"The Bible Year" Small Group Discussion

A Welcome Letter from Pastor Adam:

Welcome to Parkwood United Methodist Church!

We are a church in a south Durham neighborhood, called Parkwood. We are ecumenically-minded and rooted in the Wesleyan tradition. At Parkwood, we embody the directive, “open minds, open hearts, open doors,” so that anyone and everyone feel welcome here, no matter your sexual orientation, race, gender, what you’ve done in the past… no matter what. Parkwood UMC has recently joined the Reconciling Ministries Network, which is a network of churches that has committed to working for inclusiveness and justice for our LGBTQ+ siblings. At Parkwood, being different is not a liability; it’s a gift. We have a lot to learn from one another. We don’t claim to be the perfect church, nor do we claim to have all the answers; but, we do believe that, with Jesus, this grace thing has really gotten out of hand, and God has taken down the dividing walls between us. We seek to live in peace with one another and have grace towards one another through love and intentional listening to one another, especially across traditional divides, because that’s what God has done for us, so how could we be any different?

As you browse through our website, we hope you will check out ways to get connected and involved. Our worship services are on Sundays @ 10:30 AM, in-person and livestreaming virtually (here, on the website) and on our Facebook page.

Hope you will join us!

Grace and peace,
Pastor Adam


The Bible Year - Small Group Discussion

Small Group Opportunity – “The Bible Year” Discussion Group

Zoom Group Discussions on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM 
(please email Pastor Adam for Zoom info: adam.benson@nccumc.org)

Bring a journal reflection, thought or question as you join in discussion with the group.

A pattern for our time together: leader opens with prayer, asks group to share opening reflection, journal writing, or question; group leader asks questions from leader guide; 10 minutes of silent journaling (mics and cameras off); 5-10 minutes of sharing what touched you or what you journaled about during the quiet time; close the meeting. Meetings should last about 45 minutes.

Parkwood UMC is reading through the whole Bible together in 2025.

Margrey Devega’s “The Bible Year: A Journey through Scripture in 365 Days” study gives us summaries of key themes and ideas to help us better digest and understand the readings. So, we’re not just reading verse after verse. We’re enriching our spiritual lives, developing a deeper faith and forming a closer connection to God and to each other. Our worship services and sermons in 2025 will be focused around the weekly Bible readings we’ll be doing together.

This small group opportunity on Tuesday evenings will be a time to reflect on the weekly readings together, grow closer to God, while providing a common thread that will promote new and deeper friendships. We hope you will join us!


Serve with Parkwood UMC

Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – February 2025

Parktown Food Hub

Parkwood UMC is now sponsoring the canned pastas shelf at the Parktown Food Hub. Our goal is to bring in 300 cans each month. Can you help? Donations may be left on the shelf at the cross and flame in the church hallway

Volunteer at Parktown Food Hub. Opportunities include participating in food distribution as well as prep work for distribution.

 

Durham CROP Hunger Walk

Parkwood United Methodist Church participates in the Durham CROP Hunger Walk. The 2025 Durham CROP Hunger Walk is March 23, 2025.

You can join and support our team by visiting our Parkwood UMC Team page.



Ash Wednesday Service at Parkwood UMC

Ash Wednesday Service – March 5, 2025

Gather with Parkwood United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 5th at 8:30 am for an Ash Wednesday Service.

We expect the service to last about 30 minutes.