The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship has been committed to demonstrating UU’s Second Principle of justice, equity, and compassion in human relations through building relationships across difference. We recognize that the path to mutual trust and respect comes from working together for the long run, not just a “flash in the pan” project. This has happened on … Continue reading Racial Justice: Where We Have Been
We feel that the comprehensive work that UCF is doing on Racial Justice deserves its own blog. This Racial Justice blog will highlight our work and keep everyone up to date on where we have been and where we are going as a congregation committed to advocating for racial justice.
From Rev. Michelle: Dear friends, Change is in the air: a change in seasons, and also a change in ministers. The coming month will be filled with surprises, as I learn about you and the way you do things, and as you learn about me and the way I do things. These first few weeks … Continue reading September UCF News
For those of you who don’t live nearby or haven’t had a chance to drive by 2900 Bridges Street in the last couple of days, here is what is happening! Very exciting! Big thanks to Karen Baggott for recording the progress in pictures. If you stop by to look or take pictures, be careful where … Continue reading Trusses are Going Up on the New Building!
On June 23rd, some UCF congregants gathered at Rotary Park in Morehead City for a potluck picnic. Nan Reed, Chair of the Membership Committee, organized the event for those who felt safe doing so and were missing seeing each other face to face. Fourteen people gathered on a beautiful summer evening with a nice breeze … Continue reading UCF Picnic
On June 30, 2021, Rev. Sally White, our beloved minister, teacher, and friend, retired after almost 18 years as our pastor. Many of us spent the last few months of her tenure saying goodbye and letting her know what she meant to us but on June 26th, we held a Retirement Party at the Train … Continue reading Rev. Sally’s Retirement Party
Sarah was born in Jacksonville, NC where her father served in the Marine Corps. She grew up in NC, GA, AL, NH, and MD. She went to Croatan High School and the UNC School of the Arts. She started to major in art at UNC Chapel Hill, but she changed majors and schools. She graduated … Continue reading New Member: Sarah Wax
Greetings from Rev. Michelle Dear friends,Greetings!As I write this, I am in my home office, surrounded by boxes and papers that still need to be shredded. I’m in a stage of mixed excitement and nervousness—as perhaps you are as well—as I look toward a future with many possibilities and unknowns. Melva wrote so skillfully in … Continue reading August UCF News
Thank you to all who participated in our anti-racism instrument! Over 90% of respondents strongly agreed that it was important for our congregation to work toward a more racially just country and the responses were evenly split between those who were more drawn to mobilizing individuals for a single event or action and those who … Continue reading Anti-Racism Work
