Current Events
Taco Ministry — This open group to meet up for lunch is held the third Sunday of the month, with our next lunch on April 21st @12:15. Come support local business, reflect on the sermon, and enjoy camaraderie with friends old and new. RSVP to Robyn Valdizón.
Race Against Racism 5K Walk/Run is on Saturday, April 27th. The theme of this year’s race is “Ally Up”. Join the team and help raise funds for YWCA’s racial justice programs! Sign up now! Because we are partnering with YWCA through an event sponsorship, all congregants will receive a 20% discount on total registration with the code “5ksponsor24”. When you register, search for our team, UU Advocates for Justice. Join the team and help raise funds for YWCA.
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For any questions, contact the UU Advocates for Justice liaison with YWCA.
Servetus Musical — On Sunday, April 28th our service will be radicalized. The entire service will be a performance of Servetus: The Radical Reformed Musical by Reverend Dennis McCarty. The play will begin at 10:30am and will last 95 to 100 minutes. It will include one intermission so we hope you will set aside a little extra time that morning to experience this performance. If you are unfamiliar with Michael Servetus, here is what Reverend McCarty says about him.
“Michael Servetus (1511-1553) wrote his brilliant religious treatise, ‘On the Errors of the Trinity’, at age 21. His beliefs would be pretty tame today. He worshiped a loving God, believed in human beings’ inherent worth and dignity, and followed Jesus. But his writings were so offensive to church fathers in his own time that Reformed Church leader John Calvin had him burned at the stake.”
Here are some rave reviews from people whose names will be familiar:
“With history, wit, and wisdom, ‘Servetus’ [is] a delightful experience, for sure.” – Rev. Lisa Presley, Congregational Life Consultant, UUA Mid-America Region
“I have been witness to two performances and come away each time with a deeper appreciation of the characters. Even Calvin! A way to make our UU history accessible and alive to all ages.” – Rev. Misty-Dawn Shelley, Berlin, MA
qUUeer — This LGBTQIA+ group meets from 1pm-3pm on the 4th Sunday of each month in an available classroom at the Meetinghouse. The next meeting is April 28th. 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.
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 28th. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion.
Advocates for Racial Justice — Meetings to plan and share thoughts and ideas about the work to be done are held on the first Wednesday of every month, via Zoom. Their next meeting is Wednesday, May 1st at 7pm. Please contact Rebecca Reeder for the zoom link.
Sisters Over 65 — Our meeting time is the second Thursday of the month in the Choir room from 10:30am to 12 noon. Some of us go to lunch after the meeting. All are welcome. Our next gathering is May 9th.
UUCFW at the TinCaps — Save the date! We already have plans for the congregation’s annual TinCaps outing. We will be behind home plate for the next-to-last home game of the regular season Saturday, September 7th 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. Note that this is the weekend AFTER Labor Day.
To purchase tickets, send your payment with the requested number of tickets to the church office.
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 Scrips 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!
