Duke Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Welcome new member, Allison Topper! When asked "Why Duke Memorial?" Allison shared "I was drawn to Duke Memorial for how...
04/08/2026

Welcome new member, Allison Topper! When asked "Why Duke Memorial?" Allison shared "I was drawn to Duke Memorial for how welcoming the congregation has been both for myself and everyone. I love that this church is committed to justice and really “walking the walk” of what it means to be Christ-like in this world."

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Allison sits on a low rock wall, with a bright blue lake visible in the background.

Noontime prayer continues this week! In the midst of busy schedules, it is important to find points of pause. We invite ...
04/07/2026

Noontime prayer continues this week! In the midst of busy schedules, it is important to find points of pause. We invite you to take a break from work, or home, to join us on Zoom as we pray and center ourselves in the middle of the day. Just 15-20 minutes each week.

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Image Description: An image of the stone columns in the breezeway of the church is visible. Text over the image reads: Noontime prayer; Tuesdays at noon, On Zoom.

Join Rev. Stuart Harrell on Wednesday Evenings this Spring (beginning April 15th) for discussions on a series of videos ...
04/06/2026

Join Rev. Stuart Harrell on Wednesday Evenings this Spring (beginning April 15th) for discussions on a series of videos entitled Animate: Faith. In each Animate: Faith session, the group will watch a video featuring a leading voice from the Christian faith, spend time on personal reflection and journaling, and share ideas with the group. The list of topics and voices offered by Animate: Faith are as follows:

1. God: Faith is a Quest with Brian McLaren- April 15th
2. Religion: Spirituality is Not Enough with Lillian Daniel- April 22nd
3. Jesus: The Revolution of Love with Mark Scandrette- April 29th
4. Salvation: Abundant Life Now with Shane Hipps- May 6th
5. Cross: Where God is with Nadia Bolz-Weber- May 13th
6. Bible: A Book Like No Other with Lauren Winner- May 20th
7. Church: An Imperfect Family with Bruce Reyes-Chow- May 27th

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Image Description: 7 people appear to be standing in an orange cartoonish church. Text over the image reads: spring study: Animate Faith; Wednesdays beginning April 15th; Dinner - 5:30pm | Study - 6:15pm

We hope to see you at one of our Easter Services tomorrow at Duke Memorial. We also hope you will join us for breakfast ...
04/04/2026

We hope to see you at one of our Easter Services tomorrow at Duke Memorial. We also hope you will join us for breakfast made and served by our youth!

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Image Description: Over a pink background there is text that reads: Easter Services; April 5; Sunrise Service | 8:30 AM on the Front Lawn "Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed!" Be the first to shout those words of hope and joy at our front lawn sunrise service, 8:30 am, on Easter morning. This 30-40 minute service includes singing, communion and the decorating of the cross with flowers.; Easter Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Sanctuary Service | 10:55 AM in the Sanctuary
Join your voice with the choirs as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! communion will also be served as, together, we celebrate the gift of God's grace
poured out for us and our world.

Tonight our service of Tenebrae (which means shadows) will begin at 7:00pm, with an extended prelude beginning at 6:30pm...
04/03/2026

Tonight our service of Tenebrae (which means shadows) will begin at 7:00pm, with an extended prelude beginning at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there.

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Image Description: A green tinted photo of tree bark serves as the background of this image. Text on the image reads: Good Friday Worship; Sanctuary April 3; Meditative Prelude beginning at 6:30pm Service begins at 7:00pm

Welcome new member Sharon! When asked "why Duke Memorial," Sharon shared "Duke Memorial leadership actively embraces the...
04/02/2026

Welcome new member Sharon! When asked "why Duke Memorial," Sharon shared "Duke Memorial leadership actively embraces the Christian values I strive to achieve. It is a welcoming church that serves the community. Values are fearlessly expressed from the pulpit."

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Image Description: Sharon smiles for a selfie in a dark grey t-shirt. Her hair is cut in a bob. Behind her is a dark wooden wall.

