United Church of Chapel Hill

06/14/2026

Youth to Durham Bulls on July 1

There's nothing like a summer night at the ballpark! United Church youth are invited to a Durham Bulls minor league baseball game. We will purchase a group block of tickets and sit together. This event is for rising 6th-12th grade youth.

Schedule
5:30 PM -- drop-off at United Church of Chapel Hill *
6:45 PM -- game starts
9:30 PM -- pick-up at United Church of Chapel Hill

* or families are welcome to meet us at the stadium for drop-off and pick-up, if they plan to attend the game as well

There is no cost for youth to attend the game, but they must register TODAY:

There's nothing like a summer night at the ballpark! United Church youth are invited to a Durham Bulls minor league baseball game. We will purchase a group block of tickets and sit together. Schedule 5:30 PM -- drop-off at United Church of Chapel Hill 6:45 PM -- game starts 9:30 PM -- pick-up at Uni...

06/13/2026

Open to all! Please spread the word.

06/12/2026

Unfortunately, the workshop and concert scheduled for tomorrow (Sat, June 13) is postponed due to a failure of the Sanctuary HVAC system and concern that the space will not be comfortable to welcome guests in the afternoon. We will share more information next week about plans to reschedule the concert, likely in the month of July.

This decision does not affect Sunday worship; please join us for worship on Sunday morning at our regular time.

Please help us share the news of the postponement with others you know who were planning to attend the workshop or concert!

06/11/2026

Calling all nature buffs! We are excited to conduct our second round of stream monitoring in Booker Creek, directly behind UCCH, on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers of all ages can sign up for this hands-on adventure. Spots are limited, and children should bring an adult. The water and habitat quality data we collect benefits the Haw River Assembly's River Watch Program. See you in the creek!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449A8AE28A3FC1-64154989-booker

06/10/2026

Center for Death Penalty Litigation Presentation

After worship on Sunday, June 14
Fellowship Hall

Join us as Kailey Morgan, an attorney with the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, presents on the racist roots of North Carolina’s death penalty. The presentation will include a screening of the short film Racist Roots, followed by discussion and Q&A on the history of the death penalty in North Carolina and its current status in light of HB 307.

This program will last less than an hour.

https://www.cdpl.org/

06/08/2026

Juneteenth Gospel Workshop & Concert

Join us on Saturday, June 13, for a joyful Juneteenth celebration filled with gospel music, African American spirituals, community, and song.

From 10am–3pm, participants will gather for rehearsals and workshops as a mass choir made up of UCCH ensembles and community singers—no church affiliation or prior participation required. Together, we’ll prepare four inspiring selections in a fun and welcoming environment, with a potluck style picnic for lunch (please bring a cold dish to share). The day will culminate in a 4pm concert featuring the mass choir, selections by the UCCH Chancel Choir, United Voices of Praise, and 100 Men in Black.

UCCH will also present 100 Men in Black with funds raised through the Negro Spirituals Royalties Project in support of their important work. We hope you will join us!

Sign up here:

United Church of Chapel Hill (UCCH) is hosting a special Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 13 at 10am. We'll spend the day in rehearsals and workshops centered on gospel music and African American spirituals, preparing four songs as a mass choir. We will conclude with a 4pm concert, featuring the m...

06/07/2026

The 2025-26 Annual Report shows that the state of our church is strong! A copy of the Annual Report was linked in the Sunday email message, and some paper copies will be available at today's congregational meeting.

One important sign of a strong church is a congregation that is active and engaged in church leadership. We will soon be electing Church Council and individual board members. There are still a few vacancies. Will you volunteer to serve?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tokva6BtwVB0vrahc8hzIyV-1gqmsr-e4CVIsqA1gRM/edit?usp=sharing

Still needed:
At-large member of Church Council - 1 vacancy
Board of Chidren's Ministries - 1 vacancy
Board of Fellowship - 3 vacancies
Board of Membership, Engagement and Stewardship - 2 vacancies

Church Leadership 2026-2027 / Liderazgo de La Iglesia 2026-2027 CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS OFICIALES DEL CONSEJO DE LA IGLESIA 2027 Moderator/Moderador (1-year term) Nubia Rivero Bello 2027 Asistente Moderador (1-year term) Kas Sielken 2027 Moderador Anterior (1 year term) Vicki Gardner 2027 Tr...

06/04/2026

Vacation Bible School 2026: Superheroes of Faith

Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2
8:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for VBS 2026! Have fun, meet new friends, and connect with your inner superhero.

VBS is for children between 2 years old and 5th grade (6th grade and up are invited to be helpers). Everyone is welcome - all faith groups, our neighbors, and church community.

Register by June 14.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLjAZKmvaD_4yNX80wvqUMfptGszYrchTP60u2miDoqJI7Qg/viewform

06/03/2026

All members of United Church are invited to a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 7, following the 10:30 worship services and lunch, to receive a capital campaign implementation update, consider a request to release additional funds to the capital campaign, consider bylaws changes creating a new category of associate member, and most importantly, endorse the new slate of board and committee members.

Click here to sign up to bring something for the potluck lunch:

05/27/2026

Join UCCH at Chapel Hill Pride!

UCCH is a community sponsor of Chapel Hill Pride this year, the only church sponsor, and we hope to have a strong showing from our church community.

Join us on Saturday, June 6 for the Pride Promenade and Vendor Fair. The Promenade begins at 12:45pm, with gathering starting at 12:00pm at Peace and Justice Plaza. UCCH will also have a table at the Vendor Fair from 12:00 to 3:00pm at 140 West Franklin Plaza.

(Photo below from Durham Pride 2025)