Please Consider Wearing a Mask this Sunday

While masks are optional, because of the large number of Covid and Influenza cases in Bloomington and in our church community, we hope you will consider wearing a mask while in our building. We have masks available if you forget yours!

Open Discussion on Proposed Major Amendments to the UUA Principles

This Sunday at 12 p.m. in the Meeting Room

Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws includes our familiar seven principles, from #1, the inherent worth and dignity of every person, through #7, respect for the interdependent web, as well as our sources, purposes, and values of inclusion and freedom of belief. The Article II Study Commission was tasked with reconsidering Article II, and has recommended a wholesale revision which would delete the current principles, replace them with an entirely new statement, and make other important changes. You can read their three-page proposal here.  

We invite you to a discussion of the proposal after the service this Sunday. Please join us! Refreshments will be served, and childcare will be available. 

Guy Loftman, on behalf of the Denominational Affairs Committee

Stephanie Kimball, Director of Religious Education

CORRECTION:

UU Humanists will not meet Sunday, January 8

The UU Humanist Forum will not meet this Sunday. This was listed incorrectly in the January 4 Prologue. Everyone is encouraged to attend the congregational discussion regarding Article II of the UUA Bylaws taking place at noon this Sunday. At the January 22 Humanist meeting, Mary Yoke will lead a discussion around “Unpacking Behavior Change,” as originally scheduled.

Legacy Museum Trip: Seeking Travelers for May

Stephanie Kimball, Director of Religious Education, and Reverend Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Story and Ritual, traveled to Alabama in November, where​ ​they visited the Legacy Museum in Montgomery. We found it to be a transformative experience, and one that we would very much like to share with members​ ​of the congregation, so we are tentatively planning a congregational trip in late May. We hope to take a small group this year, in the hope that it will inspire​ ​future trips to the Museum. If you might be interested, please fill in this survey by January 8 to assist in our planning: Legacy Trip Planning Survey

Chalice Circle Openings

Now that winter has settled in, it might be a good time for you to connect with other UUs in a Chalice Circle. Chalice Circles are small groups that gather once or twice a month to practice deep listening, often focusing on the church theme of the month. We have circles that meet in person or on Zoom. A few of this year's circles have space for new members - to find out if one would fit your schedule, contact Jan Armstrong.

UU Book Club Reads Abraham Lincoln biography

Discussion: Monday, January 9, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom

For January and February, we turn to history. Our book choice is the biography And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham. For the January 9 meeting, let’s read through Part III (Pg 227). We’ll finish up the book for our February 6 meeting. Join the group here for the Zoom link. Newcomers welcome!

Writing as a Spiritual Practice

with Rev. Barbara Child

A Drop-in Group on Zoom

Tuesdays 1-2 p.m., January 10 - February 28

I invite you to come along on this journey of personal exploration through writing in community. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. Click here for a full description of how the group works. You will need to register online to get the Zoom link - Sign up here. The same link will work every session during the series.

Choir Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 p.m.

It’s a great time to join the choir, and we now have childcare available! No audition required. Just show up in time to collect your music and be in your seat by 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Meeting Room. Choral singing is transformative!

New to UU: a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism

Sunday, January 15, 11:30 a.m., in the Library

If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! On Sunday, January 15 from ~11:30 to 12:15 pm you are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation.

Exploring Unitarian Universalism

January 22 and 29, 2 - 4 p.m., in the Library

Register here.

We request completion of these sessions before becoming a member of the church. Everyone ages 14 to 100+ is welcome as well as those unable to make prior dates. Snacks will be provided!

Questions? Contact our Connections Coordinator, Anabel Watson, at connect@uubloomington.org.