Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clemson is a progressive spiritual community that celebrates a tolerant and thoughtful search for spiritual meaning. Whatever your age, social background, orientation, gender identity or ethnic origin, you are welcome here. Welcome! Join us for Service Sunday Mornings at 10:30am in Clemson, SC December 14th "Choosing Hope" With Rev. Holly Brown "Choosing Hope" with Rev. Holly Brown: This Sunday we will continue exploring the theme of Hope, through music and with the return of the Advent Tree. At this time of year there are several holidays that are celebrated by various religious and secular traditions that will also be touched upon. ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Congregational Meeting Sunday, December 14th following the Service. This meeting requires a quorum, so it's important that members attend. We will be approving our incoming Board of Trustees and approving our operating budget for the coming year. You're invited to review the Agenda and Proposed 2026 Budget ahead of the meeting. It's Stewardship Season! Click the button to learn more and submit your pledge! Come See us Sunday Morning 226 Pendleton Rd. Clemson, SC 29631 We are an unapologetically progressive congregation continually striving on bending the moral arc of the universe more toward justice as we build beloved community. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, please come see us! What to expect: First, come as you are, please. We'd love to meet the authentic you. If fancy dresses are your thing, then wear fancy dresses. If pajama pants are more your style, that's fine, too! You'll find most folks somewhere in the middle. Park on the grass--really, you're supposed to! Our green parking lot is designed to support parking while reducing excess heat and allowing rain to soak into the ground. Right inside the main door you'll find a friendly face with a visitor's packet and, if you like, a nametag. Kids (preschool and up) are welcome to come to our Faith Formation Classes. There is a time in service (following Story Time) when children will be invited to head to class. Of course, they are also welcome to stay with you in the sanctuary. Children in Faith Formation classes, must be picked up by noon. There is a nursery for fussy babies and little ones. There is a card inside your Visitor's Packet -- please fill it out and drop it into the offertory basket when it comes around. We'd love to reach out to you. After the service please join us in the Social Room at the opposite end of the building for coffee and refreshments. We would love to chat with you. Subscribe to our newsletter if you haven't already done so. There's a lot happening at UUFC!

For over half a century, our congregation has served those in pursuit of a community of love, strength and support that is larger than ourselves. We seek to be an inclusive space, where the diverse perspectives, cultures, backgrounds and needs of our members are respected and valued. Subscribe to our newsletter View our most recent newsletter As Unitarian Universalists, we are generally guided by compassion, curiosity, and conscience. Our faith is values-based, so just about everything that we do has something to do with Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence and/or Generosity. If you share our progressive values, you could be a UU too! Come see us on Sundays to find out. We can't wait to meet you! About Our Congregation Since 1954, our congregation (member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association ) has served those in pursuit of a community of love, strength, and support. We seek to be an inclusive space, where the diverse perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and needs of all are respected and valued. We welcome all ages, all abilities, all identities. Every Sunday we pass a collection plate during service for donations. 25% of all undesignated donations are given to one of our Share the Plate Partners on a rotating schedule. You can also give by visiting our donation website . Clemson Community Care (March, July, and November) Ripple of One (February, June, and October) Habitat for Humanity (April, August, and December) Clemson Child Development Center (January, May, and September) We are proud to be a UUA-accredited Green Sanctuary . Only about 30% of congregations have attained this accreditation which honors a commitment to the environment. We just completed a capital campaign for solar panels, which moves us closer to being a community resilience hub. And we are proud to be a Welcoming Congregation which is affirming of LGBTQIA+ people (as nearly all UU Congregations are). We honor pronouns at UUFC, and we encourage you to come as your authentic self. All of who you are is sacred. Our Minister, Rev. Holly Brown (They/Them) We called Rev. Holly to be our settled minister in 2023, and we are so lucky to have them at UUFC! Rev. Holly is a graduate of Methodist Theological School in Ohio where they received their M. Div. and they were ordained by Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church on April 3rd, 2021. Rev. Holly previously served as Interim Minister at the UU Church of Tallahassee in Florida (2021-2023). Rev. Holly also served as Intern Minister at Piedmont UU Church in Charlotte, North Carolina (2019-2021), Student Minister at North UU Congregation in Lewis Center, Ohio (2017-2018), Student Chaplain (Clinical Pastoral Care) at Nationwide Children's Hospital (2018-2019), and Interim Director of Religious Education at the UU Congregation of Greenville, North Carolina (2015-2016). minister@uufc.org Our Shared Values Unitarian Universalism can be described through our Shared Values. These values, all centered around love are at the core of our faith: describing Unitarian Universalism through these shared values, all centered around love: Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it. Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology. Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive. Transformation: We adapt to the changing world. Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope. Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion. Our Principles This UU Congregation affirms and promotes . . . The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

