June 26, 2022

Response to SCOTUS

A brief word from Pastor Daniel

Kindred friends,

Many of us were rocked by the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday. Our emotions are rightly running high as we process this news and its implications. I know that for many of you, this is extremely personal and extraordinarily painful on many different levels. I’m holding all of you in my prayers! If you’d find it helpful to do some theological/spiritual processing with me, let me know and we will find time to chat (dchilds@universityumc.church). If you’d prefer a female conversation partner, Minoka is also available (mgunesek@gmail.com). We love you and we’re here for you!

Kindred will continue to be a community that seeks to resist injustice and affirm the dignity of all people. As we do that, let’s stick to the way of Jesus, which compels us to pursue a more just world and which also compels us (as challenging as it can be!) to love even those who oppose us. May the love of Jesus comfort us, empower us, and guide us as we work for God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

Peace,

Pastor Daniel

Worship With Us

This week's message: The Best Thing About Being a Sinner

Religious people often condemn ‘sinners.’ But Jesus hung out with ‘sinners.’ He was drawn to them and they were drawn to him. In today’s sermon, we’ll discover why, what it means about God, and the difference it makes for our own relationship with God as we begin a new series on the 7 Deadly Sins.

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 encouraged 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.

June Mission Project TODAY

Bring toiletry items for donation to Urban Ministries of Durham on Sunday, June 26th.

Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) is a local shelter and resource center for people in our area experiencing homelessness and poverty. This month, we’re continuing to support our friends at UMD by donating toiletries for their residents and clients. Simply bring unopened items (travel- or regular-sized) to worship with you this morning, and we’ll take it from there. Here are specific toiletries needed:

• Bar soap
• Shampoo
• Sanitary pads
• Conditioner
• Lotion
• Tampons
• Deodorant
• Disposable razors
• Adult diapers
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Shaving cream
• Children's diapers

July Summer Meetups

Kindred Summer Meetups continue with blueberry & blackberry picking at 10 am on July 16th @ Lyon Farms

We will take a small break for July 4th week and resume our meetups with three more July events you won't want to miss. See you there!

Blueberry & Blackberry Picking at Lyon Farms
Summer is not complete without a belly full of fresh-picked berries! Meet Minoka at Lyon Farms on Saturday, July 16th @ 10 am for a pick-your-own adventure. Once you park, look for the Kindred group gathered in the parking lot and join as everyone goes in together. Wear your best farm-safe clothes/shoes, slather on some sunscreen, and bring your basket or bag to hold your pickings.  Pick as much or as little as you'd like and pay by weight when you are done. 

Next Meetup
July 20
Outdoor Movie
7 pm @ The Hodgson's Backyard

July 23
Cook Dinner at Urban Ministries of Durham 
3 -5 pm / 5-7 pm (two shifts available)
*this is a signup event. Please click here to join this meetup!
 

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!