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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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Lots of ways to give!

Venmo:

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Text to Give:

Text "GIVE" to 919-887-9577


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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

packing party and Moving day!

NEW DATE: Church, the time has come! On February 9th and 10th, we are officially packing up the Varsity and heading to our new home base, The Foundry.

This is more than just moving boxes; it’s a milestone in our church’s story. We need as many hands as possible to make this a smooth, joyful transition into this new chapter. Whether you can carry heavy furniture or help organize smaller items, there is a place for you.

The Details:

  • When: February 9th @ 5:00 PM (Packing) and February 10th @ 5:00 PM (Loading Truck)
  • Where: At the Varsity
  • Late Arrivals: If you can’t make it right at 5:00, please come whenever you can! We will still be going strong and would love the extra help.
  • Food: Dinner is on us! We’ll have plenty of food to keep the team energized.

RSVP is Helpful:

To ensure we have enough food for everyone and a clear idea of our "moving crew" size

, please RSVP HERE.

Let’s make some memories as we step into this new season together. See you there!

Spread the Love with "Love Buckets"

Join us in loving our community through a simple gesture with a massive impact. On February 8th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we’ll meet at The Varsity to prep and fill buckets with vibrant, fragrant flowers for distribution through-out Chapel Hill during this week. 


We will have bagels and coffee on hand for all to enjoy, and at 10 A.M. we'll pause to celebrate one final service at The Varsity Theatre.


Love in all the ways on Feb 8th!!!

Celebration Day! Join Us at The Foundry

The day has finally come! We are thrilled to announce that our first service at The Foundry will be *February 22nd* at our new start time: 11:15 AM. This isn't just a move; it’s a celebration of what God is doing next in our church. We’re inviting friends and family from our past and present to join us for a special worship service, followed by a community meal. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or are looking for a new home, we can’t wait to see you there!


For more on why we are moving and what to expect, visit

"We're Moving"

Ash Wednesday Service

Ash Wednesday is February 18th, marking the beginning of Lent—the 40-day season (excluding Sundays) of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter.

If Easter is the mountain-top celebration of Jesus’ victory over death, Ash Wednesday is the valley—the moment we pause, get honest, and remember why we need that victory in the first place.

Join us for a reflective Ash Wednesday service on February 18th from 7:00–8:00 PM at The Foundry. Come as you are as we mark this season with intention and begin our journey toward Easter together.

an unlikely lent: discipleship course

Join us as we intentionally journey through Lent together in our next discipleship course, An Unlikely Lent. We’ll kick things off February 24th at 7:00 PM at The Foundry, and continue meeting Tuesday nights all the way to Easter.

a night of worship at the foundry

Join churches from across the area for a powerful Night of Worship in partnership with the NC East District of the Wesleyan Church on March 1st at 6:00 PM.

We’ll gather for a focused time of worship, inspiration, and intentional prayer for our nation and our local communities. Love Chapel Hill is honored to host, with worship led by the Love Chapel Hill Worship Team.

Come be a part of this special night at The Foundry on March 1st!

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, February 1st, 2026

Justice: Stewardship, The superpower we all have

By: Pastor allison otwell


For the early Church, the mission was clear and the team was complete. Powered by their love for God, they went on to love their neighbor, and these two missions were inseparable. Just like the earliest heroes of the faith in the book of Acts, they deployed their powers to help the poor, shared the good news to the broken, and fought for a more just world. It was a singular mission—a faith in action.

But somewhere along the way, the League fell apart. We saw factions form. Some heroes became vigilantes for justice, working independently and often disconnected from the power source of the gospel. Others became self-proclaimed evangelists who, in their desire to save souls, ignored the call to fight for the suffering and oppressed. The result is a fragmented faith and a divided team.

If you’ve ever felt like you were part of a team that only fought half the battle—that you were missing a part of your mission—I want to invite you to reconsider everything you’ve been told. Listen to what Jesus, the apostles, and countless other heroes of the faith have said. You might discover some amazing new powers and partners you never noticed before.

This is our call to assemble. This is our mission to know and live out Justice: The Jesus Way.



Communion is served each Sunday. all are welcome to participate. 
gluten-free option available



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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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. 


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.


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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


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