Current Events
qUUeer — We need UU folks to volunteer for various events throughout the year. Please email qUUeer@uufortwayne.org if you would like to help out for any of these dates:
July 26 – Fort Wayne Pride
September 30 – Whitley County Prism Prism Fest
December 13 – Whitley County Prism Marketplace & Prism Fest
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 July 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 July 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.
Sisters in Good Company Book Group — Sunday, July 27, we will discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 6pm at the meeting house. Bring a snack to share.
Hoosiers for the Separation of Church and State — The regular monthly meeting will be Monday, July 28, 7pm at UUCFW. In addition to updates on politics and policies, and news about the work being done, we will have a presentation by two Constitutional scholars giving us insight into the intentions and conversations of the Founders around the idea of separation of church and state. Everyone is welcome. Bring friends.
Volunteer Fair — August 3 is our Volunteer Fair in our Social Hall. Last year we had great success and we hope you will join us for this event. If you would like a table set up for your organization, please register by July 27th. We will have a sign up sheet for folks who are interested in volunteering or want more information and a snack bowl.
Game Night — Bring a snack, bring your games, bring your puzzles, bring your conversations, bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your neighbors! Friday, August 8, 6:30-10:30pm. All are welcome. There will be a Rev Mandy sighting at this event. Come and join the fun! Please register via church center.
Sisters in Good Company Retreat — on August 9 Sisters in Good Company will gather at Round Lake to have a day-long retreat; 10am-5pm. Arrive at 10am for scheduled events. Bring a dish to share for potluck. Register for the retreat here.
Sisters Over Sixty-Five — 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 August 14.
UU Night at the Tincaps! — Join in on the congregation’s annual TinCaps outing! We will be behind home plate on Saturday, August 16 at Parkview Field. Our choir members will once again sing the national anthem to start the game just before 6:30. Gates open at 6:05. Tickets are $14 each and available to UUCFW members and friends alike. You can register for this event here and we will contact you for payment. Or you may purchase tickets by sending your payment with the requested number of tickets to the church office. Make sure you put Tincaps in the memo line.
Larry Hayes First Amendment Forum — Hoosiers for the Separation of Church and State are proud to officially announce this event, being held Saturday, September 13, 1-5pm at the ACPL main branch. We have secured three stellar speakers and a panel with an array of local personalities to respond to the impact of white Christian nationalism in all facets of our society. Details in the coming months.
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!
