A Church of Open Minds and Open Hearts

This Sunday @ UUFR (11:00 am)

Neoliberalism, the Free Market, and the 7 Principles

Neoliberalism is about economic policy. Economic policy influences the so-called free market, and determines predictable results. Does neoliberalism affirm and promote the seven principles? But, wait, what IS neoliberalism, anyway? Today’s service is led by UUFR member Bo Chagnon.

UUA General Assembly

UUA General Assembly

The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) has an annual business meeting known as General Assembly (GA), which takes place June 21-25 in New Orleans. At this many-faceted gathering, attendees participate in awesome worship, hear remarkable speakers as well as business reports, sing (a lot!), and participate in Social Justice projects. Those who are delegates representing our congregations also vote on business matters and periodically on elected officials. This year we elect a president for a 6-year term. The best source of information is online as www.uua.org/ga.

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Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

Colorful Conversations will host a series of book discussions on "Unitarian Universalists of Color: Stories of Struggle, Courage, Love and Faith." The first one will be on Sunday, July 9, 12:30 to 2. One copy of the book is available at the UUFR library. Softcover books are available from Yuri at UUFR. More information about the book and how to purchase a copy (eBook or softcover) at https://UUofColorStoryProject.com

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Spiritfest!

Spiritfest!

Please join us for UUFR’s annual all-congregation retreat at Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center, 90 minutes from UUFR. There is fun and fellowship for all ages! Activities begin Friday evening and finish Sunday noon. Come for one night or two or just come for the day.

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What’s Happening?

What’s New?

Our Stories. Our Voices.

I first came to UUFR in the summer of 1998. I’d just moved to Raleigh, didn’t know anyone here, except Don, my (now) husband. I was raised in a UU church in NY and, after a hiatus, felt ready to re-engage with a spiritual community. Read the full testimonial.

UUFR is the place where I nurture so much of what’s good in my life: my meditation practice at the Monday night mindfulness group, my desire to serve my community at LEAP and at our monthly Interfaith Food Shuttle project, my writing practice at the Wednesday night writing group, my social activism on the UUFR Acts! Facebook page. And last but not least, it’s in this sanctuary that I am often filled up with the knowledge that life can be hard and beautiful at once, and that I am not alone on this journey. Read the full testimonial.

Being a Unitarian Universalist doesn’t work for everyone. There’s no group-wide theology to hold tightly to, no threat of damnation or promise of heaven, only what UU theologian Rebecca Parker calls “freely chosen and life-sustaining interdependence.” Read the full testimonial.

UUFR is a place where I can raise my children in a faith that affirms the worth and dignity of every person regardless of skin color, religion or sexual orientation.

Read the full testimonial.

The Fellowship, or more accurately the caring people that make it up, have helped me travel from a place of loss, anger and loneliness to a place of happiness and belonging. I am eternally grateful that the Fellowship was there for me when I most needed it. Read the full testimonial.