The Consecration of the Human Being
2023-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington / Baltimore congregation to celebrate The Consecration of the Human Being. Following light refreshments, Rev. Giles will give a talk entitled “Meeting Destiny at the Well – From the Hebrew Patriarchs to Today.”
Please bring a brunch-like dish to share. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, Sept. 16th, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.

Wedding
2023-07-02 12:00 - 12:30 | Emerson Waldorf School, Brown Wing, 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
The Sacrament of Marriage will be celebrated for Suzanne and Robert Mays in honor of their 51st wedding anniversary. Everyone is welcome.

The Consecration of the Human Being
2023-07-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Emerson Waldorf School, Brown Wing, 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate The Consecration of the Human Being. Following the service, the Sacrament of Marriage will be celebrated for Suzanne and Robert Mays in honor of their 51st wedding anniversary.
If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, July 1st, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.

Devotional Gathering
2023-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Christian Community of Chapel Hill is an affiliate congregation of The Christian Community in the Greater Washington – Baltimore Area. When it is not possible for Rev. Giles to visit us and hold services, we sometimes have Devotional Gatherings at the home of one of our members. At these meetings we engage in a little singing, some short prayers, a gospel reading, and plenty of conversation. Our conversation about the gospel reading tends to deepen and illuminate our understanding while drawing us into a spiritually intimate communion. It’s always a rich experience.
Gathering together helps build our Christian community when we are not able to participate in The Consecration of the Human Being.
Everyone is welcome.

The Consecration of the Human Being
2023-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate The Consecration of the Human Being. Following light refreshments, Claire Jerram, a student at the Seminary of the Christian Community, will give a talk. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, April 22nd, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.

The Consecration of the Human Being for the Dead
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | North Carolina
The Consecration of the Human Being for the Dead will be celebrated in honor of Vladimir Sankewitsch. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Consecration of the Human Being
2023-02-05 10:30 - 12:30 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate The Consecration of the Human Being (the new name for the Act of Consecration of Man). Following light refreshments, Rev. Giles will give a talk. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, Feb. 5th, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.

Promise, Prophecy, and Path
2022-12-29 13:00 - 2023-01-01 17:00 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Since the Fall of Humanity spiritual leaders have promised and prophesied that we will one day be reunited with our Source. With the birth of Christ on earth the path to that reunification has appeared before us.
Rev. Craig Wiggins will sketch an arc leading from the first awakening of human consciousness through the resurrection into the present day. The task of our time is to prepare the way for the awakening of Christ consciousness in the realm of the life forces. After an excursion into the world of Promise and Prophecy in the Hebrew Testament, we will explore the Path indicated by the three scripture readings which resound at Christmas.
The sessions will begin with the Consecration of the Human Being and end with Close of Day. And there will be singing, eurythmy, speech, and discussion time.
A special presentation by Kathleen Wright will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the burning of the first Goetheanum.
For more information email peterw@christiancommunitync.org
TO REGISTER: go to christiancommunitync.org

The Consecration of the Human Being
2022-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate The Consecration of the Human Being (the new name for the Act of Consecration of Man). He will give a talk after the service. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, March 19th, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.

The Act of Consecration of Man
2022-10-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate the Act of Consecration of Man. He will give a talk after the service. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287. Please note that on the first Sunday of Advent, the name of our Eucharist service will become “The Consecration of the Human Being.”

Wedding
2022-10-22 11:30 - 12:30 | St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Parish House, 210 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles of the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation of The Christian Community will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage for Helen Moorefield and Peter Wiesner. A reception will follow.

The Act of Consecration
2022-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will come to us once again to celebrate the Act of Consecration. To request the Sacrament of Consultation, please contact him directly (216-401-4287, matthiasgiles@gmail.com). After the service, we will walk to North Forest Hills Park (121 Collums Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514) for a pot luck brunch and singing. Please bring a dish that can be shared. Coffee will be provided by the Carrying Group.
Please stay home if you are experiencing COVID related symptoms. Masks are optional.

Act of Consecration
2022-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate the Act of Consecration.
He will give a talk after the service. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, May 28th, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.
After the service, we will walk to North Forest Hills Park (121 Collums Rd, Chapel Hill, NC. 27514) for our pot luck brunch.
Please bring a dish that can be shared. Coffee and a dessert will be provided.

