Current Events
Advocates for Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon — holds weekly vigils on Thursdays, from 4 to 5pm in front of the Allen County Courthouse.
UUCFW is honored to welcome the South African drummers from the Volmoed Youth Leadership Project as part of their Drumming for Unity and Healing Tour, sponsored by many of their friends in the region, UUCFW Advocates for Racial Justice, and by the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, November 9-12. Mark your calendar for any or all of these events!
UU All Congregation Events
Sunday, November 10 at 10:30am Worship
Sunday, November 10 at noon Carry in Dinner (Please bring a generous dish or 2 to share. We will have many guests.)
Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30pm Campfire and S’Mores, and maybe some music
Community Events
Sunday, November 10 – Indiana Center for Middle East Peace Gala (ticketed event)
Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm – Community Celebration of Drumming at Plymouth Church
We are honored to be their hosts while they are in Fort Wayne. Recent UU travelers to South Africa were moved by their commitment to each other, their skill in drum making, their personal dreams and vision as well as those for their country, and their infectious, joyful spirit.
Traveling with the 10-member drumming group are:
Rev. Edwin Arrison, Anglican priest, Volmoed Youth Leadership Training Program (VYLTP) Director, close personal friend and colleague of Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Rev. Rene August, VYLTP leadership facilitator, Anglican priest, reconciliation trainer dealing with poverty, injustice, and inequality.
Bevil Spence, VYDP teacher, 20+ years’ experience as drum circle facilitator, drum and instrument maker, founder of The Drumba Project, using drumming and percussion as a tool in the therapeutic and educational process.
Siyabonga Vonco, leader of VYLTP drummers and singers.
For more information, contact Jim or Rebecca Reeder.
Sisters Over 65 — Our meeting time is the second Thursday of the month in the Choir room from 10:30am to 12 noon. Some of us go to lunch after the meeting. All are welcome. Our next gathering is November 14 when Patty Davis will be our speaker. The December meeting on 12/12 will be our holiday lunch meeting. There will be no meeting on 1/9/25. We will resume monthly meetings on 2/13/25.
Election Meeting – Save the date, November 17, right after church. This is our congregation’s annual meeting in which we approve next year’s budget as well as vote on the elected positions of our Board of Trustees and various committees.
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.
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 Scrips 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!