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. Elizabeth Stevens, 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.
The 2026 City of Oaks Marathon will be taking place this Sunday, November 1st. Faircloth St. between Beaver Dam and Hillsborough will be closed from 7:30a.m. to 1:00p.m., along with multiple sections of Hillsborough St. including between Pullen St and the I-440 northbound ramp. Additional details available here.
Daylights Saving Time ends this weekend, November 1st at 2 a.m., so be sure to set your clocks back an hour to be on time for Sundays services!
Join Us at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, November 1st, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., “Gratitude and Grief” with Dr. Rev. Elizabeth Stevens, Lead Minister
“Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.” -William Shakespeare.
Our children and youth will join us for the first part of our worship services this morning, and we will have our annual Ritual of Remembrance, lifting up the names and legacies of the people in our lives whom we’ve loved and been loved by who have died in the last year. Everyone is invited to bring a picture of a loved one who has died to be displayed on a table in the front of the sanctuary.
The 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. If technical difficulties occur a recording will be posted on Monday
(This page will be updated by November 5th for the following Sunday’s service.)
Highlighted Upcoming Events
Newcomer Gathering
November 1, 2026, 10:30 am
Newcomer Gathering
November 1, 2026, 12:30 pm
Chavis Park Stream Clean Up
November 1, 2026, 12:45 pm
Wednesday Night Dinner
November 4, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grounds Day
November 7, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The 48th Annual UUFR Auction
November 7, 2026, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grief & The Holidays
November 8, 2026, 9:00 am
Drop-in Chalice Circle
November 8, 2026, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Wednesday Night Dinner
November 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Folky Friday
November 13, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 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.
