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UCF News

What’s going on at Unitarian Coastal Fellowship?  Find it below!

UCF Women of Excellence

What a joy to hear about 3 amazing women who attend our congregation! They were honored in the NAACP “Women of Excellence” event last week. Princess Carr (far left) has read her deeply inquisitive poetry to us, Sujata Bijou (in the middle in red) and her family just started attending after meeting us at the Pride event in Emerald Isle, and Janet … Continue reading UCF Women of Excellence

“No Kings” Rally

On June 14th,  members of UCF joined hundreds of people at the Courthouse in Beaufort, along with millions around the world, at a rally to protest the policies of the current administration and to declare that there are “No Kings” in the USA. The UCF choir and St. Paul’s Episcopal choir, thanks to Karen Baggott, … Continue reading “No Kings” Rally

A Field Trip to Bonehenge

UCF members and friends enjoyed an engaging tour of Beaufort’s Bonehenge Whale Center to learn about whales and other cetaceans and their habitats. The Center displays a vast array of whale skeletons and whale art with instructional tours of the workshop. The tour participants learned about a newly identified species that is one of the most endangered … Continue reading A Field Trip to Bonehenge

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