New Duke Lutherans are searching for a

Home Away from Home.

Can you help?

While at college, students need a place to find themselves within the body of Christ that spans age, race, ethnicity, cultural habits, and political particularities.  Now, as always, tudents look for a home within the church.

Formerly the “Surrogate Parent” program, the Home Away from Home ministry allows congregants of any age and any family situation develop relationships young people from around the world who come to study at Duke.  While there are no specific requirements, the goal is to treat the students as your own family: invite your student to dinner, visit on campus for a special event, introduce newcomers to Durham, and offer your home as a retreat from campus life.

Through Eucharist each week, Christ binds us together in His one Body and with His one blood. Developing a Home Away from Home with a student allows congregants to experience this ever-growing family of Christ first hand.  Not only will your gifts meet the needs of a student; each student offers matchless opportunities for learning and growing in Christ. 

If interested in participating, email dukelutheran@gmail.com for more information!

Duke Lutherans is a group of students – undergraduate, graduate, and professional – who hold the Gospel at the center of our lives.  We gather weekly in worship, fellowship, prayer, study, and service. All of these activities equip us to grow as individuals and as the body of Christ, enabling us to reach out into the communities in which we live.  It also keeps us grounded in God’s love for us as we struggle through all of the stresses of school. We invite you to join us at anytime and learn more about this community. 

Some words from Duke Lutherans:

Duke Lutherans, from my first days on campus to my last walk out after graduation, provided me with a foundation of fellowship, friends and faith. I was never far from someone with whom I could share a laugh, a talk or a hand to help someone else. I will remember my times there for the rest of my life.

Darren, Trinity, ‘06

While many people find their faith waning during their college years, I am blessed to be surrounded by individuals who have forced me to re-examine my faith, thus strengthening my relationship with God and with one another through the struggles and achievements that mark college life. Through friendships I have forged with spiritual leaders and fellow students, I have found a supportive community through God that has enriched my college experience.

Gretchen, Trinity ‘07

Even if I only came for a good meal Sunday evening or swung by the Lutheran Lounge for a snack, Duke Lutherans helped keep me reminded of my faith and really gave me a place where I felt I belonged.

John, Trinity, ‘08

Our goals are to:

• Come together weekly to worship the Lord.
• Pray for one another.
• Build up the Body of Christ through fellowship.
• Learn more about our faith through Bible studies.
• Discern our vocational calls from God.
• Proclaim the Gospel to everyone in our lives through word and deed.
• Grow in our discpleship.
• Serve the Lord with gladness and our brothers and sisters with love.

Our Parent Church

Duke Lutheran Campus Ministry is a ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Andrew Tucker, appointed by St. Paul's, serves as Lutheran Campus Minister, leading worship, coordinating undergraduate, graduate and professional student ministries and organizing regular service opportunities and social gatherings.  Pastor Kim Stover of St. Paul's and Pastor Brian Chestnutt of Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS) join us at least monthly to celebrate the Eucharist at our services, and many Lutheran churches in the Triangle participate in providing weekly dinners.

To send Andrew Tucker an email, click below:

Chaplain Andrew Tucker

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

1200 West Cornwallis Rd.
919-489-3214

http://www.stpauls-lutheran.com