My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. -Psalms 57:7
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, Hebrews 10:24
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20
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Join us in worship and faith.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
January 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Morning Worship Service with Pastor Aaron Lauer
ALL ARE WELCOME
Our Worship Services are live-streamed and can also be viewed at any time on our website at LIVE WORSHIP
JANUARY 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
National Holiday, Monday, January 20
VIDEO of "I Had A Dream" speech, click here: MLK
JANUARY 26
Annual Meeting Sunday
Sun, January 26 at 10:30 a.m.
(meeting to follow worship service)
FEBRUARY 1
Planned Giving Workshop
Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Conference Room
How would you like to leave a legacy at the end of your life? Do you have questions about arranging your finances and making a gift to the church? What are your options for donations and investments toward the organizations you care about most? All of these questions and more will be answered at this special workshop about planned giving for members of our church. Led by Rev. Dave Sigmund from the United Church of Christ National Office, this event is an opportunity for us to learn more and ask questions about the best options for making a gift that will leave a legacy. Please RSVP with Louis (admin@uccftl.org)
FEBRUARY 12
LUNCH BUNCH
Wednesday, February 12th at 12:30
PHAT BOYS
4100 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale
Our monthly Lunch Bunch is an opportunity to gather with our church family for some good food, conversation, and support. No agenda! Just come as you are and be a part of some quality.
Please RSVP by Feb. 10 with Louis at admin@uccftl.org
MONDAYS
From Rev Jeff Wheeler...
2025 Monday ZOOM Discussions
Our Zoom will finish up tomorrow evening, but I wanted to get out one quick note to you to plan for next year. We will take a few weeks off for the holidays, then will pick up our discussion of Women in the Bible starting with:
January 13th, The Book of Esther, Jeff
January 20th, Dinah, Leah & Racheal, Bob
January 27th, Hargar & Hanna, and Tamar, Pastor Aaron
February 3rd, Mary Magdeline, Kathy
February 10 thru March 3rd,
Book Discussion on "Called to Community" (Edited by Charles E. Moore), Emily
The holidays of Passover and Easter are late this year. Passover begins April 12th and Easter is April 20th. I'm hoping we can take a few weeks off in March and begin a Lenten Study by mid to late March. I look forward to seeing everyone next year if not before!
To participate in the zoom sessions use the button:
so we can send you a link to the Zoom session.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. -Philippians 4:8
Out Clique Magazine is now a community partner with United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale. Pastor Aaron Lauer will contribute a monthly article to the magazine. Visit the Out Clique Magazine website for exciting news and views!
Read All of Pastor Aaron's Out Clique Articles.
This months article: Have Yourself a Queer Little Christmas!
A UCCFTL MONTHLY SERIES
by Kathy Brodeur
UCCFTL Congregational Care Outreach
October 3, 2024
It Isn't Just A Building
United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale Celebrates 70 Years of Building Community
by Nile Fortner
Our UCC FTL was featured in a recent South Florida PBS Documentary, "Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Communities in South Florida l Your South Florida"
If you didn't see the PBS documentary this past week, there is the UCC segment link on FACEBOOK and as well as the FULL documentary link below:
UCC SEGMENT on Facebook, CLICK HERE: PRIDEFUL
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, Matthew 25:35
Get Involved:
You can make a difference!
EVERY THURSDAY
Please bring any donations to the church Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Sunday before or after worship.
Our UCC Ruth Ministry is here to assist our un-homed community each and every week. With a staff of devoted volunteers, we strive to help those in need.
Our pantry always needs restocking so that we can continue our feeding program every Thursday.
Please drop off items during the week between 9am-2pm or bring to Sunday Worship Service.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we can always use more volunteers too!
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT UCC ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
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The United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale sponsors a neighborhood street in support of our community. Our sponsored area is NE 6th Avenue between Oakland Park Blvd. and 26th Street.
The clean up only takes about 1 hour with 6-8 volunteers. All supplies are provided – collections bags, gloves, pickers, safety vests, etc. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact: Kathy Brodeur at 508-729-3062 and provide your name so we may expect you or complete our form.
Meet at Scandals Bar parking lot 3073 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors
Ruth Ministry
Ruth Ministry happens because of community support. Every Thursday, 20 to 30 volunteers donate their time and talents to serving others; yet Ruth Ministry is a 7-days-a-week operation of care and concern. Some of the volunteers are our church members but others come from throughout the community. People of different faiths, people who are searching to help others, people from all cultures and backgrounds make up our diverse community of volunteers. Everyone is welcome to come and volunteer.
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Congregational Care
Clergy and church leaders genuinely want to care for people in the congregation and community. UCC Congregational Care Ministry provides care, concern, compassion, prayer and support for families and individuals at various stages, places and circumstances of life and engages the congregation in service and community for one another. In need of care call us at 954-563-4271 or email at admin@uccftl.org.
