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Sunday, September 25, 2022
9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Belonging to Our Earth: An Autumnal Equinox Celebration
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Story and Ritual
Stephanie Kimball, Director of Religious Education
In Person and Livestream
Four times a year, our congregation pauses to connect with the rhythms of our earth. We are creatures of this planet, deeply affected by its changing seasons. Join us this week to pause and reflect on your own life at this season. Our children's choir, directed by Jill Courtney, will offer a simple blessing.
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Pandemic Guidelines as of September 12
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Masks are now optional at all church activities and events, including worship services.
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Food and drinks may now be served at church events regardless of the size of the group.
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Coffee hour will return to Fellowship Hall. We will continue to offer space in the courtyard during Coffee Hour as weather permits.
The NEST working group will continue to monitor the status of COVID in our local community and adjust guidelines in accordance with the community risk level -- questions can be directed to Jane McLeod at jmcleod(at)indiana.edu.
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Join a Sunday Volunteer Mailing List!
Are you looking to get involved, help create a welcoming environment, and meet fellow congregants? We are in need of volunteers for Sunday mornings! Join a mailing list for Java Crew, Greeters, or Flame Keepers to stay up-to-date on how you can support our church on Sunday mornings. Questions? Email connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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Chalice Circles: Small Group Ministry
Sign-Up Begins Today, through Monday, October 3
Online registration for the 2022-23 Chalice Circles opens today, Friday, September 23, and continues through Monday, October 3. Meetings will begin in October and continue through May/June. Visit the sign up page for more information, including dates and times for all Circles:
Chalice Circles 2022-23 Registration
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Religious Education
Check out all Fall RE offerings for children, youth, adults, and families on our website, and register on Church Center.
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Widening the Circle of Concern
Next meeting: Sunday, Sept 25, 7 pm, on Zoom
Meeting every other Sunday through Nov 6 to explore ways that we are implementing the 8th Principle. New participants are welcome to join for any session. Sign up here for the Zoom link to join us.
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Membership Ceremony on Sunday, October 2
Church membership indicates your kinship and affinity with this church and the larger Unitarian Universalist religious community. The next membership ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, October 2 at 10:35 a.m. in the church library. If you are new to Unitarian Universalism, we ask that you complete the Exploring Unitarian Universalism class before becoming a member. Let the Connections Coordinator know if you would like to attend the membership ceremony and become a member of the UU Church of Bloomington. For more information, please email Anabel at connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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Are you interested in gardening or discussing plants? Gardeners’ Gathering on September 25
If so, please join the Gardeners' Gathering on the fourth Sunday of September! We will meet this Sunday between services (around 10:30 a.m.) in the courtyard. Bring something to share, tangible or not, relating to plants. Happy gardening!
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UU Freethinkers meet Sunday, Sept 25, 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.
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GREEN GROUNDS Work Day:
Sunday, September 25, 4 - 6 p.m.
Our Green Grounds group has been meeting every Sunday this month, from 4 to 6 p.m. 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 questions.
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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 Monday, 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
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Writing as a Spiritual Practice
A Drop-in Group with Rev. Barbara Child
Tuesdays through Oct 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
For full details, and to sign up to receive the Zoom link, click here: Register on Church Center
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Join our Rainbow Rights Task Force at the Spencer Pride Festival, Saturday, October 15
Are you interested in Building Community at the Spencer Pride Festival on October 15? If so, Rainbow Rights has an opportunity for you to represent our church as a welcoming community while helping attendees make buttons and draw things -- Sign up here to volunteer at the UUCB table!
If you’d like more information, or to join broader task force goals, contact rainbowrights(at)uubloomington.org to get connected.
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UU Online Book Club reads Crying in H Mart
by Michelle Zauner - Discussion on Nov. 7, 6:30 pm
(Please note: no October meeting)
On Nov. 7 we will be discussing the memoir Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. From Goodreads: "An unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity." We generally meet via Zoom on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm for about an hour. To give enough time to read this memoir, however, our next meeting will be in November -- there will be no October meeting. JOIN THE GROUP to access the Zoom link and to get reminder emails about upcoming discussions. New participants always welcome!
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COVID-19 Vaccination News
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Masthead photo by Carol Holding. | |
Deadline for submissions to the Order of service and Friday UU Update
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
Mailing Address: PO Box 8132, Bloomington, Indiana 47407
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615
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