Devotional Gathering
2019-11-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-10-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-09-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-07-07 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Act of Consecration of Man - This event will not take place.
2019-10-20 10:30 - 11:30 | North Carolina
Rev. Wiggins is unable to come for the visit that had been planned. He sends his sincerest apologies to our community.

Act of Consecration of Man
2019-09-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
10:30 am – Act of Consecration of Man
(The Gospel reading will be Matthew 6:19-34)
11:30 am – Light refreshment & announcements. Please bring something to share.

Devotional Gathering
2019-08-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Diana & Robin Haynes’ home, 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC, 27705, 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 (on this occasion, Luke 15: 1-32) 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.

Confirmation
2019-05-19 10:30 - 12:00 | North Carolina
On Sunday, May 19th the Christian Community of Chapel Hill-Durham will be holding a very special event: The Sacrament of Confirmation of 8 young people. The confirmands and their families will be coming from Hillsborough, NC; Austin, Texas; Gainesville, Florida; Atlanta,Georgia; and Washington, DC. Please join us for this very special occasion.
Confirmation takes place at the age of 14, as a rite of passage bringing Christ’s light and strength to human beings as they are blessed and burdened by puberty’s gifts and begin to seek their own path into life. The young people approaching Confirmation are being welcomed into the world of adulthood. They are told that they are on the threshold from one period of life to the next. They are introduced to Christ as the One who will lead them through the joys and sorrows of life. They receive the Holy Spirit in a blessing and the laying on of hands. Then they are “released” into the community but also into life.
The first deed that they do in their new life is to attend the Consecration of the Human Being, the adult service, and receive Holy Communion. This is to invite them into a new phase of life, in which they have more freedom but one which will allow them to experience themselves as evolving spiritual beings in an earthly life. The journey from young adulthood to full adulthood is a long and crucial one. We acknowledge this and work to strengthen and encourage them along the way.
Three Christian Community priests will be present on this important occasion: Rev. Oliver Steinrueck, who will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation; Rev. Carol Kelly, who has led the confirmands in Washington, Chapel Hill, and Gainesville; and Rev. Emma Heirman who has prepared the confirmands in Atlanta and Austin.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will begin at 10:30 am. Children are allowed to attend the first part of the ceremony which will last about 20 minutes. Then there will be a brief pause, during which the priest will change vestments in preparation for the Consecration. At this time the children under 12 will be ushered out (child care will be provided) while the rest of the congregation remains seated for the second part of the service.
The service will begin 10:30 AM – (please note that there will be no story time or Children’s Service)
Following the Confirmation, at approximately 12:00, there will be a Festive Meal for all attendees, and then a Reception between 1:00 and 2:00PM. All are warmly invited to attend.
For more information contact Buddy Smiley by email at lsmiley7542@gmail.com or call him at 919-951-4353.

Devotional Gathering
2019-05-05 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 (this time it will be John 10: 1-21) 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.

Act of Consecration of Man Cancelled
2019-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Carolina
Due to unavoidable complications in her schedule, Rev. Kelly will not be able to visit our community and conduct services on this date.

Devotional Gathering
2019-04-07 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 (this time it will be John 8: 1-11) 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.

Act of Consecration of Man
2019-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Robert & Suzanne Mays’ home, 5622 Brisbane Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
9:00 am – Confirmation Class
10:00 am – Children’s Service
10:30 am – The Act of Consecration of Man
11:30 am – Light refreshment & announcements. Please bring something to share.
12:00 – A talk by Rev. Carol Kelly
The suggested gospel reading for this Sunday is Matthew 17: 1-13. (The reading from the altar may vary, at the discretion of the priest.)

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.

Devotional Gathering
2019-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Diana & Robin Haynes’ home, 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
The First Sunday Devotional Gathering of the Christian Community of Chapel Hill – Durham
The Gospel Reading will be Luke 18: 18-34
All are warmly invited to attend.

The Hidden Presence of Christ in Nature
2018-03-17 10:00 - 20:00 | North Carolina
Lectures and Workshop with Rev. Bastiaan Baan
…In herb, stone, sea and light’s pure glance shineth His childlike countenance.
Usually we just hear these words of Novalis as a poetic expression. However, for Novalis and a few others who are able to see behind the veil of the physical world, one can recognize the hidden presence of Christ in nature. In this conference, we will try – in several lectures, in singing, and in a workshop where we observe plants – to uncover the veil.
Saturday, March 17 Location: Ecoheal Conference Center, 6435 Pathway Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
9:30 am Coffee and Healthy Snacks
10:00 am Singing Workshop
10:45 am Lecture: From Nature to Christianity: Bridging the Gap
12:00 pm Catered Lunch
1:30 pm Workshop: A New Way of Observing Plants
3:30 pm Coffee Break
4:00 pm Lecture: From Christianity to Nature: Bridging the Gap
5:00pm Questions
5:30 pm Dinner Break (guests on their own for dinner)
7:00 pm Singing Workshop
7:45 – 9:00 pm Irish Christianity and Nature (Power Point Presentation: Iona and Staffa)

