DurhamCares

DurhamCares Working toward a more caring, connected, and just Durham. Sign up for our newsletter at www.durhamcares.org.

We are seeking holistic social impact through these initiatives:

Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope: A weekend immersion of visiting sites, hearing speakers, and spending time in reflection on how our stories, Durham's story, and God's story connect. Church Mobilization Network: A network that connects all the churches in Durham through geographically-based cohorts where pastors and leaders partn

er with other churches to listen to their communities and seek their flourishing. Community education: Events, workshops, and trainings to equip people to care for their neighbors in holistic ways.

Journey to Thriving brings together seventeen Durham congregations across three cohorts - each committed to deepening th...
08/25/2026

Journey to Thriving brings together seventeen Durham congregations across three cohorts - each committed to deepening their faith, strengthening their communities, and contributing to the flourishing of Durham. We are honored to walk alongside each of them.

Cohort One
The Gathering Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham Church

Cohort Two
St. Joseph AME Church, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Bethany United Methodist Church, Long Memorial AME Zion Church, The Shepherd's Flock Church, First Presbyterian Church

Cohort Three
The River Church Durham, Healing and Peace Tabernacle, City Well United Methodist Church, Victorious Life Fellowship Church, Farm Church, Nehemiah Church COGIC, Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church

📸 The Gathering Church

Our neighbors at StepUp Durham are hosting a back-to-school block party this Saturday, August 22 from 4–7 PM. Come out f...
08/20/2026

Our neighbors at StepUp Durham are hosting a back-to-school block party this Saturday, August 22 from 4–7 PM. Come out for an afternoon of fun, connection, and back-to-school support for the community. Organizations interested in having a presence at the event can reach out to Nakeeta at [email protected].

Join us October 29 at 6 PM at ReCity Network for an evening of fellowship, celebration, and inspiration. We're honored t...
08/19/2026

Join us October 29 at 6 PM at ReCity Network for an evening of fellowship, celebration, and inspiration. We're honored to welcome Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson - speaker, author, and President of T3 Leadership Solutions - as our featured speaker.

RSVP at durhamcares.org/event/thevision2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day - thank you for supporting nonprofits in our community! If you'd like to go deeper with ...
08/17/2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day - thank you for supporting nonprofits in our community!

If you'd like to go deeper with DurhamCares, here are a few ways to get involved:

◾️ Make a donation.
◾️ Become a monthly sustainer.
◾️ Sign up for an upcoming pilgrimage.
◾️ Share your support of our mission with your friends by sharing this post and encouraging them to follow along.

Learn more at durhamcares.org

We are thrilled to welcome Jilian Palmer as DurhamCares' new Director of Programs and Operations.Jilian brings a backgro...
08/06/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Jilian Palmer as DurhamCares' new Director of Programs and Operations.

Jilian brings a background in public health, ministry, and organizational strategy, with a career spent designing programs, building strategic partnerships, and developing systems that help people and organizations thrive. In her new role, she will lead programming, operations, and strategic initiatives that equip churches and community partners to work together for the flourishing of Durham.

We're so glad to have her leading this work.

Our friends at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church are hosting a community conversation on homelessness featuring Pul...
07/30/2026

Our friends at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church are hosting a community conversation on homelessness featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Brian Goldstone, author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. He'll be in conversation with Pastor Goodie Bell, followed by Q&A, light refreshments, and a book signing. Free and open to all - RSVP requested.

📍 Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1902 Perry St, Durham
🗓️ Friday, August 14 | 7:00–8:30 PM

RSVP: blacknall.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3764021

We are grieving the loss of Rev. Dr. William C. Turner Jr. and profoundly grateful for his witness and impact in this ci...
07/28/2026

We are grieving the loss of Rev. Dr. William C. Turner Jr. and profoundly grateful for his witness and impact in this city of Durham.

Words like these remind us why the Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope matters. We're grateful for every voice that made ...
07/21/2026

Words like these remind us why the Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope matters. We're grateful for every voice that made this past weekend what it was.

The next open pilgrimage is October 16–18. Learn more and register at durhamcares.org/pilgrimage.

Journey to Thriving is a three-year program in which three cohorts of churches - sixteen churches total - learn Durham h...
07/15/2026

Journey to Thriving is a three-year program in which three cohorts of churches - sixteen churches total - learn Durham history, reflect on their own congregation's history and identity, and make a plan to adapt to our changing world.

By learning, listening, and collaborating, congregations respond to the challenges of our communities and deepen their place and impact in Durham.

Learn more at https://durhamcares.org/journey-to-thriving/

07/06/2026

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PO Box 331
Durham, NC
27701

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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