Current Events
Coffee With the Minister — Come enjoy some coffee and conversation with Rev. Mandy in the Social Hall on Saturday, October 25, 9-10:30am. There will be some opening talks, followed by an open discussion format. Bring your questions and your curiosity. Coffee will be provided.
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 October 26. 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 October 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.
Jingle Bell Faire Planning Meeting — For anyone who wants to pitch in and help, please join us on Sunday, October 26 after the service in the middle school classroom for a meeting to discuss the upcoming Jingle Bell Faire fundraiser.
Bass Road Greenway Trail Clean — Meet the Advocates for Environmental Justice in the parking lot at Buckner Park, 6114 Bass Rd. by 10am on Wednesday, October 29. Trash bags will be provided. Bring your own work gloves and a grabber if you have one. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The distance is approximately 2 miles, but we will divide up to cover smaller sections. Donuts provided! To sign-up contact environmentaljustice@uufortwayne.org.
Book Project — The Advocates for Racial Justice are requesting your assistance with a congregation-wide book collection for the Fort Wayne Urban League’s Banned Book Project. There will be a collection box near the social hall for the entire month of October. Titles of books requested by the Urban League are the following:
–Ruby Bridges Goes to School by Ruby Bridges
–The Hate U Give by Angie Stone
–Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
–Something Happened in Our Town by Marianne Celano
–I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
–The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
–New Kid by Jerry Craft
–Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
–Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
–A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Samhain — The UUCFW Pagan Group cordially invites you to join us for our Samhain celebration, the night when the veil is thinnest between the worlds, on October 31, at the Meeting House at 7pm. Please bring a snack or dish to share for the Samhain Feast, dress for ritual (whatever is comfortable and empowering for you) and bring a small offering for the ancestors/spirits, if you desire (flowers, a small food item, water, etc.) Offerings will be collected and cleared out after the ritual.
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.
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!
