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. or 11:15 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, April 5th, at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m., “To Love and Care for the Stranger” with Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, lead minister.
On this Easter morning, our Lead Minister Search Committee will announce the name of the final candidate to be our next minister. We will also celebrate the Flower Communion. Everyone is invited to bring a single flower from home to participate in this ritual. During his message this morning, Rev. James will reflect on Jesus’ teaching to love and care for the stranger. Our children and youth will join us for the first part of our worship services this morning, and our choir will sing.
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 sharing of joys and sorrows this week. 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 April 9th for the following Sunday’s service.)
Lead Minister Search
Meet Our Candidate: Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens – Candidating Week Details
On Sunday April 4th, The Search Team had the opportunity to introduce you to our candidate for settled minister, The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens, and to share a glimpse of who she is through her video message. If you would like to revisit that introduction you can view her video here.
Canidating Week will take place April 18-26. In Canidating Week, Elizabeth will visit Raleigh, lead worship services on the 19th and 26th, and engage in many group discussions. On April 26th, after the second service, the congregation will vote whether to call Elizabeth to settled ministry. All members are eligible to vote. If you are considering membership and would like to participate, please complete your membership registration by Sunday, April 12th.
To learn more about Elizabeth and the upcoming Canidating Week click here.
To learn more about the Lead Minister Search process click here.
Saturday Social
You and yours are invited to our upcoming April Saturday Social on April 11th. Sign up to bring a dish for our 5:30 p.m. potluck in Founder’s Hall! Play cards at Game Night! Strum a ukelele at Song Swap! Take a mindful mosey around our Labyrinth! And sign up any 6 year old and younger for childcare here! We hope you can join.
Highlighted Upcoming Events
April Saturday Social
April 11, 2026, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Men's Breafast
April 18, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Social Justice Forum
April 22, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grounds Day
May 2, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Men's Breafast
May 16, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Social Justice Forum
May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grounds Day
June 6, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Men's Breafast
June 20, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Men's Breafast
July 18, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
