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Friday Game Night TONIGHT, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ALL AGES are welcome! If you're planning to attend, please register by 5 p.m. to ensure we have enough pizza for all.
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One Service Only at 10:15 a.m. Starting Sunday, October 2
Dear Members and Friends
of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington:
To best serve the current needs of the congregation, our Sunday-morning schedule is shifting to a single worship service at 10:15 am, beginning this Sunday, October 2. Religious education for children will be concurrent with the service, with children and teachers starting in the sanctuary and then going to their classrooms. Community hour in Fellowship Hall will take place at 11:30, following the service. Activities currently scheduled “between services” will be held at 11:30 or later—watch for updates.
Holding one service will allow us to come together as a larger UUCB community on Sunday mornings. It will enable staff and volunteers to focus their attention to create a meaningful experience for all who participate in the service in-person as well as those who participate online at that time or thereafter.
Please be in touch if you have questions or concerns about this or
anything else.
Connie
Rev. Connie Grant
Interim Lead Minister
grant (at) uubloomington (dot) org
Abby
Abby Gitlitz
President, Board of Directors
agitlitz (at) @ hotmail (dot) com
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Sunday, October 2, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Being Wrong, Getting Right
Reverend Connie Grant, Interim Lead Minister
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Story and Ritual
In Person and Livestream
When we’ve done wrong or been wrong, how do we get right with ourselves and others?
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Note: Our Service to Be Filmed on October 2
As part of an IU student project about Unitarian Universalism, our service on October 2 (at 10:15 a.m.) will be videotaped.
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Pandemic Guidelines as of September 12
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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 will return to 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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Be a Chalice Lighter in October
Sign up here to light our chalice at the beginning of a service in October.
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Video: Ruellen shares how to not miss out. | |
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Don't Miss Out!
Chalice Circles Sign-Up ends Monday, October 3
Online registration for 2022-23 Chalice Circles Small Groups continues through Monday, October 3. Meetings will begin in October and continue through May/June. Visit the sign up page for more information, including dates and times for all Circles, both in person and online:
Chalice Circles 2022-23 Registration
If you need assistance with registering, please contact Chalice Circle Exec Team member Steve Pock at srpock (at) mac (dot) com, or at 347-820-2818.
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Fellowship Dinners are back, starting in November
❖ When: November 2022 through April 2023.
❖ What: Once a month you share a potluck meal with a small group of friendly UUs in someone’s home.
❖ How: The Fellowship Dinners coordinator sends a list of guests to the host, who contacts the guests, establishes a mutually agreed date for the meal, and prepares the main dish. The guests bring the rest of the dishes for the meal. Be creative and carefree! The Fellowship Dinner can be a dinner, or it can be a breakfast, brunch, lunch, or picnic!
Contact Kathy Gilbert, fwpdinners(at)uubloomington.org, with any questions.
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Kids' Club News
Children attending Kids' Club on Sunday will be going on a field trip to Griffy Lake with our guest Rev. Emily Manvel Leite, for a special time of stories and traditions of Jewish High Holy Days. Please RSVP to Stephanie by Saturday so we can ensure enough cars and drivers.
Check out all Fall RE offerings for children, youth, adults, and families on our website, and register on Church Center.
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Membership Book Signing Rescheduled to Sunday, October 9
Church membership indicates your kinship and affinity with this church
and the larger Unitarian Universalist religious community. The next
membership book signing is rescheduled to Sunday, October 9 at 9:30
a.m. immediately before the service in the church library. If you are new to Unitarian Universalism, we ask that you complete the Exploring Unitarian Universalism class before becoming a member. Let the Connections Coordinator know if you would like to attend the membership book signing and become a member of the UU Church of Bloomington. For more information, please email Anabel at connect(at)uubloomington.org.
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UU Humanist Forum Meets Sunday, October 2 for Pitch-In Lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Humanists will be meeting IN PERSON for a Pitch-In Lunch this Sunday, Oct 2, in Fellowship Hall at 12:30, followed by Selecting Fall Topics jointly with any ZOOM participants. To join the discussion please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren.
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Volunteer with Rainbow Rights Task Force at the Spencer Pride Festival, Saturday, October 15
Are you interested in Building Community at the Spencer Pride Festival on October 15? If so, Rainbow Rights has an opportunity for you to represent our church as a welcoming community while helping attendees make buttons and draw things -- Sign up here to volunteer at the UUCB table! If you’d like more information, or to join broader task force goals, contact Jason Michálek at rainbowrights(at)uubloomington.org to get connected.
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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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COVID-19 Vaccination News
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Masthead photo by Pat Aungst. | |
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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