Current Events
Family Faith Formation Committee — There will be a committee meeting on Friday, March 21, from 5:30 to 6:30pm. It will be held virtually. For anyone who is not on the committee but would like to attend, an invitation can be requested here.
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 March 23. 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 March 23. 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.
Streaming with Friends — Our first Streaming with Friends event to view the documentary “Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet” will be held after the Sunday service on March 30. This film takes us on a journey of discovery of planetary thresholds we must not exceed, not just for the stability of our planet, but for the future of humanity. It offers up the solutions we can and must put in place now if we are to protect Earth’s life support systems. Discussion to follow. Watch the trailer here. A light lunch will be provided prior to viewing. Hosted by Advocates for Environmental Justice.
Race Card Project — The Fort Wayne Urban League will kickoff its 2025 Race Card Project on April 3. There will be details posted on their website along with a link to submit a 6-word statement of thoughts on race. The Urban League encourages contributions to embrace the power of expression in the continuing journey towards understanding and unity.
Advocates for Racial Justice — This group meets regularly to do the personal work of understanding white privilege, the community work of understanding and dismantling systemic racism, and the broader work of developing relationships with minoritized communities in our area. They will meet after the service on April 6 and May 4. Everyone is welcome to participate.
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 April 10.
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!
