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Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
Congregation founded 1949 | LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation since 1995 | Green Sanctuary since 2007
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Seeking the Spirit | Building Community | Changing the World |
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Message from Reverend Macklin
I learned yesterday that the Islamic Center of Bloomington had been vandalized early Monday morning around 1:30 am.The masjid yard, where I once threw a football with some youth, was vandalized. The fence and HVAC systems were damaged as well as some picnic tables and toys. The leaders of the Islamic Center have contacted the police and FBI and they are reaching out to community contacts throughout Bloomington.
Upon hearing the news, I stopped by the Islamic Center to offer solidarity with our sisters and brothers there. As I greeted some of the members who were standing outside, I was immediately recognized as a result of our congregation’s annual gathering with the members of the Islamic Center for our Ramadan Dinners. With that established friendship of trust, they invited me to witness the damage done. As we walked together, I expressed, on behalf of UUCB, our deep sorrow for this violence directed at their congregation. I also expressed our solidarity as people of faith and love--- to let them know that they are not alone. Blessings of healing and protection upon The Islamic Center of Bloomington.
Also, much gratitude to the friends and members of this congregation, who continually nurture our friendship with our Muslim sisters and brothers, locally and globally.
Peace and Love,
Mary Ann
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Join us for online services
Livestreamed on Sunday mornings at 10:15 am
Limited In-Person Attendance
Advance Registration Required Each Week
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Sunday, October 24, 2021
10:15 am Livestream
Earth, Courage, Calm Abiding:
Finding Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Reverend Mary Ann Macklin
Dr. Michele Grove
Join us as we take our time, as a faith community and individuals, to breathe, rest, and find meaning and healing during another difficult milestone in our country as the death toll from Covid eclipses 700,000, and so many other unknowns loom like low clouds before us. We will hear words from UU Chaplain, Reverend Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe, as well as from our Religious Education Coordinator Stephanie Kimball, about helping hands and hearts. Reverend Mary Ann and Dr. Michele will weave together this meditative service with the help of our Unitarian Universalist Choir’s singing of Earth, Courage, Calm Abiding.
Hearing assistive devices are now available at the AV Tech booth in the rear of the sanctuary for use during Sunday worship services.
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
10:15 am Livestream
Gathering of Spirits
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
Reverend Mary Ann Macklin
Dinorah Sapp
with Carrie Newcomer
Around this time of year, many cultures and religious traditions pause to reflect on life and death. Each year, we hold a service to remember those we have lost: members of our congregation who have died in the past year and other people and animals who have touched our lives through their presence. We will join together as a community to process grief and lift up memories. During the service, Dinorah Sapp will share some of her experiences of Dia de los Muertos. (If you would like to learn more, sign up for her workshop "Little Altars Everywhere" on October 30--see below.) To enrich your experience, you are invited to gather photos and/or mementos of your loved ones who have died to bring to the service or place around your screen as you join us.
Carrie Newcomer will provide special music.
Hearing assistive devices are now available at the AV Tech booth in the rear of the sanctuary for use during Sunday worship services.
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Monday, November 1, 2021
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Gathering of Spirits: an Evening of Reflection
Join Reverend Mary Ann Macklin and Reverend Emily Manvel Leite for this reflective drop-in evening in the courtyard.
We will be:
*visiting photos of members of our congregation who have died to leave flowers, notes, or candles
*creating a ribbon memorial in our oak tree for other loved ones who have died
*beginning the work of creating a Covid memorial to be installed in our sanctuary throughout the month of November
(see Emily's Post in this issue for details about this event.)
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NEW Zoom link for Virtual Coffee Hour
Join us for conversation after the Sunday service in Virtual Coffee Hour. Here is the NEW link to register to attend on Sunday. Virtual Coffee Hour is a time to connect with other members and friends of UUCB via Zoom following the Sunday Service. Please invite your friends! If we have fewer than 5 participants for multiple Sundays, we may cancel this event.
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Emily's Post
Dear Ones,
It is autumn. A time of harvest and also of giving thought to all that the year has brought. In many cultures, this is also a time set aside to reflect upon life and death.
