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Sunday, May 29, 2022
9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Beauty and Memory: Memorial Day Worship Service
Reverend Mary Ann Macklin
Reverend Bill Breeden
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
Livestream and In person
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Note From Rev. Bill -- Walk for our Children and Teachers
This Sunday, June 29, we plan to walk from our Church to Bryan Park in response to the gun violence in our nation, and specifically the violence now commonplace in our schools. The gun industry has held our children’s safety hostage for too long. It is time to say “No More!’
We will walk down Fee Lane to 7th Street, then to Dunn, over to Henderson, and down to Bryan Park near the swimming pool shelter, where we will make a circle for peace. We plan to start the walk at 12:45 pm. There will be an opportunity to make signs before we leave, and you are invited to make a sign and bring it from home. If you cannot walk to the park, you are invited to drive, and perhaps give some folks a ride back to the church to retrieve their cars.
There are others planning events to cry for action. See below for more information from Stephanie Kimball.
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Dear Friends,
As we struggle to digest the events of the last few days and weeks, many of us are experiencing a whole range of emotions -- anger, sadness, numbness, fear, and helplessness, to name a few. Please know that you are not alone in whatever you may be feeling in response to these terrible yet disturbingly familiar events. If you would like a space to talk, cry, or simply sit in silence with others, please reach out.
On Saturday, June 4, Moms Demand Action will be holding a "Wear Orange" event at Switchyard Park Pavilion to honor victims of gun violence. More information about the event can be found here.
May you find peace and a way forward in these dark times.
Stephanie Kimball, Religious Education Coordinator
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Updated Guidelines from NEST, as of May 9
The NEST (Next Steps In Transition) working group met on Monday, May 9. In response to multiple indications that the COVID-19 infection rate is increasing in Monroe County, including new wastewater data, the working group has decided that masking will be required in the church building until the situation becomes clear. Use this link to view the new wastewater data. When viewing the data, click on the three dots on the right hand side of the date column and choose "sort descending." The column to look at is "gene copies per 10ml."
Current Sunday Worship Guidelines for In-person Attendees:
- We expect all who are able to be vaccinated.
- Masks are currently required.
- Coffee Hour will be held in the Courtyard this Sunday.
As always, each individual must decide what is right for them and whether or not to attend activities in person. We reserve the right to revise these guidelines in response to changes in COVID risk levels.
Warmest regards,
The NEST Working Group: Jane McLeod, Abby Gitlitz, Michele Grove, Stephanie Kimball, Judy Klein, Dan Lodge-Rigal, Sarah Sanchez, Melinda Swenson and Rev Bill Breeden
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Official Notice of Congregational Meeting
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 12, 2022 2:30 p.m.
in the Meeting Room at 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
All Members Encouraged to Attend
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UUCB Board members available after services
Our Board members will be available in Fellowship Hall after Sunday services, to answer any questions folks may have.
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We need you to keep the coffee flowing!
We need additional volunteers to help with coffee and tea on Sunday mornings. Volunteers replenish supplies before coffee hour starts (about 10:15 AM), during coffee hour (10:30-11:15 AM), and clean up afterwards (11:15 AM-11:35AM). Questions? Contact Marlin Howard at howardm(at)indiana.edu Sign up here to keep the coffee flowing!
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Sign up to Greet on Sundays
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Help keep our candles glowing!
All are welcome to join the Flame Keepers. Children under the age of 16 will be asked to serve with a parent or guardian. If you haven't been a Flame Keeper in the past, we will provide a short tutorial for you before you serve.
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Religious Education Updates |
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NO SUNDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THIS SUNDAY
May 29 - Memorial Day - Religious Educators' holiday
Sunday morning religious education for children will resume on JUNE 6 during the second worship service.
Join us on JUNE 6 for TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY!
A special time in each service, plus a reception for teachers between services. Details to follow.
We're Hiring Childcare Providers
Are you interested in joining our childcare team? Applicants should be prepared to work on 2-3 Sundays per month, from 8:15 am to 12:45 pm. Additional hours during the week will vary. Rate of pay is $13/hour. Please contact Michele (grove(at)uubloomington.org) if you are interested or have any questions.
