Regarding in-person gatherings at the church

Hello Friends!

Changes made to how COVID Act Now reports risk levels have required the Board to reevaluate the COVID policy we recently published. In a nutshell, these changes mean that the old “green” rating is markedly different than the new … read more.

From Rev. Michelle

Dear beloveds,

At last the day is here. May 8th is when we will find ourselves in the new sanctuary. Indeed, you’ll have seen some (perhaps fumbling) worship services streamed from there already, by the time you receive this newsletter in your inbox.

It will … read more.

On Sunday, May 8th, we will have our first in-person service in our new Sanctuary!  This is NOT our grand opening but rather a “soft opening” so that we can start getting used to our beautiful new space.  There is still much to be done … read more.

Sarah Sutherland tells the story of the first Flower Communion – photo by Karen Baggott

More than 40 people, some on zoom but most in person, met at the pavilion at Fort Macon State Park for an Easter Sunday Flower Communion service.  The morning started out … read more.

From Rev. Michelle

Beloveds,

It has surely been a long season of waiting.

Two long years we have waited! For the pandemic to be over…for our dreams of a new building to come to fruition…it has been two years of anticipation, weariness, impatience, excitement, nervousness, and all of … read more.

After much work and input from all of UCF Leadership, our Board of Trustees has approved the following policy:

UCF Guidelines for Gathering during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Description: This policy sets forth guidelines for gathering for the purposes of worship and community in the buildings and on … read more.

From Rev. Michelle Ma:

Dear beloveds,

I am writing this but a few days before I go on vacation, and by the time you read this I will have been on vacation for a week. I shall be thinking of you all—I am quite certain!—all the way … read more.

From Rev. Ma:

Dear Beloveds,
Happy New Year!

A new year promises renewal, fresh starts, new beginnings. It’s the time of year that many people resolve: this year will be different. This year, I’ll finally lose weight. This year, I’ll do a better job of keeping in touch … read more.

(back)Helene Kelly, Rev. Michelle Ma, Miriam Green, Joan Burton, Terri Thomas – (front) Liz Morningstar and Savannah

On Sunday, December 5th, members of the Pastoral Care Team at UCF held a drive-thru event at our new facility (under construction) at 2900 Bridges Street.  Members and … read more.

Communications from our Coastline Newsletter this Month

From Rev. Michelle:

Dear Beloveds,

This is, historically, an inward time. The harvest is in; the days grow cold; the nights grow long. There is a season for everything, and this is the season for rest.

There is, for sure, still work … read more.