Current Events
The Shared Pulpit; Crafting Sermons, Sharing Stories — Explore the power of storytelling in this 9-session program about how your lived experiences and personal reflections can shape meaningful, authentic sermons.
This program invites collaboration, develops leadership skills, and transforms our community’s worship culture. Participants will learn how to craft sermons that are more than words—they’re stories that connect, inspire, and resonate deeply.
Whether you ever offer your story as a sermon in front of the congregation or not, at its heart, The Shared Pulpit is about storytelling as a spiritual practice.
Through reflection, trust-building, and mutual encouragement, it is hoped participants will uncover the stories within themselves and bring them to life in sermon form. The process centers relationship and personal growth, fostering an environment where authenticity thrives.
BEGINS: January 8, 6:30-8:30pm. Sessions will continue bi-weekly: January 22, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16 and will conclude on April 23. Register to attend here.
Introduction to UU Class — Anyone who wants to learn more about UUCFW and the Unitarian Universalist Association is welcome to attend a class that will be held from 9:30am to noon on Saturday, January 11, with a snow makeup date of January 18. 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. We hope to have a welcoming Sunday service for new members in March. Please contact Evan Davis or Dee Koehl if you would like to attend or if you have questions, or you can leave a message at the congregation office by calling 744-1867.
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 January 12. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion.
Taco Ministry — This open group to meet up for lunch is held the third Sunday of the month. Their next gathering will be on January 19, at El Rinconcito Pupuseria – 1619 N Wells St. Come support local business, taco-bout the sermon, and enjoy camaraderie with friends old and new. RSVP to Robyn Valdizón.
Exploring the Meaning of Faith-Based — Christian Nationals and Evangelicals have defined and limited the meaning of “faith-based” in recent elections. UUCFW will host a discussion on Thursday, January 23 at 1pm to explore the real meaning of “faith-based”; beyond the conservative Christian definition. This will be an opportunity to share your own questions and faith-based stories. The discussion will be facilitated by Mary Reiter, a retired Clinical Psychologist, and Jim Boeglin, an author and retired Attorney. Both Mary and Jim are actively involved at UUCFW. There is no charge for this event, although free will offerings will go to offset any UU expenses of hosting the gathering. It would be helpful for attendees to sign the registration form so we may anticipate the approximate size of the group.
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 January 26. 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 — Mark your calendars for a movie night with snacks on Sunday, February 2. We’ll be viewing “Thelma”- A 93 year old woman is swindled out of $10,000 and goes after the perpetrators. Come enjoy this delightful movie with friends, at the Meetinghouse, 6pm.
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 February 13.
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!
