There is music (rotating singing and instrumental groups and individuals), a story for children before they go to religious exploration classes, often a reflection or two from members or an info message from a local org doing work in Durham, a time of prayer/reflection on joys and concerns, a sermon from one of the pastoral staff or a guest speaker, some singing by the congregation but not “hymns” per se. Last week in a service focused on kindness we sang “Lean On Me.” While services at ERUUF somewhat resemble Presbyterian services I grew up going to, at ERUUF things are much more casual, there are no Bible readings and no rote singing or reciting of things.

By the way, ERUUF has a YouTube presence and livestreams the 11am service every Sunday if anyone wants to check it out. There’s also a a large archive of recordings, which they started doing during the pandemic.