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Sunday, August 19, 2018: 10:15 am

On Principle
Rev. Deborah Cayer, Worship Leader

Unitarian Universalists have seven principles that can guide us into lives full of meaning, purpose and joy.  This morning we'll consider where the principles came from and how we might use them to take us in the direction of our vision.   Also, an 8th principle has been proposed, and we'll consider it as well.

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Creating a New Chalice

Category: In Community In Community
Published: Jul 12, 2018 Jul 12, 2018

As most of you know, our long-time chalice was accidentally broken a while back and we have been using a temporary replacement ever since. Given the importance of the flaming chalice in Unitarian Universalist heritage and services, it was decided to commission a new chalice fitting for our beautiful sanctuary and our services. Supported by an Eno River Fellowship Foundation grant, we are in the process of finding an artist to create ERUUF’s new chalice. A Chalice Team of six members has been assembled, and they have created a Call to Artists that will be distributed in the art community Once applications have been received they will be reviewed by the Chalice Team and presented to the Congregation for discussion and comment. Our goal is to for the final design to reflect a broad consensus among ERUUF members.

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ERUUFians Attend Successful Durham CAN event for Affordable Housing

Category: Stories of Justice Stories of Justice
Published: Jun 13, 2018 Jun 13, 2018
On June 7 at noon, just outside City Hall, a press conference was held that had great attendance from about 75 persons, including CAN supporters, many members of the media, 8 diverse speakers and even 4 (of 7) City Council members. Several ERUUFians were in the crowd. The speakers discussed how the upcoming decisions that Council will be making on the reuse of the current Police HQ site of 4+ acres needed to include land for more affordable housing downtown.

Read more: ERUUFians Attend Successful Durham CAN event for Affordable Housing

Summer Spiritual Odyssey 2018

Category: News News
Published: May 31, 2018 May 31, 2018

Sunday Morning at 9:00 a.m. Commons Room

Summer Spiritual Odyssey is one of the most interesting programs offered at ERUUF.  Each week one of our members shares their unique spiritual journey for about 25-30 minutes, and then fellow members have the chance to ask questions.  The Adult Programs Team recruits the most diverse group possible, in terms of age, gender, theology, race and ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and the power of the truth that’s shared and received is amazing.    

Odyssey 2018 begins on Sunday, June 24 and continues through the end of August.  All are welcome! 

Pulse of the Congregation Results - 2018

Category: Pulse of Congregation Survey Pulse of Congregation Survey
Published: May 17, 2018 May 17, 2018

Over the past 10 years, ERUUF members and friends have completed an annual survey known as the Pulse of the Congregation, administered by the Committee on Evaluation of Ministry. The survey includes closed-ended questions that ask respondents to rate their experiences at ERUUF and the quality of ERUUF’s activities.

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Rev. Jacqueline Brett
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Julia Tyler
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