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. Due to the Jingle Bell Faire, their next meeting is January 11. 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. Due to the Jingle Bell Faire, their next meeting is January 11. 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.
Advocates for Environmental Justice — Our next meeting is Sunday, January 18, from 12-1pm in the Choir Room.
Advocates for Racial Justice — We will hold a planning meeting on Sunday, January 18 from 12-1:30pm. Please join us in the MS/HS Room and share ideas for 2026. Your input will be valued as we explore opportunities to enhance understanding and engagement. Consider how we can continue to address issues such as understanding our white privilege, engaging in relationship building with our neighbors in marginalized communities, and supporting justice work to dissolve systemic white supremacy and to promote equity.
Class Series — Rev Mandy will be teaching four classes based on foundational Unitarian Universalist documents. Meetings will be in the sanctuary after the Sunday service. It’s good if you can read in advance, but everyone will be able to participate in the conversation without any foreknowledge of the texts. Dates and topics are as follows:
January 18 – The Baltimore Sermon, specifically the section “Views Unitarians Derive from Scripture.”
February 22 – The Social Implications of Hell
March 1 – Humanist Manifesto III
April 26 – Our new Article II
Sisters in Good Company — We will meet January 25, 6pm, in the Social Hall to create some watercolor art. We will provide material but bring your own gear if you have it. Also bring a snack to share.
Hoosiers for Separation of Church and State — Our first general meeting of 2026 will be on January 26, 7pm at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, 2810 Beacon Street, 46805. At that meeting, we will begin to dig into the topic of the Seven Mountains Mandate. In subsequent months, we will zero in on four of those mountains with opportunities to form working groups to facilitate information sharing and change. Our goal is to give broad overviews and provide resources for you to explore more as you are interested.
Sisters Over Sixty-Five — We usually meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Meetinghouse in the choir room, from 10:30 to Noon. All are welcome. There will be no meeting in January. Our first meeting in 2026 will be February 12.
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!
