Green Sanctuary News for April

Fifth Sunday Our fifth Sunday offering in April will be Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and the White Oak Waterkeeper, suggested by UCF Green Sanctuary. Coastal Carolina Riverwatch (CCRW) is a water quality advocacy nonprofit, serving the White Oak River basin, and representing thousands of eastern North Carolina citizens committed to protecting our local waterways. They say, … Continue reading Green Sanctuary News for April

Plant-Based Potluck

The UCF Adult Spiritual Enrichment and Green Sanctuary Committees co-sponsored a Plant-Based Potluck after the Vespers service in the Social Hall on Wednesday, March 15. Twelve members and friends attended and brought a variety of plant-based recipes, including main dishes, salads, and desserts. The food was excellent, and so was the company

UCF Receives 2022 Welcoming Congregation Renewal from UUA

UCF did it! We received our 2022 renewal as a Welcoming Congregation. Rev. Michael Crumpler, UUA LGBTQ and Multicultural Programs Director, acknowledged the powerful work UCF has done to ensure that we are meeting the needs of queer and trans congregants and in our wider community. The Welcoming Congregation team thanks UCF Members and Friends … Continue reading UCF Receives 2022 Welcoming Congregation Renewal from UUA

First Sunday Fun Day

We’re starting a new monthly program: First Sunday Fun Day! On the first Sunday of every month, we’ll meet from 9 – 10am in the Social Hall or on the patio (weather permitting) for a family activity with Sarah Sutherland. In March we’ll be learning about and practicing a traditional Japanese art form called gyotaku, … Continue reading First Sunday Fun Day

Implicit Bias – March 8 at 3:00 and 6:30

“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” We, at our Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, are continuing our journey towards voting on … Continue reading Implicit Bias – March 8 at 3:00 and 6:30

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

Tidal Alert Film and Discussion

On Saturday, January 28, from Noon to 2:00 the UCF Adult Spritual Enrichment and Green Sanctuary committees sponsored Tidal Alert, a film about the need for protection of our coastal waters. A panel discussion followed the movie. Panelists Riley Lewis from Coastal Carolina Riverwatch, Keith Rittmaster from Bonehenge Whale Center, and Mark Hooper, UCF member, … Continue reading Tidal Alert Film and Discussion