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.
Transition to One Worship Service On May 24th.
UUFR will only have a single worship service, starting at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday mornings from Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th) through Labor Day weekend (September 6th). Programming for children and middle school youth will happen during the service as usual. On September 13th we will return to a two-service schedule.
Join Us at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, May 24th, at 10:30 a.m., “The Reverend Egbert Brown, Black Unitarian Trailblazer” with Rev. Carrie McEvoy, Assistant Minister
In 1920, Ethelred Egbert Brown became the first ordained Unitarian Minister. Today, Rev. Carrie will explore how his ministry that followed laid bare tensions between the ideals of Unitarian faith and the lived practices of Unitarians.
Our 10:30 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.
(This page will be updated by May 28th for the following Sunday’s service.)
Lead Minister Transition
Learning More about Rev. Elizabeth
At a congregational meeting on Sunday, April 26, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh voted to call the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens as its next lead minister.
Rev. Elizabeth will begin her ministry with UUFR on August 1.
- You can watch a video that Rev. Elizabeth made to introduce herself to the congregation here.
- You can watch the worship service Rev. Elizabeth led at UUFR on April 19 here.
- You can watch the worship service Rev. Elizabeth led at UUFR on April 26 here.
- You can learn more about Rev. Elizabeth here.
- You can learn more about the process that was used to choose Rev. Elizabeth here.
Saying Goodbye to Rev. James
Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, who has served as UUFR’s lead minister since 2019, will complete his tenure with the congregation on Sunday, June 21. He has been selected to serve as the next minister at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook on Long Island in New York State beginning August 1.
Would you like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Rev. James before his ministry at UUFR finishes? Visit https://calendly.com/james-
Highlighted Upcoming Events
Social Justice Forum
May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grounds Day
June 6, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Congregational Meeting
June 7, 2026, 10:30 am
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.
