October 8, 2023

Then, Now, Beyond: Future Possibilities, Informed by Our Unitarian Universalist Heritage.
Worship Leader: Rev. Jim Lewis
Music: Eno River Singers; Kate Lewis–Pianist; Wendy Looker–Music Director

How might past Unitarian moments inform our Unitarian Universalist future? Rev Jim will explore a Unitarian conflict from the 1920’s and what we can learn from that about our possible future.

Worship Associate (11:00am): Cheryl Fenner Brown Generosity Sunday [Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation]

 

October 1, 2023

Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams..., Or Not?
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Johann Montozzi-Wood–Vocals and Guitar, David Landes–Percussion (11:00am); Kate Lewis–Pianist; Wendy Looker–Music Director

Some of us have exceeded our ancestors' wildest dreams of who the generations that followed them might become. Or, perhaps we have not. We begin an exploration of heritage during the month of October: the inward pull of the ideas and cultures we've inherited, what we've let go of for something else, and our dreams for those who follow us.

September 24, 2023

Welcoming In Multiple Ways of Knowing: Pride Service
Worship Leader: Rev. Jim Lewis
Music: Beloved Community Chorus [11:00am]; Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker – Music Director

As we grow, the world shifts, and we interact with new people, we find more ways of understanding and knowing our world. We will honor the importance of multiple ways of knowing on LGBTQIA Pride Sunday in Durham. Worship Associate: Lisa Jones

September 21, 2023

The Garden of Beautiful Beloveds: A Multifaith Pride Vespers
Worship Leader, Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Triangle Gay Men's Chorus

Reception immediately afterward.

September 17, 2023

Every Body As the Source of Our Awakening
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Eno River Singers (11:00am); Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker – Music Director

Enlightenment and Awakening are often considered ultimate destinations we reach as we transcend our everyday lives. But what if the Source of our Awakening was actually closer to home? Worship Associate: Johann Montozzi-Wood (11:00 am).

We’ll also commission our Religious Exploration teachers this Sunday at 11:00 am.

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Finding Your Community at ERUUF

Be sure to celebrate with us at the Annual Connections Fair taking place after each service.

September 10, 2023

How Radical Must Our Welcome Be?
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Beloved Community Chorus; Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker – Music Director

Unitarian Universalists have a unique opportunity to radically open our hearts and doors to those who might not find welcome elsewhere. This week we’ll explore what it means to be radical in our welcome, and whether we’d actually want to be.  Worship Associate: [Lisa Jones 11:00 am]

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This Sunday Religious Exploration programming begins for children and youth at 11:00 am

September 3, 2023

The Experience of Welcome and Belonging
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Rachel Niketopoulos and Chris Caudill – baroque horns (11:00am); Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker – Music Director
To welcome and to belong is more than what we do, it's core to who we are as human beings and our need for acceptance and connection. This month as we explore what it means to extend welcome, we’ll begin with the feelings that arise when we experience an authentic welcome. Worship Associate: David Huber.

August 27, 2023

Annual Ingathering
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Eno River Singers; Beloved Community Chorus; Kate Lewis - Pianist, Wendy Looker - Music Director

We celebrate the beginning of a new program year in a multi-generational service during which we'll pour libations, reconnect with one another, hear the choirs, and celebrate with a ritual that marks the gathering of the waters of our lives into beloved community. It is customary to bring a small jar of water from a place you may have visited this summer or even your home tap.

Worship Participants: Rev. Daniel Trollinger, Rev. Jim Lewis, Alice Alexander, Wendy Looker, Shawn Trimble

August 20, 2023

Why We Gather
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Brassissimo! Brass Quintet; Kate Lewis – Pianist; Wendy Looker - Music Director

Since ancient times our human ancestors have gathered to create safety, ceremony, ritual, and community. Does the same hold true in the 21st century? For what purposes do we gather today? Worship Associate: Johann Montozzi-Wood

August 13, 2023

Annual Poetry Service: A Meaningful Connection
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett
Music: Kami Rowan, classical guitar; Kate Lewis, pianist; Wendy Looker, Music Director

In this Sunday’s annual offering of poetry, ERUUFians share original works and those created by others that express meaningful connections with people, nature, and in the far-ranging aspects of our lives. Presenters: Sunshine Alvarez, Lisa Jones, Simon Kaplan, Sara Rose Nordgren, Gerda Presson.

Generosity Sunday this Sunday

Generosity Sundays provide the ERUUF community with an opportunity to practice collective generosity beyond our walls by designating the Sunday offering to a Durham nonprofit aligned with UU values.

Read more: August 13, 2023

August 6, 2023

What the Moon Taught Me
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacqueline Brett; Guest Preacher: Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson
Music: Wendy Looker–Music Director; Kate Lewis–Pianist; Charlotte Vandercapellen–vocalist; Darren Vandercapellen–guitar

As Unitarian Universalists, we belong to a vibrant state-wide movement for justice, united by the belief that a new North Carolina is possible. Our state currently faces an onslaught of attacks to our democracy, LGBTQ rights, abortion access, public education and more. This Sunday, we will explore how the moon offers us wisdom into the courage, faith, and joy that we are called to in this moment.

Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson serves as the Executive Director of UU Justice NC, The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina. In this role, she has the pleasure of working with over two dozen UU congregations across the state on a range of intersectional justice issues.

July 30, 2023

The Art of Saving the Planet
Worship Leader: Rev. Daniel Trollinger
Music: Kate Lewis - Pianist; Kathryn Adams - Vocals & Guitar; Jocelyn Neal - Cantor

The impact of the climate crisis is very present in our world and raises many questions. What does the future hold? How can one person possibly make a difference? Now is the time to gather our courage and hope, deepen our understanding of justice, and work together to heal the Earth.