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Spirit
Spirit of Life, come unto me.
Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea;
Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free;
Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.(from the song "Spirit of Life" by Carolyn McDade)
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Service
Many UU congregations recite the following affirmation:
"Love is our doctrine, the quest for truth is our sacrament, and service is our prayer."
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Justice
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.
(UU Theologian, Theodore Parker)
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Love
Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.
(Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Annual Meeting 2012
- Last Updated on Thursday, May 17 2012 13:45
It's time to review the year past and look forward to upcoming year as we gather together at the Annual Meeting on June 3, 2012. We will also hold elections for the Board of Trustees, Healthy Congregations Committee, and Nominating Committee.
In Care (May 2012)
- Last Updated on Saturday, May 05 2012 17:18
After the Multicultural Conference that ERUUF hosted in mid-February, one of Rev. Alicia Forde's strongest recommendations was that I take a team to the Leading Edge Conference in NYC in April. Some of us had already met the dynamic Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, the creator of the Leading Edge Conference, at General Assembly last June in Charlotte. Jacqui leads a vibrant, progressive Presbyterian congregation of 750 members on the lower east side of Manhattan. Her mission is to bring together leaders who have successfully created multi-cultural congregations with those who aspire to do this. The UU congregations that are experiencing success at becoming truly multicultural say this conference has made all the difference to success.
Nominations 2012
- Last Updated on Thursday, May 03 2012 15:05
The Nominating Committee is pleased to report that the following ERUUF members have agreed to be placed on a ballot for elected positions of the Fellowship. An election will be held on June 3, 2012 at the Annual Business Meeting.
In Care (April 2012)
- Last Updated on Tuesday, April 17 2012 14:32
On the last Sunday in March, I put aside the sermon I'd been working on to preach instead about the death of Trayvon Martin. In it I mentioned something reported by only one source (ABC News), which is that his family hadn't been notified of his death for three days.
Eno River Players Debut
- Last Updated on Tuesday, April 03 2012 10:54
The Eno River Players, ERUUF'S own Theater Company will present their first production on Friday evening April 13 at 8:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. The program will consist staged readings of two one act plays with a brief intermission. The first presentation will be "Off to Summer" by Tira Palmquist, a poignant conversation between a father and his adult daughter featuring Michele Hodgson and Richard Shepherd. The second will be Alistair Faulkner's "Gloria's Angel" a hilarious comedy about a middle aged couple who find they are pregnant. This will feature Ron Mitchell and Phil Kraysler with a special guest appearance by Betty Whitehead as Gloria. Admission is free, but if you love the show you can throw a donation in the basket as you leave. For more info contact Phil Kraysler.
In Care (March 2012)
- Last Updated on Saturday, March 03 2012 22:01
Days after the Installation Weekend I'm still floating, and I hope I don't come down anytime soon. Thank you to everyone who helped make this very memorable and special experience—Linda Brooks who organized Saturday's Multicultural Conference and chaired the Installation Committee, Janet Hitti who organized a team to support the Saturday conference, and Jennifer Richards who nurtured a hundred bodies (and souls) with a fabulous lunch. And thank you to everyone who showed up on Sunday to straighten, greet, sing, drum, play or speak during the Installation service, and to Holly McKinney who organized the team of folks that created the beautiful reception afterward.
Amendment One
- Last Updated on Tuesday, March 06 2012 22:30
What can I do to defeat Amendment One?
On May 8th 2012, all registered voters in North Carolina will have the opportunity to vote either for or against a proposed amendment to the state constitution stating that "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state." To protect all families in North Carolina and to keep blatant discrimination out of our constitution, here are some of the things you can do to defeat Amendment One:
ERUUF Library Online
- Last Updated on Saturday, March 03 2012 23:48
The complete ERUUF Library collection is now searchable online! Wait, the ERUUF Library collection? Yes, ERUUF has a lending library for ERUUF members. It's in Room 6 of the Care Building. It also has a page on the ERUUF web site (Library). There you can find a link to our online catalog, and tips on how to find resources that will enrich your unique spiritual journey.