UU Freethinkers meet Sunday, January 29

12:00 p.m. in Room 208 (and on Zoom)

The UU Freethinkers will meet this Sunday at noon in person in Room 208 at the church, with an option to join online via Zoom. Please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the Zoom link.

Voces Novae Concert

This Sunday at 5 p.m. in our Meeting Room

Voces Novae (Susan Swaney's other choir) will present a 45-minute program, "How Do You Feel?" on Sunday, Jan 29, at 5:00 in our Meeting Room. $15 donation suggested (but not required).

Writing as a Spiritual Practice

with Reverend Barbara Child

A Drop-in Group on Zoom

Tuesdays 1-2 p.m., January 10 - February 28

I invite you to come along on this journey of personal exploration through writing in community. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. Click here for a full description of how the group works. You will need to register online to get the Zoom link - Sign up here. The same link will work every session during the series.

Women’s Alliance Meets Thursday, February 2

11:30 am – 1 pm in Fellowship Hall (and on Zoom)

TRAVELPALOOZA: Where have your travels taken you?

Join your friends for a travel memories program on Thursday, February 2 at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall or virtually by Zoom. Bring photos and small memorabilia from a favorite trip or trips to share. Wearing clothing souvenirs is encouraged! For display, long tables will be set up to lay out travel items. Please create a card to go with the artifacts that includes the name of the traveler, the place, and the date/season/year. We will ask volunteers to talk about their trips and the meaning they hold. All are welcome! Snacks and beverage will be provided. Contact Doris Wittenburg with any questions or to be added to the Alliance email list.

Choir Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 p.m.

It’s a great time to join the choir, and we now have childcare available! No audition required. Just show up in time to collect your music and be in your seat by 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Meeting Room.

Imbolc Ritual with Earth Kin

Saturday, February 4, 7 - 9 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Earth Kin, UUCB's Earth-centered spirituality group, will be holding our Imbolc ritual on Saturday, February 4, 7-9 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This will be a ritual in the OBOD Druidic tradition focusing on the coming of spring. No prior experience necessary; anyone with respectful intent may attend. Please bring a dish to pass and, if you like, bring a spring-focused poem to read aloud. We would love to have you join us! Email rhiannonsnow3@gmail.com with any queries.

--Rhiannon Snow for Earth Kin

Are you new to UU Bloomington? Join us next Sunday, February 5 for a short introduction, after the service

If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! On Sunday, February 5 from ~11:30 to 12:15 p.m. you are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation. This short introduction will take place after the worship service in the church library upstairs. Questions? Contact our Connections Coordinator, Anabel Watson, at connect@uubloomington.org. 

Chalice Circle Openings

Now that winter has settled in, it might be a good time for you to connect with other UUs in a Chalice Circle. Chalice Circles are small groups that gather once or twice a month to practice deep listening, often focusing on the church theme of the month. We have circles that meet in person or on Zoom. A few of this year's circles have space for new members - to find out if one would fit your schedule, contact Jan Armstrong.

Reproductive Justice Task Force Fundraiser

Siding with Love Bake Sale

Open online until February 8!

Order here: tinyurl.com/RJTFbakesale

The UUCB Reproductive Justice Task Force is having its annual fundraiser! We work in partnership with Planned Parenthood and All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, in support of diaper drives, reducing maternal mortality, and providing abortion funding and transportation. Our highly skilled volunteer bakers will be busy at work making an assortment of fabulous treats to order by the box-full, just in time for Valentine's Day. Gluten-free boxes and savory snack boxes are also available.

Questions? Email Pat Slabach or call her at 317-796-1820 and leave a message or text. You can place orders with Pat as well.

Don't need treats and just want to donate to the fundraiser? Skip the order form and simply donate here.

Warm Sock Collection

It's cold outside! Please consider donating warm socks to those experiencing homelessness in Bloomington and Monroe County. Socks may be left in the bins near the Portico entrance, on the north side of the church. Thank you!

-- UUCB Homelessness Taskforce

Hope for Prisoners Task Force Book Collection

The Hope for Prisoners Task Force is collecting books for the women incarcerated at the Rockville prison – one of Indiana’s maximum security facilities. We need lots of books! New or used, hardcover or paperback, fiction or non-fiction, romance, mystery, self-help, spiritual, humor, law, science, lgbtq, westerns, etc. poetry, too. No worries about typical prison library restrictions as these books will be donated to the Chaplain’s lending library. Look for our collection box throughout the year on or under the Social Justice table in the main entry hallway. Huge thanks to all who have already contributed. Books can change lives!