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!

Don't Miss a Thing!

We hope everyone will opt in to our new online church directory to help build connections, receive information, and support our new staff! If you can, take a moment now to sign in and update your Profile and Directory listing:

• Start here: uucb.churchcenter.com/profile (you will be asked to sign in by entering your mobile phone or email address, then you will receive a code to log in - no need to ever set or remember a password!)
• Click the round circle by your name to upload a profile photo if you'd like
• Review your info under "Contact and information"
• Then click on the "My directory profile" tab to choose what info you want to share in the Directory.
• View the Directory and search for people here: uucb.churchcenter.com/directory

If you'd like assistance, helpful people will be available just outside the sanctuary this Sunday. You can also reach out to office@uubloomington.org with questions. Thanks for helping us all stay in touch!

New to UU: a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism - This Sunday, 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. Snacks will be provided! Questions? Contact our Connections Coordinator, Anabel Watson, at connect@uubloomington.org.

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 Freethinkers meet Sunday, January 15

12:00 p.m. 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.

Tai Chi/Qigong Schedule Update: Canceled Monday, Jan 15 and Saturday, Jan 21

Taiji (tai chi) and qigong practice with Brian Flaherty is canceled for Monday and Saturday of next week. The usual Monday/Saturday schedule will resume on January 23, from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Mondays and on Saturdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice

with Reverend 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.

Red Cross Community Blood Drive 

in Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, January 18, 9 am – 2 pm 

The Red Cross will be set up in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday next week for a Community Blood Drive. There is an urgent need right now for blood and platelet donors; every donor will be entered in a drawing to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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.