Nearly a year after our November 2020 memorial for people who have died of Covid 19 in the US, the numbers have tripled, and we have lost members of our congregation and many loved ones of members of our congregation. It has touched us closely. And we are tired, so tired, of thinking about it and living with it. We had hopes that the pandemic would be waning by now. That we would be able to feel safe again. But no. We still feel our vulnerability in these days. How can we begin to recognize, to acknowledge, and to process this pandemic experience? It is no longer possible to project a tiny light for each person as we did last year--the space we have available would be one solid mass of light with so much loss. Instead, we will be bringing a memorial into our sanctuary, a space to hold it with tenderness and with love.
As a congregation, we hope to create a communal work of art. We will write all of the numbers up to the number of people who have died of Covid 19 in the United States. As of this writing, that would be 726,389. We will need many helpers. It takes 1-1 1/2 hours to write 1000 numbers. That is roughly the number of people who have died per day in this pandemic. We invite you to join in writing 1000 or more numbers in 15 minutes stretches as a meditation a few times in a single day or over a few days. The numbers will be written on rolls of paper that will then hang in our sanctuary, held in our sacred space and awareness. If you are willing to help, please sign up HERE. But don’t start writing yet! Sign up and we will contact you about how to pick up paper rolls and an assignment for which numbers to write.
It is important to understand the pandemic's magnitude to better understand how we are doing as individuals and as a nation. Thank you for helping us acknowledge this hard time that is impacting all of our lives.
May we find that holding this experience together makes it a little easier.
Sending love and hope,
Emily
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
Minister of Story and Ritual
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MAM Musing:
About That Golden Sprinting Event
What is a Golden Sprinting Event? It is the running of a metaphorical 100-yard hurdle event as we sprint into the challenge and inspiration to meet the minimum goal set for our current 2021-2022 Pledge Drive. We have $30,000 to clear. WE hope to meet that goal by October 22nd. Truly this is about the vision of our congregation and the resources needed: Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, Changing the World.
If we do clear that hurdle by October 22nd, I will share one of my outstanding photos from my high school hurdling days. Also, once my hamstring heals, I promise to clear a hurdle during a worship service.
For those who can, please join Deborah and me, in the pursuit of this goal to ensure the fiscal health of this congregation. We invite you to increase your current 2021-2022 pledge. Please email admin (at) uubloomington.org and or call or text 812-287-9615 to joyfully share, “I would like to increase my current pledge by (dollar amount) to support the vision of UUCB.”
In gratitude,
MAM
aka Reverend Mary Ann
aka Coach
aka Queen Hurdler
Reverend Mary Ann Macklin
Senior Minister
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Watching the World of
Lifespan Religious Education Unfold
Over the past week, an excellent Our Whole Lives (OWL) facilitation team came together to organize this year’s Junior High OWL for 8th and 9th graders. Parents and Guardians were sent an email with detailed information Monday evening, October 18th. If you have an 8th or 9th grader (or 13-15 year old equivalent to the school grade system), and you did not receive the information – please email Michele at grove (at) uubloomington.org and she will be sure you on put on the list. Any questions? Call or text Michele at 605-237-1319.
-- Michele Grove, Interim Religious Education Consultant
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Outdoor Screening of "Coco" at Church November 5
Mark your calendars for the family movie event of the year! Friday, November 5th at 7:00 PM at the church. We will show Disney’s COCO. Here is the important information-- watch for the details to unfold:
· Outdoor movie watching experience!
· You can choose to watch from your car (Drive-in movie style) or from the yard (bundle up and bring a lawn chair)
· Sound will come from an FM radio station – radio needed (and extras will be provided)
· Popcorn! (but of course)
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Your Church Office Staff is Available
by Phone and Email
We have information to share to help you get in touch with the church administrative staff during their office hours, including when you prefer to talk with someone in real time instead of via email. You can also leave a text or voicemail message at any of these numbers and we will call you back.
Church Administrator Carol Marks, M-F, 10-4, 812-287-9615, admin@uubloomington.org
Office Assistant Monica Overman, T, Th, 10-1, Friday 12:30-3:30, 812-322-5546, office@uubloomington.org
Office Assistant Mandy Skinner, M, W, F, 10:30-1:30, 812-340-9981, office@uubloomington.org
The land line at the church 812-332-3695 is checked for messages twice weekly.
Our staff is not keeping regular office hours at the church building yet, due to the current High and Very High risk levels of Covid infection in Monroe and the surrounding counties.
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Our Folks...
