religion, ethics, and law as ways to respond to the ecological crisis and political decline. The day is styled as a “conversation” with the presenters and among the participants. There is no silver bullet in dealing with the current crises, yet we all have a part in the needed healing.

This day represents an opportunity to consider new ways of living and acting.

The Forum is free and open to the public. A ten-dollar donation for lunch is suggested.

If you have questions, contact Charles Coble at ccoble2@gmail.com. 

REGISTER HERE

The Forum will be a zero-waste event.

Binkley Senior Adult Ministry

Binkley Jeopardy II –

Thursday, April 25, 10:30, Lounge

Did you miss your first opportunity to play Jeopardy with your Binkley friends? Take note - here it comes again! Don’t worry – you don’t need to know the rules of the game! Amy leads this event that promises lots of friendly competition and laughter. Don’t forget to give your answers in the form of a question! Lunch from Alpaca will be available afterwards for $10 each.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/znhxv6jd

Or scan the QR Code Below.

Spring Broadway Sing-Along –

Wednesday, May 29, 10:30, Fellowship Hall

Sally and accompanist Mike Davis promise lots of spirited singing in this spring musical event.

Can the staff top Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Christmas song?! Watch for details on this event, which also includes lunch.

Diane Eubanks Hill

Interim Minister with Senior Adults

diane@binkleychurch.org

Friday, April 26 William Barber Event

Rev. Dr. William Barber preaches next Friday night at Pullen Baptist Church in Raleigh at 7pm.

All area progressive Baptist pastors have extended this invitation to Dr. Barber. His sermon is entitled “The War, Genocide, and the Gospel.” We encourage you attend!

For those wishing to carpool we will meet at Binkley at 5:45

Organ and Piano Upgrade Campaign

The fundraising campaign for upgrading the pipe organ and piano is underway. Please

contribute as you are able, for every donation helps! You may use this QR code to reach

Binkley’s website donations page. Or a check to Binkley with "Organ/Piano Upgrade"

in the memo line would also be gratefully accepted. More information is available from

Mike Davis (mailto:jmd27312@gmail.com), chair of the Music Committee.

Regular Adult Church School Classes will resume April 28th

Mindful Parenting: Facilitated by Ty Hagler, Lisa Parks and Joey Powell in the Chapel. The class includes prayer, a brief check-in, a summary of the book or article being shared, and a discussion of prepared questions. Novice and experienced parents and caregivers – all are welcome to share laughter, support, and hope in the journey of parenting. 

Sojourners Class: Facilitated by our Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Marcus McFaul in the Fellowship Hall.  

Faith in the Company of Doubt. Herman Greene and Micheal Palmer lead a study of what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. How do we find meaning in the presence of doubt, a commitment to critical thinking, and a world of science? Join them for a thoughtful look at living the life of faith in today’s post-modern society. A hybrid class A hybrid class, here is a link to the Zoom for people who would like to join from home:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84949882589 

The Who, What, When, Where, Why of Reproductive Rights: A Spiritual Approach to the Abortion Issue, Part 2:  Led by Nancy Davis in the Art Room (Room 17 , Preschool wing) there will be discussion and readings on the issues, guest speakers, and self-exploration of the feelings and myths surrounding abortion. 

Wednesdays @ Binkley

Wednesday, May 8

5:30-7:15, Fellowship Hall

Dinner, Reading and Book Signing by author and Binkley member, J. Dana Trent.

Her latest book, which releases April 16th, is Between Two Trailers: A Memoir.

Dinner will be provided by Karin and Linda.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/38vvuh9d

Please register by Sunday, May 5.

NCAA ESPN Basketball Challenge

Jerry VanSant (L) was this year’s Binkley Team Basketball Bracket winner with 1450 total points earned. Right behind him was Larry McManus (R) with 1440 total points earned. The next highest contestant had 860 total points!

While VanSant and McManus both correctly picked UConn to win it all, notice that both wore Shades of Carolina blue for the photo. Thanks to all who joined in the competition!

Charles Coble

Bracket Manager

2024 Spring 

Binkley Open Golf Tournament 

Tuesday, May 21

Where: Southwick Golf Course, 3136 Southwick Dr, Graham, NC 27253

Date & time: Plan to be at Southwick by 9:00 am on May 21

Cost: $40 which includes green fees, cart, lunch, range balls, and prizes

Payment: Pay by check to Larry McManus, Jr.

