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 meeting for consideration, or they can join us to work … Continue reading About the Social Justice Committee
The Welcoming Congregation Team is thrilled that we were recently notified by UUA that UCF successfully completed the Five Practices of Welcome Renewal for 2023. Below is an excerpt of 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 … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Team News – April 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, members from UU churches across North Carolina joined UU Justice NC and Every Child NC to gather in Raleigh for a “Leandro Day of Action”. On that day, the State Supreme Court was “rehearing” the case of adopting the Leandro Act which was passed in 2022 to fund public schools to … Continue reading Leandro Day of Action
UCF’s Welcoming Congregation Renewal (WCR) Committee started talking about hanging a Progress flag outside our church back in the spring of 2022. We felt it was important, in the face of the recent increase in anti-LGBTQ sentiment and legislation, to show our community that we are a safe and welcoming place for people of all … Continue reading Flying our Flags!
On December 12th UCF members and friends went to Empower, our neighbors down Church Street, to bring them our annual Caroling Party. Empower is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As always, we had a wonderful time. We sang Christmas Carols and then served lemonade, iced tea, and lots of cookies and … Continue reading Caroling Party at Empower
A big thank you to everyone who helped us with our Holiday Gift Bag project thisyear. We couldn’t have done it without your generosity and our many helpers.Bag filling began early this year as we teamed up with the Twisted Sisters knitting,crocheting and sewing group to fill over 50 bags for the Hope Mission RecoveryHomes. … Continue reading Holiday Gift Bags
Making a Killing: Guns Greed and the NRA This film tells the stories of how guns – and the billions made off of them – affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features different stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims’ families.
Join us on Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 in the sanctuary for some holiday inspiration. Mission: JOY is a film that shares the humor and wisdom of two of the world’s most beloved icons, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. These two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates united for one final mission: to … Continue reading Social Justice film for December
