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 9. 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 the library of the Meetinghouse. Their next meeting is November 9. 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 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 November 13.
Annual Election Meeting — Sunday, November 16, 12 noon in the sanctuary. A zoom link will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. At this meeting, we will seek approval of the 2026 Budget as well as the Election slate. The agenda, budget information, and election slate will be provided in the Around the Meetinghouse email on November 13. Proxy voting is allowed per bylaws if a voting member is unable to attend due to serious health issues, travel restrictions, or because they are out of town. You must request your proxy form 48 hours in advance of the meeting from the Congregation Secretary at secretary@uufortwayne.org.
qUUeer — We need UU folks to volunteer for the Whitley County Prism Marketplace & Prism Fest on December 13.
Please email qUUeer@uufortwayne.org if you would like to help out!
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!
