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Sunday, October 23, 2022
10:15 a.m.
We Are the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington!
Reverend Connie Grant, Interim Lead Minister
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Story and Ritual
In Person and Livestream
Members who have joined the congregation over the decades will share stories about what the church was like in the decade in which they joined. Following the service there will be an opportunity for all congregants to jot down your recollection of (and feelings about) congregational events significant to you, and to post your notes on a timeline of congregational history.
See the Oct 18 Prologue for more information.
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Your Perspectives on
UUCB History
After Service on October 23
Following the service on October 23 (and for several weeks thereafter), there will be an opportunity for all congregants to jot down your recollection of (and feelings about) congregational events significant to you, and to post your notes on a timeline of congregational history in Fellowship Hall. Feel free to write about events that may have been challenging or difficult, as well as those that were happy.
Please write as much as you want on as many post-it notes as you wish. (We’ll have lots of post-its!) As you look at the notes that others have posted, you may wish to comment on something someone else wrote. The more perspectives expressed, the better!! Please express your thoughts and feelings as freely as you wish, as long as you do so with respect for others’ thoughts and feelings. You need not sign your notes (although it would be helpful to know your name in order for us to be able to follow up with you).
Your Transition Team (Andrew Appel, Ruth Aydt, Alan Backler, Deb Fish, Sarah Kopper, Kelly Rockhill, and Kathy Sideli) and Interim Lead Minister will reflect back to the congregation some gleanings from your perspectives.
(At left, a photo of our congregation's first home!)
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Making Room -- Remember that Parking is Available Off-site
On Sunday mornings, we have IU’s permission to park on David Baker Drive to the south, across Fee Lane to the west on the paved areas near the ball diamonds, and also in the lot by Marching Hundred Hall on the north side of the bypass. If you feel comfortable with a short walk, please consider parking off-site on Sundays to give newcomers more space to park closer to the building. Click here for a handy map.
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Upcoming & Ongoing in Religious Education
Spirit Play for ages 4-6: Sundays during worship
Kids' Club for ages 6 - 12: Sundays during worship
Widening the Circle of Concern: Oct. 9 & 23, Nov. 6
Evensong for Families: October 26, 6 - 7:30pm
Religious Education for Religious Educators: Oct. 23, 12:00
UU Story Time - October 22, 10-10:30am
Our Whole Lives (OWL) for 7th & 8th graders - starts October 23, 1:30pm
Please see our website for details on all these opportunities!
For more information on lifespan religious education, please read the most recent issue of Education Matters, our monthly RE newsletter.
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Chalice Circles: Small Group Ministry
Chalice Circles are a wonderful way to make connections! This year's Circles are underway, but we still have empty chairs in several Circles:
- On Zoom, 2nd Wednesdays, 12 - 2 pm
- In person at Bell Trace, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 - 9 pm *
- In person at Meadowood, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 2 - 4 pm *
* You do not have to be a resident of Bell Trace or Meadowood to register for these in-person Circles.
If you're interested in signing up, please contact Steve Pock: srpock (at) mac (dot) com or 347-820-2818.
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Are you interested in gardening or discussing plants? Gardeners’ Gathering on October 23
If so, please join the Gardeners' Gathering on the fourth Sunday of October! We will meet this Sunday after the worship service (around 11:30 a.m.) in the courtyard. If it is cold, we will gather in Fellowship Hall. Bring something to share, tangible or not, relating to plants. Happy gardening!
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UU Freethinkers meet Sunday, October 23
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.
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Fourth Trimester Team Meeting
Sunday, October 23, 12:00 p.m. in Room 112
The Fourth Trimester Team, our group that offers support to families with new babies in our congregation, will have a meeting for the volunteers that provide this support this Sunday, from 12:00-1:30 pm in Room 112. Newcomers welcome!
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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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African Americans in Monroe County
Sunday, October 30 in Our Meeting Room
Local historian Elizabeth (Liz) Mitchell will give a presentation about the history of African Americans in Monroe County, followed by Q&A, at 7pm on Sunday, October 30th in our Meeting Room. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about this important, and often disregarded, piece of Monroe County history. The presentation will also be available via live stream. The event, sponsored by our Racial Justice Task Force, is free and open to the public. A more complete event description and bio for Liz is available here – please share with others and help spread the word about this opportunity to learn about our history.
About Liz… Liz has been active in her passion for African American history for more than 40 years. Along with her husband James Mitchell Jr., she has collected “Jim Crow” artifacts. Together, they own the largest private collection of African American memorabilia in Indiana, and they use their collection to educate and stimulate conversations about race in America. Liz was named Citizen of the Year in 2007, received the Martin Luther King’s Legacy Award in 2010, and was named a Bloomington Living Legend in 2012. In 2018, the Indiana Historical Society recognized her with the Hubert Hawkins Award for Local History. In 2019, she received the Indiana Lt. Governor’s Golden Hoosier Award.
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October is Reproductive Justice month - help our Task Force support All-Options' Diaper program
Help our Reproductive Justice task force support the All-Options Diaper program by making a donation directly to All-Options. A shortage of diapers could lead 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 avoiding social situations, just to name a few of the issues. All-Options diaper program enrollment is growing rapidly, and they have added a mobile supply van service.
Donate online here: all-options.networkforgood.com
OR mail a check, noting Diapers on the memo line, to:
All-Options, 1014 S Walnut, Bloomington IN 47401
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Time for Change! Start collecting now, for our Hunger Task Force to pick up in November
Yes! There is a need for change! Relieve your piggy banks, look in the bottom of your washing machine and between your sofa cushions, check all your pockets and the backs of drawers... assemble all of your loose change into a ziplock bag and save it for pick up! The UU Hunger Task Force will collect your donations on Nov 21 and 22 and put that spare change to good use to help end hunger in our community.
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2022 Holiday Art Fair and Bazaar: December 2-3
Volunteers wanted for this year's Bazaar! If you would like to help with donations, please contact the people listed below. More information about volunteering to help during the event will be available in November.
COOKIE CRUISE - bulk cookies of all kinds
Lynn Struve, lynn.struve(at)gmail.com
GOURMET GALAXY - breads, cakes, pies & other treats.
Gourmet Galaxy is also looking for soup makers.
Ann Kamman, aok719(at)yahoo.com
BOOK SALE - gently used or just worth reading again, all ages
Glee Noble, gleenoble(at)yahoo.com
WHITE ELEPHANT SALE - new or used items (no clothes or electronics)
Doris Wittenburg, dwittenb(at)indiana.edu
FIBER ARTS - handmade knitted, crocheted, woven, and quilted pieces
Mary Blizzard, maryblizzard6(at)gmail.com
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Pandemic Guidelines
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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 is now 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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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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