Current Events
HUUmanists in Action — This group meets after the service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month to explore the history of Humanism and its application to contemporary social and community issues. Their next meeting is April 27. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion.
qUUeer — This LGBTQIA+ group meets at 12:15 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in an available classroom at the Meetinghouse. Their next meeting is April 27. This group is a safe space for members of the queer community to discuss issues, seek and give comfort and understanding, and work together toward shared goals within our UU framework. While we appreciate our many allies, this particular setting is open only to those who identify as LGBTQIA+ For more information, please send an email to quueer@uufortwayne.org or contact the minister.
Advocates for Environmental Justice — our next meeting is April 27, Noon – 1pm, in MS/HS classroom. Anyone is welcome to join us. For more information on what we are doing, feel free to contact environmentaljustice@uufortwayne.org
Hoosiers for Separation of Church and State –this group to counter Christian nationalism is affiliated with Americans United for Separation of Church and State as a network group. Their next meeting will be at 7pm on April 28 in the UUCFW sanctuary. We are creating small groups for such projects as tracking Christian nationalist legislation and legislators and educating the broader community about how Christian nationalism has gained power and is eroding such rights as freedom from a national religion. If you would like to become involved or learn more, please write to hfsocas@uufortwayne.org
One of our projects is showing the film “Bad Faith,” which we did at UUCFW this winter and will again on May 8 at 7pm at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, 2810 Beacon St.
Book Chat — The Flag and the Cross by Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry. Christian nationalism contends that America has been and should always be distinctively “Christian” from top to bottom – in its self-identity, interpretations of its own history, sacred symbols, cherished values, and public policies. But the “Christian” in Christian nationalism is more about identity than religion. It carries with it assumptions about nativism, white supremacy, authoritarianism, patriarchy, and militarism. If you are interested in knowing more about how this impacts the current political landscape and its deep connections to racism, please join us for two sessions examining the book The Flag and the Cross. We will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30pm. If you are interested, please contact racialjustice@uufortwayne.org. Participation will be limited to 12.
Advocates for Racial Justice — This group meets regularly to do the personal work of understanding white privilege, the community work of understanding and dismantling systemic racism, and the broader work of developing relationships with minoritized communities in our area. They will meet after the service on May 4. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Sisters Over Sixty-Five — Except for January, we meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Meetinghouse in the choir room, from 10:30 to Noon. Some of us go to lunch after the meeting. All are welcome. Our next gathering is May 8.
qUUeer Bake Sale — What better time than Mother’s Day to buy some baked treats for the special lady in your life…or maybe to eat your feelings about a complicated relationship? On Sunday, May 11, we will once again be raising money to fund our booth at the Fort Wayne Pride Festival in July. Sign-ups coming soon for volunteers to bring donations of baked goods.
Favorite Foods Potluck — Join Family Faith Formation as we celebrate the end of our RE year with a potluck on May 18, after the service. We’re asking that people bring in their favorite foods to share. This can be any food that you’d describe as your favorite. You can register to bring something on Church Center. The form will ask what you are bringing, if you would like to share the recipe, and if you’d like to share a brief story about the food.
Car Boot Sale — Our parking lot will become a garage sale on Saturday, May 31, when you can sell your treasures out of the trunk of your car. Spots can be reserved for $25.
Farewell & Thank You Carry-In and Party — For our Interim Minister, Reverend Christe on Saturday, June 7. It will be held at the church from 4 – 7 (or later). More details will follow. For now, just mark your calendars and plan for an evening of food, fun, music, and heartfelt appreciation and farewell.
Introduction to UU — The next class for those who want to learn more about our congregation and Unitarian Universalism will be held from 9:30am to 12noon on June 14. Attending the class is open to all and is not a commitment to join as a member, but all who wish to become members must attend an introduction class. A link to register through Church Center will be available soon.
Opportunities for Stewardship —
You can raise funds for the church during your normal shopping! What better way to grow our resources than by making money on the things we already do and buy.
First, the Raise Right program (formerly known as Scrip). For those wanting to enroll in scrip the church code is: 77DDL4CC29923 Click here to enroll or download the RaiseRight app.
There are multiple options when ordering cards. You can buy eGift cards that can be printed at home or saved electronically on your phone. Or you can order physical gift cards and have them shipped to you. Click here for a list of Ship-to-Home Eligible Brands. If you have any questions, please contact our Scrip Coordinator, Kathi.
Second, you can link our congregation to your Kroger shopping! It’s easy to sign up for their Community Rewards program with our number: EM779. Then when you shop at Kroger, you will see our name at the bottom of the receipt. Learn how by clicking here.
Thank you – these small things really do make a difference!
