Reflections | Virtual Worship
"Dear Duke Memorial Staff,
Sunday after Sunday we are grateful for your steady boldness in respecting all members of your community - not only those with means and privilege. Thank you for your humble and authentic leadership and for putting so many youth voices at the center of your services - their voices will soon lead us all.
As we approach one full year of improvising, adapting, and overcoming, we celebrate God moving in spaces and places throughout Durham and beyond.
Do not lose heart."
Greg, Anita, Greyson, and Gwen
Harrisonburg, VA
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In-Person Worship Survey
Throughout this pandemic our congregation has practiced a "Do no harm" approach, prioritizing well-being over speed. We never imagined restrictions on in-person gatherings would go on so long, and we are so grateful for how you have continued to join us in weekly online worship, special front lawn worships, and drive-thru opportunities. We will continue to offer these various options for worship, and we would appreciate your feedback about returning to limited in-person worship.
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Drive-thru Communion
Come, the table is open.
Join your pastoral team this Sunday from 1:30-3:30 and receive the sacrament through your car window.
The sanctuary ground floor will be open to view the renovation work.
The sanctuary will also be available to walk the Stations of the Cross.
please practice the 3 W's
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Stations of the Cross
Continue on the Lenten journey by walking the Stations of the Cross in the Sanctuary.
How to access
The Sanctuary is available Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM through March 31st.
Please enter the Sanctuary through the side breezeway entrance using the member door code.
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A Year Apart:
Community in Pandemic
Monday, March 8th | 5:30 PM
Zoom
A virtual service of prayer marking the one-year anniversary since our last "normal" service of worship.
Sunday, March 8, 2020, was the last time we gathered together in our sanctuary for worship "the way it used to be." And still, even in the year that has passed, we have found ways to worship, to fellowship, to grow in our formation, and to stay connected.
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Art of Listening
Thursday, March 18th | 5:30 PM
Zoom
Listening can be a powerful gift, an important means of caring for and being present with one another. But how do we learn to listen well? How can we learn to truly hear and understand what someone is saying?
During this one-hour session, Kathy Bradley will draw on her experience and training as a Stephen Minister to help you learn ways of becoming a more caring and effective listener.
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CROP Walk
The Durham CROP Walk will be virtual again this year on April 18th.
Organized by Church World Service, this fundraiser has supported families in Durham for 47 years. 25% of the money raised supports food programs in Durham while the other 75% helps fight hunger and food insecurities worldwide. In 2020, Duke Memorial was awarded the Golden Sneaker for the most money raised for a congregation our size!
Let's work together again to make this year be another successful year for
The Durham CROP Walk.
Team Duke Memorial UMC, team captain Sid Allen.
Donte online or donate by check (make out to "CWS CROP" and mail to church)
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Parents' Morning Out Enrollment for 2021/2022
Duke Memorial Parents' Morning Out (PMO) enrollment is now open! 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, reach out to Annie Barrow
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Supporting Our Custodian Kelvin Ramirez
Honduras was devastated last fall by two hurricanes (NPR) and the family of our custodian, Kelvin Ramirez, lost everything but their walls and roof in the city of San Pedro Sula. Padre Noa and Madre Olga, along with Abuelo Santos and other family members are finally back living in their home but still have no beds, stove or refrigerator.
Please consider giving a donation to Duke Memorial to be used for the purchase of appliances and beds for Kelvin's family.
Please mark your nondeductible gift with the name "Kelvin".
We will be collecting donations for Kelvin's family throughout the month of March.
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Happy Birthday!
We celebrate the lives of these individuals in our community. Use the Member Directory and send them a note of love and celebration.
3/7 - Will Hoover
3/9 - Judy Browning, Jamie Lewis-Owen
3/10 - Kerry Averette, Tara Schmitt, Jackie Underwood
3/11 - Emerson Lawrence
3/12 - Jeff Bailey, Louie Sasser
3/13 - Dave MacMillan
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DMWS Diversity Book Fund
One of the cornerstones of the philosophy of DMWS is a commitment to diversity. In the past, books for young children that depict diversity have been difficult to find. Luckily this is now changing and DMWS would like to add a wide range of books representing diversity to our library. In honor of Read Across America Day on March 2, DMWS welcomes donations to our library fund so we can expand the diversity of our collection. To contribute, please contact Julie Allen at julieallen@dmws.org or send a donation to DMWS via mail at the church address. Thanks so much for your support of our program.
The Justice Theater Project
The Justice Theater Project is proud and honored to present The River Speaks of Thirst, a collection of audio poems written by Jaki Shelton Green documenting the real experiences of African American people past and present. In this unique production, each poem is a separate story/vignette using various mediums including music, dance, song, and dramatic interpretations to illustrate themes ranging from race, oppression, emancipation, religion, and grief. Learn more →
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Worship
Sunday Worship will continue online with live-stream and church chat.
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Groups
Formation groups will continue online and may gather in small groups inside at DMUMC.**
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Meetings
Committee meetings will continue online and may gather in small groups inside at DMUMC.**
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** With Restrictions. All reservations must be coordinated by the church office |
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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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