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Pastor Brooks Out of Office | Please note that Pastor Brooks will be out of the office for Advent preparation/planning from 11/12-11/14; if there are any needs during that time, please contact the church office.

November 15th Voters Meeting | The November Voters’ Assembly will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, immediately following the 10:10 AM service.

Key Deadlines & Actions

• November 8: Packets for the Voter’s Assembly will be available online and in the narthex.
• November 12 (by 12:00 PM): If you are eligible to vote but cannot attend the meeting in person, this is the deadline to submit proxy voting to the Church Office. An electronic version is available here.
• Annual Renewal: As a reminder, according to Grace’s By-Laws, voting membership must be renewed annually in November. If you haven't already, please fill out a commitment card from the bulletin next Sunday or use the church's online link.



For any questions regarding the assembly or voting process, you can reach out directly to Dede Crosmer at secretary@gracedurham.org

Chili Cookoff and Canned Food Drive |  Chili Cook Off - Grab your spoons and get ready for Grace’s chili cookoff on Saturday, November 14 at 5:30pm. Please sign up on the bulletin board above the water fountains or email Deaconess Anna by November 6th if you plan to bring chili. Invite a friend to join you at the event - All are welcome! We'll need taste testers, too! 

Food Drive - Grace will be assembling bags of food for local Early Head Start families at our Chili Cookoff on November 14. Please bring your non-perishable donations to church through November 11 and place them in the designated area just inside the front doors (look for the sign). We are also collecting small to medium sized boxes for the food drive. We will use them to pack up the food for each family.  

Advent Simple Suppers | It's about that time of year! We're looking for volunteers to provide a simple supper on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm during the Advent Season. If you are available to serve, please sign up by clicking here.

You may also reach out to the Church Office at 919-682-6030 or office@gracelutheranchurch.net

Welcome Party Thank you | Thanks to everyone who came to the welcome party for Jeanazia and helped put it together. She said she’s so appreciative to have a safe place to live and felt grateful and cared for by the congregation. Thanks again for everyone who helped prepare the apartment over the past few months.

-Small Groups-

Choir: Contact: Erin Hodge

Contact Erin for rehearsal dates and times.

Family Pals

Contact: Donna Walston

Next Meeting: November 15th at 9am

Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Faith at Home Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

LWML Quilting

Contact: Kathy Pittman

Meets Wednesdays at 10am

Stephen Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Young Adults

Contact Emma or Hunter Garrison

Sundays at 3pm

Zoom Book Club

Contact Donna Gesell for more information and for the Zoom link.

Next Meeting: Nov. 9th @ 6:30

Color of Death by Trey Gowdy

Upcoming

December: Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

-Upcoming News-

Click here to learn more about these events.

11/9 - 6:30p - Book Club

11/11 - 12:45p - Faith at Home Ministry Mtg

11/14 - 5:30p - Chili Cookoff & Food Drive

11/15 - Voters Meeting

11/18 - 12:30p - Wednesdays at One

12/12 - Farmers Market Christmas Market

Click here for the church calendar.

Click here for updates on Facebook.

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-Student of the Month-

Meet Cassandra "Andi" Anderson!

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Education:

Undergrad - Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA, B.A. Kinesiology with a Psychology Minor

Program at Duke - School of Medicine, Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Outside the Classroom: I love to bake, read, walk in nature, watch football, and try new coffee shops!

Fun Fact: I have 7 siblings!

Why I’m a Duke Lutheran: I’m a Duke Lutheran because of the community. After moving so far away from family, I was nervous about finding people, but the Duke Lutherans provided a welcoming space where I felt wanted and able to bring my friends.

-Help Feed the Duke Lutherans-

Do you love to cook and help to care for kind and grateful students?!

Then we have good news for you because the Duke Lutherans Sunday Night Dinners are back!

The directions are simple:

You provide the food; we provide everything else (beverages, plates, utensils) and the hungry appetites! We usually have around 15-20 students. Please also provide one main vegetarian dish. The students like fresh fruit and veggies too and LOVE dessert.

Please arrive at the Duke Lutherans Center by 5:15pm so that we can help carry in and unpack the food. Evening Prayer begins at 5:30 (which means we'd love for you to join us for worship first) followed by dinner at 6:30. (Pro tip: crockpot meals are a great choice because they'll help to keep the food warm while we worship.)

Sign-up here. There are still spots open for November! If you have any questions, please contact Campus Pastor Amanda Highben: 612-418-4192, amanda.highben@duke.edu

Thank you so much for sharing in this ministry of love and grace!

Want to get more involved with the Duke Lutherans? Click here to learn more!

-From the Church Office-

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Please be aware of phishing scams as they continue to impersonate Pastor Brooks. If you are unsure if what you have received is legitimate, please call or email the church office before engaging with these emails or text messages.

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