The Weekly: August 16, 2019
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SPRC | Listening Sessions
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Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to hear from you. Below is a list of the current members of the SPRC. Although you can contact any of us when you have a concern, an idea or a joy to share, we recognize that this is an important time in the life of our congregation and we would like to provide a specific space and time to talk with you. Members of the SPRC will host listening sessions on two upcoming Sundays at the times listed below. Please join us, or contact any SPRC member if you’d like to arrange a different time for discussion:
10:00 -10:45am · September 15 & 22 · Lullaby Room
12:15-1:00pm · September 15 & 22 · Parlor
Tony Nicholson, Chair 919-672-4693 · anthonydnicholson@gmail.com
Louise Rollins 919-740-6734 · louiserollins@mindspring.com
Beverly Christian 919-324-5237 · beverly.benton@gmail.com
Erika Sasser 919-699-0565 · erika.sasser93@gmail.com
Lee Ann Gelinne 919-475-3657 · gelinnela@gmail.com
Stan Coffman 919-699-1276 · scoffman@medmediasolutions.com Staff Parish
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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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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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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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Blessing of the Backpacks
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Calling all Students and Teachers!
Join us on Sunday morning for a blessing of the Backpacks. No matter your age or role, if you attend or serve a school, we invite you to begin this new school year with us on Sunday.
PS - you might get some cool flair for your backpack
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Kerry Averette | Sermon, Faithfulness
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Read Kerry Averette's sermon to Duke Memorial. While some of us gathered at Camp Chestnut Ridge this past Sunday, many others worshiped in the Sanctuary, and heard Kerry's sermon about faithfulness. We celebrate Kerry's ministry and want to share her work with the full Duke Memorial family.
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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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Happy Birthday! Due to a misprint in last week's bulletin, the Birthday list was not clear. Last week's Birthdays are listed below
08/18 | Jessica Allen
08/19 | Kathryn Vokaty
08/20 | Ralph Martin
08/21 | Gavin Schulz
08/22 | Bennett Sasser
08/23 | Anna McIlwain, Mason Hunsaker
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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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