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Sunday, October 9, 2022
10:15 a.m.
You Just Never Know: Epistles from Chautauqua
Reverend Barbara Child, Guest Minister
Reverend Connie Grant, Interim Lead Minister
In Person and Livestream
When I chose which weeks to spend at Chautauqua this past summer, I chose mainly based on the program theme for each week, not on who the speakers would be. But there was one speaker, scheduled for Friday of Week 7, whom I truly wanted to hear – Salman Rushdie. I saw him walk out onto the Amphitheater stage that morning, and from that moment on, the plans for that day of everybody there did not come to pass. Ironically, the theme for the following Chautauqua week was “New Profiles in Courage.” By the time that week began, we had already seen a demonstration of incredible courage from several people in the Amphitheater in the seconds after Rushdie was attacked. My Facebook posts from Chautauqua, which had started out light and full of happy surprises, took a turn and became nothing short of a spiritual practice for me. My “Epistles from Chautauqua” have brought me to reflect on what we might learn about a very different understanding of courage from the life and thought of Salman Rushdie, not simply from the moment somebody tried to kill him on the stage of the Chautauqua Amphitheater.
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Pandemic Guidelines as of September 12
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Masks are now optional at all church activities and events, including worship services.
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Food and drinks may now be served at church events regardless of the size of the group.
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Coffee hour will return to Fellowship Hall. We will continue to offer space in the courtyard during Coffee Hour as weather permits.
The NEST working group will continue to monitor the status of COVID in our local community and adjust guidelines in accordance with the community risk level -- questions can be directed to Jane McLeod at jmcleod(at)indiana.edu.
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Join a Sunday Volunteer Mailing List!
Are you looking to get involved, help create a welcoming environment, and meet fellow congregants? We are in need of volunteers for Sunday mornings! Join a mailing list for Java Crew, Greeters, or Flame Keepers to stay up-to-date on how you can support our church on Sunday mornings. Questions? Email connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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Be a Chalice Lighter in October
Please sign up here if you would like to light our chalice in October.
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Chalice Circle meetings begin next week, and it's not too late to sign up!
There are still openings in three Circles:
- ON ZOOM, 2nd Wednesdays, 12 - 2 pm (beginning 10/12)
- IN PERSON AT MEADOWOOD, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (beginning 10/19) *
- IN PERSON AT BELL TRACE, 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7 - 9 pm (beginning 10/24) *
* You do not have to be a resident of Meadowood or Bell Trace to register for these in-person Circles.
If you are interested in signing up, please contact Jan Armstrong: janet_k_armstrong(at)hotmail(dot)com, 812-278-8711 (home phone), or 812-508-1583 (cell phone).
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Fellowship Dinners are back, starting in November
❖ When: November 2022 through April 2023.
❖ What: Once a month you share a potluck meal with a small group of friendly UUs in someone’s home.
❖ How: The Fellowship Dinners coordinator sends a list of guests to the host, who contacts the guests, establishes a mutually agreed date for the meal, and prepares the main dish. The guests bring the rest of the dishes for the meal. Be creative and carefree! The Fellowship Dinner can be a dinner, or it can be a breakfast, brunch, lunch, or picnic!
Contact Kathy Gilbert, fwpdinners(at)uubloomington.org, with any questions.
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Kids' Club News
This Sunday, the Kids' Club class will explore our church grounds with special guest Ann Kamman. Please dress for the weather! Also make sure that any food allergy information is on file, as we will be enjoying a special snack.
Pursuit of Happiness
Please note that this class begins at 4 p.m. on October 19. The start time was listed incorrectly in this week's Prologue.
OWL for 7th & 8th Graders
There are now two options for attending the mandatory parents' meeting: Thursday, Sept. 20 6:30 - 7:30 or Sunday, Sept. 23, 11:45 - 12:45. OWL begins on Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
For more information on lifespan religious education, please read the October issue of Education Matters, our monthly religious education newsletter.
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Membership Book Signing
Sunday, October 9, 9:30 a.m.
Church membership indicates your kinship and affinity with this church
and the larger Unitarian Universalist religious community. The next
membership book signing is this Sunday, October 9, at 9:30
a.m. immediately before the service 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 book signing and become a member of the UU Church of Bloomington. For more information, please email Anabel at connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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Are you new to UU Bloomington?
Join us this Sunday, October 9 for a short introduction, after the service
If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! On Sunday, October 9 from ~11:30 to 12:15 p.m. you are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation. This short introduction will take place after the worship service in the church library upstairs. For more information or to request virtual participation, please email Anabel at connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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UU Freethinkers meet Sunday, October 9,
12:00 noon in Room 208 (and on Zoom)
The UU Freethinkers will meet this Sunday at noon in person in Room 208 at the church, with an option to join online via Zoom. Please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the Zoom link.
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An Invitation from the First Nations Center at IU
Monday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. at Sample Gates
"So some exciting news...IU Bloomington will be officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year and next Monday, 10/10, will be the official reading of the IU Bloomington Proclamation at 6 p.m. at the Sample Gates by Provost Rahul Shrivastav. Everyone is invited to attend...we would love to have [the UU congregation] in attendance. The event should take about an hour."
Click here for more information.
This is an opportunity to let IU know that this recognition is important through our presence at the proclamation. I hope to see many of you there! --Reverend Emily
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Racial Justice Task Force Meeting – Join Us!
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. – Fellowship Hall & Zoom
Rev. Connie Grant has graciously accepted our invitation to join us and share some of her experience with racial justice initiatives in other congregations. This meeting is open to all – not just to current task force members. To attend via zoom, register here in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Hope to see you in person or on zoom!
Ruth Aydt & Martha Oakley – Task Force Co-Chairs
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Volunteer with Rainbow Rights Task Force at the Spencer Pride Festival, Saturday, October 15
Are you interested in Building Community at the Spencer Pride Festival on October 15? If so, Rainbow Rights has an opportunity for you to represent our church as a welcoming community while helping attendees make buttons and draw things -- Sign up here to volunteer at the UUCB table! If you’d like more information, or to join broader task force goals, contact Jason Michálek at rainbowrights(at)uubloomington.org to get connected.
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October is Reproductive Justice month - help our Task Force support All-Options' Diaper program
A shortage of diapers leads to families missing work because their children can't go to daycare, having to make diapers last too long which leads to skin conditions and discomfort and in addition, and avoiding social situations, just to name a few of the issues. All-Options diaper program enrollment is growing rapidly. They have added a mobile supply van service. To donate, follow the link here or mail them a check, noting Diapers: all-options.networkforgood.com
Mail checks to 1014 S Walnut, Bloomington IN 47401
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Annie Patterson Concert October 19
at Friends Meetinghouse
Join Annie Patterson for an uplifting evening of song on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bloomington Friends Meetinghouse on Moores Pike. Singer, activist, seasoned performer & songleader, Annie is widely known for creating the songbooks Rise Up Singing and Rise Again with Peter Blood. For info and advance tickets (in person and on Zoom): riseupandsing.org/events. Suggested donation $10-$15. Click here for poster.
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Writing as a Spiritual Practice
A Drop-in Group with Rev. Barbara Child
Tuesdays through Oct 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
For full details, and to sign up to receive the Zoom link, click here: Register on Church Center
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COVID-19 Vaccination News
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Masthead photo by Carol Holding. | |
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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