The Weekly: August 16, 2019
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Church Council | Full Inclusion
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Our journey together towards full inclusion continues with this report from the Full Inclusion Task Force. View the report and a letter from our Church Council leadership with the link below.
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Cullen McKenney | A Note to the Congregation
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Dear friends,
I write to you full of joyful memories, gratitude, and also a heavy heart. I am writing to let you know that I am stepping down from my role as Minister of Adult Discipleship & Witness. The diverse and unexpected joys that God has bestowed upon me through those I have been fortunate to serve alongside, both inside and outside this congregation, over the last five years are indeed abundant. I have witnessed God’s Spirit work miracles of mercy, love, and justice through our life together in missions. And I have learned alongside you new ways to see the story of my life, and the life of this congregation, through Sunday School classes, small groups, and scripture studies. Together we stepped boldly into leadership with Durham CAN, and through that work we have been instrumental in creating hundreds of units of affordable housing throughout the city — housing for neighbors we have come to know and love through Families Moving Forward, Mobile Market, JJ Henderson, and beyond. This includes 82 units right across the street on Jackson/Willard Street and potentially more at the old Police Department site. We have shown hospitality to refugees through our partnership with Church World Service, and followed the Spirit’s calling to move towards the full inclusion of all people into our life together. I am infinitely grateful to each of you for the gift this congregation has been to me, and I pray with confidence that God’s blessings will continue to pour out upon this church in the years ahead.
In happy news, Pamela and I are expecting another child (due in January). I will continue working with students in the Divinity School at Duke part-time, and will be working full-time to finish my dissertation by year’s end (a special thanks to all of you who have supported me in this endeavor over the years).
May the grace of God, the witness of Christ, and presence of the Holy Spirit abide with you always.
Grace and Peace,
Cullen
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Join us as we welcome Pastor Heather back from her Sabbatical.
We'll worship, eat and play together. Register today.
THIS SUNDAY!
See you at Camp
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August 17th 8am-1pm, Soul Cafe
Help local community members gain access to quality food and produce by serving at Mobile Market. A varitey of roles available.
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Love Offering | Cullen McKenney
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To show our appreciation for Cullen as an important and dedicated member of our staff, the Staff Parish Relations Committee is providing an opportunity for the church family to contribute to a special Love Gift Offering. We hope you will give prayerful consideration to making a contribution. Your check should be made payable to DMUMC with “Cullen Love Offering” on the memo line and mark for attention Financial Secretary.
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A Message from Stewardship
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There's a Haitian proverb that says "God gives, but God doesn't share." The point isn't to paint a picture of God as a miser, but to remind us that while God has given us more than enough,
we are the ones called to do the sharing. As a congregation we have some financial catching up to do. I would like to invite you to consider your pledged giving for this year, and begin thinking about how you might give to Duke Memorial UMC next year. What has God given you and called you to share? Is it the gift of leadership? Do you have richness in your relationships or finances? Maybe you have the gift of speaking the truth, or of healing. Do you have extra time, or has God placed you in a particular job or location where you can share? As we approach the end of the summer, whatever the gifts God has given you, I invite you to consider how you might share.
If you would like to help us catch up on our pledged giving, visit our online giving page or make your offering this Sunday.
Stuart Harrell
Chair, Stewardship
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New windows were installed last week on the top floor of the education building. This is the first phase of total window replacement for the entire education building and will be funded by a combination of church member pledges, PMO, and Memorial Church Fund contributions. - Thank You
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SPRC Update | Olivia Suarez
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Due to ongoing medical issues associated with injuries sustained last September at her home, Duke Memorial Custodian Olivia Suarez is uncertain of her return to work. In recognition of her 19 years of dedicated service to this congregation, SPRC would like to invite you to contribute to a love offering for Olivia.
Olivia holds a special place in the heart of Duke Memorial, and we pray that she may experience a complete recovery from her injuries
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DMWS | Openings for 2019-2020
After registration of returning and new students, many of our classes are full for the fall. There are a few spaces available particularly for 2 year olds. Please let your friends and neighbors know spots are available on a first come/first served basis. Interested families can contact the school at 919-688-5130 or
email
to schedule a tour.
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Duke Initiatives in Theology & the Arts (DITA) marks a decade of work at the intersection of theology and the arts with
DITA10
, a symposium that looks toward the future of the field. As part of the conference, several keynote events are open to the public and tickets are now available. Join us for thought provoking
conversation and dynamic performances from theologians and artists working in
one of the fastest growing fields within the church.
To learn more about each event and to
buy tickets, visit us
online
. Group rates are available.
Thanks, Katie Byers-Dent
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As our Lord Jesus Christ calls us to love and accept every person, Duke Memorial United Methodist Church welcomes into our life together those of every age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, and physical or mental ability. In our commitment to the reconciliation of all persons as beloved children of God, we celebrate our diversity and recognize the sacred worth and dignity of all. We invite you to join us in our faith journey toward discipleship in Christ with mutual respect, understanding, and love.
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Sunday School | 9:45am
Options for all ages, nursery available
Welcome Center | 10:00am
Coffee and donuts
Worship | 10:55am
All ages welcome, nursery provided
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Announcements for distribution in email and bulletin are due by Wednesday at 5pm.
Submit announcements and questions to
Mark in the church office.
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