Category: Social Justice

About the Social Justice Committee

UCF’s Social Justice Committee helps UCF to fulfill its vision of being a “visible presence in the community promoting a just world through…compassionate action”.  This committee’s makeup is ever-changing – any member of the congregation can bring a social justice issue or project to a … read more.

8th Principle Resolution for Annual Meeting

Big News!
The Racial Justice Group under the umbrella of the Social Justice Committee is requesting that the UCF Board put the following Resolution on the Agenda for the Annual Meeting on June 11, 2023!

We, the congregation of the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship vote to … read more.

Hope Mission Activities

Sarah Wax, Joan Burton and Jane Hines at Hope Mission

The Social Justice committee is now participating in Hope Mission’s “Soup Kitchen” activities. On April 4, Joan Burton, Jane Hines, and Sarah Wax, assisted in the serving of the meal. On April 6, Harriet Altman assisted … read more.

Racial Justice Update

Big News! The Racial Justice Group under the umbrella of the Social Justice Committee is requesting that the UCF Board put the following Resolution on the Agenda for the Annual Meeting on June 11, 2023! We, the congregation of the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship vote … read more.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Issues in NC and Carteret County

By Amy Jones

2023 is the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking numbers of anti-trans bills. The 2023 legislative session already has seen more than 350 anti-trans bills introduced in 36 states. This is almost twice as many as were seen in 2022 and the vast majority … read more.

UCF’s Next Red Cross Blood Drive

Mark your calendars! UCF will be holding a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 11th from 10 AM to 3 PM in our Social Hall. There is always a big need for blood in our area. A team comes all the way from Greenville … read more.

Black History Month: Pauli Murray

Pauli Murray

Born in 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland, Pauli Murray was not only a queer, black, nonbinary visionary who was way ahead of her time, she was a trailblazing luminary, activist, lawyer, writer, poet, author, and priest. All her firsts were years before others were to … read more.

Holiday Giving Activities – 2022

Caroling Party at Empower

A wonderful and festive time was had by all, when on Friday, December 9, a group of us were able to take gift bags, sing Christmas Carols, and host a little reception for the folks that participate in the Empower program – … read more.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

UCF is resuming its annual participation in the Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration at the Civic Center on January 16th. As we have for many years, we will help to prepare the lunch for approximately 300 guests who attend. There is no cooking involved – … read more.

Progress Flag

Over the past several months, the Welcoming Congregation Committee has shared Coastline articles on the meanings and significance of the Progress Flag and on October 9, a Congregational Conversation was held after the Worship service to discuss displaying the Progress Flag on the UCF campus. … read more.