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UNIVERSITY WORSHIP -- 11am - In-Person and Online
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Preacher: Susan McSwain, Executive Director, Reality Ministries
Online Worship Link and Worship Guide Here
Lectionary Readings
All are welcome!
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EDUCATION CLASSES - 9:45am
ADULT FORUM: No Adult Forum this Sunday.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: No Adult Bible Study this Sunday.
MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN
WEE PRAISE: Paused for the summer.
GODLY PLAY: Paused for the summer.
GODLY PLAY ADVANCED: Paused for the summer.
YOUTH PROGRAM: P aused for the summer.
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DURHAM BULLS GAME OUTING
Many thanks to all who came out on a very HOT Sunday afternoon to enjoy a time of fellowship and baseball at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. We stayed shaded and hydrated, and had a great time.
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DISCUSSION WITH GRACE JI-SUN KIM
The Racial Equity Group will be meeting on August 7 over Zoom at 7:30PM . We will continue our discussion of Grace Ji-Sun Kim's book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. All are welcome, and you do not need to have read the book to join the discussion.
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CAMPUS PARKING – NEW PASSES
The new Duke Campus Parking year runs from August 16, 2025 through August 15, 2026 . For those who are on campus only on Sunday mornings, parking passes are available that permit parking in the Bryan Center garage on Sundays between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Please note, this does not include the metered parking spaces outside the garage). The parking pass, which is the size and shape of a business card, has an image which can be scanned at the parking entrance and exit. 2025-2026 passes are not yet available. Please watch the eNews for an update on when you can pick them up at the Chapel Visitor’s Desk. If you have a 2024-2025 pass, it should continue to work through mid-August.
If you would like a pass that works after 5pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday , you can request or renew a night permit online:
After-Hours/Night Permit Update:
· Go to this link: https://duke.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal
· Scroll down. Then, click on GET PERMITS
· Log into your account, or create a new one if you do not have one already. Proceed with instructions to obtain the permit, which is available for a $5.15 administration/credit card fee, payable online.
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A CELEBRATION IN GRATITUDE FOR PASTOR LYNN HOLMES
The Fellowship Committee is hosting a party for Lynn Holmes on Sunday, August 17 after worship in the Chapel Lounge located in the lower level of the Chapel in order to give the Congregation a chance to say thank you. Ice cream with all the toppings will be served. Why so soon after our Sundaes on Sunday event? Pastor Lynn arrived to last month’s event after all the ice cream had been eaten, and she was disappointed to miss it. We will make sure she gets a big bowl and an extra scoop this time. Cards will be available to write thank you notes to her. Please join us as we celebrate all the work she has done during this liminal time- so much so she has earned the nickname Liminal Lynn! All are welcome!
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HELP FOR LEROY MCRAE
Beloved long-time Congregation member Leroy McRae lost his home to flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month. Leroy joined the Congregation in 1988, and served as an usher for many years. Leroy is currently staying with his daughter, and the Congregation has already provided some initial financial support. If you would like to support Leroy in this time of great need, please click here and select "2025 Leroy McRae Fund" from the dropdown menu to donate. Please note that because these consolidated gifts will be given directly in support of Leroy, they are not tax deductible.
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SAY HELLO TO OUR NEW PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DELILAH TWOMBLY
Delilah Twombly moved to North Carolina from rural North Central Florida in 2021 to attend Duke Divinity School. She graduated with her Master of Divinity and Certificate in Faith, Food, and Environmental Justice in May 2025.
Delilah is called to serve children and families. Her various roles have included Early Childhood Educator and Residential Childcare Specialist. Most recently, she served as Director of Family Ministries at her home church in Florida.
Delilah finds joy in creating, planning, and freshwater swimming. She lives in Chapel Hill with her beautiful bunny boy, James.
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GROWING THRU GRIEF
Growing thru Grief, a coalition of area religious and civic organizations which includes the Congregation, offers small group support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The meetings are held on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1200 West Cornwallis in Durham, corner of Pickett Road. For more information check out their website, growingthrugrief.org . Upcoming meeting topics are:
August 5 - Micah Hardy-Royal, Transitions LifeCare chaplain - “There is a field - I’ll meet you there” - grief as a way of deepening our understanding of life
August 12 - Bill Dahl, GTG Founder and Emeritus - Anger and Grief
August 19 - Jess Romanowski, Hall-Wynne Funeral Home - "Grief, Regret, and Doing Your Best" - Did I do enough? Examining how regret can complicate grief, and knowing you made a difference.