Sunday, March 18 Location: Emerson Waldorf School, A.W. Brown Wing
10:30 am The Act of Consecration of Man
11:45 am Potluck Brunch
12:45 pm Lecture: The Hidden Presence of Christ in Nature

Lay Service
2018-03-04 22:30, 2018-02-04 22:30, 2018-01-07 22:30, 2017-12-03 22:30, 2017-11-05 22:30, 2017-10-01 22:30 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
We invite you to join in a Christian Community Lay Service on the first Sunday of each month in the home of Buddy and Sarah Smiley at 228 Forest Hill Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514. For those of you who have never attended a Lay service, we sing, recite the Creed and the Lords Prayer and join in a meaningful conversation about the gospel selection for that week. We also break bread, albeit gluten free crackers in most cases, and spend time enjoying each other’s company in the snack and coffee time after the service. We can continue to build our Christian community by reading the same Gospel readings each Sunday – whether we meet together or not. We read from the Jon Madsen translation of the Bible. This is an important deed for the spiritual world and it feeds our angel who watches over us, especially when we all strive to work together spiritually for the good.
This year, we will email the Gospel reading beforehand to our listserv so that those of you unable to attend our service can join us in spirit by reading and contemplating on your own. Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring guests or family members who are open to the Christian message. Healthy contributions to the snack are appreciated but not required. 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 in our gatherings!

Act of Consecration of Man
2018-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 | North Carolina
Dear Friends,
We will again be welcoming Rev. Carol Kelly next weekend, February 18. She will be celebrating the Act of Consecration of Man and holding sacramental consultations over the weekend. The service will take place at the Emerson Waldorf School, Brown Wing, at the usual time of 10:30 AM. There will be a potluck brunch following the service and and then a discussion led by Rev. Carol Kelly on the topic of:
What is Freedom? Do we really ever do anything out of total freedom? How do we respect and preserve our own freedom and at the same time not infringe upon others?
All are warmly welcomed to attend.
Thank you,
for the Carrying Group,
Buddy Smiley
919-951-4353
lsmiley7542@gmail.com

Act of Consecration of Man
2018-01-21 09:30 - 14:30 | North Carolina
9:30 am – Children’s story time
10:00 am – Children’s service
10:30 am – The Act of Consecration of Man
11:30 am – Brunch and announcements.
Please bring brunch items to share.
12:30 pm – Talk by Rev. Carol Kelly
Upcoming ScheduleOur schedule of priest visits this year will generally be on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Our next scheduled priest visit will be with the Reverend Carol Kelly on January 21, 2018. She will give a talk after the Act of Consecration of Man and our shared meal.
Childcare is available during the Act of Consecration of Man only.
Location: the Brown Wing of the Emerson Waldorf School. 6211 New Jericho Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The high school is to the rear of the property. Look for signs.
To schedule a Sacramental Consultation, please contact Rev. Kelly at carolkelly.cc@gmail.com or 845-803-2071.

Consultations will be held at the home of Margit Gratzl at 519 Wheeling Circle, Durham, NC 27713 919-484-2764

Act of Consecration of Man
2017-12-17 09:30 - 14:00 | North Carolina
9:30 am – Children’s story time
10:00 am – Children’s service
10:30 am – The Act of Consecration of Man.
11:30 am – short break
11:40 am – Brunch and announcements. Please bring brunch items to share.
12:30 pm – Talk by Rev Franziska Hesse

Our next scheduled priest visit will be with the Reverend Franziska Hesse on Dec 17th, 2017. She will give a talk after the Act of Consecration of Man and our shared meal.Childcare is available during the Act of Consecration of Man only.Location: the Brown Wing of the Emerson Waldorf School. 6211 New Jericho Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The high school is to the rear of the property. Look for signs.
To schedule a Sacramental Consultation, please contact Rev Franziska, email her at franziskahesse@gmail.com

Consultations will be held at the home of Robin & Diana Haynes at 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Advent Lay Service
2017-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Sarah and Buddy Smiley’s home, 228 Forest Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
First Sunday of Advent

Dear Friends,
We invite you to join in a Christian Community Lay Service on Dec 3rd at 10:30 am in the home of Buddy and Sarah Smiley at 228 Forest Hill Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514. For those of you who have never attended a Lay service, we sing, recite the Creed and the Lords Prayer and join in a meaningful conversation about the gospel selection for that week. We also break bread, albeit gluten free crackers in most cases, and spend time enjoying each other’s company in the snack and coffee time after the service. It is an important deed for the spiritual world for us to gather and feed the angel who watches over our Christian Community.
Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring guests or family members who are open to the Christian message. Healthy contributions to the snack are appreciated but not required. 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 those of us who gather regularly.

