April 15, 2022
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
Spring Cleanup of the Grounds
Saturday, April 16, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Just a quick spiffing up. Come when you can, kids are welcome. Bring gloves, but the church has tools. Newcomers welcome and encouraged to get to know our grounds. --Green Grounds Committee
This Sunday's Service
TWO SERVICES!
Sunday, April 17, 2022
9:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Awakening to Hope
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite 
Stephanie Kimball
Dr. Michele Grove
and the UU Choir in person, 
directed by Reverend Dr. Susan Swaney

Livestream and In person
Join us for this first Sunday of offering two services again! We will celebrate Easter, Passover, and (especially) Earth Day and awaken to the possibility of hope in this challenging time. This story-filled service is suitable for all ages as we enjoy exploring together. Our UU choir will be singing--offering the premiere of Mary Goetze's "Listen to the Birds." Don't miss it!

Following the service, there will also be a tree sapling giveaway, sponsored by our Green Sanctuary Task Force on Global Climate Change.

You are invited to bring daffodils to share at the Sunday service.
Sunday Worship Guidelines
for In-person Attendees
  • Covid Vaccination is expected of all who are able.
  • N95, KN95, or double masking is required inside the building.
  • Quiet singing in worship services is allowed.
UUCB Board members available after services
Our Board members will be available in Fellowship Hall after Sunday services, to answer any questions folks may have.
Volunteers needed on Sundays!
Whether you've volunteered on Sundays in the past, or you are looking for a new experience, we need you on Sunday mornings! We need volunteers on the Java Crew, Greeters, and Flame Keepers. Detailed information and sign ups are available via the links below:
Covid Memorial Hour, after Second Service
Each Sunday, in the coming weeks, our sanctuary is open to those who would like to visit our Covid Memorial Installation and/or write numbers together.
Religious Education Updates
Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 17, 12:30 pm
Kids: Be sure to join us on April 17 to hunt for Easter eggs after the second service! Bring a basket or bag, or use one of ours. (Parents: some eggs with non-edible treats will be available for those with food sensitivities.)
Youth: Please contact Stephanie if you’d like to help organize the Egg Hunt for the children!
All: Do you have plastic eggs that you no longer need? We will gratefully accept donations of plastic eggs, candies, and other small items appropriate for children, between now and April 10. You may drop them off in the green RE bin on the porch by the portico. Thank you!
--Stephanie Kimball, Religious Education Coordinator
UU Humanists Meet April 17, 12:45 pm
The UU Humanists will meet this Sunday at 12:45 pm in the Library and via Zoom. David Keppel will lead a discussion on "International Peacekeeping and how it might be expanded, to replace or shrink blocs." If you'd like to join us, please contact Ann Watzel for the link to the Zoom meetings and to be added to our email discussion list.
The Annual Goods and Services Online Auction Needs YOU! Be Creative!
Auction Runs May 1-May 8
Donation Deadline is April 24
We have a goal this year of $12,000 and we are looking for MORE – more dinners and parties, more beautiful artwork and ceramics, more lessons, more yard work, more baking, more everything! We have one of the most creative congregations in town, and we are finally getting to a level of immunity that is safe for smaller get-togethers. New to the congregation, or maybe feeling a little detached? This is a FUN way to get to know people and to let them know you. Your talents and treasures are needed to contribute to the budget and to help us SEEK THE SPIRIT, BUILD COMMUNITY, and CHANGE THE WORLD!

The deadline for completing donation forms is 4/24.

Feel free to contact Ann Kamman, Nicki Stewart Ingersoll or
Charlotte Appel (812-272-7140) if you want to talk over your ideas.
UU Online Book Club
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters will be discussed on Monday, May 2 at 6:30 PM. If you would like to join the book discussions, sign up here. The UU Online Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM via Zoom. If you have questions, email connect(at)uubloomington.org.
MidAmerica Regional Assembly 2022
Saturday, April 30, 10 am - 2 pm, online
MidAmerica Regional Assembly 2022 is now open for registration! Join us online on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10am – 2pm ET. Our keynote speaker is social justice educator, storyteller and inspiring speaker, CB Beal. If you would like to be a member delegate representing our congregation, contact Iris Kiesling, irisfkiesling (at) gmail.com. Learn more and register today!
Your Church Office Staff is Available Monday-Friday
You can reach a member of the church administrative staff each weekday:
Church Administrator Carol Marks, M-F, 10-4, 812-287-9615, admin(at)uubloomington.org Carol is in the church building on Mondays and Thursdays.
Office Assistant Monica Overman, T, Th, 10-1, Friday 12:30-3:30, 812-322-5546, office(at)uubloomington.org
Office Assistant Mandy Skinner, M, W, F, 10:30-1:30, 812-340-9981, office(at)uubloomington.org
We are in the church office at the church occasionally. The land line at the church, 812-332-3695, is checked for messages twice weekly.
Support Reproductive Freedom in Indiana
Support access to abortion in Indiana by donating to the Hoosier Abortion Fund fundraising event through the month of April. Our political climate makes it even more important today to make funds available to those in need. Donations can be made on the team page for our Reproductive Justice Task Force.
Have a guitar to donate?
Debbie Fish was contacted by a recovery counselor who gives guitar lessons at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. He has 8-10 men interested in the classes, so he could use more guitars. If you have a gently used guitar to donate, you could drop it off at the New Leaf New Life office (1010 S Walnut St Suite H) Monday through Friday between 10am-4pm. Thank you!
From the UU Hunger & Homelessness Task Forces
Look for labeled donation bins at the Portico entrance on the north side of the church. Thank you!
  • MARCH & APRIL Food Drive:
  • Donation Suggestions for Beacon (Ongoing collection):
Covid-19 Booster Vaccines are now available
The CDC has updated the COVID-19 booster eligibility guidance. For information on vaccine availability in Indiana, visit: coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine

Households may receive four free Covid tests from the federal government. Order free Covid tests here:
Masthead photo by John Woodcock.
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
2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615