Following a charge from the ERUUF Board of Trustees last summer, the Music Director Search Team began the process of searching for a new Music Director for our Fellowship.
Our preparation for this important work included participating in training to recognize and avoid unconscious bias. We continued with collaborative development of a position description, and development and implementation of a strategy to reach a diverse pool of qualified individuals.
News Items
Update on ERUUF Music Director Search
February 10, 2022
- Category: COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Updates
- Published: Feb 10, 2022 Feb 10, 2022
Although the spread of the omicron variant has begun to slow down, in the Triangle we remain at "extremely high" risk of spreading (and catching) the virus. Local hospitals are at capacity for other patients as well as covid patients. So at this time with a few exceptions, ERUUF programs are either outdoors (with masks and social distancing) or online only.
The exceptions right now are for middle school OWL classes which need to meet indoors. And other children's classes that may move indoors when the weather is extreme. Some rentals may resume if the office determines that they meet public safety guidelines. All this is in accord with CDC and NC DHHS recommendations (e.g. children attend school during the week, sports and other activities; public places are open for business). We continue to live stream worship on Sunday morning (available by recording afterward as well). We have patio heaters and other support for outdoor classes. As usual, the use of outdoor campus space must be arranged through the Office.
This plan for meeting mainly online or outdoors will continue as long as cases remain at the CDC level of "extremely high" in our area. We will continue to monitor public health conditions, and rely on the expertise of ERUUF's public health safety advisors. And we'll continue to follow the guidance provided by the CDC, NCDHHS, and UUA. And we will reopen the campus just as soon as it's safely possible.
An Update from Afghan Family Support Project
Our ERUUF Afghan Family Support Project is in its fourth month now, so here's a quick update, and a request for a few specific household donations. All your donations, material and financial, have helped us make incredible progress!
Rev. Brett Voted as New Lead Minister
On Sunday January 30, 2022, members of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (ERUUF) enthusiastically voted to call Reverend Jacqueline Brett as new Lead Minister. Reverend Brett currently serves as ERUUF’s Minister for Congregational Engagement and will begin their new role in Summer 2022 following the planned departure of current Lead Minister, Reverend Deborah Cayer. Individual Unitarian Universalist congregations select their own Lead Minister, unlike many religious denominations whose congregational leadership is assigned centrally.
Reverend Brett brings a wealth of talent, leadership and experience to the position of Lead Minister, with a robust background in worship, program development, pastoral care, administration, and racial equity and social justice. “ERUUF is eager to begin this new chapter with Reverend Brett and we are all excited about the vision they have for ERUUF and the wider community,” said Bonnie LaCroix, Chair of ERUUF’s Board of Trustees.
Newsworthy Conversations
Rev. Jacqueline Brett
June 05, 2025
13 - Practice corporeal politics. Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen. Get outside. Put your body in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Make new friends and march with them.~ Timothy Snyder...
Rev. Jacqueline Brett
May 22, 2025
grief by toni blackman make your grief earn its placedon't allow it to take up space withoutgifting you somethingyour existence, your presence a presentbe presentmake sure your grief is worth the pain...
Rev. Jacqueline Brett
April 10, 2025
Spirit that invites upon me Love and deep peace, I pray for the numbers that are Ever on my mindEver in my dreamsNumbers imprinted in wallsSymbols painted on the foreheads of colleaguesAnd tumbling from the utterances Of those speaking in tongues. I ...
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.
