Statement of Immediate Witness by the Justice Ministry Council

This statement by the Justice Ministry Council of ERUUF has been sent to the News and Observer, Equality North Carolina, NAACP-NC, the Human Rights Campaign, UU congregations in North Carolina and our UU Southeast Region.

Statement of Immediate Witness - April 25, 2016

The Justice Ministry of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durham, North Carolina rejects in its strongest terms both the spirit and the likely unconstitutional intent of the new Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act (HB 2), the so-called discriminatory anti-LGBTQ legislation that has now become law in our state of North Carolina.

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ERUUF raises $2770 for CROP WALK!

Despite it being cold and rainy, nine ERUUFians joined in the Durham CROP's Hunger WALK this past Sunday, March 20.  Many more signed up and contributed online as part of TEAM ERUUF for a very successful effort to raise money for Church World Service to stop hunger in Durham and in the world.  You can still contribute at ...

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Canvassing Against Islamophobia

by David Oh

Following Manzoor Cheema's talk on Dismantling Racism and Islamophobia, I felt moved to make a difference. I was glad to learn that exactly one week after Mr. Cheema's talk at ERUUF, I had an opportunity to canvas with the Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP) and the Movement to End Racism and Islamophobia (MERI).

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Justice Council Resolution on Faculty Unions at Duke

The Justice Council has approved a Resolution Supporting the Right of Contingent Faculty at Duke University to Organize a Union.  The text of the resolution can be found here.

Statement of Immediate Witness on Islamophobia By the Justice Council and Multicultural Team

December 2015

After some hateful, anti-Islam statements on social media in Burlington, NC, the ERUUF Justice Council and Multicultural Team sent a statement of support to the NAACP and related groups.  For a copy of the complete statement and the responses from the local NAACP and the Movement to End Racism and Islamophobia, click here

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Community Edible Landscape Program breaks ground for fruit trees and berry bushes

“Greenacres is the place to be” broke out in chorus among the dozen-plus ERUUFians CELP planting planting the tree supporting perennialsgathered in the grassy space next to the Fellowship Hall.  Maybe it was having a pitchfork, rake, or shovel in hand on a beautiful November day that led to the singing (mimicking the classic 60s TV show), happy with our efforts and time spent together.   We had just completed a project to plant fruit trees and berry bushes, part of the Community Edible Landscape Program (CELP). 

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ERUUFians support Durham CAN's Affordable Housing Action

Seven ERUUFians joined 150-170 Durham CAN members at the September 10 Durham City Council work session to show support for creating affordable housiing near the proposed stops of the light rail.  The effort was successful at eliminating the option of a direct sale of the land to a developer.  However, no final decision was made about how the land would be used.  The City's Development Office is recommending a mixed use plan that would not necessarily include affordable housing.

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ERUUFians support Peace Rally in Durham

Lonna Harkrader
The peace rally was held August 26th in front of the Durham office of Rep. G.K. Butterfield in hopes of getting his support for the vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal. The rally was a success and lots of fun.

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UUs Well Represented at March for Voting Rights

Winston Salem6On July 13, 15 ERUUFians joined UUs from all over the US at the Moral Monday march and witness for voters' rights in Winston-Salem, timed to coincide with the start of the trial of the case against North Carolina's voter suppression law in Federal Court.  UUA President Peter Morales joined with Rev. Dr. William Barber, NAACP state President, and other religious leaders at the rally.

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Durham CAN's next meeting and current priorities

Durham CAN has voted on its current priorities and action teams are forming around the following:
  • Affordable Housing
  • Opportunities for Youth
  • Education
  • Jobs & Living Wages
  • Resource Development (Fundraising)
Planning and Evaluation meeting at ERUUF in Room 4/5 on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm

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