“the lesson of the falling leaves
the leaves believe
such letting go is love
such love is faith
such faith is grace
such grace is god
i agree with the leaves
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— Lucille Clifton

“ . . . the I-Thou relation to God and the I-Thou relationship to one’s fellow . . . [human being] are at bottom related to each other. ”

— Martin Buber

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~~Guiding Questions~~

1) How did you first become connected with Duke Divinity School and for how long have you been at Duke?

2) Consider your neighbors, your community and those times when you experienced the “best” of Duke Divinity School. If you were to put a “title” or “headline” on what is “the best” of Duke Divinity School, it would read...

3) What are one or two things that you think could happen to make the witness of Duke Divinity School stronger [and/or your formation more fulfilling]?

4) Are there one or two key points of tension in the Duke community that might be inhibiting the witness that are important to name? (Optional: What is one helpful ‘next step’ that might begin to address this point of tension in a generative way? What is the invitation?)

5) The poet, Lucille Clifton, writes, “We cannot create what we can’t imagine.” As you consider prayerfully the future of Duke Divinity School, what do you imagine? What is the future Duke Divinity School is being called to create in loving God and neighbor at this time?

6) Are there any other comments that you think might be helpful for us to know?

“Tell me, what are you going to do with your one wild and precious life. ”

— Mary Oliver

Thanks for your participation. May God bless you and your ministry. Grace and Peace!