August 26 - Dan Romm, GTG Facilitator - Guilt and Grief
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WEDNESDAY BOOK STUDY SCHEDULE
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Join us for Wednesday Book Study beginning on Wednesday July 30th at 10am and 7pm via Zoom.
Book: How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Mariann Edgar Budde.
The book can be purchased at any bookstore you prefer in hardback or paperback. Amazon currently has priced the hardback book at approx. $10—discounted from the price of $28.
You may be interested in listening here t o Mariann Budde, current Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, discuss the book at the time of the launch at Washington National Cathedral:
July 30: Chapters 1 and 2, "Deciding to Go," "Deciding to Stay"
August 6: Chapter 3, "Deciding to Start"
August 13: Chapter 4, "Accepting What You Do Not Choose"
August 20: Chapters 5 and 6, "Stepping Up to the Plate," "The Inevitable Letdown"
August 27: Chapter 7, "The Hidden Virtue of Perseverance"
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SATURDAY SERVICE PROJECT AND BACK PEW COLLECTION
Ronald McDonald House of Durham is a home away from home that provides comfort, support and resources to families who travel far from home for the medical care for their child's needs. Ronald McDonald works to help families physically, emotionally and economically along their child's healthcare journey.
You have an opportunity to bake your favorite sweet or savory treat on Saturday August 23 at 9:00AM . Please use Sign Up here and bring your ingredients to bake your special treat.
In the case you are unable to bake on August 23rd, consider a donation for the back pew collection on August 10 or 17 . They have requested individual sized snacks like chips, granola bars, cracker packs, cookie packs.
If you have questions, please contact Nancy Wawrousek .
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TOWERVIEW ROAD CLOSURE
Duke FMD has a major project planned that will require the closure of Towerview Road at the intersection with Science Drive from May 12 though August 15 .
As a result, access to PG4 (Bryan Center Parking Deck) will only be available via Science Drive , specifically at the intersection of Science Drive and Cameron Blvd .
While the road will be closed to vehicles, walkways will remain open and accessible . Additionally, FMD has coordinated with mapping services such as Google Maps , so the detour and closure information should be visible in navigation apps to assist with travel.
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CHECK OUT EACH COMMITTEE'S MEETING
Administration Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
Education Committee meets every 4th Sunday after worship at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel Kitchen and by Zoom.
Fellowship Committee meets every 1st Sunday immediately after worship in the Congregation office.
LGBTQ+ Fellowship meets every 3rd Thursday online only via Zoom from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. For more information please contact Tom Link.
Mission and Outreach Committee meets every 1st Sunday immediately after worship in the Chapel kitchen.
Racial Equity Group meets the 1st Thursday of every month from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m, please contact Gary for any questions.
NLDC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
Stewardship and Finance Committee meets on the Tuesday before the 3rd Thursday every month at 6:30pm via Zoom.
Visitation and Care Ministry meets on the 3rd Sunday every other month at 12:30 p.m. in the Congregation office. The next meeting is September 21 .
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JOYS AND CONCERNS
Lois Oliver: Moved to the Health Center at the Forest at Duke and is undergoing radiation for cancer.
Leroy McRae: Prayers for him and his family as they are dealing with the flooding damage of his home because of the recent storm. Additional information will be provided on how to assist him.
Layne Baker : Remains in Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center.
Robbie Cox Report: "It is with great thanks that I share the news of my remission! I thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes. God is good!"
Harry Nolan : Harry is continuing with cancer treatment. Continue to keep him in prayer.
Susan Nolan : Susan is continuing with cancer treatment. Continue to keep her in prayer.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 23rd: Saturday Service Project
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PRAYER REQUESTS
To request confidential prayer from members of the Prayer Ministry, please send your confidential request to the Prayer Ministry .
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CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
The Congregation at Duke University Chapel is entirely supported by the financial gifts of its members and friends.
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Mailing Address
Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708-0974
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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND INCLUSION
The Congregation at Duke University Chapel joyfully welcomes all persons regardless of age, race, class, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other distinction and invites membership and participation in all of its ministries.
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