Just drop a check in the offering plate or by mail to: 103 Bella Rose Dr, Chapel Hill NC 27517 

Reservations: Send an e-mail to larrymcmanus01@gmail.com or ccoble2@gmail.com to signal your participation so that we can prepare properly.

Players: Binkley members, attendees, friends, and all genders; it is an open to all event, just let us know in advance.

DEADLINE FOR CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS: SUNDAY, May 19

Covenant Cross Installed in the Narthex

The wonderful, new Covenant Cross in Binkley’s narthex was designed, created and presented to Binkley Baptist Church by member Wendy Gellert. Constructed of polished steel and fused glass, it reflects stories from both the Old and New Testaments about God’s promises to us all.

In the Old Testament, God kept Noah and his family safe in an ark, while destroying all other living creatures in a flood that lasted 40 days and nights. When the rain ended, God sent a dove with an olive leaf in its beak to let Noah know it was safe to return to land. God then spread a rainbow across the sky to symbolize the promise that God would never again destroy the world in such a way (Genesis 9). In the New Testament, God made a covenant about the death of Christ on the Cross. God promised that whoever believes in Jesus will never perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). The cross has become symbolic of that promise and of Christianity itself.

Wendy is retired from a 27-year career in the U.S. Navy. She currently pursues her longtime interests in metal and glass sculpture at her home near Hillsborough, N.C. She is from an artistic family, whose members also include noted Hungarian-American illustrator and muralist Hugo Gellert (1892-1985). Hugo Gellert is regarded by some critics as among the best political artists of the early 20th century.

Submitted by Myra Knight, Chair, Fine Arts Committee

Illuminated Journeys and

Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill invite you to

Contemplative Ireland - A Celtic Pilgrimage

April 25–May 9, 2025

View the information above or click this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtA18ERMJcXhcXisxl62XIEIP_Zgh67d/view?usp=sharing

Binkley priority reservation deadline is May 25.

Greeters needed! Sign up through THIS LINK or contact Sheryl Scrimsher.

Our Wider Community

Click the links for more information

Support Binkley Preschool

Click HERE to learn the various ways you can support Binkley preschool through linking loyalty cards, purchasing from specific merchants, and purchasing holiday greenery.

Walk for Environmental Justice

Sunday, April 21, 2024

3:00 p.m.

University United Methodist Church*

Chapel Hill, NC

In celebration of Earth Day, all faith communities are invited to participate in a shared Walk for Environmental Justice on Sunday, April 21st.  

We will gather in front of the University United Methodist Church (150 E. Franklin St.) at 3:00 p.m.to hear music, inspirational speakers, and receive information about how we can be better caretakers of God's creation. The Walk will be on the sidewalk in a loop on both sides of Franklin Street. 

Participants are encouraged to carry signs that promote environmental issues and to bring reading material to leave on tables which will be on the church lawn. Folks who want to bring a lawn chair or sit on the grass and attend the event but not do the walk are welcome. The event will go on rain or shine, dress for the weather and be prepared to observe safety measures on the walk.

No registration is required for individuals or congregations to participate. 

Binkley Preschool Annual Silent Auction

April 25

Thank you, Binkley Baptist Church, for supporting the preschool throughout the year, and we have one final ask before the end of our school year. Binkley Preschool is holding its annual Silent Auction fundraiser on April 25th, and we're looking for donations of all kinds. 

Do you make handmade items (pottery, art, woodwork, etc.) or have a talent to share (cooking, music lessons, etc.)? Or maybe you have unwanted and unused gifts or gift cards? 

Please reach out to us at  binkleypreschoolfundraising@gmail.com if you have anything you'd like to offer for bidding at our auction. Many, many thanks!

Publication Deadlines

Submissions for the May

Newsletter are due by:

April 15

Submissions for the weekly bulletin and Friday Update are due by:

Wednesday

Noon

Please read our publicity guidelines before submitting:

Office Hours

The office is open Monday-Friday,

9am - 4pm

Email the office

919-942-4964