This Sunday, September 29, our worship will be focused on climate justice. Then after the service we’ll engage in an “Organizing/Advocacy Hour”, in solidarity with other UU congregations around the country. Please join us for conversations, worship and advocacy! | |
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Weekly Vespers Invitation
As the national presidential election draws near, we invite you to join us for a weekly Vespers service on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. In this time of heightened anxiety about the election outcomes and the future of our country, we offer a peaceful and restorative space to lay those concerns aside.
Let this be a place of refuge—where we can center ourselves, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters. Together, we will sit in quiet reflection, creating space to release stress, find stillness, and embrace calm.
Whether you’re feeling the weight of the outside world or simply seeking a moment of rest, you are welcome. Come as you are, and find peace in the warmth of our community.
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Important Construction Update
Old Mill Road is being prepared for new concrete. There is currently only one lane open between Pettit and the church, but you can still get there! Plan for it to take extra time.
The church is Not accessible from the south (from Fairfax).
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Register Now for the Climate Justice Revival!
Join us this weekend on September 28 and 29 as we come together with over 300+ UU congregations across the country and the world. While we are united in purpose, each congregation will hold its own unique event, reimagining their local community as spirit-filled, thriving, and liveable for ALL people! Through local conversations, worship, and advocacy, we will work together to advance climate justice. Register for the Sat. Sept. 28 event here.
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The Family Faith Formation program, which consists of two classes, Preschool/Elementary and Middle/High School, meets September through May, usually on the first and third Sundays of each month. In October the dates are the 6th and 20th.
Please register your family or update your family's registration here. If you see a message that you have already completed the form, scroll down and click on "Edit your response."
We will try to provide nursery care on children/youth class Sundays. Please register little ones around age three and younger here.
Volunteer assistants are still very much needed, especially to help our nursery lead careperson. Please complete the online adult volunteer application here. Please note that a limited background check will be conducted.
For questions regarding children/youth, nursery or volunteering please contact co-chairs Melody Ellert or Nastassia Snaden; their contact information is in Church Center or use familyfaithre@uufortwayne.org.
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There is still time to join a Soul Matters group, which are starting this month! Enrollment will remain open through October.
There is a Participant Guide that gives a thorough, in-depth explanation of what a Soul Matters group is. You can sign up for this group within the Church Center app. Click on Groups, scroll down to Small Group Ministry and click, then click on the timeslot of your choice, then click the button Request to Join. If you need help or have questions, contact Natalie or see Dodi at church!
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UU Common Read
AUTHENTIC SELVES: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families
(Buy Book Here)
When we do a UU Common Read together, we share in reflection, learning, and action. A UU Common Read can take us on a powerful journey into what it means to be human and accountable in a world filled with both pain and joy.
This is a 4-week reflection series centered on the book Authentic Selves, that will create a covenant and will become a closed group after the second night. Please contact Rev. Christe if you wish to participate and have a date conflict. This class is open to everyone. Click here to register.
We will begin Thursday, Oct. 3 @ 6:30pm --- in the sanctuary.
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New Membership Class
An introduction to UU class is scheduled for Saturday, October 5; 9:30-11:30am in the Social Hall at the Meetinghouse. This class is for those who are thinking about joining UUCFW or just want to learn more about our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. It covers UU history, our covenantal shared values, activities and membership expectations.
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.
Please contact Evan Davis if you are interested, or use the Sign Up feature in the Church Center. Child care for this class is made available as needed.
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From the Search Committee | |
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When you think of a minister, what images come to mind? Perhaps certain faces, genders, races, or ages appear in your imagination. It's natural—our minds are shaped by the world around us. But what if we opened ourselves to new possibilities and expanded our vision of who our next minister could be?
Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs is an exciting part of our congregation’s search process. In seeking the best match for our ministerial role, we might inadvertently overlook someone incredible due to unconscious bias. Please join us for this powerful workshop on October 26, 9:30am-3:30pm. It will be facilitated by an experienced leader to guide us through a thoughtful conversation about how we can recognize and temper bias in our search process. This will help us open our hearts to a broader vision of ministry and deepen our commitment to living our faith fully. You can learn more about the process, and register to attend here.
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Can You Help?
Edith Helbert's mom will be having surgery on her foot on October 3, and will be wheelchair-bound for about 8 weeks.
They would love to borrow a temporary wheelchair ramp if anyone has one available. Edith thinks it would take a 7-foot ramp at the front door, or better yet a 10-foot ramp for the back door, which would be more convenient due to the house layout.
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Advocates for
Racial Justice
Postcards to Swing States tells us they are making a final push to rally liberal voters.
Lynn Shire says that anyone who is interested should order them directly so they can receive them and complete them as quickly as possible; feel free to reach out to her with questions.
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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 13. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion.
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Taco Ministry
This open group to meet up for lunch is held the third Sunday of the month, with our next lunch on October 20 at 12:15, restaurant TBD. Come support local business, taco-bout the sermon, and enjoy camaraderie with friends old and new. RSVP to Robyn Valdizón.
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Sisters Over Sixty-Five
Sisters Over Sixty-five 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 on October 10. Special guest is Robyn Valdizón.
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Advocates for Environmental Justice
Still time to register for this Saturday!
Climate Justice Revival - Join us on September 28th and 29th.
Register here for the Sat. Sept. 28 brainstorming event.
"By broadening our understanding and framing about responding to climate change, we can create a flourishing world where all communities thrive." - Rachel Myslivy, Climate Justice Strategist for the UUA's Side with Love Organizing Strategy Team.
Tread Lightly Tire Recycling Event
October 5, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
2911 Meyer Road, Fort Wayne. More info here.
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Jingle Bell Faire
It's time to start planning for this annual December event! Patty Davis would like to gather planners this Sunday, September 29, after service in the social hall. Please join her!
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In The Gallery
Now Showing through September 29
Terri Buchholz paintings
Kathryn Farnsworth ceramics
Langhinrichs Art Gallery
5310 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne
Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday and Thursday 10am-12pm
Contact our Gallery Coordinator at gallery@uufortwayne.org for more info.
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qUUeer
This LGBTQIA+ group meets after the service on the 4th Sunday of each month in an available classroom at the Meetinghouse. Their next meeting is October 27. 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.
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