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our name is our mission: to love chapel hill with the heart of Jesus

Whether you're looking to connect in person or online, we're so glad you're here! This page is your guide for the Sunday service including sermon notes, ways to serve, and upcoming events


If you are new with us today and want to learn more about Love Chapel Hill say "Hi" below


CONNECT WITH US


| The Message | Connections | Giving | Next Steps  | Upcoming Events


Lots of ways to give!

Venmo:

@LoveChapelHill


Give a one-time or recurring gift online by debit/credit or ACH payment

GIVE HERE


Text to Give:

Text "GIVE" to 919-887-9577


PayPal: One-time or recurring options

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To use a check, drop in the box in the back of the theater or send to:

Love Chapel Hill

PO Box 3573

Chapel Hill, NC 27515

Come Help Build homes of love with us

Jesus said that when we feed, clothe, and shelter others in need, we are loving Him as well. Our heart as a church is to do just that: to love God and to love people.

One of the wonderful ways we get to live out this mission is by partnering with our friends at Habitat for Humanity. On Saturday, November 22nd, we will meet at the Weavers Grove community to help build a home for one of our neighbors in need.

We have two shifts available, and you are welcome to sign up for one or both!

  • Shift 1: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Shift 2: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Please note that you will need to register with Habitat to participate. 

Registration is required by November 20th.


What to Expect: Be ready for a day of hard, joyful work that may include squatting, bending, and climbing.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes are required. We highly suggest wearing long pants and clothes you are okay with getting dirty.


All participants must be 16+


REGISTER HERE

Prayer gathering at the foundry

Love Chapel Hill is taking a bold leap of faith! In our 16th year, we sense a clear invitation from God: If we are WILLING to go WITH Him into this next season, we will experience WONDER beyond what we can currently imagine.

That "bold leap" is establishing a new, central ministry home base in early 2026, which we affectionately call "The Foundry." This location will allow

Love Chapel Hill to operate a 7-day-a-week ministry outpost, deepening our mission to Love Chapel Hill with the Heart of Jesus.

Before the work begins, the most important next step is prayer. We are gathering at The Foundry to seek God’s direction, ask for His blessing and provision for the move, and pray specifically for the Wondrous work He is going to do with and through our church family.

We invite you to step into seeking God with us in this momentous move of love! If you can make just one night or all three, your presence is powerful.


Join us for three prayer gatherings in November

11/9 @7:30 PM

11/20 @7:30 PM

11/23 @7:30 PM

ADVENT GROUP STUDY

Christmas means family—the complex mix of people, places, and stories that make us who we are. Some family stories are beautiful; others are deeply painful. Regardless of your history, God is with you and invites you into His family story through Jesus.

Join us this Advent season for ROOTS: Advent and the Family Story of Jesus.

We'll gather weekly to watch a short, insightful discussion video by series author Dan Wilt, followed by a conversation about how Jesus connects us to the enduring roots of God's redemptive plan. It's a journey to see how your story fits into His.


Join Us Weekly in December!

When:

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM


Where:

The Foundry, 7326 Sunrise Rd. Chapel Hill


Dates:


Tuesday 12/2

Tuesday 12/9


Tuesday 12/16


Tuesday 12/23

Our neighbors need our help!


As Hurricane Melissa barrels through the Caribbean with potentially historic impact, World Hope International is praying and preparing to respond.



In partnership with Haiti Air Ambulance, MEDIC Corps, and LIFT Non-Profit Logistics, our team is ready to assess damage and deliver life-saving relief — including to Wesleyan churches and communities directly in the storm’s path.
⛪ Lives are at stake. Homes are in danger. Entire communities are bracing for impact.

Your gift today can help save lives, bring hope, and begin the rebuilding process.


I WANT TO HELP!


Love Chapel Hill, let's love our global neighbors! 

Love with the heart of Jesus!

🥕 Community Food Resources: Give Help or Get Help


As our community navigates a growing need for food security, Love Chapel Hill is committed to connecting neighbors with the resources they need most. Whether you are seeking immediate food support or looking for ways to donate and volunteer, you can find local organizations here.

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If you or your family need assistance, please contact the following local organizations directly to confirm availability and distribution schedules:

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Exodus: HEAVEN ON EARTH

by: Pastor Joel Philbrook


The story of the Exodus is about God making a way out of bondage and oppression, while also making a way into a life of flourishing in connection with God and one another. When our human identity as God’s image bearers is called into question or stripped away, we easily believe the lies and deceits of the enemy again. We see it in the first Exodus as God rescues the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt under Pharaoh’s evil power, leading them through the wilderness as they learn to trust God for all they need, delivering them into the Promised land, safely in God’s presence to flourish as the humans they were created to be. We then continue to see it in a repeating cycle throughout Scripture, all the way to today. So, God, we need you. Will you do it again? Exo-dUS - Lead us out of the bondage of sin and death, that we might be on the way into the freedom of deep loving relationship with you and one another. 




COMMUNION IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE. GLUTEN FREE OPTION AVAILABLE

LOcal needs of our community

We are not alone in loving Chapel Hill or anywhere in loving with the Heart of Jesus. We are thankful to partner with some amazing organizations that are meeting people where they are at and loving them in their needs. Please take a look at how you can be of help as they love others.


LEARN MORE HOW TO HELP HERE


  • Reality Ministries: Reality loves adults with or without mental disabilities to provide opportunities to experience belonging, kinship, and the life changing reality of Christs Love. NEEDS:  Home Group Hosts in the Fall for Monday evenings. This will be for 8-10 adults in Chapel Hill
  • IFC: Our friends at Inter-Faith Council are making a difference everyday in confronting poverty. They provide daily hot meals, food pantry, and shelter to our community. They are always in need of volunteer help. 
  • CEF: The Community Empowerment Fund is a group of people dedicated to reducing the racial wealth gap in our community. CEF provides help to people in need of employment, housing, education, and daily needs for living. They need help with being advocates who provide personal care for individuals by getting to know them and finding the solutions they need.  
  • TABLE: TABLE's mission is to impact food insecurity in children in our community. They provide meals and groceries direct to homes. They always needs volunteers to help package food bags and deliver to the doors of those they serve. 
  • Furniture Project: Jane and Jeff Hathaway lead this amazing organization through our friends at St. Thomas More to provide and transport furniture items to people rehoused. They need help with deliveries and donations. 


Upcoming Events

Hang tight while we look up scheduled events...

Join a small group

We have some exciting Small Group Opportunities happening now. We encourage you to navigate life in community. Here are some opportunities to grow in faith as we follow Jesus together. Visit the

Small Groups Page for more info.


SMALL GROUPS

Next Steps

Together lets take the next step to grow in what it means to follow Jesus. We have both in-person and virtual options for you to join in Community, Mission, and Discipleship.


Select the area you are interest in and our Connections Team will be with you to help you.

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Connect with Us

New with us? We'd love to connect with you! Just drop your name and preferred contact info on the Connect Card to get updates and take your next step with us. 


Connect Card


A donation will be made to TABLE in your honor when you complete the card for the first time. 


Need a Ride?

If you need a ride to our Sunday Worship gatherings, we would love to help. Call the Love Bus at 919-960-1584 before 8:30 am on Sunday mornings and leave a message with the following:

-Your name

-Pickup Location

-Call back number



Note: The Love Bus is limited for pickup based on time availability to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area.

Thank you for Worshiping with Us!

We would love to connect with you! If you haven't already, please drop by the welcome table in the lobby or complete a connect card online. We look forward to seeing you again next Sunday at 10 am at The Varsity or Online


You are sent to Love Chapel Hill with the Heart of Jesus