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Nominees for 25% Sunday Plate Fund for 2022-23
The following non profits have been nominated for the 25% Sunday Plate Fund for 2022-23. They will have information available between services on May 29, June 5, and June 12. Click here to read more about each nominee. Presentations will be made at the June 5 Sunday service, and voting will take place at the June 12 Congregational Meeting.
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FREE garden lessons... & FREE donuts!
Saturday morning, May 28
Meet at the church Saturday morning between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. (or another time you tell me about) and I'll teach you a few things about gardening. I'll show you invasive plants we need to get rid of and other things we need to pamper. Our church raises strawberries and also has a small plot of vegetables! If you'd like to hang around the courtyard, your kids can play on the playground. This is a way to care for our earth "in community." ..ann kamman..
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UU Humanists Meet May 29, 12:45 pm
The UU Humanist Forum will meet this Sunday at 12:45 pm in the Library and via Zoom. Harold Ogren will lead a discussion on "What can we expect from the new Webb Telescope?" If you'd like to join us, please contact Harold Ogren or Ann Watzel for the link to the Zoom meetings and to be added to our email discussion list.
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Writing as a Spiritual Practice
with Rev. Barbara Child
A Drop-in Group on Zoom
Tuesdays 1-2 pm, May 3 through June 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 by clicking here to get the Zoom link. The same link will work every session during the series.
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Are you new to UU Bloomington? Join us on Sunday, June 5th for a short introduction.
If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! On Sunday, June 5 at ~10:35 am to 11:15 pm you are invited to join in a brief online introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation. Just click on this link at 10:35 AM on June 5 or join us in-person in the church library. Madison Colquette, a member of our congregation, will facilitate this short introduction. If you have questions, you are always welcome to email the Connections Coordinator at connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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UU Online Book Club reads Klara and the Sun
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Hoosier Abortion Fund Extended through May to
Support Reproductive Justice
The Reproductive Justice Task Force's fundraiser for the Hoosier Abortion Fund has been extended through the end of May. The SCOTUS decision will put us in jeopardy of having any access to abortion at all. The Hoosier Abortion Fund, administered by All Options, fulfills requests from women for their abortion fees and transportation, both of which may be out of state. Donations can be mailed to All Options (noted for HAF use) 1014 S Walnut, 47401, or online here.
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Fundraising Sale for IOTF June 3 & 4
The International Outreach Task Force is fundraising for Kenyan AIDS orphans (Spurgeon School) with a BIG SALE on Friday, June 3 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 am to 6 pm in Fellowship Hall at UUCB. There will be a large selection of goods, from African and African-inspired jewelry, clothing, hand blown glass, to a beautiful subtly designed Greek rug and a colorful Moroccan one, designer silk scarves, and ART--oil and watercolors, interesting stuff.
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There's a baby on the way!
In early July of this year, the family from Afghanistan that our church has been supporting is expecting a new addition, a bouncing baby boy named Simon. It's time to get out your smallest knitting needles and crochet hooks and your softest yarns to welcome him into our world. Your tiny creations may be dropped off in the Hunger Task Force bin on the north side of the church. Many, many thanks. -- UU RISE, Refugee/Immigrant Support and Education Task Force
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From the UU Hunger & Homelessness Task Forces |
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- Donation Suggestions for Beacon (Ongoing collection):
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Covid-19 Booster Vaccines are now available
Households may receive four free Covid tests from the federal government. Order free Covid tests here:
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Beware Email Fraud
Our ministers, staff, lay leaders, and board members will never send you email asking you for any money besides your pledge payment! This also means they will never use email to ask you to buy gift cards for them or anyone else.
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Your Church Office Staff is Available Monday-Friday
You can reach a member of the church administrative staff each weekday:
We are in the church office at the church occasionally. The land line at the church, 812-332-3695, is checked for messages twice weekly.
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Masthead photo by Joan Caulton. |
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Deadline for submissions to the Order of service and Friday UU Update
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana
2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
Church mobile phone: 812-287-9615
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