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.
Join Us at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, October 4th, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., “Embracing Imperfection” with Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens, Lead Minister
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 Forgiveness and Acceptance. Then Rev. Elizabeth will share a message about imperfection. Let’s take it as a given: no one is perfect. When we insist on trying to be (or when we hold others to similarly unrealistic standards) we set open the door to shame, grief, and frustration. What if we chose to embrace our humanness- and our imperfections- instead?
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.
There will be no sharing of 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 October 8th for the following Sunday’s service.)
Saturday Social and Trunk or Treat
Will you join our Trunk or Treat?! Trunk or Treat is coming up on Saturday before Saturday Social! If you would like to decorate a trunk to pass out candy please sign up here.
Family Ministry
Registration for the 2026-2027 is now open! Families with children and teens are encouraged to register so we can print their names on attendance sheets, make name tags, have important info to keep everyone safe, and prepare for programs that require registration like Our Whole Lives and Coming of Age. You can learn more about children, youth, and OWL ministry programs under our Families section and register here!
Highlighted Upcoming Events
Grounds Day
October 3, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newcomer Gathering
October 4, 2026, 10:30 am
Newcomer Gathering
October 4, 2026, 12:30 pm
Wednesday Night Dinner
October 7, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SoulCollage® Session 1: Making SoulCollage® Cards
October 8, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Folky Friday
October 9, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday Night Dinner
October 14, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Men's Breakfast
October 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Drop-in Chalice Circle
October 18, 2026, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Wednesday Night Dinner
October 21, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 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.
