Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart

03/30/2026

Love these words from the Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, our denomination's leader.

I hold a vision for Unitarian Universalism that offers a welcoming, non-threatening invitation for all of us to live in ways that are counter cultural to society at the moment – to place ideals such as compassion, mutual aid, justice, and ethical interdependence at the heart of how we make decisions, how we grow in our faith, and what we model to the world.

What if this living were our everyday practice? What if we were to live inspired by the things we collectively hold most dear in our liberal and liberating tradition?

For me, this lightens the challenge of these times and provides resources for combatting despair. Such an invitation reminds me that I am never alone and that by my living I make room for someone else to thrive.

02/14/2026

Something to get us all excited for General Assembly this summer!

The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde—an Episcopal bishop and the first woman elected to serve as Bishop of Washington, D.C.—has been announced as the 2026 Ware Lecturer at Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly.

Budde gained national attention in 2025 when, during a prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, she asked President Trump to have mercy on transgender children and immigrant families—reminding the nation that “the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals” and calling people of faith to courage and compassion.

She has continued that public witness, joining multifaith clergy in Minneapolis earlier this year to protest violence targeting immigrant communities.

The Ware Lecture will take place Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. EDT as part of GA 2026: Meet the Moment—Together Everywhere.

Read more on UU World at the link in the comments.

01/26/2026

Our Unitarian Universalist faith tradition places love at the center.
We’ve heard the call by Minnesotans.
We side in solidarity with their struggle.
We condemn the continued violence by Federal Agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Read Full Statement:
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12/15/2025

This Sunday, 10 am, Rev. Mariah Martin, “Stargazer”. Come and learn of Rev. Mariah’s perspective of the season with “Stargazer” as the theme of her message. Geneele Crump will be the Worship Associate. We will be observing Joys and Sorrows today as well as our potluck lunch following the service.

12/12/2025

Let us remember mothers in this holiday season:

As part of my observance of Yule and Christmas, I honour my female ancestors.

12/11/2025

In her reflection, “Because I Love,” UU Rev. Vanessa Titang speaks to the reality so many of us are living right now: fear held beside courage, heartbreak held beside hope, and the deep desire to stay connected to love even when the world makes that feel impossible.

Rev. Titang names the weight of these times and reminds us that our emotions are valid — and that we can move through them without letting hate take hold.

💛 May we keep holding one another and refuse to give up, even in these heavy times.

Read the full reflection at the link in the comments.

12/10/2025

This Sunday, 10 am, Rev. Dan Miyake, “Hanukkah”. We will be focusing on the Jewish observation of “Hanukkah” today. Our beloved Marva Netherland will be on the piano and Steve Cripe will be the Worship Associate. There will be refreshments afterwards during coffee hour and then Meditation Group at 11:45.

12/05/2025

Don Wycliff's book signing is rescheduled for this Sunday after our Christmas Pageant service! (Starting approximately 11:15 am) Come meet Don and hear about his engaging story, and buy a signed book! We are located at 1732 Garden St., Elkhart. P.S. Come for the Christmas Pageant too at 10 am!

12/03/2025

This Sunday, 10 am, Rev. Dan Miyake and our Christmas Pageant! Be sure to come and celebrate with us and a cast of thousands our annual Christmas Pageant. Pam Wycliff is the Worship Associate. There will be refreshments afterwards during coffee hour and we will also have Don Wycliff’s book signing as well. Meditation Group will meet at 11:45 or as directed by Ken Clayborn. Come join us at 1732 Garden St., Elkhart.

11/29/2025

UPDATE, due to the weather, our Sunday service for Nov. 30th will be Zoom only sharing. Also, our 3 pm book signing event with Don Wycliff will be rescheduled to a later date.

11/28/2025

We have an incredible holiday service with Anna Hagen Sunday at 10 and Don Wycliff's book signing at 3 pm. But, Mother Nature might have different plans for us this Sunday. IF WE HAVE TO CLOSE, we will post our closing information on WNDU.com and on WNDU tv. We will also post on this page as soon as possible. We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, has an enjoyable holiday weekend, and stays warm!