News at ERUUF

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Published: Jul 07, 2026 Jul 07, 2026

It’s HOT, and some of our gardens need a drink or two. Time slots of 30-60 min available. The garden team is looking for volunteers to help with watering critical areas during the summer. Each of these gardens could use a weekly watering. Pick your favorite area and let us know when you are available to help, .

• New perennial garden on the plaza – 30 min
• Ferns in the rock river garden – 30 min
• Japanese anemones in front of the CARE building and Deodar cypress in the Japanese garden – 30 min
• New junipers left of driveway entrance – 45 min (requires hauling water in jugs)

We will give you instructions and send reminders. Thanks in advance for helping us out!

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Published: Jul 01, 2026 Jul 01, 2026

Join us for a transformative pilgrimage to Alabama from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Friday, April 2, 2027. Together, we will journey through significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement, deepening our understanding of the struggle for justice, the courage of those who led the movement, and the ongoing work of equity and liberation.

This pilgrimage offers opportunities for reflection, learning, community building, and spiritual renewal as we walk in the footsteps of those who changed our nation. “Pilgrims” will return inspired, challenged, and renewed in their commitment to justice and beloved community.

Read more: Alabama Pilgrimage In 2027

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Published: May 07, 2026 May 07, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Alex Thompson (he/him) will be formally joining ERUUF beginning in August, as our permanent pianist for Sunday worship services and special events. Alex has been working as a substitute pianist at ERUUF since last year, following Kate Lewis's departure for health reasons.

Alex Thompson (he/him) is a professional pianist, as well as an award-winning music director, conductor, and sound designer for theatre. He worked Off-Broadway in 2019 and has worked extensively in regional theatre throughout New England and the Southeast over the course of his career so far. During June and July, Alex works as Music Supervisor and Artistic Associate at Hope Repertory Theatre in Michigan. In addition to music direction he also works in music production and engineering and co-owns/operates a recording studio in Chapel Hill.

Please join us in giving Alex an official welcome to ERUUF!

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Published: May 06, 2026 May 06, 2026

Dear ERUUF Members,

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we will hold our Annual Meeting of the Fellowship on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM. There will be coffee and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall between the end of the service and the start of the meeting.

The Annual Meeting is both an opportunity to engage in fellowship and an important moment when we come together to fulfill our responsibilities as Members, living into the democratic process that guides our congregation by voting on important matters of business. For members who cannot attend in person, absentee ballots will be accepted until noon on Thursday, May 28th. Absentee ballots will be available on the ERUUF website as part of the annual meeting packet, as well as in the office. Annual Meeting Packet and Information.

As a Board, we entered this ERUUF year by articulating our 2025-2026 Annual Vision of Ministry. The vision is the product of a thoughtful, collaborative, and iterative process, representing both our deep gratitude for who we are today and our aspirations for who we are becoming. For 2025-2026, we have crafted a vision that speaks not only to the heart of who we are, but also to the spirit of who we aspire to be as a community:

Read more: ERUUF Annual Meeting - May 31, 2026