The Weekly: December 6, 2019
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Welcome | Rev. Kristen Williams
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Minister of Adult Discipleship & Witness
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We are grateful for the discernment of our search team; Stan Coffman, Roger Loyd, Beverly Christian, Karalyn Colopy, Pastor Heather Rodrigues and Jared Thomas, as we prepare to welcome our newest Ministry Team Member, Rev. Kris Williams, on January 2, 2020.
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“For as long as I can remember, I have been a cheerleader for others (even though I never made it past tryouts in Middle School, ask me about it sometime). My passion is to use this positivity to help others get the most out of their lives, both personally and professionally.
I also love adventure - from the dance floor to business/ministry plan design, from motorcycling to mission and vision casting, from kayaking to knitting together various constituencies - I love adventure!
I have worked in these sectors: profit (banking IT), non-profit sectors (church, coaching), and government (prison chaplain). My experience has been in areas that include: information technology, product development, alternative delivery systems, systems analysis, developing volunteer leadership, directing committees, team building, budgeting, strategic planning, and leadership coaching.
After a difficult time in my personal life, I heard God’s call to “take care of all his kids.”This call led me to Duke Divinity and full-time ministry as an Elder in the UMC.
Since then, I have served in rural, suburban, and urban settings, in churches with membership from 20-2,000. I have served in Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Durham, Alamance and Wake counties across the North Carolina Conference.”
I am super excited about putting all this to work as the Minister of Adult Discipleship and Witness at Duke Memorial.”
-Kris Williams
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CONGRATULATIONS !
CROP raised $ 154,407 in Durham County in 2019 to help fight both worldwide as well as Durham food insecurities and hunger. Duke Memorial was a large contributor to this. Our church won the Golden Sneaker Award for 2019 for large congregations in Durham (first place in money raised !).
DMUMC raised over $7000.
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Advent Midweek Dinner and Fellowship
What if God had waited to enter the world? What if God had waited for some perfect day when all the world’s problems were resolved? Come to the table each Wednesday evening during Advent (Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18) to explore these questions and more through scripture readings, prayer, poetry, art and dinner fellowship. 5:30 -6:30 pm, The Bradshaw Room. Childcare will be provided for younger children.
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Grief, Prayer, & Hope
Are you feeling less than joyful as the holidays approach? Will there be a newly empty chair at your table this season? If so, here are some resources from our Blue Worship Service. These are meant to be words of encouragement, comfort, and hope to you or anyone you know who may be struggling this time of year.
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Invitation to Arts Group
All arts lovers and artists are invited to a new art group beginning in 2020. We will share our gifts with each other and begin to design events to participate in the co-creation of Duke Memorial’s narrative. My hope is that these attempts will be communally growing and learning experiences as well as supportive of our work towards the welcome and reconciliation of all persons. Please email Vivienne Kim with any questions or to join the group!
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Families Moving Forward
NEXT WEEK - December 9-13
Help provide care for otherwise-homeless families in our community by volunteering at Families Moving Forward. A variety of roles available. email:
Roger Loyd
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Mobile Market
December 21st
Help local community members gain access to quality food and produce by serving at Mobile Market. A variety of roles available. Email:
Karalyn
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Update | Campaign Forward
“The Capital Campaign arose from the recognition that our historic Sanctuary Building was in need of significant exterior and interior repairs to make it safe, secure, and welcoming for this and future generations. To date, 113 pledges of the $2.3 million pledged total have been completed in full! This is a magnificent accomplishment, and we are grateful for the generosity of each of these members. Over the last few months, Campaign Forward has worked to discern next steps for the interior space, mindful of our need to be good stewards of the funds entrusted to us and the historic property in which we worship.”
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Stewardship 2020
It’s stewardship season, and time to consider how you will contribute to Duke Memorial in 2020. Stewardship packets have now been mailed to the household address on file. Included is information about our current budget, our financial situation, and answers to questions about the capital campaign and paying our apportionments. This year, we are inviting you to consider increasing your pledge by ten percent. Read through the stewardship packet, and fill out your pledge online.
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DMWS Parents’ Council Fall Fundraiser- Go Play Save Coupon Books full of terrific coupons for area businesses and restaurants are on sale! The book pays for itself with just a few of the coupons. Parents’ Council representatives will be in the Welcome Center before and after Worship on December 8. Funds raised support the Tuition Assistance Fund, Teacher Appreciation, facility improvements, and much more!
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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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