News at ERUUF

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Published: Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2024

Important Communications Update

Have you ever noticed how full E-News seems to be at times? That's the plus side of a large congregation full of programs and possibilities. Starting in May, we will be adopting a “less is more” strategy to increase readability and engagement.

• A new reader-friendly layout template.
• Focus submissions on who, what, when, where.
• “Learn more” links for additional information on the web calendar and website.
• New E-news submission form.

This means that each E-news article will look much shorter while the full content will reside on the website. The goal is to provide a more visually engaging newsletter for the many activities at ERUUF.

In addition, we have added a monitor in the Sanctuary gallery area to display key events on Sunday mornings. This new technology is made possible by a grant for the Eno River Fellowship Foundation.

If you have a background in public relations and communications and would like to help in our ongoing efforts to make ERUUF communications more effective, please contact Rev. Daniel Trollinger.

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Published: Apr 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024

We are pleased to announce that beginning May 1, ERUUF's new Director of Membership Development will be Michael Gilbert-Singletary.

If Michael seems familiar, it's because they have been a member of the office/tech staff. However, it did not take long for it to be easily recognized that Michael’s skills, capacities, initiative, and professionalism far exceeded the role for which they had been originally hired.

After applying for the position and undergoing several rigorous rounds of interviews with lay leaders and ministers, everyone who met with them could readily see that Michael was well-suited for the position and were unanimous that they be offered the role.

Michael brings experience in member relations for major non-profit organizations, excellent written and verbal communication skills, media relations capacities, as well as a strong background in event planning – a key aspect of the membership role.

Please join us in congratulating Michael and offering your support as they transition to their new responsibilities.

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Published: Mar 14, 2024 Mar 14, 2024

With a generous grant from the Eno River Fellowship Foundation, we are happy to announce the formation of an Artist In Residence Program at ERUUF for 2024-2025. Triangle-area artists from across disciplines (visual, performance, music, and literary arts) are invited to apply as our inaugural Artist-in-Residence.*

Read more: Artist in Residence Program at ERUUF

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Published: Mar 07, 2024 Mar 07, 2024

Greetings All ~

Every so often, a congregation wishes to acknowledge the exceptional impact of a called minister whose service to the congregation has been particularly noteworthy. The Unitarian Universalist Association and the UU Ministers Association have proposed guidelines for granting the title Minister Emerit to honor such ministers, accomplished through a vote of the congregation. Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube was named Minister Emeritus by ERUUF members in 2014 in recognition of his significant service during his years as Lead Minister.

Read more: Message From the Lead Minister and Board Chair