From Sarah Grenier July has been packed with learning and fun! Youth group has been a blast every week from playing on the bounce house to movie night. The parents get to discuss both our struggles and successes together!In the RE classroom, we’ve discussed the origins of Unitarian Universalism and the chalice symbol. Learning our … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – August
Philosophy in the Afternoon Next Meeting September 4Philosophy in the Afternoon is cancelled on August 7, 2024. Please join us on September 4, at 4:30pm instead. Questions? Call Holly at 509-607-2055.Questions of not a philosophical nature? Contact Holly: [email protected] VESPERS….Just What Is It? August 21VESPERS….HAVE YOU TRIED IT? Maybe you would like it… Vespers is … Continue reading August Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities
Our congregation is joining UUs across the land to revive our commitment to climate justice.
•Sunday, June 2nd, Multigen Pride Sunday 10:30AM: Nursery open, no children’s religious education During coffee hour: Sunday Funday “Fun in the Sun”•Friday, June 7th: 12:30-2:30 Celebrate the end of the school year with pizza and ice cream!•Sunday, June 9th, 10:30AM: Father’s Day story and activities•Friday, June 14th, 6:30PM: Game Night! Bring your favorite board game … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries June Schedule
All are welcome at our celebration of the Spring Equinox, Ostara, on March 20 at 6pm in the sanctuary. We will welcome in spring and new beginnings with Wiccan ritual and fellowship.
Jan 7: First Sunday Funday! Everyone is invited to help us with a no sew blanket tying project! Once tied, these will become rugs that the children will sit and lie on for Spirit Play. We will have all kinds of patterns: unicorns, dinosaurs, dogs, butterflies… Jan 21: Yo, Who Put Dragons in the Church?! … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – January Events
December was a blast! We had a super chaotic and super fun Solstice Pageant, a yummy cookie exchange (big ups to Janet and Drew for bringing cookies to decorate!), a pizza-filled Project Christmas Cheer day, and a sweet and helpful First Sunday Funday where a dozen of us helped assemble gift bags for the staff … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – January News
Philosophy in the AfternoonHave you attended Philosophy in the Afternoon? If not, join us for answering questions with too many possible answers! We’ll be in the Social Hall at 4:30 on January 3; please come and join us! Questions of not a philosophical nature? Contact Holly: 509-607-2055 or [email protected]. VESPERS….Just What Is It?Vespers is a short, … Continue reading January Events – Adult Spiritual Enrichment
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.
Philosophy in the AfternoonHave you attended Philosophy in the Afternoon? If not, join us for answering questions with too many possible answers! We’ll be in the Social Hall at 4:30 on December 6; please come and join us! Questions of not a philosophical nature? Contact Holly: 509-607-2055 or [email protected] VESPERS….Just What Is It?Vespers is a … Continue reading December Events – Adult Spiritual Enrichment
Wow! What a November! We had an awesome First Sunday Funday teaching the kids about recycling (and playing fun games with recyclables), yet another Game Night, and an AWESOME skit on Nov. 19 where the kids helped us tell a story about generosity and greed. They were the first ones to load the results of … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – November Recap and Upcoming December Events
At the July 9 Worship Service, Tom Cullison, Miriam Green, Penny Hooper, Amy Jones, and Sarah Grenier accepted the charge to serve on the Ministerial Search Committee for UCF’s next full-time contract minister. The committee members’ response to the congregation was “We hear your charge and set it upon our hearts. We covenant to listen … Continue reading Ministerial Search Committee
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 pass this existing 8th Principle at our June 11, 2023, … Continue reading Racial Justice Update
Capturing Scott B’s enthusiasm for outdoor recreation and his deep connection to nature, matched with the open-hearted curiosity and resilience with which his daughter, Betsy Bertram, follows his trail, makes this an adventure film with a soul. North Carolina’s abundant natural beauty provides a vibrant backdrop as Betsy’s journey takes her down back roads and … Continue reading Captain Scott Film Viewing March 23 at 6:30 pm
You and your family are welcome at the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship! When you arrive, we’ll present your family with a “busy bag” or two, with small toys, crayons and coloring pages to help your little ones stay entertained. Families sit together for the first 15-20 minutes. After the Time for All Ages and Joys & … Continue reading About Children’s and Family Ministry
The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, will be discussed by the Anti-Racist Reading Group on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. It is the story of a man born into slavery, who escapes via the underground railroad and resolves to rescue the family he left behind. The book jacket reads, “Written by one of today’s … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG)
