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Farmers Market | Join us this Saturday, October 10th for our last Farmers Market of the season from 1pm-4pm! Come out and engage with the community and enjoy local foods & crafts.

ESL | ESL classes will continue to take place every Tuesday from 7-8pm through October 27th. If you would like to help out contact Deac. Anna.

Lutheran Spirituality Class | Join this Zoom class on Wednesdays at 6:15pm. This class will explore foundational beliefs and basic tenets of the Lutheran Church. Contact the church office if you're interested in joining this class or join the zoom here!

Ignite Class | Starting this Sunday at 8:30am, before the worship service, this 4-session class is intended to help potential members understand the faith community at Grace.

Introduction to the Bible | A new class is starting this Sunday at 11:30am to dive into the basics of the Bible. There will be a $20 cost per person to help offset the price of each book. Please contact the church office if you're interested in being part of this discussion so we can be sure to order books for the first day of class!

LWML Sunday | Women of Grace! You're invited to a special potluck lunch on October 11th, following the worship service. Bring something to share and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship with other women! 

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) is the official women's auxiliary of the LCMS.

Everyday Missionary Group | This past spring Deaconess Anna led a discussion group about sharing your faith. Due to positive feedback, its back this fall meeting weekly on Wednesdays starting October 14th through November 7th. at 7pm, on Zoom. Each week you will be asked to read a portion of Joining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary by Greg Finke and the group will discuss how to apply it in our lives and at Grace. This discussion is open to anyone interested in growing their faith and learning to be the Church wherever we are!

If interested in joining this discussion group, let Deac. Anna know by Friday, October 2nd so she can get the book to you before the first meeting.

What does Going with Good News: teaching, serving, and sharing Christ with our neighbors look like in real life? Let's come together to discuss how we can put this mission into action!

Gather at Grace: Fall Festival | The summer Gather at Grace event was such a fun event bringing together both church members and community neighbors that we have scheduled another for the fall! Mark your calendars for Gather at Grace: Fall Festival on October 17th, 11:30a-2:30p!

If you're interested in serving at this event please let Deac. Anna know!

Heart of Wisdom Discussion | Grace is partnering with Advent Lutheran Church for a series of conversations on end of life from a Christian perspective on October 24th. There will be presentations on the medical, legal and ethical issues facing end of life decisions. Guest speakers include Rev. Robert Fleischmann, Honorable Paul Stam, Former Speaker Pro Term NC State House, and Dr. Joshua Briscoe, assistant medical professor at Duke.

Join us at Advent Lutheran Church from 8:30am-2:30pm for discussions, q&a and lunch! Click here to learn more and view our flyer. RSVP to secure your spot today!

Christmas Oratorio | Offer your singing voice in praise to the Lord and join the Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens. Rehearsals are October 24th, November 14th and December 12th, 10am-12pm. Dress rehearsal is Jan 2nd, 10am-12pm; performance is during Divine Worship on Sunday January 3rd at 10:10am. Contact Erin for more information on how to join!

Pickleball Small Group | A new small group is starting up to play pickleball in fellowship! This is an excellent opportunity for those who like to play pickleball and those interested in trying it! Contact Noah Voelker for more information.

Hymn Committee | Interested in which hymns we sing during Divine Worship? Join the hymn committee and help pick the hymns! We'll meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm. Join us for our first meeting on November 4th! Contact Erin for more information.

-Small Groups-

Choir: Contact: Erin Hodge

Contact Erin for rehearsal dates and times.

Family Pals

Contact: Donna Walston

Next Meeting: October 18th at 9am

Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Next Market: October 10th from 1pm-4pm

Home-Centered 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: Oct 19 @ 6:30

Girl From the South by Joanna Trollope

Upcoming

November: Color of Death by Trey Gowdy

December: Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

-Upcoming Events-

10/10 - 1p - Farmers Market



10/11 - 8:30a Ignite Class

11;30a - LWML Lunch

11:30a - Intro to Bible Class

10/14 - 7p - Everyday Missionary Discussion

10/17 - 11:30a-2:30p - Gather at Grace: Fall Festival

10/19 - 6:30p - Book Club

10/24 - 8:30a - Heart of Wisdom Discussion

10am - Grace Oratorio rehearsal

11/4 - 5:30p - Hymn Committee

11/5 - 7pm - Craft Workshop

Click here for the church calendar.

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-Student of the Month-

Meet Freshman Cooper Boyles!

Hometown: Lincolnton, NC

Education: I plan to major in public policy with a minor in education. I am also considering a double major in Economics.

Outside the Classroom: I love hanging out with friends, grabbing coffee and binge-watching shows. I currently serve as Belonging Chair for Blackwell-Randolph House Council, as well as a Senator on the Durham and Community Affairs Committee.

Fun Fact: I sang in my church's choir for 4 years in HS and sung the National Anthem at multiple events.

Why I’m a Duke Lutheran: I think that college is often a place where faith is tested but also becomes incredibly important to lean on. I am glad to have joined the Duke Lutherans Community to support my faith as I branch out in life through college.

-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. 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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