Chalice Circle Sign-Ups to Begin Next Week 

Online registration for the 2022-23 Chalice Circles will begin next Friday, September 23, and continue through Monday, October 3 - watch for a registration link in the September 23 Friday Update. Meetings will begin in October and continue through May/June.

Chalice Circles consist of seven to ten people who meet regularly to nurture their interior lives, to build community, and to practice shared ministry. Each group has one or two facilitators. Most Chalice Circles meet twice a month for two hours, although some meet once a month, or every three weeks.

For more information on what to expect when you join a Chalice Circle, check out our brochure - Chalice Circles: A Small Group Ministry - or contact a member of the Chalice Circle Executive Team: 

  Jan Armstrong, janet_k_armstrong(at)hotmail.com

  Alan Backler, abackler(at)aol.com

  Ruellen Fessenbecker, rfessenb(at)indiana.edu

  Steve Pock, srpock(at)mac.com  

UU Humanists Meet Sunday, September 18, 12:45 p.m. on Zoom

The UU Humanist Forum meets this Sunday, September 18, at 12:45 p.m. online via Zoom. Carolyn Emmert will facilitate a discussion on "Banning Books in Schools from Florida to Indiana." To join the discussion, contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren.

Exploring UU and Upcoming Membership Ceremony

Join us for Exploring Unitarian Universalism this Sunday and next,

September 18 and 25, from 2 to 4 pm via Zoom! We request completion of this two-part class before becoming a member of the church. Everyone ages 14 to 100+ is welcome! 

After completion of Exploring UU, please join us for a Membership Ceremony held the following Sunday on October 2nd between worship services (~10:35). Those unable to attend a previous Membership Ceremony are welcome.  

Questions? Email Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator, at connect (at) uubloomington.org, for more information or for the registration link to Exploring UU.

Deadline to Apply for the UU Holiday Art Fair and Bazaar Extended to Sept 26!

We have extended the deadline to apply for the UU Holiday Art Fair to September 26. If you are an artist or artisan interested in having a booth at the fair, or know of someone who is, please pass along the link to the application. All details are at this site, along with contact information:  

2022 UU Holiday Art Fair & Bazaar Artisan Application

GREAT FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY!

Hey, y’all… It’s persimmon season again and there are several trees UU’ers have access to that need folks to pick up the plentiful persimmons for later pulping (not your responsibility!) which will then be sold at the upcoming Bazaar. This is a wonderful activity for the family – even one without kids – at this glorious time of year. If interested, email Marcia Hart – marciakate (at) icloud (.) com – and pertinent persimmon particulars will be shared patiently and pleasantly.

GREEN GROUNDS Work Days:

Now on Sundays in September, 4 - 6 p.m.

Our Green Grounds group will meet every Sunday this month, from 4 to 6 p.m. (instead of on Saturday mornings, as previously shared!) Come when you can, stay for as long as you'd like. Watering, mulching, weeding. Learning about invasives. Great way to meet dedicated UUs. Join us! Contact Ann Kamman with any questions.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice

A Drop-in Group with Rev. Barbara Child

Tuesdays through Oct 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

You are invited to join me on a journey of personal exploration through autobiographical writing in community on Zoom. Season 8 of this gathering will happen Tuesday afternoons, 1:00-2:00 p.m., September 6 through October 25. You are welcome at any or all sessions with no commitment in advance. For full details, and to sign up to receive the Zoom link, click here: 

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