UCF’s Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team will be showing “You Belong Here” on Thursday, 10/3 at 6:30 PM. This is a film that was produced here in eastern NC and explores the stories of LGBTQ+ youth in our area as well as their families and allies. The film lasts for one hour and there will be … Continue reading Film: You Belong Here
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship in Morehead City is kicking off the Unitarian Universalist Climate Justice Revival Weekend (Sept 28-29) by inviting the Community to a free showing of the award winning documentary film “Trouble the Water”, at 6:30 PM, Thursday night, Sept. 26 at 2900 Bridges St. Morehead City. The film focuses on a young … Continue reading Film: Trouble the Water – 9/26 6:30 PM
Minister Leslie is nicely settled into her home in Carteret County and she officially started as UCF’s new full time contract minister on August 1! Leslie plans to begin her ministry by connecting with UCF’s committees to learn when they meet and what type of ministry needs they may have. She is looking forward to … Continue reading MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE IT IS OFFICIAL!!! OUR NEW MINISTER, LESLIE RUNNELS, IS HERE!
On June 29th, UCF participated in Beachside Pride, a family-friendly, inclusive event which brought together people from all walks of life to “celebrate diversity, promote equality, and spread love and acceptance”. The event was held at Bar 1957 in Emerald Isle. Sarah Grenier and Rev. Micah set up a table to give out information about … Continue reading Beachside Pride
What is PRIDE all about? LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated each year during the month of June to acknowledge and honor the Stonewall Uprising in New York. (As noted by the STONEWALL Veterans’ Association, the reference to these events as the Stonewall Riots was initially used by police to justify their use of force.) Unprovoked … Continue reading Happy Pride Month!
During the last weekend in April, choir Director, Tom Cullison, and choir members, Susan Fetzer, Barb Thomas, and Karen Baggott attended the regional Choir Festival at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham, NC. Their music director, Wendy Looker, and their clinician, Francisco Ruiz from California, created a wonderful choral experience and church members provided … Continue reading UCF Members Attend NC UU Choir Festival
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive at UCF will be held on Tuesday, May 14th from 10 AM to 3 PM in our Social Hall. If you regularly give blood or would like to donate for the first time, please mark your calendar for this event. You can go ahead and schedule your appointment HERE. … Continue reading Red Cross Blood Drive at UCF – May 14
Here’s a heads up about this year’s UU the Vote rollout. This is a nationwide effort by Unitarian Universalists (UU’s) all over the country to get people out to vote. Social Justice Committee co-chairs Harriet Altman and Barb Thomas have already participated in a “Captain’s Rollout” and the rollout for all participants will be on … Continue reading Get Ready for UU the Vote!
The Spring UU 101 Classes were offered March 3, 10, and 17, following the Sunday services. Many thanks to Rev. Ma for leading the first and third classes and to Maratha Kenworthy for facilitating the second class. The Membership Committee was very happy to have between 10 and 15 people attending each class to learn … Continue reading Growing Our Fellowship with New Members
The Welcoming Congregation Team is thrilled that we were recently notified by UUA that UCF successfully completed the Five Practices of Welcome Renewal for 2023. Below is an excerpt of 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 … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Team News – April 2024
