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Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 25, 12:30 pm – Board & HR Committee Listening Session
If you want to hear more, or have questions, about the upcoming staffing changes at the Fellowship come to one of these sessions. They will be hosted by our HR Committee and Governing Board, and one of our co-ministers will be in attendance. The information about the staffing changes can be found in the All Fellowship Email sent on Jan. 13, or click here.
These sessions will be held in-person and virtually. To join online, use the same link as the Sunday service that day.
Questions? Contact our HR Committee chair, Marti, at martiwheeler50@gmail.com
POSTPONED — Sunday, January 18, 12:15 pm – Tell Me More
An informal 90- 
minute conversation with a minister and a member of the Membership Team to learn more about our Fellowship and Unitarian Universalism.
Questions? Contact Rev. Hannah at hannah@fvuuf.org
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00 pm – “You Are Not Alone” Dinner & Event
Support for all of life’s chaos: addiction, illness, transition, grief, political angst, caregiving, and more. We will gather for dinner and then have time for discussion, support, and some practical skill-building around resilience and self-care. Depending on the response to this event, we will hopefully host a gathering like this on an ongoing basis. Join us!
Please RSVP to Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy at christina@fvuuf.org by January 18 so we can plan appropriately for dinner. Let her know how many people will join you, and any dietary restrictions.
Saturday, January 24, 9:00 am-3:00 pm – Rising Together
Rising Together 2026
Click HERE for all the details and registration.
Sunday, February 1, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm – Blood Drive
Our Fellowship is sponsoring a blood drive! On Sunday, February 1st, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, The Community Blood Center (CBC) will bring its bloodmobile to our parking lot. CBC employees and Fellowship members Rafe School and Willow Gallagher are also offering tiered incentives to fill all 24 of our appointments. Rafe will dye their hair whatever color the RE kids pick for 10 donations. Willow will take a whipped cream pie to the face for 20 donations. If all 24 appointments are filled, Rafe and Willow will write and sing a song about blood donation for the congregation. To sign up, click HERE, speak to either Rafe (schoolrafe@gmail.com) or Willow (willowgallagher@gmail.com), or call CBC at 800-280-4102 and ask to be scheduled for our drive.
There is no substitute for human blood–your donation saves lives.
Saturday, February 7, 5:00 pm – It’s SoUUper Bowl II!
Our Fellowship will be holding its second annual SoUUper Bowl Competition. This year it falls on the day before the NFL Super Bowl!
There will be four categories this year: Chili, Vegetarian/ Vegan, Kids’ Creations, and Soups that don’t fit into the above categories.
For SoUUp Providers, competing is free. Please sign up using this link, or on the sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall. For SoUUp Tasters: For $5.00 (cash only please), you will have a chance to taste several soups and vote for your favorite!
We will also need people to bring bread, salad, and desserts, but only soups will be judged. You can use the same sign-up link as above.
Questions? Please contact Angie (angiebaby826@yahoo.com) or Matt (matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Sunday, February 15, 4:00-5:30 pm – Poetry as a Spiritual Path Generative Writing Workshop
Join Appleton Poet Laureate and Fellowship Member Cathryn Cofell to explore your spirituality through creative writing. Cathryn will share sample poems and writing prompts to help you reflect on your own spiritual beliefs and practices. The workshop is free but we ask that you please register so we can plan ahead: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Questions? Contact Deb from the Adult Faith Formation Team at dotyisland.deb@gmail.com
Saturday, February 21 – Cabaret
doors at 6:30 and show at 7:00 pm
Come on down! A fabulous Fellowship evening of music, humor, talent, and community. This year, our annual Cabaret will have a game-show theme with a chance for audience participation and prizes!
Sign up at the table in the Fellowship Hall to offer your talent, bring food, or help out in various ways. Questions? Contact Mary at gerlachmz@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 12:15 pm – Tell Me More
An informal 90- minute conversation with a minister and a member of the Membership Team to learn more about our Fellowship and Unitarian Universalism.
Questions? Contact Rev. Christina at christina@fvuuf.org
Saturday, March 7, 5:00 pm – Soup Saturday & PokUUr Night (UU Poker)
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite!
Questions about Soup Saturday? Contact Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Starting at 6:00 we will have an all-ages, fun-only chance to learn and play poker (Texas Hold Em). Please let us know if you plan to come play by CLICKING HERE TO REGISTER.
Questions about PokUUr Night? Contact Alex at alexjfrantz1992@gmail.com .
Saturday & Sunday, March 14-15 – Spring Weekend Camp: Blue Boat Home
Patterned after the beloved UU hymn by Peter Mayer, “Blue Boat Home” camp will be a chance to connect to our earth and religious naturalist values and be inspired by nature in different ways. As always, our weekend camps are held at the Fellowship, last from 9:00-4:00 on Saturday and from 10:00-3:00 on Sunday. There will be a camp for kids ages 4-10 as well as two options for youth and adults older than 6th grade.
For more info, and to register before Feb. 26, visit fvuuf.org/weekend-camps .
Questions? Contact Rev. Christina at christina@fvuuf.org
Thursday, March 26, 6:30 pm – The Serviceberry Book Discussion
Join the Green Sanctuary Justice Action Ministry Team to read The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The discussion will center around how the ethic of reciprocity lies at the heart of the gift economy. Participants will be asked what they can learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world. Attendees will discuss the idea of mutual flourishing. There is a copy of the book available in the Fellowship’s lending library.
Questions? Contact Doug Middleton at middletdo1972@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 4, 5:00 pm – Soup Saturday
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Saturday, April 18, 6:00-8:00 pm – “Waddle This Way!” All Ages Dance Party 
We’re having fun with our April “Earth Teacher”- geese, and waddling our way to a good time at a spring all-ages dance party! There will be light refreshments, a DJ, games and fun. Everyone is welcome!
Questions? Contact Sarah at sarahannebender@gmail.com
Sunday, April 19 – “Pop-Up” Membership Ceremony
10:10 Middle Hour and 12:15 after the second service
Have you been meaning to join the Fellowship, or do you want to learn more about what membership means here? Join Rev. Christina and folks from our membership team to learn, ask questions, and if you feel ready, officially join as a member.
Questions? Contact Rev. Christina at christina@fvuuf.org.
Sunday, April 19, 12:30-4:30 pm – Community Art Event
Come join us to add fresh art to the Fellowship Hall this spring. Canvas, paint, and brushes provided. Feel free to bring other items to add to what is provided. Canvases are limited to 20, so please email Theresa Spoehr to reserve yours. Cmtheresa@gmail.com
Sunday, August 2, 4:00 pm – Fellowship Picnic
Join your Fellowship friends for an afternoon at Smith Park in Menasha for food, games, and connection. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, a lawn chair, and a game if you want!
Contact: Sarah at sarahannebender@gmail.com