Our healing thoughts are with Glen Breeden-Ost, who is on the road to recovery from a broken leg incurred while rock climbing. Glen’s parents, congregation members Denise and Sean Breeden-Ost, invite cards to be mailed to Glen at their home---as they all rest from this ordeal. (No phone calls or texts, please.)
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Outdoor Spaces Work Party
Saturday, October 30, 2-4pm
All ages and skills welcome; there will be projects appropriate for all as we work together to develop our outdoor "classroom" area. The current plan is to create paths with woodchips and set the stepping stones. Outdoors; masks required; rain cancels. Register at https://uucb.churchcenter.com/registrations.
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NEST Update -- Ensuring Our Safety During the Pandemic
The NEST (Next Steps in Transition) Working Group continues to work to ensure the safety of our congregation, staff, and ministers during the pandemic. We recognize that each congregant must weigh safety from Covid exposure with their spiritual need to gather in person.
Current building and in-person Sunday worship service attendance:
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Currently in-person attendance is limited to 50 registered participants each Sunday. Registration for Sunday Service will open nine days before the service and close at 5:00 PM on the Saturday before at this link: https://uucb.churchcenter.com/registrations. If in-person service is cancelled, registered attendees will be notified via email, signs will be displayed on outside doors, and a note will be published in the Friday Update. Detailed information can be found here.
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For meetings other than Sunday worship attendance, our church building status is LIMITED ACCESS, which is defined here.
As the Covid situation changes, the NEST Working Group continuously works to stay abreast of the changes and reevaluate applicable safety protocols. If you have questions about the work of NEST, please email Jane McLeod at jmcleod(at)indiana.edu.
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There is Room for You at In-person Sunday worship!
Have you been missing in-person church attendance on Sundays? If you feel the need to attend in-person, you can sign up via this link: https://uucb.churchcenter.com/registrations All the details and safety information are on the sign up. Please read the details carefully, because a lot has changed.
When deciding whether or not to attend in-person services, please take into account your health risk factors and that we cannot ensure that all participants are vaccinated. Childcare and Children's Religious Education (RE) will not be available every Sunday; watch the Prologue for information about occasional outdoor RE. If you have questions or difficulty registering, please email office(at)uubloomington.org.
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Young Adult (18-35) Free Lunch and Companionship October 24 after Church
This Sunday, October 24, we'll be hosting an in-person gathering on the church grounds for those ages 18-35 to meet others and discuss church happenings--which could include the service and monthly theme, but will be catered to those who gather (and also catered with free food that is decided by those assembled). If you're interested in a free lunch and deep connection, just bring yourself (and perhaps fellow young adults) to the church Courtyard at 11:30 AM and we'll find an open space to be physically distant but socially in kind. I also welcome you to sign up and attend the service here (though you won't be turned away if you only choose to attend the lunch). Email Jason at beacon (at) uubloomington.org with any questions.
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Hike with us on October 27!
Join us for a 4-mile hike at Allens Creek Trail on Wednesday, October 27 at 10 AM. All the details are on the sign up. Sign Up Here.
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Little Altars Everywhere: A Home Practice
October 30, 3-4:30PM
Join Dinorah Sapp and Reverend Emily in person or virtually. They will share a bit about their experiences with home celebrations of Dia de Los Muertos and Gathering of Spirits and participants will begin preparations for their own home celebration this year. Appropriate for ages 4 and up--families, partners, and individuals are all welcome! Click here to sign up.
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Enjoy Small Gatherings in October!
-Ann LeDuc, Connections Coordinator
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You are Invited to a Green Grounds Party on October 30
Join us on October 30, 2-5 PM to beautify our grounds and get to know one another while working together. There will be tasks for everyone!
The Green Grounds Leadership Team: Janice Bagwell, Mike Drescher, Georgia Emmert, Anne Haynes, Ann Kamman, and Bill Lonnberg. Questions? Email connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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Women's Alliance November 4 on Zoom
UU Woman’s Alliance meets Thursday Nov 4th at 11:30 on Zoom. Our speaker is our lifespan religious education interim consultant Michele Townsend Grove. Her topic will be “Lifespan education and the role that stories play in figuring out what we should do at UUCB.” She will explore more what we mean by lifespan RE and will continue discussing with us what our stories are. Please come and engage with her on this important aspect of our congregation’s life. Contact Doris Wittenburg at dwittenb (at) indiana.edu for the Zoom link. It’s the same as last time.
