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 experience necessary; anyone with respectful intent is welcome. Please bring a dish to pass and, if you like, a spring-focused poem to share. Email rhiannonsnow3@gmail.com with any queries.

YRUU (High School Youth Group) Meets February 5

12:00 noon in Room 210

Calling all high school youth! Reminder: YRUU (aka youth group) begins this Sunday, February 5, 12 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 210. Hope to see you there! Contact Stephanie with any questions.

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

If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! You are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation, in the church library upstairs after the service this Sunday. Questions? Contact our Connections Coordinator, Anabel Watson, at connect@uubloomington.org. 

UU Humanists meet Sunday, February 5,

12:00 noon in Room 208 (and on Zoom)

The UU Humanist Forum will meet this Sunday at noon in person in Room 208 at the church, with an option to join online via Zoom. Sandy Dolby will lead a discussion around “Quilts.” Please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the Zoom link.

Save the Date: Article II Discussion Continues

Next Sunday, February 12, 12:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Join us on February 12 after the Sunday service as we continue our exploration of the proposed changes to Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association's Bylaws. The latest revision can be found in the Article II Study Commission's report to the UUA Board of Trustees, along with our current Article II wording. You may also view a copy of this report on display in the new Children & Youth Library in Room 106. On the 12th, we will focus on comparing the two versions, noticing what has changed and what remains. Refreshments will be served, childcare will be available.

UU Book Club Discussion 

Monday, February 6, 6:30 p.m. (on Zoom)

This month our online book club will finish discussing And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham. Join the group for the Zoom link and for info on what the group is reading in the spring. Newcomers always welcome!

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.

The Inner Work of Age

2nd and 4th Fridays, 10 a.m - Noon

Starting Feb 10, through April

Facilitated by Stephanie Kimball and Rev. Emily Manvel Leite. 

Register here.

Shambhala Meditation

Mondays at Noon, February 6 - March 20

Join Sarah Flint for an hour of Shambhala Meditation, with a break during the hour for walking meditation and Shamatha yoga. Beginners welcome; Zoom option available. Register here.

A Journey through Unitarian Universalist History

Saturday, February 18, 10 am - 3 pm

A one-day workshop led by Stuart Yoak. Register here.

21-Day Racial Equity Challenge

Please register to receive the link to the challenge as well as updates, notices of upcoming events, and additional resources.

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! Our highly skilled volunteer bakers are making an assortment of fabulous treats to order by the box-full, just in time for Valentine's Day. Gluten-free and savory boxes 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.

WHAT'S NEXT? A panel Q&A and community discussion

Sunday, February 12, 3 to 5 p.m.

in our Meeting Room

Let's talk about the future of incarceration in Monroe County. Hosted by the Hope for Prisoners Task Force.

Invite friends - share the Facebook event

Calling All Chili & Soup Makers!

Sign up by Sunday, February 12

The Habitat Task Force is sponsoring its winter Chili & Soup Fundraiser again to help finance an affordable Habitat for Humanity home for a local family. We are asking for contributions of all types of chili and soup – meat, vegetarian, and vegan.

Sign Up Here to Make Chili or Soup

We will supply cooks with 5-cup containers available at UU. Orders will be taken online from Feb. 13 to 28 for pick up or delivery on Saturday, March 4. We will also sell take-home soup and chili after the March 5 service in Fellowship Hall. Contact Barb Berggoetz with any questions.

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... 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!

February food donation request: Canned FRUIT

Like sunshine in winter! Canned fruit is our featured food for the month of February. Please keep up your generous support and place your fruit donations in the bins on the north side of the church. As always, thank you from the UU Hunger Task Force.