a beacon of religious liberty promoting free inquiry,
celebrating fellowship, and working for justice
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wilmington a beacon of religious liberty promoting free inquiry, celebrating fellowship, and working for justice |
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Originates, coordinates and presents material to broaden the religious and spiritual education of our adult members. Programs include: Sunday Morning Adult Religious Topics QUEST, Articulating Your UU Faith, the Full Moon WomanCircle, the Women’s Spirituality Circles, and special topics of interest in weekly classes, presented by our minister,
Elaine Beth Peresluha
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adultprograms-at-uufwilmington.org
Caretaking and maintaining UUFW building interiors and implementing projects to improve the physical property. We are looking for member for small and large projects. Develops and maintains an attractive outdoor environment for the Fellowship, with the cooperation of the congregation. This Committee organizes “clean-up crews”, work and projects performed by the members of the Building and Grounds Committee alone, as well as seasonal congregation-wide work parties. Special projects include additional planting when desired and plans for a future Memorial Garden. Maintains the facility in an esthetic and safe condition, and coordinates improvements and changes to the physical structure of the Fellowship.
buildingsandgrounds-at-uufwilmington.org
Recruits and coordinates UU member volunteers in the Annual Stewardship Pledge drive of the full UUFW membership and established friends, which usually occurs in the spring.
canvass-at-uufwilmington.org
Acting in concert with our minister, Caring Committee members visit hospitalized or homebound congregants, provide meals or shopping help at times of special need, arrange for transportation to medical appointments, and assist with memorial services.
caring-at-uufwilmington.org
Supports the activities and needs of the Minister, as she in turn ministers to our community.
Publicizes special events and activities to the membership through the Beacon Newsletter, posters, bulletin board and mailed notices, and externally in the local media.
publicity-at-uufwilmington.org
Connects UUFW with the wider denomination: U.U.A. in Boston. Thomas Jefferson District in the Southeast, UCONCI (Universalist Convention of NC, Inc.), cluster of nearby congregations, and Shelter Neck UU Camp in Pender County. Promotes UU activities and resources available through these higher-level organizations. Involves telephoning, event planning, optional travel and just plain FUN with UU’s from other congregations. A great way to meet UU’s from around the region.
denomination-at-uufwilmington.org
Reviews previous year’s budgets and gathers information from Committees and Board of Trustees regarding anticipated future expenditures. Prepares and presents the upcoming fiscal year’s budget at the Annual Meeting in June, which is then voted on by the eligible members in attendance.
finance-at-uufwilmington.org
Originates, promotes and coordinates events and projects which raise money to keep this great place our special space! Events include Auction, the Fall Festival, and the Cookbook and Attractions Book sales.
fundraising-at-uufwilmington.org
Coordinates the transformation of visitors into newcomers: by presenting a UU information brochure in the pews, sending a welcoming letter and the Beacon, providing Sunday greeters and gold name tags; newcomers into members: by providing Understanding Unitarian Universalism classes, New Member Recognition Sunday and Brunch, and brief bios and photos; and member retention, by providing the Membership Directory and Sunday Soup.
membership-at-uufwilmington.org
Assists the Minister and Music Director with musical themes and selections for Sunday Services. Encourages and helps coordinate special performances by artists other than staff and choir to broaden and enrich the music program.
music-at-uufwilmington.org
Researches, recommends and nominates candidates for Board of Trustees and Officer positions in UUFW leadership. We also recruit for Committee Chair positions which open during the year. Composition combines past members of the Board with representatives of the general membership.
nominating-at-uufwilmington.org
Researches, originates and implements curricula and activities for children consistent with our UU Principles and guidelines from the UUA. These activities include Sunday morning classes from pre-school through high school, “Our Whole Lives” – teaching teenagers to understand and respect their maturing bodies, special seasonal and holiday projects and events. Recruits, trains and evaluates UU teacher volunteers.
recommittee-at-uufwilmington.org
Established to provide an avenue for commemorating a UU member who has died, through donations to the Fellowship for Special Projects.
remembrance-at-uufwilmington.org
Serves the greater community through: social justice issues, education of the young and old; providing opportunities for discourse on issues of conscience; advocacy; ensuring we are a Welcoming Congregation for people in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender) community; helping to provide basic needs, antiracism and justice work. We welcome your help with any of the ongoing projects and activities, such as Helping Children Excel in School; assisting with Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard; helping the Hispanic Community; Jail Ministry; Anti-racism Work/Study Circles; Cape Fear Citizens for a Moratorium on Executions; Coffeehouse Discussion Forums and Talkabout Film Series; the Domestic Violence Prevention Project and the UUSAC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee).
socialaction-at-uufwilmington.org
Originates and coordinates social get-togethers so we can get to know each other better! Includes, but NOT limited to: potluck meals, Friendship Circle Suppers, Sunday morning Coffee and special Holiday events which bring us together in the spirit of friendship and love. This is a terrific way to meet all the wonderful folks at our Fellowship!
socialevents-at-uufwilmington.org
Develops and coordinates lay-led services; supports the minister’s activities during her Sunday morning services; coordinates with the Music Committee for special Sunday musical events.
worship-at-uufwilmington.org
Contact the Office Administrator at office-at-uufwilmington.org or (910) 392-6454.
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4313 Lake Avenue, Wilmington North Carolina 28403
