Connell Green September 7, 1964 – June 29, 2020

Connell lived and ministered in a community where CEF has served in Downtown Durham for 20 years

From Christ Central Church, where both Connell and I have attended for 5 years:

We are heartbroken to share that Connell Green passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, of liver failure.

Connell was one of Christ Central’s earliest members. We will miss Connell’s bold prayers, his wise and prophetic spirit, his knowledge of scripture, and how easily he called upon God’s Word. We’ll miss his infectious laughter and his smile that could light up an entire room. We’ll miss the way Connell was quick to offer encouragement, to strangers and friends alike. In fact, to Connell, everyone was a friend. He knew no stranger. 

Connell loved people well. Most recently, we witnessed this as he championed his neighbors from McDougald Terrace who were displaced together for many months. He admirably cared for others in the midst of a really difficult situation. 

Connell’s entrepreneurial spirit was inspiring. He loved baking cookies and sharing them with others. He was a family man who shared his love for his children and grandchildren often. Connell loved to dance. He was a Jobs for Life graduate and an author. 

We grieve Connell’s loss. We also grieve a reality that prevents us from attending his funeral or hosting a celebration for him at this time. We plan to honor Connell’s life in-person when it is safe to do so. Though we find assurance in knowing that Connell is with his Savior Jesus in Heaven, we miss him so much already.