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Photo of Community Minster Abby Kocher and students
on W. Chapel Hill St. in Durham.
What does it mean to for Duke Chapel to engage with its surrounding
community in downtown Durham? It sounds as if it is something
we do to help others, but in
fact
when
we
join
our
life to the lives of those living on the margins of society
we receive infinitely more than we give. As is the case with
so many of the commands of God, to follow God’s call
to care for those who cannot care for themselves makes our
life far richer. If you want to get involved in the Durham
community or your local community contact Gaston Warner (g.warner@duke.edu)
or Abby Kocher at (abby.kocher@duke.edu).
Opportunity for Shared Residence in Christian Community
Community Engagement Series
Duke Chapel's Community Engagement series offers opportunities
for those involved in the life of Duke Chapel to grow in
faith together with downtown Durham neighborhoods and congregations.
Dean Wells leads quarterly sessions in various downtown locations,
such as Community and Family Life Recreation Center at
Lyon Park, Asbury Temple United Methodist Church,
Antioch Baptist Church, and SEEDS, using the format of Godly
Play. Godly Play is a way of encountering the story of the
Bible that encourages discovery,
wonder
and attentive interaction from people of all ages and backgrounds.
It is a transformative blend of worship and teaching that
makes space for all who are prepared to open their imaginations
to God. As Duke Chapel deepens its commitment to seek the
welfare of the city of Durham, we hope these encounters will
foster meaningful and transformational relationships in our
community.To learn more about Godly Play, read Dean Wells'
reflection entitled "Imagination."
To find out when the next Community Engagement talk is scheduled,
contact Abby Kocher at abby.kocher@duke.edu,
or sign up for the Engagement
Opportunities listserv.
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