Social Action in Our Community

Abolish the Death Penalty

Every Monday, there is a vigil against the death penalty in front of Central Prison, 1300 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. UUFR members are active in People of Faith Against the Death Penalty and Unitarian Universalists for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Our congregation also issued a statement of conscience against capital punishment. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Congregations for Social Justice (CSJ)

CSJ is a coalition of Raleigh faith communities committed to advocating for public policies that create a better Raleigh for all people. Among its 28 members are Pullen Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Raleigh Mennonite Church and UUFR. CSJ consists of a core group plus task groups on affordable housing and community corrections. Meetings: The core group meets on second Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 a.m. at rotating locations; Affordable Housing Task Group meets second Mondays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at UUFR. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

End Chronic Homelessness

UUFR participates in Raleigh's 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, as part of the support circle program. Our church provides support for a person transitioning out of homelessness into permanent supportive housing. Contact: Laura Martin

Helen Wright Center Lunches

UUFR members prepare and serve lunch on the third Sunday of each month for the women of the Helen Wright Center, a homeless shelter run by Urban Ministries of Wake County. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sister Communities of San Ramon, Nicaragua (SCSRN)

Coffee and tea are sold most weeks at coffee hours following the second service. The proceeds support Sister Communities of San Ramon, Nicaragua (SCSRN), a non-profit organization based in Durham, NC. SCSRN funds projects in the community of San Ramon, such as municipal water, school supplies and school construction. Contact: Whit Hames. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it is leading an Ecotour to San Ramon ; trip deposits due by September 15, 2009.

Stop Torture Now

NC Stop Torture Now is a grassroots coalition that aims to stop torture everywhere; many UUFR members participate. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vigil to End the Arms Race

This vigil has been going on for over 20 years! First Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. in front of the U.S. Post Office at 300 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it