From Reverend Michelle: I am not, by nature, a patient person. I’m one of those people who has some trouble being still. Meditation did not come naturally to me. I had to learn to be silent. Given the choice, I prefer to be doing something rather than just being. But stillness is necessary sometimes—such as … Continue reading October UCF News
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
Sunday, September 12th couldn’t have been a more beautiful day to have a UCF service in the pavilion at Fort Macon, looking out at Beaufort inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. This was the first time that we have gathered for a service in person since March of 2020 – and it was a joyous time. … Continue reading UCF Service at the Beach
Our Transition Team is off to an excellent start. The initial meeting on 9/4/21 focused on getting to know each other and setting ground rules for operation. All team members were in attendance. They are Reverend Michelle Ma, Harriet Altman, Liz Morningstar, Mark Hooper, Helene Kelly, Miriam Green, and Tom Wentworth. We began work on … Continue reading Transition Team News – 9/4/21
We are using the thoughts and reflections from those who have participated in intensive reading and self-reflection to move forward. In one workshop, participants were asked to identify the most meaningful things they have learned through their anti-racism work so far. Below are some of the things that came up: In addition to the experiences … Continue reading Racial Justice: Where We Are Going
The Anti-Racism Reading group unofficially began with reading Rev. William Barber’s book, “The Third Reconstruction” which was the UUA “Common Read” for 2016-2017. In January 2017, we began with three study groups which were of mixed races including community members as well as our congregants who met over four sessions. After the positive response, Rev. … Continue reading Anti-Racism Reading Group
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship has been committed to demonstrating UU’s Second Principle of justice, equity, and compassion in human relations through building relationships across difference. We recognize that the path to mutual trust and respect comes from working together for the long run, not just a “flash in the pan” project. This has happened on … Continue reading Racial Justice: Where We Have Been
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.
From Rev. Michelle: Dear friends, Change is in the air: a change in seasons, and also a change in ministers. The coming month will be filled with surprises, as I learn about you and the way you do things, and as you learn about me and the way I do things. These first few weeks … Continue reading September UCF News
For those of you who don’t live nearby or haven’t had a chance to drive by 2900 Bridges Street in the last couple of days, here is what is happening! Very exciting! Big thanks to Karen Baggott for recording the progress in pictures. If you stop by to look or take pictures, be careful where … Continue reading Trusses are Going Up on the New Building!
