Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh

3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607 . 919/781-7635 . www.uufr.org

Rev. Julie Denny-Hughes, Minister             Don Garrett, Assistant Minister

Are you looking for a religious home? Unitarian Universalists say:

"I want a religion that respects the differences between people and affirms every person as an individual."

"I want a church that values children, that welcomes them on their own terms - a church they are eager to attend on Sunday morning."

"I want a congregation that cherishes freedom and encourages open dialogue on questions of faith, one in which it is okay to change your mind."

"I want a religious community that affirms spiritual exploration and reason as ways of finding truth."

"I want a church that acts locally and thinks globally on the great issues of our time - world peace; women's rights; racial justice; homelessness; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights; and protection of the environment."

What we believe

Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion born of the Jewish and Christian traditions. We keep our minds open to the religious questions people have struggled with in all times and places.

We believe that personal experience, conscience, and reason should be the final authorities in religion. In the end, religious authority lies not in a book, person, or institution, but in ourselves. We put religious insights to the test of our hearts and minds.

We uphold the free search for truth. We are not be bound by any statement of belief. We do not ask anyone to subscribe to a creed. Ours is a free faith.

We believe that religious wisdom is ever changing. Human understanding of life and death, the world and its mysteries, is never final. Revelation is continuous. We celebrate unfolding truths known to teachers, prophets, and sages throughout the ages.

We affirm the worth of all women and men. We believe people should be encouraged to think for themselves. We know people differ in their opinions and lifestyles, and we believe these differences generally should be honored.

We seek to act as a moral force in the world, believing that ethical living is the supreme witness of religion. The here and now and the effects our actions will have on future generations deeply concern us. We know that our relationships with one another, with diverse peoples, races, and nations, should be governed by justice, equity, and compassion.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh

Founded in 1949, we've been a part of Raleigh's liberal religious community for over 53 years. From our small group of 17 charter members, we've grown into a vibrant community of nearly 600. We have two worship services each Sunday morning, at 9:30 & 11:15 am, with religious education for children and childcare for infants. We have a weekly $6 catered dinner on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm, as well as a wide variety of youth, social action and adult enrichment opportunities. We invite you to come visit, worship, learn and grow with us!

Our Mission Statement

We, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, are committed to building a more compassionate and just world by nurturing an enlightened and caring community which respects diversity, defends human rights and lives in balance with the environment. On our journey, we shall support and encourage each other to grow responsibly independent and collectively interdependent through shared worship, fellowship, service and celebration.