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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

United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale has recently celebrated our 70th anniversary, and we are excited and hopeful to see where God is leading us into the next 70 years of our life together.

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2027

BEGINS

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Generosity Breakfast

Sunday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.

Elliott Hall

As we begin our Stewardship Season at UCC Fort Lauderdale, we invite you to join us for a morning of food, conversation, and gratitude.

This special breakfast will engage our hearts and minds as we reflect on God’s gifts in our lives, the love of our church and how we can be good stewards of the blessings God has given us. Please RSVP with Louis (admin@uccftl.org)

THANK YOU UCC Congregation for your continued generosity!

Worship & Faith

Let’s Make a Plan for Advent!

Saturday, October 24, 11:00 a.m.

Elliott Hall

As the season of Advent approaches, we invite everyone (artists, musicians, teachers, worshippers, planners, and more!) to join us for a conversation about what we would like to do as a church for this sacred season. Pastor Aaron has a theme idea already lined up, and would love to brainstorm and get creative! All are welcome to join us!

All Saints Sunday Worship Service

November 1st

On Sunday, November 1st, we will honor those who have died during our All Saints worship service. We invite you to send the name of a loved one that you want us to remember in the service (admin@uccftl.org).

And if you would like a picture of your loved one displayed in the slideshow, please send your photos to David Dincher (worship@uccftl.org) or bring a copy to church for him to scan.

JOIN US FOR OUR

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

Thursday, November 19th at 7-pm

Sanctuary

Upcoming Events, MEETINGS & FELLOWSHIP

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Updated Weekly in our CALENDAR

Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 21
The Practice of Safe Texts
2501 NE 30th St
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Oct 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
2501 NE 30th St, 2501 NE 30th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA
LGBTQ People and the Bible
Wed, Oct 21
MONTHLY LUNCH BUNCH
Anthony's Clam House & Grill
RSVP
Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Anthony's Clam House & Grill, 2861 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA
Our monthly Lunch Bunch is an opportunity to gather with our church family for some good food, conversation, and support.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Oct 26
How The Bible Actually Works ZOOM CLASS
2501 NE 30th St
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Oct 26, 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.
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

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.

Learn More

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.