Stories of Justice
30 Days of Love (2015)
This year, ERUUFians have the opportunity to join with folks all over the country in this month-long spiritual journey of commitment to action and service. Beginning mid-January, check out E-news and Facebook postings where you’ll find quotes, reminders, and opportunities for love and service. Everyone at ERUUF is asked to offer at least one hour of service during the campaign which runs from January 18 to February 16. May we harness love’s power as we seek to live into our mission of transforming lives.
See listing of Service Saturdays and Events below.
Cross-cultural Exchange: RJ Reynolds Executives Meet with Farmworker Advocates
What would YOU say if you had 2 ½ hours to talk over the many issues surrounding farmworker welfare with powerful corporate executives, who work for a company that has significant power in the agricultural commodity supply chain? What questions would you ask?
Read more: Cross-cultural Exchange: RJ Reynolds Executives Meet with Farmworker Advocates
We Hold You in Our Hearts
The ministers, staff, and greater ERUUF congregation would like to offer words of encouragement and hope to the family of Michael Brown, Jr. ("Big Mike") in light of the grand jury decision announced on Nov 24 in Missouri. We, too, are grieved at the tragic loss of this young man's life and by what is perceived by many as an unfortunate outcome in the justice system.
(>LINK to UUA Response to situation in Ferguson, MO.)
Durham C.A.N claimed victory!!
Durham CAN held a successful meeting on October 28, 2014 with over 500 members attending. At least 19 elected officials representing the City, County, School, State and Federal governments also attended.
Changing the Game: The People’s Climate March
--NYC (& Global), Sept 21, 2014 by Tom Fletcher
The anticipation was welling up inside me as I road the subway from Brooklyn - where I had been staying with my niece - into Manhattan. When I emerged to the surface at Columbus Circle, where Broadway, meets 59th Street, meets Central Park West, it was chaotic.
Race - The Power of an Illusion
ERUUF's Multicultural Team sponsored a film series in April, 2014. We viewed three episodes of a documentary with a facilitated discussion after each one. From the press release for Race - The Power of an Illusion:
A Month of Movies at ERUUF
By Mary Frances Comer
The Justice Council offered a month of movies at ERUUF during April, 2014 -- informative, award-winning and justice-centered movies that had a lot to be discussed!
Moral March on Raleigh
Hundreds of UUs from around the country joined thousands of other Americans to converge on Raleigh on Saturday, February 8, for a huge non-partisan and non-violent protest against oppressive social and fiscal legislation enacted recently by the N.C. General Assembly.
Harnessing Love’s Power…Lest We Forget
Harnessing Love’s Power…Lest We Forget
30 Days of Love Jan. 18 - Feb. 16
This year, ERUUFians had the opportunity to join with folks all over the country in this month-long spiritual journey of commitment to action and service. Beginning mid-January, check out our daily Facebook postings where you'll find quotes, reminders, and opportunities for love and service.
Interweave Hosts AIDS Memorial Quilt
Interweave to host two panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt December 1–7, 2013
World AIDS Day is held on Dec. 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show
