Connect | Formation

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Rev. Kris Williams

Minister of Adult Discipleship & Witness

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Engaging Community

Duke Memorial formation groups offer an opportunity for curiosity, learning, conversation, and relationship with a goal of journeying together towards better faithfulness. Duke Memorial offers a range of formation groups for people at various stages of life and faith. Contact one of the leaders below or Pastor Kris for more information. 

Featured Opportunities

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Introducing | Neighborhood Groups

​We are so excited to introduce Neighborhood Groups at Duke Memorial!
These groups will serve to keep us connected to one another while our opportunities to gather in large groups, in-person at church remain limited. Each geographic area has a designated volunteer host that will reach out to you personally to invite you to your first neighborhood gathering! These gatherings are meant to join us together in small groups, socially distanced, and masked to have fun and share fellowship. 

Be on the lookout for an invite from your group host soon!
If you do not receive an invite by 9/27 simply email Pastor Kris and we'll get you connected.
Participation in neighborhood groups is totally voluntary.

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Shalom Sistas
Book Study

Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 am 
Beginning September 23rd (6 weeks) | Online & In-person
​Facilitated by Kerry Averette
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One of the things many of us are looking for right now is ...PEACE. Join us as we discover with Osheta Moore, author of Shalom Sistas, what the Bible has to say about peace.

Learn more & Sign-Up

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Wounded Healer
Book Study

​Wednesdays, (time determined by group)
Beginning October 7th (7 weeks) | Online
Facilitated by Pastor Heather

We are all wounded, broken and unsure. How can our own wounds guide ourselves and others toward greater wholeness? Theologian Henri Nouwen explores this question in his books "Wounded Healer" and "The Inner Voice Of Love", books written years ago and still relevant today.​

Learn more & Sign-Up

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Be the Bridge
Book Study

Day and Time determined by sign-ups
Beginning week of October 4th (7 weeks) | Online & In-person
Facilitated by Pastor Kris

Are you ready to move beyond talking about racism, anti-racism, white supremacy, white fragility AND join in life transforming faith based action? Then this is the small group for you as we explore the good work and wisdom of Latasha Morrison in Be the Bridge.

Learn more & Sign-Up

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Just Mercy
Film Discussion

Monday, October 12th or Tuesday, October 13th
1 session (1.5 hours) | Online
Facilitated by Pastor Kris

​"Just Mercy" tells the story of Equal Justice Initiative, from the early days with a small staff facing the nation’s highest death sentencing and execution rates, through a successful campaign to challenge the cruel practice of sentencing children to die in prison, to revolutionary projects designed to confront Americans with our history of racial injustice.

Learn More & Sign-Up

Sunday Morning

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Open Door Class

Join Online

We are a traditional Sunday School class meeting each Sunday from 9:45-10:45 to study Scripture and enjoy time together. We use the Adult Bible Study Series, video presentations about the holy land or biblical personalities, and enjoy the varied talents shared by our three teachers.  We welcome those from 30 to 95+ (open to all).  The Open Door classroom is located on the second floor of the Education Building around the corner next to the elevator.
Contact: Linda Adkinson

Beginnings in Bradshaw

join online

We are a relaxed and friendly group of folks with young children, from babies through grade school.  We meet by Zoom on Sundays before worship from 10:00-10:45, and we divide our time between fellowshipping and discussing scripture from the week’s lectionary.  A study guide with a few thought questions is emailed on Fridays, but advance preparation is entirely optional.  Please join us, with your kids, your dogs, your pancakes – whatever is happening in your world on Sunday morning!

Contact: Eliza Ferguson

People in the Parlor

Join Online

Laugh, learn, commiserate, and celebrate with others as we share the joys of raising children in faith. Our group is very informal and we welcome adults of all ages, sexes, marital status, etc. who are interested in having real, open, honest dialogue and discussions about living a Christ centered life in 2020. This fall we are beginning a new video series and discussion about hope.​
Contact: Stephen Zapotoczny

​Mid-Week Formation

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Thursday

Living Into The Scriptures

JOin ONline

Thursday Mornings | 10:30 AM
The “Living into the Scriptures” group is a woman’s group that meets on-line Thursdays at 10:30 AM. This fall we will study Five Means of Grace: Experience God’s Love the Wesleyan Way by Elaine Heath. We also loved the idea of another book, so next we will read and discuss Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit Priest.
We believe “Christ is among us in fresh ways when we gather together, listening to God and to each other.” (from The Upper Room).  Between meetings we care and pray for each other.  We always welcome new members. 

Contact:  Ann Stallings Smith - 919-394-2981

The Downtown Group

Join Online

Thursday Evenings | 7:30 PM
The “Downtown Small Group” invites YOU to join us each Thursday for fellowship and conversation. We typically discuss current events with a Christian lense. Each week we will email the questions, location or zoom link. No preparation is needed!

Contact: Beverly to be added to the email list (and know the location)