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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Name: United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
Address: 2501 Northeast 30th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306-1743, US
Telephone: 954-563-4271

THERE OUR HEARTS WILL BE

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2027

THANK YOU UCC Congregation for your continued generosity!

Make Your Pledge Today - CLICK HERE

Ruth Ministry Director Position Open

We are seeking a director for Ruth Ministry

at United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale to strengthen and expand the ministry through compassionate service, operational excellence, community partnership, and sustainable growth while reflecting our

church's values and mission. Please respond to carol@uccftl.org

CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Worship & Faith

PLEASE NOTE...

Worship in Elliott Hall - Sunday, November 8

Due to ongoing construction, we are preparing to worship in Elliott Hall on Sunday, November 8. Our worship team and staff are making sure that we will have a beautiful, meaningful, sacred service! Please join us for a special Sunday in Elliott Hall!

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Sunday November 8th: Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Opal Murray

Opal Murray is an ordained Interfaith Minister and has served, among other roles, as a probation officer, systems analyst, community organizer, grant writer, executive director, training coordinator. She is also a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

A spiritual health advocate, Rev. Murray is inspired by interfaith, interconnected stories of hope, compassion, faith, courage, forgiveness, and cooperation. Panentheistic in her spirituality, she’s inspired by the Quaker thought that there is that of God in everything. Opal grew up in Jamaica and has lived in Europe. She loves to travel, enjoys visiting gardens, silence, dancing, and learning how people understand their Divine.

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Upcoming Events, MEETINGS & FELLOWSHIP

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Updated Weekly in our CALENDAR

Multiple Dates
Thu, Nov 05
Reiki Circle
James Chapel
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Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
James Chapel, 2501 NE 30th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA
Slow Down….Breathe….Relax….and Recharge
Multiple Dates
Mon, Nov 09
How The Bible Actually Works ZOOM CLASS
2501 NE 30th St
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Nov 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
2501 NE 30th St, 2501 NE 30th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA
The Bible is a big, complex, often-times difficult book to make sense of…and it is one of the foundations of our faith as Christians.
Sun, Nov 15
STEWARDSHIP Celebration Lunch
2501 NE 30th St
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Nov 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2501 NE 30th St, 2501 NE 30th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA
We are so grateful for the gifts you have given and want to say thank you!
Wed, Nov 18
LUNCH BUNCH at SPENCER'S
Spencer's Corner Bar
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Nov 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Spencer's Corner Bar, 2390 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, USA
No agenda! Just come as you are and be a part of some quality time together.
Sun, Nov 22
PINK NAIL SOCIETY 3rd Annual Food Drive
2501 NE 30th St
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Nov 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2501 NE 30th St, 2501 NE 30th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA
Let's Fight Hunger Together
Tue, Dec 01
WORLD AIDS DAY Candlelight Walk & Concert
Hagen Park
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Dec 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, USA
A Night of Remembrance, Hope & Unity

NEWS AND VIEWS

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.

HEALTH NEWS

by Kathy Brodeur

UCCFTL Congregational Care & Health Outreach

Read recent and past articles in the

OUTREACH HEALTH MINUTE Archives

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

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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!

Ruth Ministry

Ruth Ministry happens because of community support.

We couldn't do it without the support of volunteers and community organizations: Broward HealthPoint is there with their Mobile Health Unit delivering essential medical services and social services; Showering Love mobile shower bus provides soap, towels and a shower; and free haircuts are available. Every Thursday, 30 to 40 volunteers donate their time and talents to serving others Everyone is welcome to come and volunteer.

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Sarge, Bill & Gary serving food at Ruth's Ministry

DONATE

Ruth Ministry Donations Requested:

Here is how you are invited to participate:

Make a financial contribution (tax deductible) to support Ruth Ministry.
Come and Volunteer
Donate food, clothing, shoes plastic grocery bags and/or backpacks.
Pray for the volunteers, those who donate and our guests.

Our needs for food, clothing and personal items vary, so we ask that you: Read our Monthly Newsletter for specific information about our needs.

Also visit our Amazon Store for a wish list of items you can purchase and have shipped directly to us (Be sure to change the delivery address to UCC 2501 NE 30th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306)

For further details on paticipation and or to volunteer, please call the church office (954-563-4271) between 9am and 2pm Monday through Friday.

Donate

Volunteers preparing food at Ruth's Ministry

Volunteers are needed Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday to prepare for Thursdays Ruth Ministry program. If you would like to volunteer, we ask that voluteers arrive at 9:45 am. The worship service starts at 10 am. At 11 am Elliott Hall is open for guest to receive clothing, personal items and lunch.

If you are not able to volunteer your time, we also are in need of non-perisible food items, clothing, and personal hygiene items.

For further details on volunteering, please call the church office (954-563-4271) between 9am and 2pm Monday through Friday, or complete the online volunteer form and someone will contact you soon.