Author: Barb Thomas

News from the Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team

The Welcoming Congregation Team is thrilled that we were recently notified by UUA that UCF successfully completed the Five Practices of Welcome Renewal for 2024.Below is an excerpt from the letter from Rev. Michael J. Crumpler, UUA LGBTQ and Multicultural Director Programs Director.“Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Five Practices of Welcome Renewal for 2024. … Continue reading News from the Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team

Holiday Gift Bags

As is our tradition, UCF reached out to over 100 adults in Carteret County who are dealing with serious problems, including homelessness, severe and persistent mental illness, developmental disabilities, natural disasters, and addiction recovery.  These adults are served by 4 local organizations:  Hope Mission, Beach House, Empower, and Carteret Long Term Recovery Alliance.  Each adult … Continue reading Holiday Gift Bags

Caroling Party at Empower

On Tuesday, December 10th a group of members and friends from UCF brought a Holiday Caroling party to our neighbors at Empower. Empower (formerly Station Club) is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides vocational training and socialization activities. Karen Baggott lead the singing of simple Christmas Carols and Dan Phillips … Continue reading Caroling Party at Empower

Project Christmas Cheer

 Saturday, December 7, a group of parents and children from our congregation met at Walmart to shop for six Christmas Angels, four from one family and two from a second family. Great fun was had shopping and checking their Christmas “Wish lists” and clothes sizes and favorite colors to make sure Santa got everything just … Continue reading Project Christmas Cheer