The UUFR Board conducted a Town Hall meeting last Sunday to update the congregation on important happenings at our fellowship.
David Prestrud, Chair of the UUFR Renovation Task Force, shared that the renovation work planned for Peace Hall is progressing nicely. Members can look forward a … read more.
The Immigrant and Refugee Team is seeking donations for local refugees. The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), one of the two resettlement agencies in Raleigh, is requesting diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), baby wipes and car seats (not booster seats). They are … read more.
(These remarks were delivered by Past President Mary Kay Fruga at the UUFR Town Hall on Feb 17, 2021)
Background
Like many Unitarian Universalist congregations, UUFR has never had an established process to regularly assess the effectiveness of its ministry and the performance of its leadership. One … read more.
What Do We Mean by “Ministry”?
As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that our ministry encompasses much more than the work of our ministers. A UUA report states this concept of “shared ministry” as follows:
One key aspect of Unitarian Universalism is our belief that ministry of … read more.
By Russ Outcalt, Environmental Justice Ministry
UUFR has been working since 2019 to install solar panels, and as 2021 begins, we’re happy to report that they are installed and working. Here’s a drone’s-eye view of our system:
These 117 solar panels were installed in the fall … read more.
“BackPack Buddies” is Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s program providing children from low-income households with groceries on weekends. These are children who normally depend on school breakfasts and lunches during the week.
UUFR is again sponsoring 15 children for the year: providing the cost of the year’s worth … read more.
UUFR is part of an exciting new CSA that supports farmers of color in our area. As of 1/15/21 a limited number of shares are still available. Payment will be due by February 1. The cost for the spring season is $250/share. This ‘buys’ 8 … read more.
Recruiting UUFR members to attend ONE Wake’s Founding Assembly
Last week, Raleigh approved rezoning for one of the largest developments in its history. Developer John Kane will build Downtown South, a $2-billion complex in southeast Raleigh that will include housing, hotels, shops, restaurants and a 20,000-seat … read more.
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three…
When my sons were young – about 5 and 3 – our family attended a Presbyterian church in the Hudson Valley region of New York. The kids earned a gold star sticker each week if … read more.
Hopefully, you’ve heard about the UUFR Action Lot by now, where UUFR members meet up to donate items to charity, swap puzzles, and more. This weekly meetup began thanks to Linda Liles and her tireless efforts to feed the hungry in partnership with Love … read more.