Our meeting schedule on Zoom is
11:30 meet and greet
11:45 program presentation with discussion and q/a
12:30 business meeting
1:00 zoom home safely
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2021 Holiday Bazaar--Online!
Work is moving forward on UUCB's pandemic online version of our annual Bazaar. This year it will be an online sale/auction and will run from Nov. 19-29. We will be using Auctria, the same auction website service that we used for the Goods and Services Auction in May. We plan for the Bazaar to offer the best of both sale and auction, with old favorites like the Cookie Walk and Gourmet Galaxy, and offerings from some of our task forces.
The timeline of the Bazaar work is as follows:
October 15 - Bazaar group leaders and task force leaders (category leaders) will begin uploading items to the auction site.
November 12 - Donations deadline. All donations (cookies, gourmet galaxy, quality collectibles) need to be listed on the auction site by the category leaders.
November 19-29 Online Bazaar. Go to the Bazaar auction web site to buy or bid on your favorites. We will be sure you all have the link by November 19.
December 3-4 Pick up and delivery of purchased Bazaar items.
Help is needed to make this the best Bazaar. We need a few people willing to help in a masked and socially distanced environment to help with intake and sorting of donated items on Nov 30 -Dec 4. Contact Ruellen Fessenbecker, rfessenb (at) indiana.edu
Bakers of cookies and makers of gourmet galaxy items are needed as in past years.
Cookies: Linda Pickle See Cookie Cruise article below.
Gourmet Galaxy items:
The Best Quality Collectibles:
Bakers, remember that there are special rules about safe handling of food during the pandemic. See the article below.
Be sure and mark your calendar for the Bazaar!
Special Rules about Food Handling for Bazaar Bakers
and Makers.
In order to protect ourselves and the community, these rules have been decided upon. They will also be published on the Bazaar auction web site. These rules aren't much different than our usual expectations, with the exception of the mask and gloves during decorating and packaging. Happy Baking, everyone!
Our bakers work in their home kitchens and have been given these instructions:
· Always have impeccably clean hands and dishes.
· No masks needed while preparing food for baking.
· After baking, while handling and packaging food, wear a mask.
· Gloves are encouraged when food is cool enough to allow this.
· Hand decorating of baked goods should be done while wearing a mask and gloves.
Cookie Donations for the Holiday Bazaar
The Cookie Cruise will be sailing again in the Bazaar! We will be selling baked cookies and bars as well as frozen cookie dough. To simplify weighing and packaging, we are asking bakers to use recipes we will supply for a few "basic" cookie and bar offerings to go into holiday cookie assortments but donations of special cookies and bars are also welcome. Contact Linda Pickle, linda.pickle (at) wku.edu and Meg Sears, newberrm (at) gmail.com for more information.
Gourmet Galaxy Donations for the Holiday Bazaar
The Gourmet Galaxy features homemade specialty foods. Jams, Jellies, breads, muffins, candies, cakes, pies and all other specialty baked goods are found here. Do you have a family favorite that you could donate? Do you have an idea for a themed basket for the gourmet galaxy? Contact Ann Kamman aok719 (at) yahoo.com .
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UU Choir Rehearses Thursdays
The UU Choir continues to rehearse at the church, either outdoors or indoors with masks on, on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Because of current public health conditions, things are likely to change quickly. If you would like to participate in Choir, it is important for you to be on the Choir email list to get the latest news on rehearsals. To be included, please contact Dr. Susan Swaney our Music Director at music (at) uubloomington.org. photo credit: Sandra Freund
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UU Online Book Club book for November will be...
"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. This is a fun book that appeals to ages 13-100+. Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high school. This heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written tale, featuring poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, is based on the author's own experiences. Judy Owens has generously volunteered to lead the discussion on Monday, November 1. If you would like to join the discussion, sign up here. The UU Online Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
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Monroe County United Ministries
Holiday Food Baskets - 2021
Once again this year we will be encouraging members of our congregation to contribute to Holiday Food Baskets to Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) to help families in our community. Watch upcoming Prologues and Updates for details. The shopping list and instructions can be found by clicking here. MCUM also welcomes monetary donations if you are unable to shop for the holiday food baskets and would like to donate money instead. Each basket donation is $55, or $75 if you would like them to include a turkey or ham. Click here to make a donation of funds.
