Category Archives: Organization

2024 DRUUMM Sponsorship Invitation

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 […]

In loving memory of Yielbonzie Charles Johnson (1952-2023)

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 […]

Leading with Love: Steering Committee Installation Ceremony

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 […]

Soulful Stewards: Installation Ceremony August 23rd

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 […]

Embracing Deeper Ministry and Community Connections

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 […]

📢 Welcome our new DRUUMM Steering Committee Members

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 […]

Endorsement of Sofia Betancourt for UUA President

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 […]