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Resilience Productions presents Writing the Wrongs
March 17 and 18 at 6 p.m. | March 19 at 3 p.m.
Monroe County History Center, 202 E. 6th St.
This weekend Resilience Productions is presenting an original play entitled Writing the Wrongs, written by Gladys DeVane, as part of the Monroe County History Center’s Remarkable Women series. Writing the Wrongs pays tribute to three African American women who made phenomenal contributions to our country’s history. Sponsored by the UU Racial Justice Task Force and Ruth Aydt.
For more info and tickets: Buskirk Chumley Box Office
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Sunday, March 19
10:15 a.m.
Vernal Equinox Multigenerational Service
Reverend Emily Manvel Leite
Stephanie Kimball
Reverend Connie Grant
People of all ages are encouraged to join us in person and on-line to mark the turning of the seasons and the change that is happening all around. We will share a story and reflect upon balance and new beginnings. If you are joining us from home, please gather: a dry leaf, a seed (from outside or from a fruit or vegetable), a candle or candles, paper, and a pen to join in with this embodied worship experience.
Informal, hands-on drumming workshop with Colleen Haas for ages 12 and up, after the service
This Sunday, following the service, come learn some drum rhythms for the elements of Earth and Water. Bring a drum if you have one; some will be provided. For those who are interested, small hand held instruments will also be available.
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Springing into Stewardship Season
Greetings to all of you at the exciting time when our plants and trees are waking up, and we are preparing to make our annual pledges for our operating budget! Members and friends of UUCB make their pledges for a variety of personal reasons, and we welcome you to begin thinking about yours. As you do, we offer you a few questions as a jumping off point:
- Was there a moment in a service where the music moved your heart or the sermon inspired your thinking? Was there perhaps a quiet moment in our community that nurtured your soul?
- Have you had a tender or stimulating moment of connection with another congregation member during coffee hour or out in the community?
- Has there been a time when you felt proud to see our church standing up for social justice or contributing in other ways in Bloomington?
- Have you felt supported and connected through a Chalice Circle, a Religious Education program, or other church programs or groups?
Those things that feel good - that warm my heart and make me feel connected with all of you through all of these things and more - those are a big part of why I pledge. We come together with all of our humanness and our beautiful hearts, truly pursuing our mission to Seek the Spirit, Build Community, and Change the World.
Margie Schrader
for the Stewardship Committee
Save the Date for the 23-24 Pledge Drive Celebration, Rekindling Our Flame: Saturday, April 1 (no fooling!)
This will be a fun and festive celebration, and you can help make it happen! Sign up here to get involved by donating food or helping with activities for all ages. Contact Linda Pickle with your questions and suggestions.
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International Outreach Task Force Bake Sale
The International Outreach Task Force will hold a bake sale this Sunday in the Commons after the service.
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Humanist Forum
11:30 a.m. in Room 208 and on Zoom
The UU Humanist Forum will meet this Sunday at noon in person in Room 208 at the church, with an option to join online via Zoom. Jason Michálek will lead a discussion on “Thought Terminating Clichés.” Please contact Ann Watzel or Harold Ogren for the Zoom link.
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Shambhala Meditation
Monday, March 20 at Noon in the Library
Join Sarah Flint at noon on Monday for an hour of Shambhala Meditation, with a break during the hour for walking meditation and Shamatha yoga.This is the last meeting of a six-week series; all are welcome, whether or not you've attended earlier sessions. Contact office@uubloomington.org if you'd like a Zoom link to join from home.
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Tea with Ministers and Friends
Wednesday, March 22 at 3 p.m. in the Library
We invite you to come over to the church on 4th Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. to share a cup of tea. Enter at the Portico or Office entrance and join us in the library for an hour of fellowship and conversation.
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Yoga Adventures: Mindful motion & stories (ages 4-7)
Saturdays, March 25 - April 29, 10 a.m. in the Library
This class geared for young UU's ages 4-7 weaves yoga poses and breathwork into children's stories, using a different book each week. Parents are welcome to join in the fun! Led by Kelly Rockhill. Register here.
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A Journey through UU History
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Room 210
Sign up now to join this journey through Unitarian Universalist history with Stuart Yoak. Lunch will be provided. (Note: This class was originally planned for February and was rescheduled.)
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Unmasked: The Anti-Lynching Exhibits of 1935 and Community Remembrances
Sunday, March 26, 12 - 1 p.m. (Presentation, UUCB)
Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m. (Exhibit tour, IU Campus)
In preparation for touring the exhibit, IU professor Alex Lichtenstein will offer a presentation at UUCB on March 26 at 12:00. Please RSVP to Stephanie (kimball@uubloomington.org) if you plan to attend. The facilitated tour on April 2 will include an opportunity to discuss how an honest reckoning with America’s racist past can promote social justice, racial healing, and reparation.
Register here for the April 2 tour.
Learn more about the exhibit: unmasked.myportfolio.com
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Gardeners' Gathering (in Courtyard or in Room 112)
The fourth Sunday of every month
Sunday, March 26, 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Fourth Trimester Team Volunteer Training
Sunday, April 2, 12 - 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Sign up here!
UUCB's 4th Trimester Team is seeking participants to help families with new babies. Our next volunteer training session will be Sunday, April 2. No experience needed, just presence and compassion. If you can make a text or a phone call, you can be helpful. We are available to connect with parents, be a listening ear that is heartfelt, confidential and non-judgmental; offer in-home support; and help with locating community resources as needed. Questions? Email 4thtrimester@uubloomington.org.
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Do you enjoy helping out in the kitchen and want to contribute to our Sunday morning activities?
If so, please join the Java Crew mailing list! Reminders regularly go out requesting help with coffee during Community Hour. You do not need to commit to any weeks in order to be on this list. Questions on Java Crew tasks can be directed to Anabel at connect@uubloomington.org.
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UU Children’s Choir resuming
New and returning singers K-6th grade are welcome!
The UU Children’s Choir will be starting up again soon! We have several rounds of rehearsals and singing in services planned for mid-March through mid-June. Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings after the services,11:30-12; there are a couple of rehearsals prior to each time we sing in a service. If your singer is new, please email Jill Courtney at jillmcourtney@gmail.com for more info and to get on the Children’s Choir email list.
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25% of Sunday Plate Fund Recipient
Nomination Campaign for 2023-24
Now accepting Nominees!
Application deadline is April 15
Guidelines and Application
Our congregation gives 25% of undesignated Sunday Plate donations to a local project or service agency. The Social Justice Funds Committee facilitates the process; members vote on the recipient at our June congregational meeting. Learn more.
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March Food Donation Request: PASTA & SAUCE
For the month of March, our featured foods for the Little Free Pantry are PASTA and PASTA SAUCE. Drop off your donations in the plastic bins near the Portico entrance on the north side of the church. As always, thank you from the UU Hunger Task Force!
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Hope for Prisoners Task Force Book Collection
The Hope for Prisoners Task Force is collecting books for the women incarcerated at the Rockville prison – one of Indiana’s maximum security facilities. Look for our collection box throughout the year on or under the Social Justice table in the main entry hallway.
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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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