News at ERUUF

ERUUF Coronavirus Updates

November 14, 2021

In summary, beginning November 14, the campus will reopen for indoor and outdoor use by groups and classes in accord with public health standards 

  • the rate of new covid cases in North Carolina is 5% or lower
  • more than 50% of the local population has had at least one vaccine dose 

If public health conditions deteriorate, we will return to previous restrictions as recommended by CDC, NC DHHS, etc. Click below to read the full Phase Four Reopening Guidelines or download here: pdfERUUF_Phase_4_Reopening_Guidelines.pdf

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Sunday, November 28, 2021: 11:00 am

Walking
Rev. John Saxon with Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Modern human beings belong to the species or primates named Homo sapiens (Latin for wise man). But perhaps it’s walking, more than wisdom, that better characterizes human beings (Homo ambulans) as well as our more ancient human ancestors. Today’s worship service explores the spiritual aspects of walking, drawing on John’s experiences walking the Camino de Santiago as well as insights from Unitarian “saint” Henry David Thoreau and the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Music presented by Kate Lewis on piano with cantor, Pam DiLavore.
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News Items

Ministerial Search Committee Begins Work

Category: Board News Board News
Published: Aug 11, 2021 Aug 11, 2021

The Ministerial Search Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Having been approved by the congregation to carry out a search and recommend a ministerial candidate for a congregational vote, we are excited about the important work that lies ahead. We have already begun learning about the UUA’s recommended procedures and guidelines for the search process. Using these guidelines will enable us to benefit from the wisdom gained through many years of experience with ministerial searches throughout the denomination. Please note that we will be using this as a guide. Each ministerial search is unique to the congregation and the time it is taking place. Those who would like more information on the process can find it online in the Settlement Handbook.

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Help Create a Radical Welcome Back to ERUUF!

Category: News News
Published: Jun 24, 2021 Jun 24, 2021

As we prepare for reopening later this summer, we are looking for people to serve on our Sunday morning teams: Greeters, Visitor Hosts, Sound Team (training provided), Flower Team, as well as facilitators for Inquirers and Adult Program classes.  

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June 15, 2021

Category: COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Updates
Published: Jun 15, 2021 Jun 15, 2021

UPDATE ON PHASED REOPENING

PHASE THREE:  In summary, beginning July 1, the campus will begin to reopen for limited indoor and outdoor use by groups and classes in accord with public health standards

  • the rate of new covid cases in North Carolina is 5% or lower
  • more than 50% of the local population has had at least one vaccine dose
  • two of four members of the Coordinating Team are available for immediate consultation as needed; the DRE or substitute staff member will be present for RE programs.

If public health conditions deteriorate, we will return to previous restrictions as recommended by CDC, NC DHHS, etc. 

Click on the document linked below to read the fully updated policy, including guidelines for Worship, Programs, and Religious Education.

pdfERUUF_Phase_3_Reopening_-_June_2021.pdf

Read more: June 15, 2021

Summer 2021 Guest Preacher Series 

Category: News News
Published: Jun 12, 2021 Jun 12, 2021

It’s an unusual year and we’ve put together a Summer Guest Preacher Series during the time Revs. Cayer and Brett both will be on vacation. This year’s summer series is designed to bring the voices of leaders of color from across Unitarian Universalism directly to ERUUF. And because there are so many moving parts to worship this way, every week in July Rev. Patty Hanneman will craft and coordinate services that support these sermons. Then on Sunday morning at 10:30, she and a Worship Associate will lead services with Kate Lewis and other ERUUF recorded musicians. (Sermon descriptions coming soon.)  

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that more or less

kills me with delight.

--Mary Oliver

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