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Circle of Remembrance:
In Honor of Joanne Henriot
Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m.
in the Church Library
Congregation member Joanne Henriot died during the heightened time of the Covid pandemic and we never had a chance to gather and share stories to honor her. We will have an informal gathering, as she does not have family in the immediate area, to share stories and memories of Joanne on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Church Library. Please enter through the Portico Entrance (entrance that faces the bypass) to attend in the library. The congregation may have other such gatherings in the future.
--Reverend Mary Ann Macklin and Sharon Yarber
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A Final Event and Celebration with Reverend MAM: Splash of the Sacred Potluck Picnic and Pool Party
(Bryan Park / Woodlawn Shelter)
Saturday, June 25, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Join our Senior Minister, Reverend Mary Ann, for one last evening of fun and fellowship before she departs.
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6:00-7:00 p.m. Potluck Picnic at Woodlawn Shelter—beverages, plates, cups, and flatware will be provided. Bring a favorite dish to share!
- 7:00 p.m. Communal Clean up
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7:30-8:30 p.m. Splash of the Sacred Pool Party at Bryan Park Pool—We have reserved an hour of pool time just for our congregation! Come to swim, ride the water slide, or just hang out and chat around the pool.
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Summer Worship Service Schedule Change
Please note:
June 19 through July 31
we will hold one Sunday service only at 10:15 a.m.
Two services will resume on August 7.
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Sunday, June 26, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Line, Circle, Spiral
Dr. Michele Townsend Grove
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
In Person and Livestream
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Last Friday Update from Reverend Macklin:
Ending on a Note of Hope
Last week I heard the following story from Debbie Fish of our Hope for Prisoners Task Force (HFPTF). She spoke about the first pair of shoes ordered with HFPTF funds at the prison commissary by Phillip Stroud who is incarcerated and a member of our congregation. Debbie said that Phillip had been discreet in finding out the recipient’s (nicknamed Waldo) shoe size. Waldo is in a wheelchair from an accident in prison a few years ago. Waldo can walk, but not very far, so Phillip went over and told him, "Hey, I'll push you over to commissary today." When they got there, Phillip bent down and took Waldo's old, worn shoes off and put the new ones on him. Phillip was in tears and Waldo most certainly was. When he thanked Phillip, his reply was just "Hope for Prisoners." People around all clapped and even the woman correctional officer, handing out commissary, was moved.
May the ministry of this congregation continue on this note of hope and in the spirit of change and compassion exemplified by the members, lay leaders, task forces, staff and ministers of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington.
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Guidelines from NEST
Current Sunday Worship Guidelines for In-person Attendees:
- We expect all who are able to be vaccinated.
- Masks are currently required.
- Coffee Hour will be held in the Courtyard this Sunday.
Warmest regards,
The NEST Working Group: Jane McLeod, Abby Gitlitz, Michele Grove, Stephanie Kimball, Judy Klein, Dan Lodge-Rigal, Sarah Sanchez, Melinda Swenson and Rev Bill Breeden
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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.
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We need you to keep the coffee flowing!
We need additional volunteers to help with coffee and tea on Sunday mornings. Volunteers replenish supplies before coffee hour starts (about 11:15 AM), during coffee hour (11:30-12:15 PM), and clean up afterwards (12:15 AM-12:35PM). Please note these updated coffee hour times due to our temporary switch to one worship service on Sundays. Java Crew questions? Contact Marlin Howard at howardm(at)indiana.edu
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Sign up to Greet on Sundays
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Help keep our candles glowing!
All are welcome to join the Flame Keepers. Children under the age of 16 will be asked to serve with a parent or guardian. If you haven't been a Flame Keeper in the past, we will provide a short tutorial for you before you serve.
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Adding Your Photo to the Church Directory
With the recent and upcoming arrival of new staff and members, we are encouraging all to upload a profile photo to the UUCB online directory. This can be done by going to the "profile" section of Church Center (accessible by clicking HERE) and clicking on the circle with your initials in it. You will then be prompted to upload a picture from your computer. If you have any difficulties with this, or find this request particularly daunting, please don't hesitate to email a picture of yourself to connect(at)uubloomington.org and I will add it to your profile! More detailed instructions for the new directory will also be available in the near future.
