United Church of Chapel Hill

Everyone hears the word of God. Everyone shares the love of Christ.

Adult Faith Formation

  • Pastoral Care

    • Pastoral Care

    At United Church we have a culture of caregiving. We hope that begins every Sunday morning when we extend an “extravagant welcome” to all who join us for worship. To us, community building means sharing frequent meals with each other, bringing food for fellowship after church, and showing up for each other when someone is going through a tough time.

    For any pastoral caregiving concern, or to add something to the weekly prayer list, please contact one of our pastors. 

    Church members are invited to participate in our pastoral care ministries:

    Bereavement Committee

    Offers support to families following the death of a loved one, primarily by organizing the reception following a memorial service held at the church.
    Contact: Lori Carter

    Meal Train Group

    Creates and shares opportunities to provide meals for church members who could use that support, such as after a birth or death in the family.
    Contact: Karen Demby

    Card-making Group

    Generally meets on the first Thursday of each month. Supplies are provided, along with suggestions and assistance for creating cards for church members on our prayer list and others you may know that you feel moved to send a card to.
    Contact: Linda Boucher Williams

    Caregiver Support Group

    A group of people providing long-term care to loved ones – or have done so in the past – meets regularly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to share with and support one another. Meetings are currently on Zoom, with occasional in-person gatherings.
    Contact: Walter Fehr

  • Queer Community

    • Queer Community

    LGBTQ+ people are active in all of our worship services, programs, and ministries. They are organized primarily through the Open and Affirming Committee, and sponsor regular opportunities for fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth.

  • Koln Pesch Congregation

    • Koln Pesch Congregation

    Our sister church is a congregation in Germany in the village of Pesch, a suburb of the city of Cologne. For more than thirty years, we have sponsored exchanges between our congregations to share our faith and values, and to build enduring relationships between our communities.

  • Adult Education

    • Adult Education

    Faith & Family Class

    Sundays at 11 a.m. in the Family Parlor. This conversation-centered group is open to parents of children of all ages. The primary intent is to support one another through one of life’s most challenging and fulfilling journeys of faith: parenthood.
    Contact: Toby McCoy

    Spiritual Growth

    Sundays at 11 a.m. in Room 229. This class focuses on spiritual development, usually through weekly discussion of a book. Everyone is welcome to participate in the discussions.
    Contact: Cely Chicurel

    Community Forums

    Sundays at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Most Sundays, a speaker provides information about a special topic, organization, or ministry of the church. Grab your coffee and join us!

    Wednesday Bible Study

    Wednesdays at 8 a.m. in Room 229 or on Zoom. A group gathers for Bible study focusing on the scriptures that will be read in the following Sunday’s worship services.
    Contact: Barbara Wildemuth

    Monday Noon Book Group

    Mondays at 12 p.m. on Zoom. A group gathers to discuss a few chapters from a book selected by the group. The group also gathers on Zoom from 11:30-noon before the book discussion for a social time together. New members are welcome at any time.
    Contact: Janet Flowers

    Women’s Group

    Mondays at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The Women’s Group primarily meets on Zoom but has special in-person dinners and other gatherings. The group welcomes new participants who identify as women at any time.
    Contact: Cindy Johnson