• Update on Sunday services
    Given the high level resurgence of COVID-19 at the start of 2021, we have decided that at this time it will be safest for staff and ministers to move worship production out of the Sanctuary. Sunday worship will look different for a while—it'll appear the way it was last spring and summer when we produced it from home. However, members will still access worship the same way—by clicking the Join Live Stream Worship on the ERUUF website.  
  • At this time, ERUUF remains in Phase 2 of our own Reopening Guidelines. Click the Read More button below to learn more and to access Phased Reopening Documents.  

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About Phased Reopening at ERUUF

At this time, though the state of North Carolina is in Phase 3 of Reopening, ERUUF is operating under our own Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines.  (The Phases and Guidelines can be found below.) At this time all ERUUF programs including Sunday services remain online. Outside space on campus is available for small group use by reservation.  

 

About 30 Days of Love for Democracy 

As we count down the days to the Inauguration on January 20, 2021, we're mindful that Unitarian Universalists are highly committed to democracy. Long ago the Hebrew prophets claimed that there had to be public space and protection for the human freedom to make choices, and respect for the dignity of every person. Progressive spiritual leaders have claimed this ever since, and this January at ERUUF we're claiming it too.  
 
Beginning January 2, every day for the following 30 days we'll post a quote about democracy, a moral quality we each need for democracy to thrive, and suggestions for how to practice the quality.  Plus, there will be a reflection question or two about the day's democratic topic, and suggested actions we can take to support democracy. This material will be posted every morning in a new ERUUF Practices Democracy Facebook Group. If you'd like to participate, please request membership in the group hereEvery day you can go to the group to read the day's material, post reflections, questions, and responses, and share material that you think others might be interested in. 
 
UPDATE:  We've added a 2nd way to participate! Email Michele, , and ask to be added to the daily email list. Every day you will receive the daily post of the same material via email. 
 
Please note that interaction and discussion will only be possible within the Facebook Group. Interaction and discussion is not possible with the email option only.  ALSO NOTE:  You may sign up for the daily email AND participate in the Facebook group, but you must request participation in each option.    
     
Whichever option you chose, your level of participation is up to you. There is no requirement that you have to "do it all" every day—unless you're really inspired and wish to do that. You might like to reflect on just the quote, or journal about the spiritual practice, or bring the day's reflection question to your family or friends at lunch or dinner time, or find one action to take each week. This 30 Days of Love for Democracy will be a chance for you to explore your relationship with democracy and consider what it asks of you, so you can support this vital and precious form of government in ways that are most meaningful to you. (btw, Democracy called—she needs you!)   
 
Members of the group will agree to a simple group covenant. The point of our interactions will be to build a brave space to explore what is required in us and in our society in order to have a healthy, functioning democracy. It is possible to be curious, honest, welcoming, open, inclusive, and kind all at the same time. And share the space by "moving forward/ moving back" to use your voice and make space for others. That's the best of what it means to be a religiously liberal person. This will be a group where we have the chance to practice our UU faith together on behalf of the greater, common good. 
 
This 30 Days of Love project has been inspired by the Fetzer Institute's support for democracy and the spiritual practices offered by SpiritualityandPractice.com. All ERUUF members are welcome.