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Habitat Task Force Donates $16K for Women Build Homes
The Habitat Task Force’s recent contribution of $16,000 to help pay for materials for two Habitat Women Build homes was partly possible due to a UU Social Justice Fall Grant. We received a $500 grant in 2019 as seed money to raise more funds. The task force used the money to support our “In Harmony with Habitat” livestreamed concert in May. We gave honorariums to some musicians who performed and paid for the UU media specialist for his work. As a result, all revenue from ticket sales went to the Women Build. In addition, members of the UU & friends team individually raised $16,105, with help from donations by UUs who sponsored builders. The task force is grateful for the grant and appreciates the Social Justice Funds Committee’s support.
The Women Build homes, located in Habitat’s new Osage Place neighborhood off of Rockport Road, are still being completed. Anyone, male or female, wishing to help finish these homes should contact Barb Berggoetz, barbberg (at) bluemarble.net. Also, contact Barb if you’d like to attend Habitat’s More Than Houses “re-imagined” event at Osage Place, when you can tour a Women Build home, learn more about Habitat’s mission and accomplishments, and contribute financially, if you wish. This year, Habitat is hosting smaller gatherings, rather than one large event, on Oct. 26, 27, or 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.
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Social Justice Funds Committee Fall Grant Applications Due October 30
Each fall, the Social Justice Funds Committee welcomes grant proposals for local social justice projects. Projects must be based in Southern Indiana and be consistent with the mission and vision of our congregation. Grant funds may not be used to pay for professional services or salaries.
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Winter Clothing Drive Through November 2
Our congregation, with the support of our Homelessness Task Force, along with other religious organizations and the Bloomington Fire Department, is participating in the Winter Clothing Drive—2021. Our intention is to collect winter clothing and to distribute it to men, women, and children in need in Monroe County.
The drive will collect winter coats, winter hats, hoodies, scarves, socks, and thermal underwear in all sizes. The clothing can be new or used, but must be clean and in good condition. It must also be utilitarian, not necessarily stylish.
We will collect clothing from now through November 2 in a box located in the portico, behind the church. The clothing will be distributed from the Main Fire Station on November 6.
Volunteer to sort and distribute clothes for the drive here:
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Exploring Unitarian Universalism Online!
October 24 and 31, 2-4 p.m.
Explore Unitarian Universalism with us online, October 24 and 31, 2-4 pm. Use this link to register These small group gatherings are a great opportunity to learn about the UU Principles, our ministers, the history of this church, all the ways to get involved here, and what it means to be a member of the church. Plan to attend both dates, since different material will be discussed in each session. We request completion of these sessions before becoming a member of the church. Everyone ages 14 to 100+ is welcome! Questions? Email connect(at)uubloomington.org or call (812) 720-3688.
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UU Freethinkers Meet Sunday, October 24, 12:45 pm
The UU Freethinkers bi-weekly meeting creates the opportunity for participants to raise questions and engage in open and non-structured discussion of issues of social, political, and theological/religious concern. Every other Sunday via Zoom at 12:45 pm. To join, contact Harold Ogren or Ann Watzel.
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Writing as a Spiritual Practice (Season 5)
A Drop-in Group with Rev. Barbara Child
Through October 26
You are invited to join me on a journey of personal exploration
through autobiographical writing in community on Zoom.
- We will meet every Tuesday afternoon 1:00-2:00 p.m. through October 26.
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Even if you took part in one or more sessions during Season 1, 2, 3, or 4, you need to register for Season 5 by clicking HERE.
- You need to register only once, and can then attend as many Season 5 sessions after that as you choose. The link will stay the same for each session. You may register up to a few minutes before a session begins.
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Here is a full description of “Writing as a Spiritual Practice” and what happens in our Zoom room on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00.
--Rev. Barbara Child
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Earth Kin Celebrates Samhain Friday, October 29
Join Earth Kin for our Samhain Ritual on Friday, October 29th, from 7-9 pm. This ritual is our first in-person event since Imbolc (February) 2020.
On Samhain (Sow-in)—the Celtic New Year and third harvest festival—the veil between the world of the living and the dead is thinnest. Earth Kin’s Samhain ritual will honor this sacred time of the year by remembering and communing with our ancestors and preparing ourselves for the time of darkness from Samhain until the winter solstice. All are welcome to bring photographs of or offerings to the ancestor(s) you wish to honor, whether they be blood relations, friends, loved ones, or chosen ancestors.