Sacrament of Confirmation
2022-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.
There will be reception for the Confirmands after the service and Rev. Giles will give a talk. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, April 23rd, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.
We ask that all eating and drinking be done outside and masks be worn inside the building.

Act of Consecration of Man
2022-03-20 10:30 - 23:30 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate the Act of Consecration.
He will give a talk after the service. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, March 19th, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.
Coffee and a small snack will be provided in the short break time between the service and the talk. We ask that all eating and drinking be done outside and masks be worn inside the building.

Devotional Gathering Online
2022-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | North Carolina
We invite you to join in a Christian Community Devotional Gathering online. It involves a little singing, short prayers, reading of scripture followed by discussion. We typically read from the Jon Madsen rendering of The New Testament but compare with other versions. Our conversation about the gospel reading tends to deepen and illuminate our understanding while drawing us into a spiritually intimate communion. It’s always a rich experience.
A reminder email is sent every week with the link to the ZOOM meeting and many supplementary materials. You can contact Chris at this address to get on that list: chriswuerscher@shaw.ca
Everyone is welcome. For clarification on any of this information, please email: Buddy Smiley at: lsmiley7542@gmail.com or call at: 919-951-4353. We look forward to you joining us!

Act of Consecration
2022-01-30 10:30 - 11:30 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Rev. Matthias Giles will be coming from the Greater Washington/Baltimore congregation to celebrate the Act of Consecration.
He will give a talk about Epiphany after the service. If you wish to schedule a Sacramental Consultation with Rev. Giles on Saturday, Jan. 29th, please contact him directly at 216-401-4287.
Coffee and a small snack will be provided in the short break time between the service and the talk. We ask that all eating and drinking be done outside and masks be worn inside the building.

Act of Consecration of Man
2021-06-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Act of Consecration of Man will be held on Thursday, June 24th at 10:30 am at the residence of Buddy & Sarah Smiley. Afterwards we hope that people will gather at a nearby park to share a pot luck lunch and fellowship from approximately 12 – 2 pm. The address of North Forest Hills Park is 121 Collums Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Masks and distancing will no longer be required. However, since the seating space is limited in the Smiley residence we are asking for RSVPs, including whether you will be able to attend the pot luck afterwards. If you can stay, please bring a folding chair for yourself and a dish that can be shared with about 10 people. Picnic tables, drinks, dessert and tableware will be provided.
There is time for a couple of consultations on Wed. June 23rd. To schedule this, please contact Rev Matthias directly. Consultations will be at the Haynes residence in Durham

A Talk by Rev. Matthias Giles and Rev. Emma Heirman
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Diana & Robin Haynes’ home, 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
We are blessed to have both Rev Matthias Giles and Rev. Emma Heirman coming from DC to celebrate the Act of Consecration with us this St Johnstide. This will be the first time this community will experience the St Johnstide liturgy which is incredibly beautiful and profound. There will be a talk by both priests on June 23rd at 7 pm at the home of Robin & Diana Haynes at 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, entitled “John, His Name & His Word”. RSVP’s requested

Act of Consecration of Man
2021-05-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 25 people can be in the chapel space at a time. Seating is by reservation only. Please contact Diana Haynes (dhaynes@earthlink.net) to reserve a place.
Rev. Matthias Giles will arrive on Saturday, March 20th to be available for consultations. Please contact him directly to schedule a meeting by calling 216-401-4287. Consultations will be held at 2707 Tryon Rd. Durham, NC 27705.
Matthias will give a talk after the service entitled Faith and Knowledge: Ever the Twain Shall Meet.
Some beginning questions on the theme: How do we relate to these estranged siblings? What do they have to do with one another? How has that changed over time, and why does it matter today?.
Feel free to bring your own snack if desired for after the service and before the talk. Coffee will be provided.
Masks are required while in the building and social distancing is required while outside the building. We appreciate your support for what we do in bringing the sacraments to NC and if you are able to make a contribution towards the increased expenses of hosting this event, it is greatly appreciated. You can give at the service or online HERE.

