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Green Sanctuary Task Force:
The Spring Clothing Swap Returns on Saturday, June 18, 10 am - Noon
The Green Sanctuary Task Force encourages all of us to examine our habits of consumption. What do we buy? Where does it come from? What happens to it when we're finished with it? What impact does our consumption have on the earth and its inhabitants? Renew your wardrobe while caring for the Earth at this spring's Swap in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, June 18 from 10 am until noon. Please contact Stephanie Kimball at kimball(at)uubloomington.org for more information or to volunteer.
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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 19, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Multigenerational Summer Solstice
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
Reverend Bill Breeden
In Person and Livestream
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Even as the seasons change in our congregational life with the departure of Reverend Mary Ann Macklin, the seasons of the world continue on apace. Join us for a highly interactive service for all ages as we attune ourselves to the rhythm of our planet and gather for ritual, song, story, and reflection together. If you will be joining us from home, your experience will be enriched if you are able to gather a feather, a candle and matches, a cup of water, and a stone, along with something to write and/or draw with.
Colleen Haas and Ray Fellman will offer summertime music for this service!
Of note: There are many opportunities for people of all ages to engage in different ways with this service, and childcare is available for any little ones who need a break.
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Guidelines from NEST, as of May 9
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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From Reverend Macklin: Checks for UUCB Stolen
We Have a New Bloomington P.O. Box for Pledge Checks
In mid-May, several checks that were mailed to the church were stolen, then cashed or deposited fraudulently. If you mailed a check to UUCB in May, and have not yet received an email confirming that UUCB received it, please contact your bank to see if the check has cleared. If the check was stolen, your bank will need to initiate an investigation. We expect that all these funds will be refunded to the check issuers by their banks, and that the church will not suffer any loss due to these thefts. We have reported this incident to the US Postal Service.
For those with online access, we encourage you to use our online giving page at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving, to make sure your gifts are safely received by the church.
For those who prefer to send paper checks, we have rented a new PO Box and we request that pledge checks be sent there and no longer sent to our Fee Lane address.
Here is where to send your pledge checks:
UU Church
PO Box 8132
Bloomington, IN 47407
Of note, the church's PO Box in Nashville has now been closed.
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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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Monday, June 20: Office closed for Juneteenth
The church office will be closed and office staff will not be working on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.
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Membership Ceremony this Sunday!
Church membership indicates your kinship and affinity with this church and the larger Unitarian Universalist religious community. The next membership ceremony is scheduled for this Sunday, June 19 at 11:30 AM 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. Email Anabel at connect(at)uubloomington.org or phone (812) 720-3688.
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UU Freethinkers Meet June 19, 12:45 pm
The UU Freethinkers will meet this Sunday at 12:45 pm via Zoom for an open discussion of social, political, and theological/religious issues. If you'd like to join us, please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the link to the Zoom meetings and to be added to our email discussion list.
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UU Hikers next hike: Thursday, June 23
On Thursday, June 23rd, join the UU hikers for a 2.2-mile morning hike on the stunning Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve. Since only 7 parking spaces are available, car pooling is advisable. We're starting early to beat the heat! Meet at Bloomingfoods East at 8:15 AM to carpool to the preserve. Or: Meet at the trailhead at 8:30 AM. We will be back at Bloomingfoods no later than 11 AM. |
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UUA General Assembly June 2022
We are very pleased to announce that we have a full delegation attending the current General Assembly in Portland, Oregon, June 20-26. The in-person delegates are Stuart Yoak, Jana Pereau, Renee Reed, and Bill Breeden. Those attending virtually are Barbara Backler, Guy and Connie Loftman, Sharon and Dan Wiseman, Madison Colquete, Dexter Edge, and Iris Kiesling.
Members, please ask these delegates about the agenda and their experiences. They've already had to vote on issues of immediate witness and proposed candidates for the national UUA Board of Trustees.
Thank you,
Iris Kiesling
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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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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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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 Mandy Skinner. |
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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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