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Peace Vigil at Courthouse August 6 at 5:00 p.m.
The Just Peace Task Force invites you to stand with us in a vigil on Courthouse Square marking the 77th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and on behalf of a world free from the threat of nuclear annihilation. The event will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 6th on the southeast side of the Monroe County Courthouse (Kirkwood Ave and Walnut Street). For more information, please contact David Keppel.
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Sunday, August 7, 2022
9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
"Between"
Reverend Connie Grant
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
In Person and Livestream
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Is “between” neither here nor there, or is it a place where something exciting can happen?
Reverend Connie Grant, our congregation's new Interim Minister, will be speaking.
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Pandemic Guidelines as of August 1:
- Masks Required Inside the Building
- Community Hour Outside Between Services
Follow this link to read our full guidelines related to attending worship services, Religious Education activities, and other meetings at the church: UUCB Covid Guidelines
Warmest regards,
The Next Steps in Transition (NEST) Working Group: Jane McLeod, Abby Gitlitz, Stephanie Kimball, Judy Klein, Dan Lodge-Rigal, Sarah Sanchez, Melinda Swenson, and Rev. Emily Manvel Leite
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Are you new to UU Bloomington?
Join us on Sunday, August 7 for a short introduction
If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! This Sunday from ~10:35 to 11:15 a.m. (between worship services) you are invited to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and this congregation. Click here to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 848 9039 7300, Passcode: new) or join us in person in the church library upstairs.
Have you attended New to UU and want a deeper dive? Save the dates: September 18 and 25!
Join us for Exploring Unitarian Universalism on September 18 and 25, from 2 to 4 pm via Zoom. In these small group gatherings you can learn more about the UU Principles, role of the UU minister, the history of Unitarian Universalism and this church, how to get involved here, what it means to be a member, and much more. Plan to attend both dates, since different topics will be discussed in each session. We request completion of these sessions before becoming a member of the church. Everyone ages 14 to 100+ is welcome!
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Religious Education Updates
For more news, check out the August issue of our RE newsletter.
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Sunday Morning August Kick-off
for Children & Youth
For the month of August, kids of all ages will gather all together for some special activities looking at various aspects of being in community. We'll see how community can be like Games (August 7), Music (August 14), Art (August 21) and Cooking (August 28).
Spirit Play (for 4-7 year olds), and Kids' Club (our new class for kids in grades 2-5), will begin on September 11. See our website for details.
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Religious Education Fair
Sunday, August 14, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Please visit us in Fellowship Hall between the services to learn more about what's available in religious education this fall! There is something for everyone, whatever your age, interest, or spiritual path.
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UU Humanists meet Sunday, August 7, 12:45 p.m.
The UU Humanists will meet this Sunday at 12:45 p.m. online via Zoom. Jon Chaffin will facilitate a discussion on "Why a theist embraces the basic tenets of Humanism." To join the discussion, contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren.
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UU Online Book Club Discusses An Immense World by Ed Yong on September 12, 6:30 p.m.
An Immense World by Ed Yong will be discussed on Monday, September 12, at 6:30 p.m. The UU Online Book Club usually meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (note date change in September because of Labor Day). Join the Online Book Club Group
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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. Go to uucb.churchcenter.com/profile (follow the prompt to log in, if you are not already logged in) and then click on the circle with your initials in it. You can also email a photo to me 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, Connections Coordinator, connect(at)uubloomington.org
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Ready to stand up for Reproductive Justice?
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Join the Reproductive Justice Task Force to receive updates and join our Zoom meetings, starting in August on 4th Mondays at 7 p.m.
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Donate to the Hoosier Abortion Fund.
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Email your legislators, especially to share personal stories. You can also contact Governor Eric Holcomb.
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Talk with family and friends; this empowers people to see how the issue affects them, spread the word, vote, and take action.
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Attend events to show support, who we are, and how committed we are.
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Get out the vote! Educate yourself about the issues and pass on what you learn to motivate others to vote as well.
Reproductive Justice Task Force Co-chairs,
Cindy Lonnberg and Nan McKinley
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For more information on how to Change the World with Habitat for Humanity, Community Kitchen, and our Homelessness Task Force, click here.
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We need additional volunteers to help with coffee and tea on Sunday mornings. Java Crew questions? Contact Marlin Howard at howardm(at)indiana.edu.
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Help us be welcoming! Sign up to Greet on Sundays
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Serve as a Flame Keeper Volunteer
Flame Keeper volunteers are very important to ensuring our worship services run smoothly on Sunday mornings. They maintain the Joys and Sorrows candles and assist the ministers as needed. Read this list of tasks for more details. All are welcome to join.
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To sign up to be a Flame Keeper on a Sunday or multiple Sundays, click here.
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To join the Flame Keepers group, but not sign up for a Sunday yet, click here.
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COVID-19 Vaccination News
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Masthead photo: Zebra Swallowtail, by Marcia Hart. |
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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
Mailing Address: PO Box 8132, Bloomington, Indiana 47407
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615
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