Act of Consecration of Man
2021-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 people can be in the chapel space at a time. Seating is by reservation only. Please contact Diana Haynes (dhaynes@earthlink.net) to reserve a place. Another service will be held at 9:30 AM.
It will not be possible to have a talk under these circumstances, however we will have a table set up outside with coffee, creamer and a snack. Masks are required while in the building and social distancing is required while outside the building. We appreciate your support for what we do in bringing the sacraments to NC and if you are able to make a contribution towards the increased expenses of hosting this event, it is greatly appreciated. You can give at the service or online at https://christiancommunitync.org/donate/

Act of Consecration of Man
2021-01-31 09:30 - 10:30 | New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Fleming Lodge, 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 people can be in the chapel space at a time. Seating is by reservation only. Please contact Diana Haynes (dhaynes@earthlink.net) to reserve a place. Another service will be held at 11:00 AM.
It will not be possible to have a talk under these circumstances, however we will have a table set up outside with coffee, creamer and a snack. Masks are required while in the building and social distancing is required while outside the building. We appreciate your support for what we do in bringing the sacraments to NC and if you are able to make a contribution towards the increased expenses of hosting this event, it is greatly appreciated. You can give at the service or online at https://christiancommunitync.org/donate/

Witness to the Light
2020-06-24 19:30 - 21:00 | North Carolina

ASK 2020 Atlanta Conference
2020-06-24 - 2020-06-28 | North Carolina
ASK 2020 Atlanta Conference
ASK SEEK KNOCK…Walking with Christ
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this event has been cancelled.

Act of Consecration for Whitsun
2020-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Diana & Robin Haynes’ home, 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Whitsun, or Pentecost, celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit which first occurred 50 days after the Resurrection. Rev. Carol Kelly will be able to join us on this Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:30 am to celebrate the Festival of Whitsun. This is our last visit with her for the foreseeable future as she is moving to a new community in Hillsdale, NY next month. This will be a chance for us to share the blessings of the sacrament and say good bye to our beloved priest. We will be holding the service outside so that all can attend the service in a Covid-safe way. If you wish to bring a personal greeting card or gift for Carol, we will be sharing such offerings with her on this occasion.
The location of the service has been moved to the backyard of Robin and Diana Haynes. The address is: 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC 27705. We are asking everyone to observe social distancing protocol throughout your time on the premises. Please enter through the garden gate to the right of the garage. The house will be off limits except to use the restroom. The yard is large and we will set up individual chairs 6’ apart. If you choose to be in close proximity with anyone, please wear a facial mask. Masks will not be required while practicing social distancing, but to keep everyone safe, please bring one along in the event that you choose to be closer than 6’ from someone.
Practical Considerations:
Childcare will not be provided. There will be liquid refreshments available, as well as a hand sanitizer station. If you have a lawn chair that you can easily bring, you might find that more comfortable than our folding chairs. Those with hearing challenges are encouraged to sit in the front row of seats as the acoustics of being outside can make it harder to hear. Please pull forward to park snugly in the driveway and you’re also welcome to park on the street, being mindful not to obstruct mailboxes or driveways.
If you are unable to join us for the Act of Consecration but would like to make a donation to help Carol in her transition to a new home in the Taconic Berkshire community, you can donate online. Please add in the note section how much you would like to give Rev. Carol personally and how much you would like to donate to help cover our normal costs for a priest visit. We hope you will come and share in this Festival of Hope.

Act of Consecration of Man
2020-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | North Carolina
PLEASE NOTE: Although this event is still tentatively scheduled, whether it takes place will depend on how things unfold with the coronavirus pandemic in the coming weeks. If it becomes necessary to cancel we will post a notice here as soon as possible.

9:00 am – Children’s story time
10:00 am – Sunday Service for Children
10:30 am – Act of Consecration of Man
11:30 am – Light refreshment & announcements. Please bring something to share.
12:00 – A talk by Rev. Carol Kelly

Childcare is available during the Act of Consecration of Man only.
Sacramental Consultations are available during Rev. Kelly’s visits. Please contact her at carolkelly.cc@gmail.com or 845-803-2071 to schedule a consultation.

Act of Consecration of Man
2020-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 | North Carolina
Due to the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, this event will not take place.

Devotional Gathering
2020-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Due to the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, this event will not take place and we will not be scheduling any Devotional Gatherings for the time being.

Devotional Gathering
2020-03-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
We begin at 10:30 am and social time begins around noon. If you’ve never attended a devotional service it involves a little singing, short prayers, reading of scripture followed by discussion. We typically read from the Jon Madsen translation of The New Testament, but compare with other versions. Our conversation about the gospel reading tends to deepen and illuminate our understanding while drawing us into a spiritually intimate communion. It’s always a rich experience.
