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“Because…Jesus.”
The final sermon preached by Rev. Katie Owen Aumann, Presbyterian Campus Minister at Duke April 23, 2017 Philippians 1:1-11 In the days of the early church, a few faithful disciples met in the catacombs. They started as small communities and brought their friends. As those of you who studied Acts this semester know, scripture says Read more about “Because…Jesus.”[…]
PCM+ Welcome Video
A team of PCM students wanted to give you a look into the humor, fun, and meaningful aspects of Duke PCM+ all in one student-written, student-acted, student-cut video. Take a look! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcPtmlKK-68]
Mission Trip Reflection: Mercy Church
As part of the 2016 spring break mission trip, PCM students worshipped with Mercy Church, a church for the materially poor and homeless in midtown Atlanta. This congregation practices radical hospitality and abundant love for all who walk through the doors. Junior Courtney Trutna (P’17) shares her reflection on worshipping with them. What was something Read more about Mission Trip Reflection: Mercy Church[…]
Student Homily: Gospel, Prisons, What To Do
Katie Becker (T’17) is studying abroad in Nicaragua and is an active part of PCM+. She shares this homily she wrote for a liberation theology course during her abroad experience. Matthew 25:34-40 Visiting the Prisoner The passage that you just heard is one of the most frequently cited texts of the Christian Bible. Christians frequently Read more about Student Homily: Gospel, Prisons, What To Do[…]
A Word for the Class of 2019 (and upperclassmen too)
This is a repost of a blog I wrote last year that I still believe is relevant and important as you venture off to college (or return this fall). We’ll call it “food for thought” for the collegiate journey. Hugs, The Rev You’ve been dreaming of this day forever…college…Duke. You got in! God is good! Read more about A Word for the Class of 2019 (and upperclassmen too)[…]
Student Blog: Finding Home
As I sat on the plane, watching cloud-covered mountains pass by, I couldn’t help but wonder what I was getting myself into. I was an 18-year-old recent high school grad, leaving home for a seemingly indefinite amount of time as I traveled to Duke for begin a new phase of my life. I was currently freaking out about Read more about Student Blog: Finding Home[…]
Student Blog: Some Doubt About It
By Graeme Peterson (T’17) This summer, I read a book called “A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving. It’s a story about growing up, friendship, and faith in God. At one point in the novel, the main character and narrator, young Johnny Wheelwright, describes his pastor, Mr. Merrill. “Mr. Merrill,” he says, “was most Read more about Student Blog: Some Doubt About It[…]
Student Blog–Inclusivity: As Special As It Is Rare
by Katie Becker (T’17) A little over one year ago, at my convocation, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Christoph Guttentag told my class that we represented “the final culmination of the most selective admissions process in [Duke’s] history.” There is a reason that Duke’s administrators, printed materials, and website all boast about record low admission rates. Read more about Student Blog–Inclusivity: As Special As It Is Rare[…]
A Word for the Class of 2018
You’ve been dreaming of this day forever…college…Duke. You got in! God is good! You are about to arrive at Duke in the heat of August in North Carolina and unload all your treasures and earthly possessions into the dorm room you’re about to call “home.” Your mom will keep trying to put a picture of Read more about A Word for the Class of 2018[…]
Lenten Devotional by Rev. Katie Owen (T’06)
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around, Through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me? -“The Summons” The sun scorched down Read more about Lenten Devotional by Rev. Katie Owen (T’06)[…]
Lenten Devotional by Nathan Proctor
Singing in a choir has always been an important part of my life. I think there is something unique about a group of people that set aside parts of their life every week to not only sing but to worship together. These intimate communities have played such an important role in my faith throughout the different Read more about Lenten Devotional by Nathan Proctor[…]
Lenten Devotional by Elizabeth Lester (T’14)
This Lent, a member of the Duke Presbyterian Campus Ministry will be sharing a devotion each week. Our focus this Lent is around what it means to “take up your cross” and follow Jesus. The Lenten journey is a time of contemplation around how our faith compels us to come to know Christ more fully Read more about Lenten Devotional by Elizabeth Lester (T’14)[…]
Beginnings
There are lots of ways to think about beginnings, about new formation and new creation. Scripture gives us multiple accounts of beginnings: “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep while the wind from God swept over the Read more about Beginnings[…]
And Jesus asked, “Who Do You Say that I Am?”
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’ And they answered him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’ He asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter Read more about And Jesus asked, “Who Do You Say that I Am?”[…]
Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace…
“I’m never sure whether to wish anyone a peaceful Christmas, because it hardly ever is. But I can wish you joy in the midst of the mess, and every blessing from the God of ordinary, untidy, surprising things.” –Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams There was an aura of calm as I walked around campus today. Read more about Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace…[…]