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Grounds Work Days, Saturday mornings in August, 7:30-10 a.m.
Calling all yard workers to work in community on our grounds, Saturday mornings in August! Stop by any time between 7:30 and 10 a.m. Contact Ann Kamman for details.
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Sunday, August 14, 2022
9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Metaphors Be with You
Reverend Connie Grant
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
In Person and Livestream
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Our metaphors determine and reflect how we position ourselves in relation to each other and to ultimate reality. The writer Robert MacFarlane suggests that “The metaphors we use deliver us hope, or they foreclose possibility.” An exploration of metaphor and what I call “metaphorical theism.” |
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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
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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 this Sunday 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 Children's Choir starting IN PERSON again soon!
First Rehearsals August 21 and 28, 10:30-11 a.m. in the Library upstairs
UU Children's Choir, open to interested singers in grades K-6, will start up again IN-PERSON for the first time since Spring 2020! Masks will be required at this time. We will rehearse on scheduled Sunday mornings between services, and sing several times a year in Sunday services. New and returning singers are welcome! (7th grade and older: Stay tuned for call-outs for Youth singers for other special services throughout the year!) For our first round, we will join the Adult Choir for a song in the Water Communion Sunday services on Sept. 4, with rehearsals on Sun Aug 21 and Sun Aug 28. If you are interested in joining us, please email Jill Courtney: jillmcourtney(at)gmail.com
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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 Music (August 14), Art (August 21) and Cooking (August 28).
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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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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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UU Freethinkers meet Sunday, August 14, 12:45 p.m.
The UU Freethinkers will meet this Sunday at 12:45 p.m. online via Zoom. 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
We are encouraging all to upload a profile photo to our online directory (which only our members and friends can access).
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! ~With gratitude, Anabel Watson,
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Still Looking for Women Builders
for Habitat's September Women+ Build!
The UU Habitat Task Force is now recruiting women for our 35-member team participating in the Habitat for Humanity’s Women+ Build on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Our team this year, headed by co-leaders Barb Berggoetz, Abby Gitlitz, and Anne Brahaum, is bringing together women from UUCB, the Bloomington Creative Glass Center, and friends who’d like to join. We still have room for more! Sign up to join our team!
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For more information on how to Change the World with the Community Kitchen and our Homelessness Task Force, click here.
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Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunities |
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COVID-19 Vaccination News
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Masthead photo by John Woodcock. |
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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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