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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


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Love Chapel Hill

PO Box 3573

Chapel Hill, NC 27515

2025 discipleship retreat

The LCH 2025 Discipleship Retreat is happening November 7th-8th! Join us for 24 hours of fun, fellowship, and worship that is guaranteed to feed your soul!

Dates and Times: Retreat begins at 5pm Friday and ends at 4pm Saturday. You are welcome to join us for all or just some of the time!
Location: Camp Chestnut Ridge in Efland, NC
Cost: $35 covers facility usage, Dinner Friday, Breakfast and Lunch Saturday, and all retreat activities. If cost is a barrier for you, please select the pay later option and then just let us know!

Overnight bunk-style lodgings are provided for adults, but you do not have to stay overnight at the lodge to participate! The camp is just a short 20 minute commute away from Chapel Hill!

This year we are excited to invite families with children to participate on Saturday from 9am-4pm! Children will be with the group for worship and meals, but will their own activities and lessons (geared toward ages 3-10).


REGISTRATION FORM

how to read the bible?

This Fall, join Pastor Allison for a 6-week Discipleship Course designed to help you confidently understand scripture. This course is for anyone looking to grow in their ability to read and apply the Bible to their life.

The course will begin on Tuesday, September 9th and will meet weekly at 7:00 PM.

Location: Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce (104 S. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill)

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 18+





REGISTER HERE



Sunday, September 14, 2025

Origin stories: Abraham

by: Pastor allison otwell


From the beginning point of the cosmos to the roots of your family tree, we all have origin stories. Going back to the start, exploring those origin stories of our world, humanity, and our place in it all, can open up the path to deeper meaning and purpose. The Origin of The Cosmos, The World and Humanity are described in most religions and cultures, as well as ancient mythology, however The Biblical narrative uniquely reveals a design where we are invited into a collaborative venture of Holy Love between the Creator and the created. This is a place of freedom, in the presence of God, to trace from the roots of the family tree forward to Jesus and who we are called to be today.


DEEPER DIVE RESOURCES:

SPIRITUAL BEINGS VIDEO SERIES - BIBLE PROJECT

MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD: N.T. WRIGHT ONLINE

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: GENESIS 1

PODCAST: GENESIS 1 AND THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSe - bible Project

PODCAST: ANCIENT COSMOLOGY - BIBLE PROJECT

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BIBLE PROJECT CLASSROOM: ABRAHAM GENESIS 11-25


CURIOUS HOW FAITH & SCIENCE WORK TOGETHER? CHECK OUT BIOLOGOS



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

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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. 


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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