~With gratitude, Anabel Watson
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Religious Education Updates |
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We're Hiring Childcare Providers
Are you interested in joining our childcare team? Applicants should be prepared to work on 2-3 Sundays per month, from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm (current summer hours are 9:30 - 11:45 am through July 31). Additional hours during the week will vary. Rate of pay starts at $13/hour ($10/hr for applicants under 18). Please contact Stephanie if you are interested or have any questions, at kimball(at)uubloomington.org.
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UU Humanists Meet June 26, 12:45 p.m.
The UU Humanist Forum will meet this Sunday at 12:45 p.m. in the Library and via Zoom. Jason Michálek will lead a discussion on "Social Implications of Conocimiento." If you'd like to join us, please contact Harold Ogren or Ann Watzel for the link to the Zoom meetings and to be added to our email discussion list.
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Farewell at The Inkwell (on Woodlawn):
Post-Post-Reverence
Monday, June 27, 11:00 a.m.
Where do we position ourselves after we've stopped revering authority figures as our sole hope for happy flourishing? What does it mean to truly live in a framework of aid that is mutual--including those we've previously revered? As my final curated event as an authority figure, I'm interested in how you want to carry forward the vibrant young adult energy that the congregation has enjoyed..
If you're 18-35 years old and have the desire to join in community, your voice is essential. If we're truly dedicated to "Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, and Changing the World," how can we do that together in connection with the church and each other?
Please come enjoy a drink and/or snack and share your perspective... We will meet at the Inkwell on Woodlawn at 11 a.m., Monday, June 27.
I welcome you to RSVP and share the event on Facebook:
In Kin(d),
Jason
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Women’s Alliance, July 7, 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
General Assembly Update
All are welcome to join the Women's Alliance on Thursday, July 7th, via zoom beginning at 11:30 a.m. Come hear about results of 2022 General Assembly held in Portland, Oregon. Nineteen UUCB delegates attended virtually and in person. Hear about the changes taking place in our Association, critical topics being discussed, and learn what other congregations are doing. Among the presenters are Stuart Yoak , Barb Backler, Dan Wiseman, and Madison Colquette. The formal program and QA begins at 11:45. The zoom code is 892-5381-3567. Password 160510. See you there!
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UU Online Book Club Discusses Search: A Memoir with Recipes, Monday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.
Search: A Memoir with Recipes by Michelle Huneven, will be discussed on Monday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. 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 p.m. via Zoom. Please note the July 11 date so as not to meet on July 4. If you have questions email
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Homelessness Task Force: Volunteers Needed!
Shalom Community Center and Wheeler Mission need volunteers! If you have the time, please consider signing up! Information on how to sign up for Shalom can be found HERE and to sign up for Wheeler Mission Here: Women’s Shelter Link and Men’s Shelter Link. If you have any questions, contact Nathan Stonecipher at nstoneci(at)outlook.com or (812) 322 4958.
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From the UU Hunger & Homelessness Task Forces
Donation Suggestions for Beacon (Ongoing collection):
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Covid-19 Booster Vaccines are now available
Households may receive four free Covid tests from the federal government. Order free Covid tests here:
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Beware Email Fraud
Our ministers, staff, lay leaders, and board members will never send you email asking you for any money besides your pledge payment! This also means they will never use email to ask you to buy gift cards for them or anyone else.
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Nashville P.O. Box is Now Closed - New P.O. Box Open in Bloomington
We have closed the church's P.O. Box in Nashville and have now rented a P.O. Box at Woodbridge.
The new P.O. Box number for the church is:
UU Church
P.O. Box 8132
Bloomington, IN 47407
If you prefer to send paper checks to make contributions towards your pledge, please use this P.O. Box address for added security.
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Your Church Office Staff is Available Monday-Friday
You can reach a member of the church administrative staff each weekday:
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.
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Masthead photo by Joan Caulton. |
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Deadline for submissions to the Order of service and Friday UU Update
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615
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