Intentionally Inclusive, Liberally Religious, Actively Serving the Common Good
We are Raleigh’s liberal church!
We are an intergenerational community of many backgrounds and beliefs. We are passionate about growing spiritually and working for love and justice in our shared world.
Whoever you are and wherever you are on your own religious journey, you are welcome here.
What makes Unitarian Universalism similar to and different from other religious traditions?
Reverend Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Lead Minister, and Reverend Carrie McEvoy, Assistant Minister.
We try to make things as clear and easy as possible for visitors to get involved in our congregation.
UUFR switches back to two services starting this Sunday, September 7th. The first service will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the second service will be held at 11:15 a.m.
Join Us at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, September 7th, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., “Ingathering Sunday” with Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Lead Minister
Today we return to our two-service worship schedule. Bring a small container of water from home or someplace special to you for our ingathering ritual. This morning, our children and youth will join us for the first part of our services, the choir will sing, and Rev. James will share a message titled “Nobody Does it Alone.”
Our 11:15 a.m. service will be streamed on YouTube as well as being offered in person. To watch the service on YouTube, live or later, visit here.
To submit a joy or sorrow to be shared during our services, fill out this form by 11
(This page will be updated by September 11h for the following Sunday’s service.)
Lead Minister Search
The Congregational Survey is open! This is your chance to help shape UUFR’s future as we search for our next minister. It takes just 15-30 minutes and we’re aiming for at least 50% participation. Take the survey here. Paper copies are available in the lower level of the main building outside of the offices.
As UUFR prepares to call a new lead minister, we’re inviting you to help us describe who we are, what matters most to us, and what we’re looking for in ministry. This fall, the Lead Minister Search Team and Committee on Ministry will host a series of Searching Circles (small group conversations open to everyone in our community.)
These meetings are a chance to reflect together on questions like:
– What are you most proud of about UUFR?
– What do you want the new Lead Minister to continue, not change?
– What work seems slow, stuck, or left undone?
– What new direction do you hope the new Lead minister will lead us in?
– What is an important question that you think the Search Team should ask the candidates for Lead Minister?
Facilitated by members of the Search Team and Committee on Ministry, these gatherings will offer space to listen, share, and discover our shared values and hopes for UUFR’s future. Each session will last 1.5 hours. We hope you’ll join us! Click here to learn more and sign up for a Searching Circle.
For more information about the search process click here
Highlighted Upcoming Events
Saturday Social
September 13, 2025, 5:30 pm
Chalice Circle Sampler
September 14, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Lay-Led Worship Workshop
September 17, 2025, 7:00 pm
Sun Day at UUFR
September 21, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fall CSA Registration Deadline
September 22, 2025
Introduction to Unitarian Universalism
October 8, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFR's 47th Annual Auction
November 8, 2025, 4:00 pm
See a full , searchable listing of all upcoming events.
Find out the latest news about what is happening at UUFR.
There’s a place for you here
Learn about Chalice Circles, our most popular small groups for adults, as well as our other classes for adults at UUFR.
Join us for one of the many activities we have for fun and fellowship for children, youth, and adults.
We are committed to creating a more compassionate, just, and sustainable world. Learn how you can help us.
We nurture open minds, loving hearts, helping hands, and growing spirits.
As Unitarian Universalists we believe in doing this together in the warmth of community.
Quick Links for Members
There are so many ways you can get involved and make a difference in our community.
Take the first step on a journey toward a fuller, deeper, richer experience of life, and visit us on a Sunday morning or another day of the week. We're located at 3313 Wade Avenue in Raleigh.
Our facilities can accommodate groups of 12 to 450 people and is available to individuals and community organizations for weddings, receptions, memorial services, parties, conferences, concerts, musical recitals, small group meetings, yoga and meditation groups, book readings, and other events.