On behalf of the Carrying Group,

Diana Haynes
dh@christ79.wwwaz1-ss15.a2hosted.com

"Boundaries, Lines and Borders"
2017-10-22 11:30 - 12:30 | North Carolina
A talk by Reverend Carol Kelly

Where do I end and you begin?

We live in the illusion of so many boundaries: Between people, races, nations, age groups, sexes…..What is true in these boundaries if anything? How could we think differently about them? What about the “boundary” between the material world and the spiritual world? Between heaven and earth? Let’s allow ourselves to rethink.

Act of Consecration of Man
2017-10-22 09:30 - 12:00 | North Carolina
9:30 am – Children’s story time
10:00 am – Children’s service
10:30 am – The Act of Consecration of Man.
11:30 am – short break
11:45 am – Talk by Rev Carol Kelly
12:30 pm – Brunch and Social hour. Please bring brunch items to share.

Schedule for 2017-2018
Our schedule of priest visits this year is not confirmed and we will know generally a month before whether we will have a priest visit the following month. When we do have a visit, it will be on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Our first priest visit will be on October 22, 2017. Notification of subsequent visits will be posted here and sent out to members of our community listserv. Childcare is available during the Act of Consecration of Man.
Location: the Brown Wing of the Emerson Waldorf School. 6211 New Jericho Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The high school is to the rear of the property. Look for signs.
To schedule a Sacramental Consultation, please contact Rev. Kelly at carolkelly.cc@gmail.com or 845-803-2071.

Festival Study Group
2017-09-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Diana & Robin Haynes’ home, 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
For those who would like to understand the background to a modern esoteric approach to Christianity, there is an ongoing study group who read aloud and discuss the content of books written by Christian Community priests or Rudolf Steiner. The group meets at the home of Diana Haynes at 2707 Tryon Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Meeting time is Wednesday afternoons from 4 – 5:30 pm. “The Rhythm of the Christian Year- Renewing the Religious Cycle of Festivals” by Emil Boch will start on Sept. 20, 2017. For more information, contact Diana Haynes at: dh@christ79.wwwaz1-ss15.a2hosted.com or 919-768-3969

Act of Consecration of Man
2017-02-19 09:30 - 13:25 | North Carolina
Feb 19th, 2017 The Act of Consecration of Man:

9:30 am – Children’s storytime told by the priest
10:00 am – Children’s service begins.
10:30 am – The Act of Consecration of Man.
11:30 am – Bagels & coffee, please lay out brunch items to share.
12:00 noon – Brief talk by visiting priest followed by social time and continuation of brunch.

Childcare is available. Please let us know if you’ll be bringing children and their ages.
Rev. Carol Kelly will give a talk directly after the Act of Consecration of Man:
Location: the Brown Wing of the Emerson Waldorf School. 6211 New Jericho Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The high school is to the rear of the property on the far right. Look for signs.
We will be having alternating visits from Rev Kelly and Rev. Dancey. To schedule a Sacramental Consultation, please contact Rev. Kelly at carolkelly.cc@gmail.com or 845-803-2071 or to schedule with Rev. Dancey, call Margit Gratzl at 919-484-2764.

This year we will be having monthly priest visits. Please note the upcoming dates:

March 19
April 23
May 21
Please be aware that our church receives no other support other than what we provide. Our costs are $1200 each month. We trust in your generous support to make the Act of Consecration of Man possible for this community. There are baskets at each service or you can make a monthly donation on our website. Thank you.

Mystery Drama of Human Biography
2016-10-08 19:30 - 21:00 | North Carolina
Mystery Drama of Human Biography – Seeking to See the Spirit in the Story
A lecture by Rev Richard Dancey. Is human life a story? Who is writing? Are we authors, co-authors or pawns? Creatures or creators? Is it “a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing?” Is it full of meaning? And what about reincarnation? These are some of the questions and mysteries we will try to enter into in this talk.

The Importance of Daily Practice
2016-09-17 19:30 - 21:00 | North Carolina
“The Importance of Daily Practice”
– “The one thing that shall not be taken away from you.” (Luke 11)
A talk by Carol Kelly
Mary sits at the Lord’s feet and listens to His words. Our listening heart, our attentiveness is what is being called for now.
We live in a world filled with anxiety, fear and greed. This is the atmosphere we breathe. But it need not become our reality. We have something much stronger and long-lasting than any material, or any drug or distraction. It builds upon itself like a well-maintained garden, musicality or any acquired skill. It creates the space for the Divine will in us. We are the vessels through which the Holy Spirit can work. We are realizing the spiritual world in this world, day by day.
