Connect | Formation

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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 Heather for more information. 

Featured Opportunity

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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 Heather and we'll get you connected.
Participation in neighborhood groups is totally voluntary.

Sunday Morning

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Open Door Class

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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

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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

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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

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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 - 919-384-2981

The Downtown Group

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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)