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Duke Memorial United Methodist Church - Sharing the love of Christ from the heart of Durham

09/29/2026

Theology café begins this Sunday Morning at 9:45am! Come to Theology Café to ask questions, consider scripture through a different lens, hear what others believe, and fall in love with God again or for the first time. Come be who you are, where you are on the journey, as we explore who God is, who we are, and what that means for how we live our lives. Led by Rev. Renée Burnette, retired United Methodist pastor and fellow seeker.

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Over a beige and green background there is black text that reads: Theology cafe; Asking questions and reimagining; Sunday Mornings 9:45-10:45am. In the center of the image is 5 stick figures sitting in a circle talking.

09/11/2026

Are you new to the life of Duke Memorial? Do you believe that you’ve found your church home? This Sunday begins "This is Us," a 4-week class for visitors and New Members. In these four weeks we will explore our place within the city of Durham on a tour, learn about our connection to the United Methodist Church, and talk about what it looks like to be a member of our faith community. Head to our website to sign up!

09/09/2026

Worshipful Wednesdays returns one week from today on September 16th. There will be dinner at 5:30PM and programming at 6:15PM. If you've been interested in Worshipful Wednesdays, now is a great time to jump in! We'll have dinner each week at 5:30PM in Whitford Hall and then break out into formation opportunities at 6:15PM.
Join in on our Adult Book Study focusing on Hell Bent by Brian Recker.
Children will explore Bible stories with Minister Katie!
Join us on Wednesday night for a meal. Come to the book study whether you've read or not. Experience connection with faith family.

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Image 1: Over a background of organic shapes, text on the image reads "Worshipful Wednesdays, returns on September 16th, Dinner at 5:30pm, Programming at 6:15pm, Join in for dinner and connection with our faith family!

Image 2: Over a background of organic shapes, text on the image reads "Schedule, Fall 2026, Worshipful Wednesdays, 5:30pm dinner, Whitford hall, 6:15pm, handbell choir practice, adult book study, parlor, Hell Bent by Brian Recker, Child formation, Lillie Duke, music, play, and Bible Stories, 7:30pm Choir practice

09/04/2026

This Sunday, September 6 at 9:45am, the Open Door Class is hosting a Q&A time with our pastors in the Parlor.
Would you like to learn more about our ministry team? Are you new at Duke Memorial and interested in learning about the church? Have you been around a while and still have questions?

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Image Description: Various pastries are scattered around the image. Text in the middle of the image reads: Pastries with the pastors, September 6 at 9:45am in the parlor, hosted by the open door class.

08/28/2026

Sunday 8/30 at 9:45am
on the Duke Memorial Playground
Would you like to learn more about our ministry team? Are you new at Duke Memorial and interested in learning about the church? Have you been around a while and still have questions?
Join Pastor Hope and others from our ministry team for a Q&A time with pastries on the Playground this Sunday!

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Image Description: Pastries are surrounding text over a blue gingham background. Text on the image reads: Pastries with the pastors on the playground, August 30 at 9:45am.

08/24/2026

This past Sunday, we kicked off our Known and Loved series in worship. We got to say a blessing over the bags, backpacks, and lunchboxes of many students, teachers and administrators.
We also had the opportunity to sign up to get involved in the ministries kicking off over the next few weeks. If you missed worship yesterday, but want to learn more about the ministries for the coming year, you can check out our Jump In form at the link in our bio.

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Image 1: The words "Known and Loved" are printed in black text on an off-white background. Various organic shapes form a border to the image.
Image 2: Text on the image reads: "Back to School Blessing, Blessed are the CURIOUS, for their mind is like a fresh notebook, ready to be filled with knowledge.
Blessed are the NERVOUS, for they will find reassurance in old friends, kind teachers, and helpful co-workers
Blessed are those who are SHY, for kind thoughts grow in quiet minds.
Blessed are those who HUNGER AND THIRST, for their lunchboxes and cafeteria trays will be filled.
Blessed are those who just CAN’T SIT STILL, for God loves an eager and excited spirit.
Blessed are those who are in A NEW SCHOOL, for some of God’s best work is done in new beginnings.
Blessed are those who LOOK FORWARD TO RECESS, for joyful laughter and play nurture the soul.
Blessed are those who are OVERWHELMED, for they will find peace in the fleeting moments of understanding.
Blessed are all of you when the work is too hard, the weekend is too short, and it’s all just too much, for God is always right there with you.
Rejoice and be glad, for each of you is called God’s beloved child, and you have been prepared for such a time as this.
Go into the world with backpacks, tote bags, laptop bags, lunchboxes; with minds, hearts, and spirits all ready to be filled! Amen!" Organic shapes form a border around the text.

08/21/2026

Don't forget to bring your backpacks, diaper bags, lunchboxes, laptop bags, and whatever else you would like blessed for this new school year. In worship on Sunday, August 23rd, each of these bags will be prayed over and given a backpack tag/keychain for the year. We hope you will join us for the blessing of the backpacks!

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Image Description: There is a green backpack over a blue background. Text over the image reads "Blessing of the backpacks, Sunday, August 23rd in Worship"

08/19/2026

Have you been thinking about getting involved in the ministries at Duke Memorial but have been uncertain about where to begin? Are you already involved but curious about other ways to serve? Regardless of where you are at, we invite you to join us on August 23rd on the front lawn following worship! There will be popsicles as well as an opportunity to sign up to learn more about various church groups! No sign up is required. We hope to see you there!

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Image Description: A photo of the church bell tower with sunlight filtering through. Text over the image reads "Jump In Sunday, August 23rd, After Worship, Popsicles on the front lawn!"

07/22/2026

The Annual Durham Disability Pride Parade is this weekend at Duke Memorial! We hope you will make plans to join us for the fun and festivities!

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Image Description: Over a blue background there is text that reads: Durham Disability Pride; Parade begins at 5:30pm! Art vendors, resource tables, live music, speakers, poster making, beverages, community building, and so much more!; Come join us! Saturday July 25th, 2026; 3:00-6:30pm; Duke Memorial United Methodist Church; 504 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701.

07/13/2026

This past Sunday, we welcomed our new lead pastor, Rev. Hope Ledbetter-Bock!
The welcome committee has worked to prepare for Hope's arrival, and they have created a number of ways for you to be involved, some in-person, others online, but all open to anyone who wants to get to know our new pastor.

A few specific ways of welcoming pastor Hope:

--Wear your nametag! For the next few months, please make an effort to wear your nametag during worship.

--Share stories and photos about our families so she can get to know us all. Check the weekly for the link to add to Pastor Hope's Welcome Book.

You're not expected to sign up for everything--there are a variety of opportunities for you to support Pastor Hope's transition into this role. Some events are already planned while others will be developed as she sets her schedule, so be on the lookout for messages during worship, in The Weekly, or emails directly sent to you if you sign up. If you have any questions (or additional ideas!), please contact welcome committee chair Thomas Phillips at [email protected].

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Image Description: Hope stands in front of a body of water, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a black robe and a multicolored stole. Text on the image reads: I look forward to hearing your Emmaus stories, the “aha moments”, the deeply Wesleyan questions we’ll ask, and the ways we’ll marvel at God at work in our midst. It is a privilege to get to be your Pastor and to journey alongside you, and I’d be honored to hear your story."

Address

504 W Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	9:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19196833467

Website

http://www.dukememorial.org/

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