The third film in our Social Justice film series will be The Ties that Bind. It will be shown on Thursday, November 9th at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. As always, the film is free (donations accepted) and free popcorn will be served. This film is only an hour long so we will have time … Continue reading Social Justice Film Series November 9
The Auction Committee has reluctantly decided to postpone the UCF Goods and Services Auction originally scheduled for November 10th. We didn’t feel that we had enough auction items to conduct a financially successful auction. We will reschedule the auction for some time after the first of the year. We will continue to accept auction items and services … Continue reading UCF Goods and Service Auction Postponed
The NC Seafood Festival is held in Morehead City the first weekend of October every year and it is a huge event. UCF joined the lottery to sell Pepsi at the festival — and our name was selected. We will receive a percentage of the profits but we have to man (or woman) the Pepsi … Continue reading UCF in the Pepsi Can!
UCF is resuming its annual Goods and Services Auction on November 10th 2023 (after several years off due to Covid). This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need everyone to participate by donating goods and services, as well as attending the auction. If you haven’t been to one of our auctions, ask … Continue reading Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
The Search Committee wants to express our sincere thanks to all the UCF members, friends and visitors who participated in the UCF Ministerial search survey and cottage meetings. Also, thank you for continuing to share your individual ideas, suggestions and questions with us. Your feedback is helping the Search Committee gain an even deeper understanding … Continue reading October Ministerial Search Committee Update
The Adult Spiritual Education Committee and the Green Sanctuary Committee will be hosting the second in our Social Action Film Series called “The Letter”. It will be on the second Thursday in October, October 12, at 6:30 PM, in the UCF Sanctuary. “The Letter” is a new documentary about how spiritual values call us to … Continue reading October Social Justice Film: The Letter
We had a FABULOUS pancake breakfast at our September First Sunday Funday! Thanks to Wendy Pesch for these fabulous photos. Riley, Ayden, and Bryden helped make THREE kinds of pancakes–and waffles!–for everyone. They did everything from flipping to serving. Everyone had a great time. In October, we’ll be doing more food-related service! We’ll be helping … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries News
Mental Health Family Support Group 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 Mondays on Zoom from 3:30 to 5:00 beginning on September 11. If you would like … Continue reading September Groups and Classes
UCF is hosting our first Social Justice Film Series!The Social Justice Committee, the Welcoming Congregation Team, the Green Sanctuary Team, The Anti-Racist Team and the Adult Spiritual Enrichment Committee will be teaming up in the next months to bring you a series of documentaries concerning several areas of Social Justice. Our very first film will … Continue reading “Wilmington on Fire” – September 14 6:30 pm
Another month means another First Sunday Funday! On September 3rd at 9:30 AM, we held a pancake breakfast. We made fun pancake shapes, with both regular and gluten-free batter and lots of toppings! Also in September, we’re inviting all families to join us for a multigenerational worship service on Sept. 10, our annual Water Communion … Continue reading September News from Children and Family Ministries
