Last year’s raffle was such a tremendous success, grossing $38,100 in a short time and in a fun way, that we happily announce the beginning of this year’s raffle ticket sales. Sales start Sunday, October 20 at Coffee Hour.
Upcoming Classes
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Inquirers Series (Sun, Oct 27 10:10 am)
The Inquirers Series is offered to welcome and inform visitors and friends about ERUUF.
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UU History 101 (Sun, Oct 27 10:10 am)
Learn about concepts and people from UU history and ERUUF's story
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Sunday Night Live (Sun, Oct 27 4:30 pm)
Youth and family programming and social events including dinner
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Adult OWL (Our Whole Lives) (Sun, Oct 27 4:30 pm)
Explore sexuality issues for adults from the point of values, communication skills and spirituality.
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Exploring Spiritual Practice (Sat, Nov 2 8:30 am)
Practical and experiential explorations of the role of spiritual practice in our lives and how we can sustain it.
Next Service
Sunday, October 27, 2019: 9:00 & 11:15 am
I Need to Communicate
Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Beloved Community Chorus
Many youth have the feeling they don’t belong, not just physically, but don’t belong in a purposeful, connected way. They feel the American Dream has closed its door on them, that Democracy is only for those who can afford it, and in such an environment, how does one belong to society in a way that makes them part of the direction it is going in, in a way that makes them count.
News Items
The Art of Mary Balfour Humbaugh
- Category: Art Gallery Exhibits Art Gallery Exhibits
- Published: Oct 08, 2019 Oct 08, 2019
The art of Mary Balfour Humbaugh is now on display in the ERUUF art gallery.
Mary has been involved with many art mediums for years and recently found her way into the world of watercolor. See some of her inspirations in the gallery this October.
Connections Fair 2019
Were you able to see all the groups at our annual Connections Fair? Or, were you not able to attend? Have no fear! You can still find out about all the great work/activities our groups are doing in the coming year. Browse the Connections Fair Guide to see what might pique your interest, or stop by the ERUUF campus to pick up a printed copy of the guide. Check out the video below to see photos from the event!
Grassroots Democracy in Action at the Hoover Road DHA Community
- Category: Stories of Justice Stories of Justice
- Published: Sep 12, 2019 Sep 12, 2019
Early this summer, Durham CAN began organizing at the Durham Housing Authority (DHA) Hoover Road Community led by Organizer, Tinu Diver. Hoover Road is a conventional public housing community located in East Durham. The 54 multi-family townhomes were built in 1968. The units are for low income families and their rent is set at 30% of their income. Hoover Road residents include a mix of young families, multi-generational families, and elderly residents. Some residents have been living in the community for 25 years or more. 98% of heads of household are minorities and 94% make less than 30% AMI (1). According to the housing 1 authority, the average income of its 3,727 public housing tenants is $13,253 (2).
Read more: Grassroots Democracy in Action at the Hoover Road DHA Community
Newsworthy Conversations
Allison Mahaley
January 17, 2019
What is a Developmental Youth Ministry Specialist? Besides being a mouthful, this position is both unique and temporary: unique because no other position at ERUUF claims “specialist” (though every paid staff position here requires a degree of special...
Rev. Deborah Cayer
November 28, 2018
In the midst of uncertainty of many varieties, this fall I’ve been looking for renewal everywhere I can find it. A great source has been a new garden that Chris and I designed and helped install in our backyard in October.After heavy rain that caused...
Rev. Jacqueline Brett
November 18, 2018
My mother is the family griot. She holds the memories of our family from way back, and enjoys sharing them, sometimes for the sake of the stories themselves, at other times for the irony and teachings they hold.In certain West African cultures the gr...