Mark May 21, 2022, on your calendar for this year’s Hands Across the Sand celebration of our coastal environment and commitment to protect this precious ecosystem. UCF Green Sanctuary members will be present, and we’d love to have lots of participation from UCF members and friends! Come at 11:45 to the Emerald Isle Pier; we’ll … Continue reading Hands Across the Sand
Have you been wondering how you can reduce the amount of trash you generate? Join us for a Zero Waste Presentation sponsored by Adult RE and Green Sanctuary. Linda Rudd will present lots of tips and practical information for treading more lightly on our precious mother earth. Zero Waste households are most successful when they … Continue reading Zero Waste Seminar
On March 17, we discussed Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor, by Layla F. Saad. Liz Morningstar led a very deep and thought provoking discussion. At our next meeting, Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., we will discuss The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. It is the … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG) News
Ready to get outdoors and enjoy the spring wildflowers?Tom Wentworth will lead this year’s first nature walk on Saturday April 23, from2-4 pm on a yet-to-be-determined trail, likely in the Croatan National Forest.Please check The Wave weekly in April for details. Sponsored by UCF Adult RE andGreen Sanctuary. Welcome Spring!
UCF’s Welcoming Congregation Statement: We, the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, are an intentionally diverse community, welcoming of and enriched by people of varying cultures, economic and ethnic backgrounds; by people of varying sexual orientations, gender identities and family compositions; by people of all races, ages, and beliefs. (Adopted by the UCF congregation in 2006) To receive … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation
Has COVID left you running on empty spiritually and emotionally? Join Reverend Michelle for a time of “Drop-In Spiritual Nourishment” on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 pm. This will be a midweek pause to catch your breath and rejuvenate your spirit through quiet time, poems and readings, and facilitated discussion. You can find the zoom … Continue reading Drop-in Spiritual Nourishment
The Anti-Racist Reading Group next book discussion will be on March 17 at 7 p.m. The book is Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad. This book was introduced during our January 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, and includes daily prompts to … Continue reading Antiracist Reading Group
Our 2021 Holiday Gift Bag season began with a very generous donation from you, the UCF congregation. Then, The Twisted Sisters, members of a knitting and crocheting group who meet at the Senior Center each week, donated an amazing and wonderful assortment of handmade scarves, hats, lapghans and bags that they had been working on … Continue reading Holiday Gift Bags
Adult Religious Education had a busy month! In addition to weekly meditation and yoga sessions, we co-sponsored with Social Action, the film and discussion, “Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem.” An excellent discussion was led by LA Jones, a retired federal warden and Charles Chalmers, retired Durham NC Chief of Police. Approximately 30 participants joined us … Continue reading Adult Education Happenings for December
The UCF Adult Religious Education Committee is pleased to announce a book group to discuss the UUA Common Read 2021 book: Breathe: A Letter to my Sons by Imani Perry. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:30 pm, probably on Zoom. For information and discussion questions about the book, visit uua.org/read/breathe; to learn more … Continue reading UUA Common Read Book Discussion in November
Adult RE is pleased to announce that the weekly meditation class began on Monday, September 20, at 6:30 pm by Zoom. The site will open at 6:15. The sessions will be guided by either Holly Rogers, Daryl Walker, Virginia Woodhead, or Vicki Barrett. Vicki was our meditation group leader for several years before she moved … Continue reading Meditation Has Resumed
In June, we had a service based on the poetry project called “Where I’m From.” In this project, people write a poem modeled after George Ella Lyon’s poem, and they consider images, expressions and memories from their own past. For Adult RE on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:00 pm, we will host a time in … Continue reading “Where I’m From” poetry project
The Adult RE Committee is hosting a discussion of the film The Game Changers on Wednesday October 27, 2021 at 6 pm. This film discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet, particularly for athletes. The movie is available for viewing on Netflix, and lists James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan and Novak Djokovic as Executive … Continue reading The Game Changers Film Discussion
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship is in transition! Following the retirement of longtime minister Rev. Sally White, who served at UCF for 18 years, interim minister Rev. Micah Ma is helping UCF get ready for their next settled minister in 2024. Toward that end, UCF has appointed a Transition Team to assist Rev. Micah and help … Continue reading About the Transition Team
We feel that the comprehensive work that UCF is doing on Racial Justice deserves its own blog. This Racial Justice blog will highlight our work and keep everyone up to date on where we have been and where we are going as a congregation committed to advocating for racial justice.
