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 10:30 a.m. This Sunday In Person (Or Online)
Sunday, July 26th, at 10:30 a.m., “Staying Human in Inhumane Times” with John Pavlovitz, Guest Speaker.
John Pavlovitz, our guest speaker this morning, is a writer, pastor, activist, and storyteller from Wake Forest, North Carolina. A twenty-five-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, he is committed to equality, diversity, and justice, both inside and outside faith communities. John’s books include “A Bigger Table” and “If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk”. His latest book, “Worth Fighting For”, arrived last year. He currently directs Empathetic People Network, a vibrant online community that connects people from all over the world who want to create a more compassionate planet. John writes daily for The Beautiful Mess, his best-selling Substack newsletter.
Regarding his message this morning, he says, “There’s no denying that these days shake our faith. They test our resolve. They challenge the stories we’ve inherited. All the accepted truths we hold about the bending or the moral arc of history toward justice, of love winning, and of good triumphing in the end, are being stretched to breaking right now. Yes, it’s difficult knowing what lies years or months down the road, but honestly, it can be a challenge figuring out what to do in the next moment. What are the elemental questions we need to be asking right now?
The 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 July 30th 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.
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
August 1, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newcomer Gathering
August 2, 2026, 11:30 am
Men's Breakfast
August 15, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Spiritfest
September 4, 2026 - September 6, 2026, 12:00 am
Men's Breakfast
September 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Men's Breakfast
October 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The 48th Annual UUFR Auction
November 7, 2026, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Men's Breakfast
November 21, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Men's Breakfast
December 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Men's Breakfast
January 16, 2027, 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.
