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September 9, 2022

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
This Sunday's Service

Sunday, September 11, 2022

9:15 and 11:15 a.m.

Faithful Doubt

Reverend Connie Grant, Interim Lead Minister

In Person and Livestream


"Doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith,” according to Christian theologian Paul Tillich. Can we Unitarian Universalists “cherish [our] doubts” (as UU minister Robert T. Weston put it) without making an idol of them? In what do we place our faith?

This Sunday's Order of Service
Livestream on our website
Livestream on Facebook
Pandemic Guidelines as of August 1:
- Masks Required Inside the Building
- Community Hour Outside Between Services
Follow this link to read our full guidelines related to attending worship services, Religious Education activities, and other meetings at the church: UUCB Covid Guidelines
Warmest regards,
The Next Steps in Transition (NEST) Working Group

Seeking Java Crew Volunteers for September

SIGN UP to volunteer on an upcoming Sunday

Help make coffee and tea available on Sunday mornings between services. This hospitable task is as simple as refilling coffee, arranging coffee stations, and stowing used mugs and tables. Our coffee is warmer and more welcoming with your support! 

Be in touch with Marlin at howardm(at)indiana.edu or Anabel at connect(at)uubloomington.org with any questions. Thank you!

Religious Education Updates

For more news, check out the August issue of our RE newsletter.

Please be sure your children are registered for 2022-23 religious education to help us plan enough materials for everyone! We are excited to see everyone again. 

Spirit Play and Kids' Club starting this Sunday!

Spirit Play (for 4-7 year olds), and Kids' Club (our new class for kids in grades 2-5), will begin on September 11. See our website for details.


Adults and Families, sign up now for these upcoming events and classes. Click on the Name of the event to register.


Read about all these and more on our website, and register on Church Center.

See more opportunities for Adult Religious Education!

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

Register on Church Center

Have you attended New to UU and want a deeper dive? Save the dates: September 18 and 25!

Join us for Exploring Unitarian Universalism on 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! Questions? Email Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator, at connect(at)uubloomington.org for more information or for the registration link.

UU Freethinkers meet Sunday, September 11, 12:45 p.m.

The UU Freethinkers will meet this Sunday at 12:45 p.m. online via Zoom. To join the discussion, contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren.


Humanist Forum topic correction: Carolyn Emmert will facilitate a discussion on "Banning Books in Schools from Florida to Indiana" when the Humanist Forum meets next, on September 18 at 12:45 p.m.

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.

Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe

September 11, 5:45 pm, Fellowship Hall

The Green Sanctuary Task Force invites you to join us on September

11th at 5:45 PM to watch a livestream of a talk by Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist at the Nature Conservancy and on the advisory board of IU’s Environmental Resilience Institute. Her talk will be based on her book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a

Divided World. Attendees will be able to submit questions via Zoom

chat, and we will host a discussion after her talk. Please email Molly

ODonnell, MollySOD (at) gmail.com, so we know to expect you!

Masks will be required. We will meet in Fellowship Hall, opening doors at 5:30. Click here for info on how to watch from home.


UU Online Book Club Discusses An Immense World by Ed Yong on September 12, 6:30 p.m.
An Immense World by Ed Yong will be discussed on Monday, September 12, at 6:30 p.m. The UU Online Book Club usually meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (note date change in September because of Labor Day). Join the Online Book Club Group

SING FOR JOY! Fall Festival Jubilee: Nov. 9, 2022

Rehearsals start Wednesday, September 14

Join with the SING FOR JOY! Community Choir to prepare and present a Fall Festival Jubilee Concert on Nov. 9, 5:00 pm, with guest artists Gladys DeVane, Tamara Loewenthal, and members of the Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group. Rehearsals are open to the public; all are welcome including those living with disabilities. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, beginning on September 14, at the Endwright East Active Living Center. For more info, contact Sandra Freund, Director, at bloomingtonsingforjoy(at)gmail.com or (812) 332-9548. The Sing for Joy choir project is supported by our congregation's music program.

Adding Your Address to the Church Directory

We are encouraging all interested to upload a home address to our online directory (which only our members and friends can access).

Go to uucb.churchcenter.com/profile (follow the prompt to log in, if

you are not already logged in) and then click on the "edit" button under the "Contact Information" section. You can also email your address to me and I will add it to your profile! ~With gratitude, Anabel Watson,

Connections Coordinator, connect(at)uubloomington.org

Wheeler Mission Fund Drive

Wheeler Mission is having a fund drive. Our Homelessness Task Force has worked for several years supporting Wheeler Mission and its mission to serve the homeless. The Task Force encourages everyone to consider making a contribution. Click here to make a contribution directlyChecks can be mailed to Wheeler Mission, PO Box 3297, Bloomington, IN 47402. The Homelessness Task Force will also be making an additional contribution of $500.00 soon.

Ongoing Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunities

COVID-19 Vaccination News

Masthead photo by Linda Mjolsnes.

Deadline for submissions to the Order of service and Friday UU Update
Thursday, 9:00 am, to office(at)uubloomington.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
Mailing Address: PO Box 8132, Bloomington, Indiana 47407
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615