We hope you have made plans to join us in Whitford Hall this Thursday for Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday draws us into...
03/31/2026

We hope you have made plans to join us in Whitford Hall this Thursday for Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday draws us into the quiet intimacy of Jesus’ final meal with his friends. On this night,we remember the towel and basin, the bread and cup—the simple, sacred gestures of love shared around a table. Join us for dinner and worship on Thursday, April 2nd as we observe Maundy Thursday together. We will begin our time together in Whitford Hall with a meal at 5:30PM. Worship will begin in Whitford Hall at 6:30PM.
Childcare provided.

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Image Description: A green tinted photo of tree bark serves as the background of this image. Text on the image reads: Maundy Thursday; April 2; Whitford Hall; dinner at 5:30 pm worship at 6:30pm

We are so grateful for everyone who came out to participate in our Free Families Fellowship! Together we made our voices...
03/30/2026

We are so grateful for everyone who came out to participate in our Free Families Fellowship! Together we made our voices heard and embodied God's call to care for all of our neighbors. The paper dolls made at this event will be sent to Congress along with a letter that asks our leaders to use their power to protect and ensure the safety of children and their families in the face immigration detention.


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Image Description: Over an image of people on the front lawn of the church there are hand-drawn people with notes to Congress leaders. Text over the image reads: Thank you; to everyone who made a paper doll and came together to make our voices heard in support of children and families!

During the 10:55AM Easter service, we’re especially excited to welcome Durham’s own jazz musician Al Strong and his frie...
03/27/2026

During the 10:55AM Easter service, we’re especially excited to welcome Durham’s own jazz musician Al Strong and his friends, who will be sharing their incredible gifts with us in worship.
For more information please visit dukememorial.org.


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In the background, the Sanctuary of the church is visible as people stand and sing. In the foreground is a photo of Al Strong playing the trumpet and text which reads: Easter Sunday 2026; alstrongmusic.com; joining us in worship; Al Strong music.

Duke Memorial invites artists to submit art pieces for our Spring Art show! Art of all mediums will be considered, and a...
03/26/2026

Duke Memorial invites artists to submit art pieces for our Spring Art show! Art of all mediums will be considered, and art pieces do not need to be complete at the time of submission for consideration. Artists are invited to explore themes of grief and hope with relation to environmental justice work. Submissions are due April 6 and the exhibit opens April 24. To learn more and submit an art piece, click here: https://dukememorial.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c1f6cb9ed4748dedb237b2fc&id=9725f194e6&e=19d5717e2a

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Image Description: Text over a green background reads: call for art; Call Me Mara: A Redemptive Journey toward Environmental Justice; Submissions due April 6; Exhibit opens April 24. on the right side of the image there is a icon of a globe being held by two hands, one hand is only bones, while the other is a human hand.

03/26/2026

This Saturday, people will gather once again under the banner of No Kings, protesting President Trump and his administration’s tactics of fear, intimidation, and violence.
This Sunday, Christian churches will gather for Palm Sunday, retelling the story of Jesus’ public procession into Jerusalem—a protest parade that disrupted expectations of power and reimagined what leadership could be.

The connections between Saturday and Sunday cannot be ignored. Indeed, Palm Sunday reminds us that faith has always spilled into ordinary, public spaces and invites us to consider the kind of leadership we celebrate and the kind of world we long to create.

Join us Saturday morning for poster making and coffee before we walk to the No Kings Protest, 10:30 am -1:00 pm. Sign up for the No Kings Protest in downtown Durham or, if you would like a smaller, more accessible location, at the Hillandale location.

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A black background of crumpled construction paper is overlaid with text that reads: Palm Sunday begins this Saturday; Saturday March 28; 9:15-10:15am Duke Memorial UMC; Drop in hour, Poster making and coffee in the Commons (park in the back parking lot and follow the signs); 10:15am; Walk to 211 West Parrish Street for No Kings; *Accessible No Kings Protest option at Hillandale and Samuel Drive*

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

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