Look for pictures and bios of our newest members here!
Our Adult Spiritual Enrichment Committee presents programs designed to motivate and encourage spiritual, intellectual, social justice, or practical transformation in the lives of our members, our friends, and the community. Classes may come from UUA or other published curricula, an outside speaker, or a member of our congregation who has special knowledge in the field. … Continue reading About Adult Spiritual Enrichment
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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 Green Sanctuary Committee is dedicated to creating a religious community that has a fundamental commitment to living in harmony with the Earth. We do this by planning monthly events for our congregation and the community that focus on the environment through a combination of service projects, educating and advocating for environmental justice, and field … Continue reading About the Green Sanctuary Committee
About 15 Friends and 5 or 6 Members gathered to eat lunch and learn more about each other, our church and our faith, on Nov 27, Dec 3, and Dec 10. This was a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other better.A good time, plus interesting discussions, were held over these three weeks of … Continue reading Membership News: UU 101
The December schedule is absolutely PACKED! Be sure to takeadvantage of Parent’s Night Out to get your last-minute shopping done orto just breath during this hectic time of year! Show up for the fun and easy Christ-mas Pageant to take pictures for your family, and then come to sing your heart out at Christmas Eve … Continue reading December News From Children and Families Ministries
Mental Health Wellness Support Group November 19 This support group will meet November 19, 2024 (3rd Tuesday of the month) – at 6:00pm in the Sally B. White Building. This mental health wellness support group is for people with significant mental health challenges and/or struggles with substance abuse, to facilitate self-empowerment and recovery. Covenant of … Continue reading Adult Spiritual Enrichment – November Activities
by Sarah Grenier Halloween to New Year’s always seems like a whirlwind of candy, travel, and craziness. New Year’s day we can finally take a breath!! To avoid burnout this holiday season as parents, I encourage you to slow down with your families. Say no to duties and gatherings that get in the way of … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – November
Sunday, October 6th, 10:30AM: Celebrating Samhain Story During coffee hour: Halloween dress up and treat trail! Friday, October 11th, 5:30-8PM: Parent’s Night out!Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4AADA72BA7FD0-51474939-october Sunday, October 13th, 10:30AM: Multigen Homecoming Service10:30AM: Nursery open, no children’s religious education Sunday, October 20th, 10:30AM: All People Need a Vote Story RE Volunteer training with childcare 12-1:30pm Sunday, … Continue reading Children and Families Ministry – October
VESPERS….Just What Is It? October 16VESPERS….HAVE YOU TRIED IT? Maybe you would like it… Vespers is a short, contemplative worship service for a mid-week spiritual refresher. Join us in the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm. Mental Health Wellness Support Group October 15This support group will meet October 15, 2024 (3rd Tuesday of the month) – at … Continue reading October Spiritual Enrichment Activities
UCF’s Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team will be showing “You Belong Here” on Thursday, 10/3 at 6:30 PM. This is a film that was produced here in eastern NC and explores the stories of LGBTQ+ youth in our area as well as their families and allies. The film lasts for one hour and there will be … Continue reading Film: You Belong Here
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship in Morehead City is kicking off the Unitarian Universalist Climate Justice Revival Weekend (Sept 28-29) by inviting the Community to a free showing of the award winning documentary film “Trouble the Water”, at 6:30 PM, Thursday night, Sept. 26 at 2900 Bridges St. Morehead City. The film focuses on a young … Continue reading Film: Trouble the Water – 9/26 6:30 PM
