Author: Barb Thomas

“Recognizing and Interrupting Racism” Class

On Saturday, June 12th, ten members and friends gathered at the Sunday School building for a class by Liz Morningstar called “Recognizing and Interrupting Racism”.  The class was interactive with participants sharing information learned in books on racism (and Anti-racism) over the past two years and, after a discussion of “Accountability and Calling In” (not … Continue reading “Recognizing and Interrupting Racism” Class

Ground Breaking Ceremony on New Sanctuary/Social Hall Building

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS GATHER, AWAITING THE START OF THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY The weather reports were predicting intermittent showers and the clouds were thick as the morning progressed, but at noon on Thursday, June 10th, over 50 members and friends of UCF gathered on the 2900 Bridges Street property to celebrate the Ground Breaking for … Continue reading Ground Breaking Ceremony on New Sanctuary/Social Hall Building

Beach Cleanup

On Saturday, June 5th, twelve members and friends from UCF took part in a beach cleanup at Ft. Macon State Park to participate in World Ocean Day.  The cleanup was sponsored by the Green Sanctuary and Social Action Committees and Carteret Big Sweep. Many thanks to Dee Smith from Carteret Big Sweep for the loan … Continue reading Beach Cleanup

Notes From Anti-Racism Meeting – March 21, 2021

Several UCF and community members have participated in classes, book discussions, and film discussions on anti-racism over the last year. On March 21 the Social Action and Adult Religious Education Committees invited the congregation to brainstorm ways we, both as individuals and as a fellowship, could put into action some of the anti-racism ideas we … Continue reading Notes From Anti-Racism Meeting – March 21, 2021