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 November 24. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion.
qUUeer — This LGBTQIA+ group meets at 12:15 on the 4th Sunday of each month in an available classroom at the Meetinghouse. Their next meeting is November 24. 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.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service — Plan to attend this annual gathering, co-sponsored by UUCFW and hosted by our neighbors, Congregation Achduth Vesholom, 5200 Old Mill Road. The service is Tuesday, November 26 at 7pm; a reception will follow. You can also watch the service live-streamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUexoS9J7JJ8xP807Ltyrlw You can view the flyer here.
Poetz for Palestine — Advocates for Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon are hosting Poetz for Palestine on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30pm at the UUCFW Meetinghouse. Bryce Greene, IU student activist, will be featured. You are invited to read your own or another’s poem. Please submit poem and a short bio to poetzportalfw@gmail.com
Jingle Bell Faire — Our annual FUNdraiser is scheduled for December 8, after the service – save the date. Watch for more details!
Sisters Over 65 — Our December 12 meeting will be our holiday lunch. All are welcome! There will be no meeting on 1/9/25. We will resume monthly meetings on 2/13/25.
Taco Ministry — This open group to meet up for lunch is usually held the third Sunday of the month. However, since November 17 is our congregation’s Election Meeting, their next gathering will be on December 15. Come support local business, taco-bout the sermon, and enjoy camaraderie with friends old and new. RSVP to Robyn Valdizón.
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!
