Creation Care Art Show
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CALL FOR ART
Submissions due April 6! Duke Memorial United Methodist Church invites artists to submit pieces for consideration for our upcoming exhibition, “Call Me Mara: A Redemptive Journey toward Environmental Justice.” The submissions may treat topics of grief and lament in how consumption, pollution, and destruction impact the environment, of hope for the beauty of nature to be respected and protected, and of redemption for all creation; and questions of faith as they relate to environmental justice.The title of the show: Call Me Mara is inspired by the narrative of Naomi in the Bible, and the grief-filled moment when Naomi says "Call Me Mara" because Mara means bitterness. At the end of the book Naomi also returns to being called Naomi, which reflects themes of beauty and hope. Through this call for art, we invite artists to wrestle with the bitterness and despair of an earth that cries out for justice, and equally to celebrate the beauty of nature that is respected and protected. All art forms will be considered for this exhibit, including sculpture, multimedia art, painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, poetry, and especially art made from recycled and reused materials. For guidelines, more information, and to submit an art piece, please click the link below! |
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Local Earth Month Events
Check out opportunities throughout the month (and beyond!) for litter pick-up and invasive plant removal with Keep Durham Beautiful:
https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/events
Durham Earth Day Festival (Durham Central Park)
4/19, 12-5pm
Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2026 as we unite to honor and protect the planet. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," highlights the incredible potential everyone has to drive positive change for the environment. From individuals to communities, and businesses to governments, we all hold the power to create a sustainable future. For a schedule of events and more information, visit:
https://www.dprplaymore.org/299/Earth-Day-Festival
Soil Wealth film screening (Full Frame Theater)
4/22, 6-9pm
Soil Wealth: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture features farmers and capital providers that have partnered with the Croatan Institute over the years to demonstrate effective, community-led solutions for funding the future of sustainable economies. For tickets and more information, visit:
https://croataninstitute.org/sw-film-tour-durham-nc-2026/
Join climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe for a fireside chat on climate solutions on Thursday, 4/23 at Duke University. Dr. Hayhoe is the author of Saving Us: A Climate Scientists’ Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World.
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wZq6lRfvE9e1BY
Raleigh Earth Day Celebration (Dix Park)
4/24, 5-10pm
https://dixpark.org/event/raleigh-earth-day
Opening reception for Call Me Mara: A Redemptive Journey Toward Environmental Justice (The Gallery at Duke Memorial UMC)
4/24, 7-9pm
All are invited to join us for a reception celebrating the opening of this exhibit. Featured artists include members of our own congregation, including our children and youth!
Invasive plant removal workday (Chapel Hill)
4/25, 9am-12pm
Join the NC Wildlife Federation Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and volunteers from the Chapel of the Cross for an invasive removal workday in Chapel Hill! For more information and a link to register, visit:
https://ncwf.org/event/invasive-removal-workday-chapel-hill/
FREE Backyard Composting Basics workshop (Durham Solid Waste Administration building, 1833 Camden Ave, Durham)
4/25, 10:30am-12pm
You can turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost, and this Spring Backyard Composting Class can get you started! Class is free and bilingual, but registration is needed. This class will teach compost recipe basics, nutrient and pH balancing, container options and how to avoid unwanted pests and odors. Whether you have been composting for a while, or a novice and want to get started and be successful, this class is for you. Class will be in both English and Spanish!
To register, visit: https://forms.office.com/g/GU1EuQm2wr
Join the Eco-Justice Connection initiative on April 28 for their online monthly Advocacy Forum, held every fourth Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Each session features a special guest speaker addressing key eco-justice and advocacy issues impacting North Carolina.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ypyZiCFLRO6MBfZL2yjRIA?emci=71fdc665-4d07-f111-832e-0022482a9733&emdi=dd74c8e9-2b08-f111-832e-0022482a9733&ceid=3624600#/registration
https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/events
Durham Earth Day Festival (Durham Central Park)
4/19, 12-5pm
Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2026 as we unite to honor and protect the planet. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," highlights the incredible potential everyone has to drive positive change for the environment. From individuals to communities, and businesses to governments, we all hold the power to create a sustainable future. For a schedule of events and more information, visit:
https://www.dprplaymore.org/299/Earth-Day-Festival
Soil Wealth film screening (Full Frame Theater)
4/22, 6-9pm
Soil Wealth: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture features farmers and capital providers that have partnered with the Croatan Institute over the years to demonstrate effective, community-led solutions for funding the future of sustainable economies. For tickets and more information, visit:
https://croataninstitute.org/sw-film-tour-durham-nc-2026/
Join climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe for a fireside chat on climate solutions on Thursday, 4/23 at Duke University. Dr. Hayhoe is the author of Saving Us: A Climate Scientists’ Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World.
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wZq6lRfvE9e1BY
Raleigh Earth Day Celebration (Dix Park)
4/24, 5-10pm
https://dixpark.org/event/raleigh-earth-day
Opening reception for Call Me Mara: A Redemptive Journey Toward Environmental Justice (The Gallery at Duke Memorial UMC)
4/24, 7-9pm
All are invited to join us for a reception celebrating the opening of this exhibit. Featured artists include members of our own congregation, including our children and youth!
Invasive plant removal workday (Chapel Hill)
4/25, 9am-12pm
Join the NC Wildlife Federation Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and volunteers from the Chapel of the Cross for an invasive removal workday in Chapel Hill! For more information and a link to register, visit:
https://ncwf.org/event/invasive-removal-workday-chapel-hill/
FREE Backyard Composting Basics workshop (Durham Solid Waste Administration building, 1833 Camden Ave, Durham)
4/25, 10:30am-12pm
You can turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost, and this Spring Backyard Composting Class can get you started! Class is free and bilingual, but registration is needed. This class will teach compost recipe basics, nutrient and pH balancing, container options and how to avoid unwanted pests and odors. Whether you have been composting for a while, or a novice and want to get started and be successful, this class is for you. Class will be in both English and Spanish!
To register, visit: https://forms.office.com/g/GU1EuQm2wr
Join the Eco-Justice Connection initiative on April 28 for their online monthly Advocacy Forum, held every fourth Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Each session features a special guest speaker addressing key eco-justice and advocacy issues impacting North Carolina.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ypyZiCFLRO6MBfZL2yjRIA?emci=71fdc665-4d07-f111-832e-0022482a9733&emdi=dd74c8e9-2b08-f111-832e-0022482a9733&ceid=3624600#/registration
Recent Work of the Creation Care Team in our Community!
Members of our Creation Care team recently participated in an invasive species plant removal in Durham!
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Joining the Creation Care team!
If you are interested in joining the Creation Care team, or learning more about the work they are doing around our building and in the community, reach out to Jennifer Shingleton or [email protected] for more information!