News at ERUUF

Category: COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Updates

Published: Jun 15, 2021 Jun 15, 2021

UPDATE ON PHASED REOPENING

PHASE THREE:  In summary, beginning July 1, the campus will begin to reopen for limited indoor and outdoor use by groups and classes in accord with public health standards

• the rate of new covid cases in North Carolina is 5% or lower
• more than 50% of the local population has had at least one vaccine dose
• two of four members of the Coordinating Team are available for immediate consultation as needed; the DRE or substitute staff member will be present for RE programs.

If public health conditions deteriorate, we will return to previous restrictions as recommended by CDC, NC DHHS, etc. 

Click on the document linked below to read the fully updated policy, including guidelines for Worship, Programs, and Religious Education.

ERUUF_Phase_3_Reopening_-_June_2021.pdf

Read more: June 15, 2021

Category: News News

Published: Jun 12, 2021 Jun 12, 2021

It’s an unusual year and we’ve put together a Summer Guest Preacher Series during the time Revs. Cayer and Brett both will be on vacation. This year’s summer series is designed to bring the voices of leaders of color from across Unitarian Universalism directly to ERUUF. And because there are so many moving parts to worship this way, every week in July Rev. Patty Hanneman will craft and coordinate services that support these sermons. Then on Sunday morning at 10:30, she and a Worship Associate will lead services with Kate Lewis and other ERUUF recorded musicians. (Sermon descriptions coming soon.)  

Read more: Summer 2021 Guest Preacher Series 

Category: COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Updates

Published: Jun 10, 2021 Jun 10, 2021

Phased Reopening Guidelines Update 

This is a brief update to share ERUUF’s plans for a Phased Reopening of our campus. These June 2021 Guidelines will remain in place until the CDC advises otherwise, and unless new cases of COVID-19 rise and necessitate returning to more restrictive measures of containment.  

In general, at ERUUF we always seek to create a culture of respect and care for all.  During all remaining phases of reopening, masks will be worn to protect the most vulnerable who are not yet vaccinated

• in worship services
• whenever children are present
• at the discretion of the group during meetings of adults

Beginning July 1, which will give staff time to prepare building space and procedures, ERUUF Groups may meet indoors by making a reservation through the Office. Group leaders will view a very short orientation video and communicate the updated safety rules to the whole group. Group size is limited to 50% capacity in most rooms (admin staff will provide this info). Contact the Office for more information. Food and drink will not be prepared or shared at this time. Adults and children may bring their own hydration and snacks as needed.    

In addition, Music Groups with a designated leader may rehearse in the Sanctuary.  The Group Leader must view a brief orientation video and communicate updated safety rules to the group. The Group members must wear masks when singing; use the HEPA filter; distance 6’ in all directions.  Rehearsals are limited to 75 people in the Sanctuary.    

Sunday worship will remain online only in July while our full-time ministers are away. We had previously arranged for a stellar lineup of recorded guest UU preachers from across our religious movement to preach specifically for our congregation; that information will be posted on our website. Summer Worship Leader, Rev. Patty Hanneman, will be here to coordinate and lead Sunday services from our Sanctuary with our Worship Associates, Kate Lewis, and additional recorded music.  

Click below to read the full update.

Read more: June 11, 2021

Category: Green Sanctuary Green Sanctuary

Published: Jun 01, 2021 Jun 01, 2021

As part of our Green Sanctuary Accreditation, Religious Education participants and volunteers are caring for the ERUUF community garden beds this summer.

Read more: Summer Religious Education in The Garden!