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ABOUT THE
UUCOB
Services | Religious
Education | Activities |
Membership |
Organization |
Location |
The Reverend
George Smith, Minister
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Services
| Sunday services begin at
10:30 am. Rev. George Smith leads the service on first and third Sundays. A popular feature of each
service is an open discussion following the sermon. |
| A lay-led discussion brunch
is held on the second Sunday on a wide range of topics. The diversity of programs is in response to
the interests of the congregation. |
| Special Judeo-Christian
holiday celebrations are observed, as well as programs designed to help explore other religious
traditions. Children are included in all regular services. Child care is available for those who
need it. |
| Following the service
everyone is encouraged to enjoy coffee, refreshments and conversation. |
| ~ Rev. Smith welcomes visits
for individual conversation or counseling at the meeting house during his regular office hours on
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am - 12 noon or by individual appointment. |
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Religious Education
| Religious education programs
are offered for adults as well as for children. |
| As a congregation, we place
high value on religious education for our children. The objectives of our curriculum are to help
children develop a sense of self, a sense of community and a sense of our natural world. The
program assists them in a search for the meaning of life and the development of their own ethical
and spiritual values as they draw on the strength of our religious traditions. Religious education
starts September at 9:30 and is led by the Minister and volunteers from the
congregation. |
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Activities
| Organizations supported by
UUCOB: |
Feline Hope Cat Shelter,
located on church property
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| Heron Pond Montessori
School, administered by Sallie Ackley, leases the Education Building year-round and serves children
ages 3-7 in a combination of school and daycare programs. |
| Members of the UUCOB
Congregation pursue a variety of civic activities, putting UU Principles into action. These
include: |
| Outer Banks Food Pantry
collections |
| Outer Banks Hotline Shelter
for Battered Women, as volunteers |
| Sponsorship of a Honduran
child through Save the Children |
| League of Women Voters, as
founders of the organization and many are active today |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS:
US Fish & Wildlife, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nature Conservancy at Nags Head
Woods |
| Cleanups of beaches and
highways |
| Martin Luther King community
celebrations |
| Volunteer Fire Fighters,
Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| ARTS FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS:
Outer Banks Forum, Dare Co. Arts Council |
| LaLeche League |
| Church members enjoy a
variety of more social and casual activities as well. These include: |
| Bridge/Pot luck suppers,
Book Discussion groups, Soup Suppers, "Service Auctions," Yoga classes, Mom's Morning Out, Day
trips to points of interest |
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Membership
| Persons considering
membership or needing more information about our congregation should speak to the Minister or the
President. Membership is open to anyone at least 16 years of age who subscribes to our Covenant and
signs the Membership Book. A commitment of financial support is also required. New member
orientation programs are offered during the year. |
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Organization
| Ours is an independent,
self-governing congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our bylaws
authorize a Board of Directors to manage the affairs and property of the congregation |
| The President,
Vice-president, and other members of the Board are elected by the congregation at an annual meeting
held in May or June, to serve for two years beginning July 1. Monthly business meetings are open to
all members and friends. |
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Location
| The Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Outer Banks is located in Kitty Hawk Village. From US 158 near Milepost 4, turn
west on Kitty Hawk Rd. and proceed about one mile. Our meeting house is located at the intersection
of Kitty Hawk and Herbert Perry Roads. |
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