News at ERUUF

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Published: Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022

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Sunday, November 6 OR
Sunday, November 20
11:30-12:30pm - Chapel
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Background

ERUUF is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), the central organization for UU congregations in the United States. The UUA governing by-laws outline our Principles and Sources, the UUA’s Purposes, our Inclusion clause, and Freedom of Belief Statement with the section identified as Article II. The by-laws require that Article II be studied and potentially revised every 15 years. In 2020, the UUA established and charged a Study Commission for this purpose.

Read more: Reimagining the UUA Purpose, Principles, and Sources

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Published: Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022

In the spring of 2020 over 50 ERUUFians planned to go on a pilgrimage to visit significant Civil Rights museums and sites in Montgomery AL. And, as we know, Covid-19 happened, but we're glad to report that it's a go for 2023. As expected, some of the original people are unable to make the trip so there's space for others to join us. We'll depart ERUUF on Monday, April 10 and return on Saturday, April 15.

Traveling to and from Montgomery takes a full day, leaving four full days to visit 10 historical sites and museums. Some of the sites included are the National Memorial for Peace and Justice (informally known as the National Lynching Memorial, a national memorial to commemorate the black victims of lynching), the Voting Rights Museum, and the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The total cost of $1,170 includes all transportation, lodging, meals and admission to all sites (some scholarship funds are available).

To view the full itinerary, please click here. If you have any questions or want to sign up, please contact Diane Blount.

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Published: Oct 26, 2022 Oct 26, 2022

by the Ministerial Transition Communication Team

Reverend Daniel Trollinger is a familiar face around ERUUF, but is no longer in a familiar role. Instead of keeping the Fellowship office running smoothly, he is in a new role as Executive Minister!

When asked about his current responsibility and what excites him about it he said, “ I am excited about the opportunities for creativity and connection in my new role as Executive Minister which calls me to be more forward facing with the congregation through participating in worship, offering classes, and working with certain program groups. I serve as staff partner for Affinity groups and new groups, Buildings and Grounds, Stewardship Steering Team, White Awareness Group, Pledge Drive Team, and Planned Giving Team. In addition to serving on the Coordinating Team and Worship Team, I continue to hold several broad areas of responsibility at ERUUF: finance and long-term financial planning; communications; staff supervision; Information Technology; and facilities maintenance (large projects). Many of the day-to-day operations and facilities issues are now handled by Shawn Trimble, our Office Administrator.”

Read more: Refamiliarizing Ourselves with Reverend Daniel Trollinger

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Published: Oct 06, 2022 Oct 06, 2022

by the Ministerial Transition Communication Team

Q: What is your current responsibility at ERUUF and what excites you about it?

I am responsible for supporting the office and its systems run smoothly. It’s a multifaceted role that includes general office support, facilities maintenance, room rental management, worship producing, and the tech team. It’s exciting to create new systems, and I am grateful for our wonderful team who make it possible for me to do so.

Q: What path led you to this position?

Serendipity led me here and what started as a part-time RE Assistant, turned into a part-time office assistant, to a full-time facilities coordinator. Witnessing the work of the justice ministry over the years and the courageous work of this community to tackle racial equity and inclusion has held my attention.

Q: What would you like the congregation to know about you?

I am an adventurous soul who enjoys writing and creating global movements that bring people together. One day I’d love to operate a retreat center, own a boat, an R/V, and travel the world interviewing folks for an inspiring written legacy of life lessons, entitled, Dear World. #Iamfreedomsdrum