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Summer Worship Service Schedule Change
Please note: June 19 through July 31
we will hold one Sunday service only at 10:15 a.m.
Two services will resume on August 7.
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Sunday, July 3, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Broken, but Healing
Reverend Bill Breeden
In Person and Livestream
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Broken, but healing -- the journey to wholeness continues. |
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Our Folks . . .
Lois Zimmerman will celebrate her 99th birthday on July 16. If you would like to wish her a happy birthday, email office(at)uublooomington.org and we will provide you with her mailing address. Or, send a card to the church and we will forward them to Lois.
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Guidelines from NEST
Current Sunday Worship Guidelines for In-person Attendees:
- We expect all who are able to be vaccinated.
- Masks are currently required.
- Coffee Hour will be held in the Courtyard this Sunday.
Warmest regards,
The NEST Working Group: Jane McLeod, Abby Gitlitz, Michele Grove, Stephanie Kimball, Judy Klein, Dan Lodge-Rigal, Sarah Sanchez, Melinda Swenson and Rev Bill Breeden
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Checks for UUCB Stolen--Police Report Filed
We Have a New Bloomington P.O. Box for Pledge Checks
In mid-May, several checks that were mailed to the church were stolen before we received them, then cashed or deposited fraudulently. If you mailed a check to UUCB in May, and have not yet received an email confirming that UUCB received it, please contact your bank to see if the check has cleared. If the check was stolen, your bank will initiate an investigation and refund you the stolen funds. If you wish to make a police report, contact Officer Rob Shrake at 812-349-3352. We have reported this incident to the US Postal Service Investigative Unit as well as the Bloomington Police. We expect that all these funds will be refunded to the check issuers by their banks.
For those with online access, we encourage you to use our online giving page at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving, to make sure your gifts are safely received by the church.
For those who prefer to send paper checks, we have rented a new P.O. Box and we request that pledge checks be sent there and no longer sent to our Fee Lane address. If you have asked your bank send the church a check automatically, please be sure to change the mailing address to the P.O. Box below. Here is where to send your pledge checks from now on:
UU Church
PO Box 8132
Bloomington, IN 47407
Of note, the church's PO Box in Nashville has now been closed.
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UUCB Board members available after services
Our Board members will be available in Fellowship Hall after Sunday services, to answer any questions folks may have.
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We need you to keep the coffee flowing!
We need additional volunteers to help with coffee and tea on Sunday mornings. Volunteers replenish supplies before coffee hour starts (about 11:15 a.m.), during coffee hour (11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.), and clean up afterwards (12:15-12:35 p.m.). Please note these updated coffee hour times due to our temporary switch to one worship service on Sundays. Questions? Contact Marlin Howard at howardm(at)indiana.edu.
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Sign up to Greet on Sundays
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Help keep our candles glowing!
All are welcome to join the Flame Keepers. Children under the age of 16 will be asked to serve with a parent or guardian. If you haven't been a Flame Keeper in the past, we will provide a short tutorial for you before you serve.
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Adding Your Photo to the Church Directory
With the recent and upcoming arrival of new staff and members, we are encouraging all to upload a profile photo to the UUCB online directory. This can be done by going to the "profile" section of Church Center (accessible by clicking HERE) and clicking on the circle with your initials in it. You will then be prompted to upload a picture from your computer. If you have any difficulties with this, or find this request particularly daunting, please don't hesitate to email a picture of yourself to connect(at)uubloomington.org and I will add it to your profile! More detailed instructions for the new directory will also be available in the near future.
~With gratitude, Anabel Watson
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Religious Education Updates |
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We're Hiring Childcare Providers
Are you interested in joining our childcare team? Applicants should be prepared to work on 2-3 Sundays per month, from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm (current summer hours are 9:30 - 11:45 am through July 31). Additional hours during the week will vary. Rate of pay starts at $13/hour ($10/hr for applicants under 18). Please contact Stephanie if you are interested or have any questions, at kimball(at)uubloomington.org.
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Are you new to UU Bloomington? Join us on Sunday, July 3 for a short introduction.