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For over half a century, our congregation has served those in pursuit of a community of love, strength and support that is larger than ourselves. We seek to be an inclusive space, where the diverse perspectives, cultures, backgrounds and needs of our members are respected and valued. Contact Us Leadership Contacts Office Hours Monday: 8am - 12pm Tuesday: -- Closed -- Wednesday: 8am - 2pm Thursday: 8am - 12pm Friday: 8am - 12pm Due to the small size of our office staff and volunteer staffing, please call if you are dropping by without an appointment, otherwise you might find we're out running errands! Quick Contact List Minister minister@uufc.org or 864-623-7917 UUFC Office admin@uufc.org or 864-654-5959 Music Director music@uufc.org Webmaster comm@uufc.org Board President president@uufc.org Faith Formation dlff@uufc.org Contact admin@uufc.org to request a full directory.

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Our young people explore the wonder of nature, world spirituality, UU principles the significance of world culture, social justice and many other topics through a lens of mutual respect and personal introspection. REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR OUR SUNDAY MORNING FAITH FORMATION CLASSES Child Protection Policy Policy on Sexual Misconduct & Abuse Our Children & Youth classes seek foremost to introduce our young people to the world around them in a safe environment. Our young people explore the wonder of nature, world spirituality, UU principles the significance of world culture, social justice and many other topics through a lens of mutual respect and personal introspection. Our Sundays Our Children & Youth classes seek foremost to introduce our young people to the world around them in a safe environment. Our young people explore the wonder of nature, world spirituality, UU principles the significance of world culture, social justice and many other topics through a lens of mutual respect and personal introspection. Elementary Learners Kindergarten through 3rd grade (Ages 5 – 8) Spirit Play, modeled partly on the Montessori method of learning, encourages children toask questions of wonder. The stories focus on the themes and historical UU’s explored by the congregation each month, as well as earth-based holidays, social justice and some of our basic UU lessons.. To reinforce the day’s theme, children have independent work time as part of the lesson. Advanced Learners 4th through 7th grade (Ages 9-12) CartUUns uses animated shorts from Pixar and Disney as the basis for discussion about the values inherent in Unitarian Universalism. These short animated films run only 3-11 minutes long, making it easy to keep a child’s attention. Discussion and fun activities help to contact the message of the films to our Unitarian Universalist principles and keep children engaged and coming back for more. Teens 8th through 12th grade (Ages 13 -18) Our teens work with their adult advisors to plan a variety of activities for the group, fromformal lessons to fun and fellowship events. Past activities have included planning andleading a worship service, overnight lock-ins, and field trips. Nursery Ages 4 & Under The nursery remains closed for deep cleaning and new staff hires. Nursery aged children are welcome to remain in the sanctuary with their families. Our Peaceful Play space is available for all ages every Sunday morning, and children may take an activity bag to their seats if they prefer. The rocking chair is reserved for adults with infants or toddlers. In addition, parents or guardians are invited to take active or fussy children to the Social Room, and watch the service on the monitor there. Campus Ministry Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and transition in ministry staff, our Campus Ministry Group is currently on hold. If you are a local college student and wish to learn more about our congregation, please contact the Director of Lifelong Faith Formation . Current members wishing to volunteer for campus ministry should contact the Program Council Chair for first steps. Visit Us About Unitarian Universalism Our Congregation