It is pretty incredible to believe that it has now been 33 days since January 30, when this congregation voted Jacqueline Yvonne Cantey Brett the next Lead Minister of ERUUF. My heart continues to fill to bursting with profound gratitude and joy. And even my mother, who doesn’t quite understand Unitarian Universalism, is proud of you and her daughter. A moment that shall remain in my mind’s eye 'til the end of my days is that of the large video screen hanging in the Sanctuary with Zoom page after page of small square boxes of ERUUFians, young and old, celebrating the call of your new Lead Minister by dancing to the song, “Happy”:
News Items
Board Finance Update - March 2022
- Category: Board News Board News
- Published: Mar 03, 2022 Mar 03, 2022
Following the exuberant Congregational Meeting to call Reverend Brett, the Board got down to business and held a Finance Forum on Sunday, February 13th. The goal was to connect with ERUUFians about where we are financially, how we have both thrived and struggled in the face of many challenges, and to discuss how to move into the vision of possibilities that lay before us. What does it look like to move out of this pandemic-era contraction and into a time of growth? Slides from the presentation are available by clicking this link, and we encourage all members and friends to review them.
ERUUF Awarded Green Sanctuary Accreditation!
- Category: Green Sanctuary Green Sanctuary
- Published: Mar 03, 2022 Mar 03, 2022
As highlighted last week, members of our Earth Justice Action Group and Green Sanctuary Team are excited to announce that our congregation was awarded UUA Green Sanctuary Accreditation on February 16, 2022! Countless members of the congregation completed 12 UUA-approved projects in four areas of congregational life between October 2018-December 2022! We also agreed to provide more information to those who would like to know more about our collective achievement.
2500 Hours of Love: A Special Message
In the video below, Ann Verdine-Jones, Project Ambassador for 2500 Hours of Love, shares her recommendations for family-friendly, free, and fun, justice-centered activities for busy people who would like to participate in ERUUF's 2500 Hours of Love Project. Check out the list of organizations that have volunteer opportunities or the calendar of events on the 2500 Hours of Love website! If you have questions, need assistance with volunteer opportunities or navigating the website, please email .
Newsworthy Conversations
Rev. Daniel Trollinger
January 09, 2025
Early January is a time for new beginnings, which often involves looking back on the past year and setting goals for the new year. On this threshold of looking back and forward at the same time, there is an opportunity for reflection. The Story of No...
Rev. Jacqueline Brett
January 02, 2025
I hope the end of 2024 and the start of this new year have been meaningful for you, no matter how you’ve spent them thus far. I hope your chin is up, your face is determinedly toward the chill, and the wind, or rain, because that’s how it is in many ...
Rev. Daniel Trollinger
December 05, 2024
For the past few months, I have been away from ERUUF on sabbatical. As I return this month with a sense of restorative rest on many levels, I am also present to a feeling of immense gratitude to this congregation for the gift of time. This week I not...
ERUUF Coronavirus Updates
April 27, 2023
A new phase has been reached in the COVID-19 virus.
As a spiritual community, we at ERUUF strive to create a culture of respect and care for one another. Our Covid-19 policies have been guided by serious concern and consideration for the safety and well-being of all ERUUF members, staff, and visitors, with a commitment to equity and care for the most vulnerable among us and those who are marginalized both at ERUUF and in the larger community.
