United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale

06/14/2026

A very short, but fun "Pride Parade" today in our church service! The message about humans' place in the world was on target.
Thank you to all who made the service and Fellowship Hour a success!

06/12/2026

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Email from United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS NEWSLETTER ON YOUR CELL PHONE, THE BEST WAY TO VIEW IT IS LANDSCAPE VIEW PLEASE BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO

06/12/2026

Kathy Brodeur of our Congregational Care & Health Ministry brings us together in prayer. We pray for all of our intentions...

PRAYER FOR UNITY AMID DIVERSITY
God of all creation,
You have made each of us unique, with different backgrounds, gifts, and perspectives. Yet You call us to unity in Christ, despite our differences. Lord, help us to celebrate diversity while seeking the common ground that unites us in You.
Teach us to love one another as You have loved us, without prejudice or judgment. Help us to listen with open hearts and to learn from one another. May we see the beauty of Your design in the variety of cultures, traditions, and experiences around us. Your Word reminds us, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28) May this truth guide our interactions and inspire us to build bridges of understanding. Lord, let our diversity reflect the creativity of Your handiwork, and let our unity demonstrate the power of Your Spirit at work within us. Help us to build communities where everyone feels valued, respected, and loved. Amen
AND
“Those who have left the deepest impression on this sin-cursed earth have been men and women of prayer.”
– D.L. Moody

Dwight Lyman Moody (1837 – 1899) was an American evangelist and publisher connected with Keswickianism, a Protestant theological tradition within Evangelical Christianity that espoused a distinct teaching on the doctrines of entire sanctification, healing, and spiritual gifts. He founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts (now Northfield Mount Hermon School), Moody Bible Institute, and Moody Publishers. One of his most famous quotes was "Faith makes all things possible...
Love makes all things easy." Don't we sometimes feel that our world is so full of sin, hatred, and violence that we wonder how humankind will survive? Does faith make all things possible? We surely hope so as we pray for peace in the world.

06/12/2026

REMINDER

06/12/2026

FROM MAYOR DEAN TRANTALIS...

Dear Friends:

As we celebrate Pride Month, I would like to personally invite you to join me for a special press conference on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., located at the Circle of Love at the Sebastian Street Plaza, located west of Sebastian beach.

Over the past several months, the City of Fort Lauderdale has been working diligently to address ongoing discussions regarding street art throughout Fort Lauderdale . I am pleased to share that we have reached a positive path forward and look forward to discussing the details.

The announcement will highlight a new, community-driven effort to continue celebrating Fort Lauderdale’s longstanding connection to the LGBTQ+ community. The event will also include remarks from a nearby property owner who has partnered with the city to help create a new visual tribute in the area. One that will serve as a lasting reflection of our community’s pride.

Fort Lauderdale has long been recognized as one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities in America. This announcement represents another meaningful step in honoring that legacy while creating new opportunities for future generations to see themselves reflected in the places we share.
I hope you will join me for this special occasion.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Circle of Love at Sebastian Street Plaza
West of Sebastian Street Beach on A1A
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Yours,
DEAN

06/12/2026

Interfaith Pride Worship Service- Part 2.

06/12/2026

Interfaith Pride Worship Service on Wednesday, June 10th- Part 1. It was well-attended by clergy, the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida & individuals. The clergy each had a part of the service, whether it was to say a prayer, reflection light a candle or read from sacred texts. The clergy was well-represented from Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or other faith, whether they were gay, straight, white, brown, black and more. The Gay Men's Chorus did a fine job singing a number of hymns, guided by David Dunlap, Music Minister at United Church of Christ, Fort Lauderdale and by Gabe Salazar, Director of the GMC of SF.

A lively reception followed in Elliott Hall, with help from many volunteers led by Joe & Bill. It took many people to be successful.

Thanks go to the following congregations and organizations that made this event possible:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Broward Central Synagogue
Faith & Love Empowerment Center
Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
Holy Angels National Catholic Church
JAM & All Interfaith
Jewish Federation of Broward County
The Our Fund Foundation
Our Lady of Guadalupe National Catholic Church
OutClique Magazine
River of Grass Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Sunshine Cathedral
Host Church: United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale

06/11/2026

If you missed it or just want to see it again ...here is the YouTube of the PRIDE INTERFAITH Worship Service from June 10th

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/11/2026

JUNE LUNCH BUNCH
Wednesday June 24th at 12:30 pm
LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE
2807 East Oakland Park Blvd, Fort 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 time. RSVP with Louis by June 23rd ([email protected]).

06/11/2026

ANNOUNCING....