Please Consider Wearing a Mask

While masks are optional, because COVID continues to pose risks to vulnerable members of our church community, we hope you will consider wearing a mask while in our building. We have masks available if you forget yours!

Gardeners’ Gathering

11:30 a.m. in the Courtyard or Room 112

Feeling ready for spring and want to connect with other plant lovers? Join the Gardeners' Gathering on the 4th Sunday of the month. We'll meet this Sunday after the worship service in the courtyard. If it is cold, we will gather in Room 112.

Freethinkers

11:30 a.m. in Room 208 and on Zoom

The UU Freethinkers will meet after the service this Sunday 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.

Article II Reflection - Fellowship Hall (self-guided)

You are invited to read quotes and add your own reflections related to the proposed changes to Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws.

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.

Shambhala Meditation

Mondays at Noon, February 6 - March 20

Join Sarah Flint for an hour of Shambhala Meditation, with a break during the hour for walking meditation and Shamatha yoga. Beginners welcome; Zoom option available. Register here.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice, A Drop-in Group on Zoom with Reverend Barbara Child

Tuesdays 1-2 p.m., January 10 - February 28

A journey of personal exploration through writing in community. 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.

Women's Alliance Meeting

Thursday, March 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m

Fellowship Hall (or on Zoom)

Speaker: Jessica Marchbank, All-Options

Jessica Marchbank, State Programs Manager of All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, will speak and take questions. All are welcome! Snacks and beverage will be provided. If you wish to be added to the email list or want the Zoom link to join online, contact Doris Wittenburg.

Are you new to UU Bloomington? Join us next Sunday, March 5, for a short introduction after the service

If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! You are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation after next Sunday's service. Questions? Contact our Connections Coordinator, Anabel Watson, at connect@uubloomington.org. 

21-Day Racial Equity Challenge

Please register to receive the link to the challenge as well as updates, notices of upcoming events, and additional resources.

Habitat Chili & Soup Fundraiser

Now taking orders, through February 28!

Order online here

Delicious homemade chili and soups made by UU cooks are now available to order online, for pick up (or delivery) March 4th or 5th. All proceeds will help the Habitat Task Force financially sponsor a day of an upcoming Habitat build. Meat, veggie, and vegan options are available; suggested donation is $15 per container. Thanks for your continued support of Habitat!

Hope for Prisoners Task Force Book Collection

Keep 'em coming!...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.

February food donation request: Canned FRUIT

Like sunshine in winter! Canned fruit is our featured food for the month of February. Please keep up your generous support and place your fruit donations in the bins on the north side of the church. As always, thank you from the UU Hunger Task Force.

Strengthening Family Coping Resources (SFCR): a new 10-week program

Facilitator training Feb 28 and March 1, part of the South Central Community Action Program

Our Religious Education Coordinator, Curt Swedran, is also a Coordinator for a 10-week family-centered and evidence-based mental health treatment program beginning this year, through the South Central Community Action Program. Families will meet together once a week to enjoy dinner, fellowship, and activities, and receive information to strengthen coping skills around chronic or acute trauma and stressors such as tentative housing, homelessness, and/or poverty. If this sounds like a program that may benefit you or someone you know, please contact Curt at cswedran@insccap.org or at 812-929-3639. Interested in becoming an SFCR Facilitator? A two-day paid training for peers, paraprofessionals, and licensed practitioners is right around the corner on 2/28 and 3/1 at the SCCAP main office - contact Curt for more info.