Hey folks, mark your calendars for the DRUUMM Retreat at the Grove happening on September 16th, 2023! It’s going to be a day filled with inspiration, connection, and our Unitarian Universalist community. And guess what? We’re heading to the beautiful Universalist Center at Murray Grove in central New Jersey! Now, you might be wondering what […]
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On May 7, DRUUMM member Marianne Jew and her home congregation (East Suburban UU Church), friends, and family covenanted together and celebrated her new role as a Commissioned Lay Minister (CLM). The Commissioned Lay Ministry program is offered through the Central East Region (CER), “… designed to help lay leaders take their ministry and service […]
By Karin Lin, Communications Coordinator There is nothing like a DRUUMM gathering at the General Assembly with dozens of BIPOC UUs to counteract the loneliness that many of us feel in our home congregations at being the only person of color, or one of only a few. The joy was palpable throughout the numerous events […]
When we come together as DRUUMM, one recurring theme that emerges is the concept of family. We engage in deep conversations about our own families, our chosen families, and the beautiful complexities that come with them. We commemorate milestones and support each other through times of loss. Our DRUUMM Gatherings foster an intergenerational spirit that […]
by Reverend Sangye Hawke Dear Ones, Let’s talk about the word Elder. Yeah, I know, it’s a loaded English word, and we have our culture-specific terms of reverence for being an adult in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and yes 9th decade as well. I prefer to transfer my understanding to this word as one […]
Our elections have concluded with 88 members voting this year, an increase from 74 in 2022 and 63 in 2021. After a rigorous process, we have nominated and elected outstanding individuals who will play key roles in shaping the future of our organization and community. Please join us in welcoming the following members: Tomi Fatunde […]
Greetings! As I begin my tenure as General Assembly Coordinator from DRUUMM, I am so excited to tell you all about what we have planned this year for our DRUUMM Village. DRUUMM Village became a sanctuary for me when I began attending General Assembly at the beginning of the pandemic. As a seminarian, it expanded […]
Dear Ones, Let’s talk about the word Elder. Yeah, I know, it’s a loaded English word, and we have our culture-specific terms of reverence for being an adult in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and yes 9th decade as well. I prefer to transfer my understanding to this word as one that means we’ve arrived, […]
The DRUUMM Steering Committee wholeheartedly urges you to vote for Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt for UUA President in June 2023. During our recent Spring Caucus, Sofía had the opportunity to meet with DRUUMM members. It was a powerful gathering, where she shared her vision and listened intently to the voices of our community. The unanimous […]
As a community ministry, we uphold a democratic process where members elect our leadership. DRUUMM holds elections each year to vote on members to serve on our Steering Committee, our highest governing body. Voting is now open through Sunday, June 11th. Members can vote via a unique poll sent to your email address on file. […]
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