Spring Equinox Celebration
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.
UCF News
Children and Family Ministries – January Events
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
Children and Family Ministries – January News
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
January Events – Adult Spiritual Enrichment
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 hollyer54@yahoo.com. VESPERS….Just What Is It?Vespers is a short, … Continue reading January Events – Adult Spiritual Enrichment
Film – Making a Killing January 11 at 6:30
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.
December Events – Adult Spiritual Enrichment
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 hollyer54@yahoo.com VESPERS….Just What Is It?Vespers is a … Continue reading December Events – Adult Spiritual Enrichment
Children and Family Ministries – November Recap and Upcoming December Events
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
Ministerial Search Committee
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
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 to pass this existing 8th Principle at our June 11, 2023, … Continue reading Racial Justice Update
Captain Scott Film Viewing March 23 at 6:30 pm
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
About Children’s and Family Ministry
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
Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG)
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)
Hands Across the Sand
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
Zero Waste Seminar
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
Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG) News
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
Nature Walk
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!
Welcoming Congregation
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
Drop-in Spiritual Nourishment
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
Antiracist Reading Group
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
Holiday Gift Bags
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 Education Happenings for December
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
UUA Common Read Book Discussion in November
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
Meditation Has Resumed
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
“Where I’m From” poetry project
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 Game Changers Film Discussion
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
About the Transition Team
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
UCF Racial Justice Work
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.
New Members
Look for pictures and bios of our newest members here!
About Adult Spiritual Enrichment
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
UCF News
What’s going on at Unitarian Coastal Fellowship? Find it below!
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 meeting for consideration, or they can join us to work … Continue reading About the Social Justice Committee
About the Green Sanctuary 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
April Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities
Philosophy in the AfternoonPhilosophy in the Afternoon is still waiting for your input and ideas on topics that affect us as individuals as well as a society…join us for discussing the ultimately unknowable. We’ll be in the Social Hall at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 3; please come and join us! Questions of not a … Continue reading April Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities
Growing Our Fellowship with New Members
The Spring UU 101 Classes were offered March 3, 10, and 17, following the Sunday services. Many thanks to Rev. Ma for leading the first and third classes and to Maratha Kenworthy for facilitating the second class. The Membership Committee was very happy to have between 10 and 15 people attending each class to learn … Continue reading Growing Our Fellowship with New Members
Welcoming Congregation Team News – April 2024
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
UCF Social Justice Film Series
Our New Minister – August 2024
Introducing our New Minister: Leslie Runnels We have known from the beginning of Rev. Ma’s time with us that they are our interim minister and that their time with UCF ends this July. In June 2023, you approved a Search Committee to find our new, fulltime contract minister. Since this time, the Search Committee, along … Continue reading Our New Minister – August 2024
Children and Family Ministries – April 2024
From Sarah Grenier What a gift it has been to work with the children in this congregation so far! I’ve enjoyed getting to know everyone more and to meet some new friends too. We’ve had a lot of changes happening all at once, so I want to share what’s been going on.In the nursery, we’ve … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – April 2024
March Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities:
Mental Health Family Support Group Fridays at 1:45 (Zoom) The Mental Health Family Support Group is an opportunity to share experiences and challenges of having family members or friends who live with mental illness. The Mental Health Family Support Group will be meeting on Fridays on Zoom from 1:45 to 3:15. If you would like … Continue reading March Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities:
Film Series Offering for March: Following Their Lead
Leandro Day of Action
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