Are you ready to make a real difference? Do you share a passion for social justice and a belief in the power of anti-racism and multiculturalism? If you answered yes, then the Diverse and Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM) needs you! As the oldest and largest UU People of Color ministry in North America, […]
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In the heart of DRUUMM lies a profound commitment to the principles of Unitarian Universalism: our faith centers on love, justice, and the search for truth and meaning. Our mission is deeply rooted in these values, guiding us to nurture leadership and build our wider community. We believe in the power of uniting Black, Indigenous, […]
As we continue our membership drive, we invite you to share the benefits and opportunities that come from belonging with DRUUMM. Your ideas and financial support shape what we have to offer. We’ve been growing over the last few years and are proud to be able to have incredible folks like you in our community. […]
Dear Beloveds and Friends of DRUUMM, As DRUUMM President, I am writing to seek your support for our 2024 DRUUMM Public Worship & Fundraiser. It will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 8:00pm Eastern. Our guest preacher is the Reverend Ali C Bell of Cedar Lane, Maryland and musical artist Saunder Choi of Santa Monica, California. Our liturgist […]
Dear DRUUMM Community, In these challenging times, our hearts are heavy as we witness the continued violence in Palestinian Gaza and Israel. We are in solidarity with all those affected by this conflict, and we especially hold our Muslim and Jewish members of color in our thoughts and prayers. We deeply appreciate the wisdom and […]
The Ministries and Faith Development staff offer our condolences to the family and colleagues of the Rev. Yielbonzie Charles Johnson, who died on June 2, 2023, at the age of 70. Yielbonzie was born Charles Edward Johnson on August 26, 1952, in Tulsa, OK to Claude W. Johnson and Sallie M. Johnson. He was the […]
We invite you to celebrate the beginning of the new term for our Steering Committee and attend our Installation Ceremony. This special service is a testament to the boundless potential of humanity and our faith’s commitment to uplift every voice and build communities of care. We’re honored to have the ceremony led by Lead Chaplain […]
Members and Friends – you are invited to our Installation Ceremony of the DRUUMM Steering Committee on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 8:00 PM Eastern. Register at druumm.org/events We are deeply grateful to our devoted members who are heeding the call to leadership and service. As we welcome a new chapter in our journey, DRUUMM […]
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 […]
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 […]