Plan Ahead!
January Calendar at a Glance
Vespers Service
Join us for Vespers February 2, 2012, from 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Duke Vespers Ensemble: Verbum Caro Factum Est
Concert recording from January 14, 2012, YouTube
The Duke Vespers Ensemble, a group focusing on sacred, polyphonic choral works, presented the first of two concerts this year. This concert features music tracing the life of Jesus through the church calendar, beginning with the Annunciation and ending with the Presentation. The group is led by Allan Friedman.
University Worship Service
January 29, 2012, 11am. Preacher: Dr. Adam Hollowell, Director of Student Ministry, Duke Chapel.
Recording of the January 15, 2012, worship, Preacher: Dr. J. Kameron Carter, Associate Professor in Theology and Black Church Studies, Duke Divinity School. YouTube
Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 12
The Fellowship Committee invites everyone to attend an all-ages Pancake breakfast before church on Sunday, February 12, in the Chapel basement kitchen. Pancakes will be served hot off the griddle beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will also include sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. Please join us as we look toward beginning our Lenten journey together.
CROPWalk 2012: Save the Date
This year’s CROPWalk is on Sunday, April 1 at 2:30. After a rather sparse showing last year, let’s return to good form with a great showing at this year’s walk. More details about walking and giving will be available in next month’s newsletter.
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve Children's ServiceDecember 24, 2011, enjoy the YouTube of it here.
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NEWS/MISSION
Student Outreach Lunch February 12: Volunteers Needed
On Sunday, February 12 following morning worship, the Student Outreach team will be providing a meal for graduate and undergraduate students. The meal will consist of sandwiches and homemade salads and desserts. The co-chairs of the committee, Claudia and Richard Lucic, would appreciate assistance with food, set-up, cleanup, and/or your presence at the meal. If you are available to help in any way, please contact Bruce at
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or by calling the office.
Congregation Spiritual Life Retreat
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Episcopal Student Center, 505 Alexander Ave, Durham
Register by February 8th to guarantee a spot!
“Wrestling with the Things of Mammon: A Modern Read on the Use of Money”
Our feelings concerning money cover every emotion - from fear to greed, anger to euphoria - and few topics evoke such a strong response. Our thoughts often run in loops of suspicion, panic, and smug satisfaction in the span of a few moments. Why? Find out more!
5th Annual Overnight Congregation Retreat
Caraway Conference Center, Asheboro, NC
June 2-3, 2012
featuring the Rev. Bruce Puckett,
Pastor to the Congregation at Duke Chapel
speaking on the topic
"For the Upbuilding of the Church: Growing in Christ and Community"
for more info. . .
Giving Warmth and Well-Being
January Collection
The Local Missions collection for January will go to Open Table Ministries. Open Table Ministries seeks to provide a faithful response to homelessness in the Durham community and to improve the quality of life for homeless persons by building relationships, meeting practical needs, and connecting with existing community resources. The Local Missions committee invites you to donate men’s personal care items such as razors, shaving cream, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, andtoothbrushes. Additionally, donations of warm sweatshirts (L, XL, XXL), coats (L, XL, XXL), socks, and sleeping bags would be appreciated. Checks can be written to the Congregation at Duke Chapel with Open Tables in the memo line. To learn more about Open Table Ministries, read OTMextra or to get involved with this wonderful ministry, contact Bruce through e-mail or phone.
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Dean Sam Wells Named Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Durham, NC - The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells, who has served as the dean of Duke Chapel since 2005, announced Thursday he will leave Duke early next summer to become the vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London. read more . . .
A note from Dean Wells to congregation members
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