May 1, 2022

Worship With Us

This week's message - Plot Twist: What We're Missing

Sometimes when we look at our lives and we look at the world around us, it just feels like evil is winning. But we don’t need to despair. The biblical book of Revelation was written to strengthen our faith and renew our hope when evil seems to have the upper hand. So in this sermon series, we’re exploring the beautiful plot twist that Revelation assures us is coming and the extraordinary difference it makes in our lives. Today we’re talking about what’s missing from our typical response to the evils we encounter.

Join us for in-person worship today at 10 am in the AMC Classic Durham, or watch online worship by following the link below. Take Kindred on the go by downloading the Sermon Podcast on Apple or Spotify. However you choose to join in, we are glad to be worshiping together with you!

Covid Safety Update: Masking during in-person worship is currently optional for worshipers. Childcare workers and those serving near children must remain masked, along with certain other volunteers. As always, we will continue to monitor local covid conditions and regularly consult local health officials for guidance regarding our masking policies. Contact Pastor Daniel with any questions or concerns: dchilds@universityumc.church.

Hangout at Hi-Wire

Join us Sunday, May 22nd, 3-5pm @ Hi-Wire Brewery in Durham.

Save the date! This is a casual time to hang out, make some new friends, and catch up with old ones. If you’re new to Kindred, this is a great time to come meet others in our community. If you’re not new to Kindred, this is a great time to invite a friend to come meet us. Kids and dogs welcome! Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on in case we’re on the lawn. Don’t drink? No problem and no pressure. All are welcome! Get directions to Hi-Wire in downtown Durham here.

Summer Meetups

Share your interests with Kindred by leading a summer meetup–it’s easy, fun, and right around the corner!

As small groups take a summer break beginning in May, we are excited to offer Summer Meetups that will run through June and July.  In order to make this offer, we need YOU to bring your adventure to Kindred! 

From hiking on the Eno, swapping vinyl records, biking on the ATT, taste-testing dishes at the Durham Food Hall, water and parachute play at Forest Hills Park, teaching the secrets of baking perfect bread at a bake swap, leading a yoga class on the lawn, to shooting pool at the Green Room, the sky is the limit. Bring your fun and creativity, pick the time, date, and place, and show up to lead one of the seven Summer Meetups we are offering. 

If you know you want to lead a meetup but are having trouble picking an activity to lead, just email Kandis (kflorian@kindrednc.church) for a good brainstorming session and she will help you make a great Summer Meetup. Click the link below to pick the Summer Meetup you want to lead by May 8th.

Vacation Bible School

Parents, sign your kids up now for VBS: June 13-17, 9 am-12 pm at University United Methodist.

We’re partnering with our mother church, University UMC, to offer a fun, formational week of Vacation Bible School for children age 4 through rising 6th graders. This year’s theme is Food Truck Party and will focus on Matthew 6:11: “Give us this day our daily bread.” Click the link below to find out more details and to register your child. We hope to see you there!

So Much More

Click here (and on the icons below) for more ways you can stay connected and engaged with Kindred Church as we continue to respond to the unconditional love of God together. We’re excited about the work God is doing at Kindred, and we are thankful you are a part of it!