We will hold the ritual outdoors, weather permitting, but move inside if necessary. Outdoors, masks are recommended, and indoors, masks are required. We are also limiting this event to 15 participants to ensure proper physical distancing. Please email Brooke Opel at bopel88 (at) gmail.com to register for the ritual and obtain more event details. Registration will be first-come, first-serve.
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UU Humanist Forum Meets Sunday, October 31,
12:45 pm
Every other Sunday at 12:45 pm, our UU Humanists meet together online on Zoom for discussion. Jason Michálek will lead a discussion on "Tactical Responsivity." Email Harold Ogren or Ann Watzel if you would like to join the discussion.
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Monthly Life Stories Writing Group
Welcomes New Members --
Next Meeting Thursday, November 11
Thinking about writing a story from your life? We invite you to join the monthly life writers, a supportive group that meets on the second Thursday of every month from 3 to 5, on Zoom. Attendees usually read short excerpts from work in progress. If you are new, it’s fine to just listen and ask a few questions. To get your Zoom invitation for November 11, email John Woodcock at woodcock (at) indiana.edu.
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Shambhala Meditation Online on Mondays
Every Monday at noon online, or anytime it's easy, since there are saved sessions, you can join Sarah Flint in this 2500-year-old practice of cultivating peace and inner wisdom. Contact Sarah Flint to join the group in real time. On Facebook at UU Bloomington Meditation.
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Open Mind Zen Online
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Open Mind Zen with Frank Seisho Diaz is currently holding meetings away from our building. If you'd like to participate, visit openmindzenbloomington.org and use their contact page for more information.
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Community Connections
Our Faith in Action in the Community
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Frances Moore Lappe to Receive Honorary Degree November 8
Frances Moore Lappe, author of Diet for a Small Planet and Recipes for a Small Planet, will receive an honorary degree at IU on November 8 at 2:00 p.m. If you would like to attend the event, please click here for more information.
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COVID-19 Vaccination News -
Vaccines for Age 12 and Older!
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Email SCAM Alert
Our ministers, staff, and board members or other members will never send you email asking you for any money besides your pledge payment!
How to Recognize an Email Phishing Scam:
Is the email impersonating Rev. Macklin or another of our staff or ministers? Are they asking you to purchase gift cards? Wait! Don't do it! We will never send you emails like that. To double check, look at the email address of the sender. Is it from an address at uubloomington.org? If not, that's the second good reason to delete it!
Office Hours, Calendar, Deadlines
Office hours: M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Our building is on Limited Access right now, so staff is mostly working from home and for a few hours from time to time in the building.
The Church Office can be reached via text or voicemail during office hours at 812-287-9615. Email: admin (at) uubloomington.org or office (at) uubloomington.org
The Prologue is published on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Next issue is
October 5. Deadline is 10 am on date of publication, admin (at) uubloomington.org
Mailing Address
During the pandemic (which is still now):
UU Church, PO Box 1158, Nashville, Indiana 47448-1158.
(Items mailed to 2120 N. Fee take 3-4 weeks on average to be forwarded by the Postal Service! So please use the PO Box instead of the street address! Yes, this is still true as of 10/19/2021. --cm)
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Details on Membership & Offering
Membership: 574 certified members as of 2/1/2021;
567 current members.
Non-Pledge Offering:
October 3 $228
October 10 $515
To make a contribution for the Non-Pledge Offering (Sunday Plate), or to make a payment towards your pledge, click on this link to get to our new Giving page: uucb.churchcenter.com/giving
Total to be donated (25%) to The Net childcare center at New Hope Family Shelter: $185.59
Grocery Card Sales: (Bloomingfoods or Fresh Thyme) $500; Total income to UUCB: $25
Free Money from Kroger!
Fresh Thyme and Bloomingfoods
Grocery Cards Available by Mail
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Did you know that Kroger sends us over $1,600 each year? This is made possible by those of you who participate in Kroger's Community Rewards program. Register your Kroger Plus card online at this link.
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We are also still selling grocery cards for Bloomingfoods and Fresh Thyme. Click here to see what kind of cards and how many are available. Send your check to the church (UU Church, P. O. Box 1158, Nashville, Indiana 47448-1158) with a note to let us know the type and value of card(s) you want, and we will mail them to you. You do not need to send an envelope. Orders are received in Nashville, but fulfilled in Bloomington. (smiley face)
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, IN
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