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December 21, 2025: Cultivating Sanctuary Within

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We often think about sanctuary as a place or an act of providing protection, but there is also power in being able to create a sense of peace, safety and sanctuary in our own spirits. How can this practice help us find rootedness and peace amid tumult and uncertainty?

December 21, 2025 - 6pm: Winter Solstice

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Winter is a time for slowing down and for resting, for taking stock and for envisioning what we want to bring to life when the wheel turns once more to springtime. We take time on the shortest day to notice the changing season and how it resonates in our bodies and in our lives. This special meditative service features candlelight, a contemplative spiral walk, and special music from Kim Carballo and Mary Craig.

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December 2025 Perspectives

Our monthly newsletter is here for November! Read more about our focus for this month: A Community of Sanctuary.

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UU Campaign for Beacon Center

Our congregation has adopted a resolution to raise $25,000 over the next five years toward Beacon’s Light the Way campaign to build a comprehensive center for those in need, matching the $25,000 given by our Special Purposes Fund.

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Upcoming Events

  • Staff Meeting - Library

    Thursday, December 18, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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  • Order of Service Meeting - Library

    Thursday, December 18, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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  • Heartland String Band Practice - Fellowship Hall

    Thursday, December 18, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
    The Heartland String Band, a part of our music program, was founded by Carol Marks in August of 2001, but because of Covid they have not been able to play together in a while. Sally McGuire has graciously agreed to revive this merry band. The band will practice from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in Fellowship Hall (latecomers welcome). They play old-time and Celtic music as well as folks songs, and all lovers of this music are welcome. Dulcimers, fiddles, cellos, pennywhistles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, even accordions!
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  • MUD and LOTUS Collective Meeting - Library

    Thursday, December 18, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    The primary purpose of the Mud and Lotus Collective is to offer a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction of all kinds. We gather together every week to do meditation, read from Buddhist recovery books, and have a discussion. Currently meeting at the UU Church of Bloomington on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Open to all. 
    facebook.com/groups/mudandlotus
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  • UU Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 18, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Choir schedule (starting August 8):
    Thursday evenings: 7:00-8:30. Childcare available upon request.
    Sunday mornings: 8:45 am rehearsal for 9:30 am service, 10:45 am rehearsal for 11:30 am service. Childcare always available.

    Choir exercises body, mind, and spirit. Enhances your vocal fluency and keeps your voice young and flexible. Engages deep listening. Improves posture and lung capacity. Calms and focuses the mind (you won't have time for any other worries during rehearsal). Gives you the best seat in the house for the children's moment. And occasionally puts you smack in the middle of a masterpiece!
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  • Choir Holiday Party - Fellowship Hall

    Thursday, December 18, 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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  • Life Stories Writing Group - Zoom 2

    Friday, December 19, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Life Stories Writing
    Join us to share your writings of your life stories 
    meets Fridays 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m., by Zoom
    10 minute reads, conversation, encouragement.
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  • Women's AA Meeting - Library

    Friday, December 19, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Women Taking the Steps meets every Friday in our Library. It is an in-person, closed discussion group for women. Closed meetings are for A.A. members only; for those who have a drinking problem and “have a desire to stop drinking.” Learn more and find other area Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at area23aa.org/meetings.
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  • UU Game Night - Library

    Friday, December 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    A weekly get-together for those interested in board games, card games, RPGs, and conversation!
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  • Bloomington Transgender Support Group - Room 208

    Saturday, December 20, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    A confidential space for the Bloomington Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Questioning community. Share struggles, joys, questions, and knowledge. You are welcome and loved. Cookies and coffee provided, feel free to bring your own treats to share.
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  • Fiber Arts Group Meeting - Room 112

    Saturday, December 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Join us in room 112 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm to build comradery and chat about the warm and fuzzy things you are making. Bring a project and leave some ideas!

    Beginners welcome! We will have some extra supplies for anyone who wishes to learn a new craft. UU membership is not necessary. Hot beverages and snacks are provided.
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  • Child Care - Room 108

    Sunday, December 21, 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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  • Sunday Worship In Person & Online

    Sunday, December 21, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    View the live stream on our website: https://www.uubloomington.org/live-stream/
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  • Spirit Play (for ages 4-6) - Room 105

    Sunday, December 21, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
    Spirit Play (ages 3-7)

    Spirit Play is a story-based approach to religious education that encourages participants to make meaning for themselves as we wonder together.  

    Please RSVP each week, so we can ensure proper staffing. Masks required. 
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  • Explorers (for grades 4-5) - Room 208

    Sunday, December 21, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
    Religious Education for grades 4-5.
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