This Saturday

A Journey through Unitarian Universalist History

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Library

A one-day workshop led by Stuart Yoak. Register here.

Please Consider Wearing a Mask

While masks are optional, because COVID continues to pose risks to vulnerable members of our church community, we hope you will consider wearing a mask while in our building. We have masks available if you forget yours!

12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

UU Humanist Forum Potluck & Spring Topic Selection

The UU Humanist Forum will meet at noon this Sunday in Fellowship Hall for a potluck and spring topic selection. Please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the Zoom link.

12:00 p.m. in the Library

Learn more about being a delegate to the UUA General Assembly (GA)

Have you ever wondered what it is like to go to the annual Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly (GA), either in person or virtually? Want to have a say in larger denominational affairs? Interested in becoming a GA delegate for this church but are not sure how?

Come to an informal GA Forum this Sunday to learn more about GA and the delegate process. Former GA delegates from our church will talk a little bit about their experiences with GA, both in person and virtual, and what it means to be a delegate. Then the floor will be opened up to questions. Board members will also be present to answer questions about how this year's delegates will be selected. We hope you will join us! More info: uua.org/ga. This year's GA will be held June 21 - 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Shambhala Meditation

Mondays at Noon, February 6 - March 20

Join Sarah Flint for an hour of Shambhala Meditation, with a break during the hour for walking meditation and Shamatha yoga. Beginners welcome; Zoom option available. Register here.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice, A Drop-in Group on Zoom with Reverend Barbara Child

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

A journey of personal exploration through writing in community. 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.

Tea with Ministers and Friends

4th Wednesdays, 3-4 pm, in the Library

This month: February 22

We invite you to come over to the church on Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. to share a cup of tea. Enter at the office or portico entrance and join us in the library for an hour of fellowship and conversation. Reverend Emily and Reverend Connie will be there, and other staff may also drop by.

21-Day Racial Equity Challenge

Please register to receive the link to the challenge as well as updates, notices of upcoming events, and additional resources.

Habitat Chili & Soup Fundraiser

Now taking orders, through February 28!

Order online here

Delicious homemade chili and soups made by UU cooks are now available to order online, for pick up (or delivery) March 4th or 5th. All proceeds will help the Habitat Task Force financially sponsor a day of an upcoming Habitat build. Meat, veggie, and vegan options are available; suggested donation is $15 per container. Thanks for your continued support of Habitat!

Hope for Prisoners Task Force Book Collection

Keep 'em coming!...The Hope for Prisoners Task Force is collecting books for the women incarcerated at the Rockville prison – one of Indiana’s maximum security facilities. We are currently hoping for contributions (new or used, hardback preferred) from two animal-related mystery series:

THE CHET AND BERNIE MYSTERY SERIES

BY SPENCER QUINN

and

THE BOOKMOBILE CAT SERIES

BY LAURIE CASS

Other titles always welcome; new or used, hardcover or paperback, fiction or non-fiction, romance, mystery, self-help, spiritual, humor, law, science, lgbtq, westerns, etc. poetry... Look for our collection box throughout the year on or under the Social Justice table in the main entry hallway.

Warm Sock Collection

It's cold outside! Please consider donating warm socks to those experiencing homelessness in Bloomington and Monroe County. Socks may be left in the bins near the Portico entrance, on the north side of the church. Thank you! -- UUCB Homelessness Taskforce

February food donation request: Canned FRUIT

Like sunshine in winter! Canned fruit is our featured food for the month of February. Please keep up your generous support and place your fruit donations in the bins on the north side of the church. As always, thank you from the UU Hunger Task Force.