The first round of the Transgender Inclusion in Congregations program ended on March 25. ERUUF Pride+, the Multicultural Team, and the Eno River Fellowship Foundation made this six-session on-line course with Zoom discussion groups possible.
News Items
Special Message from Rev. Cayer
March 17, 2021
Dear Members and Friends,
This month I’ve shared with ERUUF’s Board of Trustees that I plan to leave my position as Lead Minister in fifteen months, June 2022. Nothing is wrong, in fact both ERUUF and I are at wonderfully good places in our shared ministry. So while this might seem like a strange decision at an odd time, and it is unusual to give this much notice, I’ve acted after careful thought and discernment. Let me share my thinking.
Board News - March 2021
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- Published: Mar 18, 2021 Mar 18, 2021
Special Message from ERUUF’s Board of Trustees
March 18, 2021
ERUUF Members and Friends,
Yesterday you heard from Rev. Cayer on her plan to leave her position as ERUUF’s lead minister in June 2022. The Board spoke at length with Rev. Cayer on her plans and the transition process on Tuesday evening. We are writing to you today to let you know what to expect in the coming months.
Solar/Tree Shading Update
Thanks to all who participated in the Coffee Hour conversation on March 14th about ERUUF solar panel/tree shading issues.
Careful study reveals an annual loss of 30-35% kilowatt hours or about $3,000 per year due to tree shading, and it's now certain that five large trees need to be removed from the area near the walkway. All groups that would be impacted by the decision have been consulted (Garden Team, Earth Justice, Buildings and Grounds, RE, ERUUF staff, Family Preschool, and tree experts), in addition to the meeting with interested congregation members hosted by the Coordinating Team. Our Garden Team and others have a campus master gardening plan and are willing to research lower growing native species for replacement in the area that will not create future solar shading issues.
Newsworthy Conversations
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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.
