A United Methodist Campus Ministry
Our Mission Statement

The Wesley Fellowship at Duke University is a campus unit of the United Methodist Church with the primary task of serving as a witness to the ministry and mission of Jesus Christ. The Fellowship exists not for its own sake, but for the purpose of bringing individuals closer to Christ. Toward that end, the Fellowship recognizes the essential place of community within the Church for the participants who witness to their faith through ministries of worship, study, friendship, justice, and mission outreach.

WELCOME!

We envision the Duke University Wesley Fellowship as having three foci: fellowship, outreach and spiritual growth. By providing a safe, but challenging harbor, we can equip people to engage in ministry initiatives and enhance individual spiritual growth. When an individual grows spiritually, the community is strengthened and even greater ministry challenges can be met. No single aspect of what we do within the structure of Wesley would succeed independently of the other emphases.The interweaving of fellowship, outreach, and spiritual growth bind the fabric of Wesley Fellowship. I invite you to visit and experience our community for yourself.

Jennifer E. Copeland
United Methodist Chaplain

Fellowship
Friendship is good. Fellowship is better. Through fellowship we build relationships that make us a stronger community. Of course, we do this in the normal friendship kinds of ways. We eat together, tent together (that basketball phenomenon known only to Duke students), watch movies, play games. Whatever the activity, planned or spur of the moment, we create the kind of fun that will become your best memories of college.

Social Justice
Social justice defines who we are more than any other single aspect of Wesley. We don't see our involvement in these activities as simple volunteerism or an occasional act of charity. We see it as a way of life defined by our grateful response to God's grace. God's call takes us to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and after-school programs in the Durham area on a regular basis. It also takes us on Break Team trips to places as near as eastern North Carolina and as far away as Honduras.

Spiritual Growth
Spiritual growth happens in large and small settings. Our primary focal point for the week is the gathering of the entire Wesley community on Tuesday evening at 6:00. Here we come together to sing and pray, hear God's word, and engage the faith. Weekly communion, semester retreats, and small group gatherings enhance our spiritual growth and solidify our Christian commitment.

Throughout the week we gather in smaller settings to explore interesting topics. These groups are always changing and expanding, so check here or at our office for times and locations. The office is located in the Chapel basement, through the kitchen and to the right, or call 684-6735.