If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! On Sunday, July 3 at ~11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. you are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation. Just click here at 11:35 a.m. on June 3 to join via Zoom (passcode: new) or join us in person in the church library. Madison Colquette, a member of our congregation, will facilitate this short introduction. If you have questions, you are always welcome to email Connections Coordinator Anabel Watson at connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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UU Freethinkers meet July 3, 12:45 p.m.
The UU Freethinkers will meet this Sunday at 12:45 pm via Zoom for an open discussion of social, political, and theological/religious issues. If you'd like to join us, please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the link to the Zoom meetings and to be added to our email discussion list.
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Women’s Alliance
Thursday, July 7, 11:30 a.m. via Zoom & In Person
General Assembly Update
All are welcome to join the Women's Alliance on Thursday, July 7th, via Zoom or in Fellowship Hall (masks required, no eating or drinking inside the building) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Come hear about results of 2022 General Assembly held in Portland, Oregon. Nineteen UUCB delegates attended virtually and in person. Hear about the changes taking place in our Association, critical topics being discussed, and learn what other congregations are doing. Among the presenters are Stuart Yoak, Barb Backler, Dan Wiseman, and Madison Colquette. The formal program and Q&A begins at 11:45. The Zoom code is 892-5381-3567. Password 160510. See you there!
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UU Online Book Club Discusses Search: A Memoir with Recipes, Monday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.
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Explore Unitarian Universalism
July 17 and 24, 2:00 pm
Join us to explore Unitarian Universalism (UU) on July 17 and 24, 2 to 4 pm - available both in-person and online.
In these small group gatherings you can learn more about the UU Principles, UU ministers, the history of Unitarian Universalism and this church, how to get involved here, what it means to be a member, and much more. Plan to attend both dates, since different topics 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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From our Reproductive Justice Task Force |
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Support Abortion Rights and Access through
All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center
The most effective way to support abortion rights and access is to donate to our local All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center. They administer the Hoosier Abortion Fund. The calls from those needing assistance to pay for an abortion and transportation are heartrending. Very soon costs may increase astronomically, if travel to another state becomes necessary. To donate, choose the drop down menu option for 'Hoosier Abortion Fund' on this site: all-options.networkforgood.com
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Opportunities to Get Involved
As Thursday's swearing in of Judge Jackson took place, Pro Choice citizens knew there was still an uphill battle to deal with the disaster we have now and a climb to seemingly impossible heights to get our rights back. The IN special session is delayed until 7/25 so there's a little more time to take action!
There are many ways to help:
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Donate to the Hoosier Abortion Fund.
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Email your legislators, especially to share personal stories. You can also contact Governor Eric Holcomb.
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Talk with family and friends; this empowers people to see how the issue affects them, spread the word, vote, and take action.
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Attend events to show support, who we are, and how committed we are. See below.
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Get out the vote! Educate yourself about the issues and pass on what you learn to motivate others to vote as well.
Upcoming Events to Promote Choice
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Homelessness Task Force: Volunteers Needed!
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Covid-19 Booster Vaccines are now available
Households may receive four free Covid tests from the federal government. Order free Covid tests here:
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Beware Email Fraud
Our ministers, staff, lay leaders, and board members will never send you email asking you for any money besides your pledge payment! This also means they will never use email to ask you to buy gift cards for them or anyone else.
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Changing Phone Plans for the Church Mobiles
Because of an increase in dropped calls and other problems, we may be changing phone service providers soon for the church mobile phones: Office 812-287-9615 and Connections 812-720-3688. There may be brief interruptions in service as a result. If you call us at one of these numbers and do not receive a return call within 24 hours, please try again or call 812-332-3695.
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Your Church Office Staff is Available Monday-Friday
You can reach a member of the church administrative staff each weekday:
We are in the church office at the church occasionally. The land line at the church, 812-332-3695, is checked for messages often.
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Masthead photo by Mandy Skinner. |
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Deadline for submissions to the Order of service and Friday UU Update
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615
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