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Update from Ministerial Search Committee: Candidating Week

Now that we have our candidate for Lead Minister, here is some additional information to help you prepare for the Congregational Meeting on January 30th. Candidating Week will occur the week of January 23rd-30th. This week will be bookended by Sunday services led by Rev. Brett on the 23rd and the 30th.

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December Letter from the Ministerial Search Committee

December 2021

Letter from the Ministerial Search Committee

Your Ministerial Search Committee is thrilled to recommend Reverend Jacqueline Brett as the candidate for our lead minister. Under our by-laws the Board is required to concur in our recommendation; they have unanimously endorsed Rev. Brett as the candidate for our next lead minister.

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Winter Updates from Religious Education

R.E. has been busy getting in the holiday spirit and connecting with one another. On December 4th R.E. hosted Nifty Gifty for parents to drop off their children to craft gifts for loved ones. Volunteers Cathy Kielar, Susan Baylies, Betsy Bickel, Laura Busse, Lillian Zwemer, Dana Thomas, Arco Williams, Robyn Heeks, Joel Smith, Jess Poland, Waverely Harrell, Barbara Berry & Kristin Wright created wonderful crafts and were so generous with their time and creativity. Jim Van Verth, Celena Urquia, and Barbara Busse helped supply materials for crafting. It was a marvelous morning and so delightful to be in community with each other, see the excitement of the children around giving, and create together (even the adults participated in the crafting). Thank you to all that made this such a successful event! See photos from Nifty Gifty here.

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Update from The Ministerial Search Committee

The Ministerial Search Committee has been moving forward with the search process. We have submitted our Congregational Record to the UUA where it is currently being reviewed. Once the Record is publicly released, we will share it with the Congregation. As those of you who attended the focus groups may remember and as we have noted in previous updates: Per UUA requirements, a decision must be made on any internal candidate prior to any other ministerial candidates being considered. This may be different than what many people in the private sector are used to, but it is designed to protect ministers and congregations. As this part of the process unfolds, we would like to share findings from our fall data collection efforts.

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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.

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Next Service

Sunday, March 31, 2024: 11:00 am (online and in person)

When Presence Becomes Visible
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett; Guest Speaker – Vanity Reid Deterville, LGBTQ Center of Durham
Music: Eno River Singers; ERUUF Vocal Quartet; Paul Baerman – Oboe, Jim Van Verth – Percussion, Brandon Walker – Bass; Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker – Music Director

March 2024 Theme: Transformation

ONE SERVICE - 11:00 am

In this Sunday's multigenerational service we will mark the convergence of Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility. We invite celebration and also the sharing in a ritual Flower Ceremony: bring a flower(s) from your garden or elsewhere and leave with the gift of someone else's flower.