Affinity Groups
ERUUF Players
1st and 3rd Mondays 7:15-9:15 pm
The ERUUF Players is a readers theater group (which means memorization is not required) with an interest in drama. We learn dramatic skills through theater exercises and improvisation. We encourage each other to write, direct and perform. We welcome experienced theater people as well as those who would like to explore this craft for the first time.
Parents' Group
The mission of the ERUUF Parents Group is to support a nurturing community of families through the promotion of friendship, learning, and spiritual development for parents and children. In additional to occasional special events during the year, we host a list-serv, potluck / socials on the 3rd Saturday of every month and annual (or biannual) camping trips.
- Contact Person: Jessica Hulick
- Role: Coordinator
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Julia Tyler, Director of Religious Education
Spiritual Threads
3rd Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm Room 4/5 CARE Bldg.
This group examines fiber arts as a spiritual practice, observing how societies use textiles to express spirituality and preserve culture. Individual and collective creativity are explored within a framework of shared talents and gifts, encouragement, and affirmation.
- Contact Person: Kacey Zucchino, Jane Kirsch
- Role: Co-coordinator
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement
Men's Group
2nd & 4th Thursday: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
An open group for mutual support and affirmation. We focus on life changes and challenges, offering experiential support and a listening atmosphere. We welcome any man at any age or stage of life.
- Contact Person: Michael Owen
- Role: Facilitator
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement
Literary Journal
The Eno River Literary Journal offers a platform for writers, both amateur and professional, young and old, to share their work in a handsomely produced book each spring. Now going for over fourteen years, the Journal has grown from 13 submissions to over 50. Poetry, short stories, essays, short plays, opinion pieces are welcome. For guidelines and further information, include 'Questions for the Editor' in the subject line of your email.
- Contact Person: Joan Tilghman
- Role: Editor-in-chief
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement
Clicking for a Cause
This needlecraft ministry brings comfort to members and friends of ERUUF, as well as to local organizations, through hand-knitted or crocheted items (block afghans, care shawls, work caps and baby items.) Clicking also encourages knitting and crocheting as spiritual practices. See Clickers.
ERUUF Seniors
ERUUF retirees and seniors gather for companionship and good conversation, each meeting being directed by one of the members. Bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and desserts are provided.
- Contact Person: Jody Kahn
- Role: Coordinator
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement
Book Group
Tuesday evening book group meets 3rd Tuesdays except December; Library, (Room 6) 7:00-8:30 pm. We meet to talk about books chosen by the group, usually books that do not have a religious or self-help theme. Dessert, coffee and juice provided. See the ERUUF calendar for our current book list.
- Contact Person: Victoria Zula
- Role: Coordinator
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement
20s and 30s Group
The ERUUF 20's and 30's Group offers opportunities for social and spiritual connections with other young people (students, professionals, single, married, both with and without kids). Activities range from purely social to spiritually based discussion groups. Newcomers are always welcome!
- Contact Person: Summer Anderson and Julia Ward
- Role: co-coordinator
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement
Activities with ERUUFians (AWE)
- Role: Co-coordinator
- Staff Partner: Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Minister of Congregational Engagement