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.
Join Us at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, January 4th, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., “Having Everything in the Right Perspective” with Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Lead Minister
As we begin a new year, our children and youth will join us during the first half of the service for the “Blessing of the Bulbs” – – a New Year ritual. In his message, Rev. James will reflect on how our perspective on life can help us live 2026 with less worry and more joy.
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.
There will be no joys and sorrows this Sunday. To submit a joy or sorrow to be shared during next Sundays service, fill out this form by 11 p.m. next Saturday.
(This page will be updated by January 8th for the following Sunday’s service.)
Saturday Social
Everyone is welcome to our first Saturday Social of 2026. Our next Saturday Social is coming up on January 10th and we are calling on cooks to bring something to share for the potluck at 5:30 p.m. Sign up here to bring a dish! At 6:30 p.m. we’ll have a game night, song swap, a movie called Eternal Song, and childcare available for children 6 and under.
Chalice Circle Registration is Open!
Chalice Circles, which consist of 6-10 people and meet monthly at UUFR, on Zoom, and in UUFR member homes, are our most popular small group ministry. Over 130 people participated in fall groups. Registration for spring Chalice Circles (beginning February 2026 and running monthly through June) opened on December 1st. Current participants have priority until December 7th. After that, available openings are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Many groups fill up quickly. For additional information and access to the registration form click here. You may send inquiries to . We hope you will consider joining a Chalice Circle!
Lead Minister Search
As we close out the year, we’re feeling deep gratitude for this congregation.
Over the past months, hundreds of UUFR members and friends have shared their voices through the Congregational Survey, Searching Circles, and the B4 Workshop. Because of that collective effort, the Lead Minister Search Team was able to submit a Congregational Record that truly reflects who we are and what we hope for in our next minister.
338 survey responses
210 Searching Circle participants
Nearly 80 B4 Workshop participants
We invite you to read our end-of-year reflection and learn more about what we heard and what comes next in the search process.
To learn more about the Lead Minister Search click here
Highlighted Upcoming Events
Grounds Day
January 3, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newcomer Gathering
January 4, 2026, 10:30 am
Newcomer Gathering
January 4, 2026, 12:15 pm
Saturday Social
January 10, 2026, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Grief Support Workshop Series
January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Men's Breafast
January 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Social Justice Forum
January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grounds Day
February 7, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social Justice Forum
February 25, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grounds Day
March 7, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 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.
