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Foundation Awareness Sundays (October 13 and 20)

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Published: Oct 09, 2024 Oct 09, 2024

The Eno River Fellowship Foundation is a non-profit financial entity founded by ERUUF members in 1989 to provide long-term financial support for ERUUF. Contributions to the Foundation from ERUUF members and friends over the last 35 years have created an endowment that helps sustain ERUUF by supporting its mission and annual strategic vision.

The Foundation invests the endowment funds and distributes a percentage of the returns each year to ERUUF primarily through grants.

Some recent notable programs and projects that have been funded by the Foundation include racial equity and inclusion workshops, transgender inclusion programs, the new house band and major infrastructure projects such as the sanctuary AV system and solar panels.

More information about the Foundation will be shared before, during and after the 11:00 am service on October 13 and 20.

Please stop by the Foundation table before or after the service to ask questions and learn more. More about the Foundation here.

Collection for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

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Published: Oct 03, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
This Sunday's collection will go to on-the-ground relief in response to Hurricane Helene's impact in Western North Carolina. Give here (look for Helene Disaster Relief in the dropdown menu).
 
We are also collecting water, food, and supplies.

Working in collaboration with UU Justice NC and Blueprint NC, funds we collect will be split among the four UU congregations in the area that have been directly impacted: Asheville, Swannanoa, Hendersonville and Transylvania County, as well as trusted community partners.

The area UU ministers will determine how to spit up funds amongst their congregations based on greatest needs. Community Partners include rapid response and mutual aid networks from trusted partners like Beloved Asheville, and Carolina Migrant Network and partners who are leading work transporting aid into Western NC, like SEAC Village.

Collecting Water, Food, Supplies:

Read more: Collection for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

ERUUF is an Early Voting Site

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Published: Sep 19, 2024 Sep 19, 2024

We are pleased to announce that ERUUF is an Early Voting site for the General Election.

The Board of Elections is charged with maintaining the integrity of the election process, which includes keeping spaces secure. The Fellowship Hall will not be accessible for ERUUF staff or members for ANY REASON until early voting is complete.

The dates for early voting are October 17th thru November 2nd. Please see the Durham County Board of Elections Early Voting Information.

No access to the Fellowship Hall from October 14th thru November 4th.

***If there are items that you need to retrieve from the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, and storage areas prior to October 14th, please coordinate removal with the office.

Please be sure to communicate this to everyone who needs to know this information.

Make Connections: Join Now—Covenant Groups and Chalice Circles

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Published: Sep 05, 2024 Sep 05, 2024

Registration ends September 18!

Join fellow ERUFFians in groups of 8-10 for 1 ½ to 2-hour sessions once or twice a month to explore various topics (e.g., Imagination, Trust, Joy, and Story). A trained leader facilitates each group, which follows an established pattern that supports deep listening. This is an excellent way to develop lasting relationships with folks you might not otherwise get to know!

In-person, remote (Zoom), and hybrid options are available. Groups start in October. Learn more.

Register for a group here

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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, October 13, 2024: 9:00 am (in person only), 11:00 am (online and in person)

Listening to Root Causes and Conditions
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett; Worship Participants: Glen Alfredson, John Chase, Julie Edmunds, Sara Terry, Peggy Schaeffer, Anne Tomalin
Music: Eno River Singers; John Carmichael–Percussion (11:00); Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker – Music Director

Worship Theme: Deep Listening

Eno River Fellowship Foundation Week

In September, a delegation of ERUUFians traveled to Honduras to listen and learn about root causes and conditions of Central American migration. This morning they’ll share with you the impact of their deep listening.

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