The Weekly: February 14, 2020
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Lent begins in the wilderness. The Spirit guides Jesus into the wilderness where he comes face to face with temptation and struggle. And in his forty days of fasting, resisting, and struggling, Jesus is shaped for ministry.
Our season of wilderness and shaping as a church family begins with our annual Lenten Workshop on Sunday, February 23rd from 12-2pm in Whitford Hall.
In our time together we will share a meal and participate in several activities aimed at preparing us and sustaining us for the journey. All ages are welcome to join in the preparations.
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This Is Us
Are you interested in knowing more about Duke Memorial: who we are, what we are about, what drives us, what membership means? Then please join us the first four Sundays in March (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22) for This is Us.
In our time together we will hear some of Durham’s story, the United Methodist story, Duke Memorial’s story, and your story. We will meet at church before worship from 9:00-10:15 am. You will hear from a variety of voices from our community and our church. If you would like to join us or have questions, please email
Pastor Kris.
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Stephen Minister Training
Have you gone through a “rough time”? Perhaps it was a disappointment, a loss of a career or a marriage, or maybe the loss of a loved one.
Think about how you recovered.
- Who and what helped?
- Did someone help you?
- How long did it take?
Have you thought about ways you might be able to help someone else? You don’t have to have answers for someone, but you could offer a listening ear. You might consider becoming a Stephen Minister!
With the training you would receive, you could become “a wounded healer”. For someone who does not need a counselor, you could be a Stephen Minister who “walks with someone and listens”.
You would learn and practice how to care...
- How to listen and not dictate or judge
- How to be empathetic
- How to pray for and with someone
- How to let someone recover “their way”
To attend an overview of Stephen Ministry:
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Families Moving Forward
February 24-27
Help provide hospitality for otherwise-homeless families in our community by volunteering at Families Moving Forward.
A variety of roles available.
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CROP Hunger Walk
Help alleviate hunger in our community and around the world on April 5th by participating in the 47th annual CROP Hunger Walk. Held in cities and towns across the United States, these walks raise funds to support the local and global efforts of Church World Service, a faith-based organization and Duke Memorial partner in Ministry. Thanks to the generosity of our members, Duke Memorial has been recognized as a top contirbutor both locally and nationally in two of the past three years. Contact Sid Allen to learn how to particiapte as a sponsor or walker this April 5th. info at
dukememorial.org/serve.
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Renovation Workday
Renovations are beginning next month and we need your help to move furniture, musical equipment, office supplies, and toys to their new temporary homes. Help support Duke Memorial and its partners in ministry by moving boxes on Saturday afternoon, March 7th, and you just might find some treasure.
More details coming soon.
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DMWS Openings
Duke Memorial Weekday School has openings for children ages 2-kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors! Tours may be scheduled by contacting
Julie Allen or 919-688-5130.
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Enrollment 2020-2021
Duke Memorial Parents' Morning Out (PMO) will begin enrollment on February 15, 2020.
PMO's mission is to create a compassionate, safe, and nurturing Christian environment for infants, toddlers, and their parents.
Our program operates Monday- Friday from 9:15am-12:45pm. PMO accepts children 8 months old- 3 years old. You can enroll in PMO for up to three days/week. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour,
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DMWS Food Drive
Duke Memorial Weekday School is having our annual food drive for Urban Ministries of Durham. The food collection will end February 21. Our children are learning about showing love to our neighbors in Durham. We also use the canned food in math and science activities. Donations can be added to the items near the school office or delivered to the church office.
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Housing for UM Missionaries
Mary Zigbuo and her husband, retired UM missionaries from Liberia, are going to be in North Carolina from May to November 2020. They are looking for an affordable housing option in this area (ideally in or around Durham, but they are willing to entertain broadening their search). They would like to find a small apartment in someone's home with a separate entrance, a small house or perhaps a parsonage sitting empty which they might be able to rent short term.
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BIBLICAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
Friday 28 Feb 6p-8p - Sat 29 Feb 9a-3p
Biblical storytelling recaptures the oral tradition of Scripture. Before the Bible became a written word, it was a spoken word. The art of biblical storytelling is the practice of telling stories by “heart.”
Led by: Reverend Dr. H. William Green is a retired United Methodist pastor. Polly Jo is a mixed media artist (pollyjogreen.com) and the founder of “Heart’s Desire Art Journeys,” a prayerfully guided spiritual art retreat for women hosted in her art studio.
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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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