Come to our Yard Sale on Saturday, October 18th. Click HERE for more info!
The Anti-Racist Reading Group has read quite a few books over the last three years. We would like to share a few of these books with you as UCF begins to study the 8th Principle for adoption next year. The first books we read were White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to … Continue reading Recommended reading from AARG as we begin to study the adoption of the 8th Principle
The James Baldwin classic, The Fire Next Time, is the book to be discussed at the September 15, at 7 p.m., Anti-Racist Reading Group meeting. The book consists of two essays that were written in the 1960s, during a time of segregation between white and Black Americans. It explores how race, identity, and power helped … Continue reading AARG Upcoming Book Discussions
From Rev. Micah C. Ma Dear Beloveds, It’s a new era. We’ve hung plaques and art on the walls; we’ve paid a few utilities bills; we’ve sung in the choir; we’ve thrown a party (and what a party!). We’ve settled in. And now many of us are wondering: What’s next? How do we tell people … Continue reading September UCF News
Let’s start the fall right, gathering with family and friends for a nature walk! UCF’s Green Sanctuary and Adult SE Committees are pleased to announce a Fall Equinox Hike at Fort Macon State Park. We will meet at 2 PM on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in the Beach Access area, which is reached by taking … Continue reading September Nature Walk Planned
UCF is once again a sponsor for the annual Voter Registration drive that will be held at Carteret Community College from Monday 9/19 through Thursday, 9/22 this year. The event is organized by the League of Women Voters of Carteret County.As a sponsor, our role is to help provide volunteers to register voters at three … Continue reading Volunteer for Voter Registration Drive
From Rev. Micah: Dear Beloveds: I’m back! Yes, I had a wonderful time at General Assembly–even with the news about Roe v. Wade that occurred that Friday. It was good to be in the company of other Unitarian Universalists as we affirmed our dedication to autonomy and sacred choice. We have seen this moment coming … Continue reading August UCF News
On Sunday, August 14, we dedicated the Reverend Sally B. White Center in honor of our Minister Emerita, Sally White. The Center, which contains classrooms, meeting rooms, a nursery, and offices, is key to our continued growth. Reverend Sally and her 18 years of service were celebrated by Board of Trustees President, Susan Fetzer, our … Continue reading Rev. Sally B. White Center Dedication!
The Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute, lovingly known as SUUSI, is an intergenerational UU summer camp that has been running since 1970. After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, when it ran only virtually, SUUSI was back in business on the ground this July, on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. Linda and I … Continue reading Experiencing SUUSI by Tom Wentworth
As we approach this new season in our new building and have more space and visibility, we have an opportunity to really make a difference as we “advocate for social and environmental justice within our community”. We hope to get more folks joining us as we do more outreach in our community, more education, more … Continue reading Come Join Our Social Justice Committee
Does it feel to you as if you’re gently and gradually rejoining society after almost 3 years of COVID quarantine? Sure seems that way to me! Much is the same out there in the world, but much is also different. One thing that’s different for many of us is the activities we used to enjoy. … Continue reading The Value of Volunteerism
