August Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities

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: hollyer54@yahoo.com 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

Children and Family Ministries June Schedule

•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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

Children and Families Ministry – October

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

Film: You Belong Here

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

September Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities

Philosophy in the Afternoon Next Meeting September 4Please join us on September 4, at 4:30pm. Questions? Call Holly at 509-607-2055.Questions of not a philosophical nature? Contact Holly: hollyer54@yahoo.com VESPERS….Just What Is It? September 18VESPERS….HAVE YOU TRIED IT? Maybe you would like it… Vespers is a short, contemplative worship service for a mid-week spiritual refresher. Join … Continue reading September Adult Spiritual Enrichment Activities