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July 27, 2025: Practicing Spirituality

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In the past church year, Linda Pickle and Daniel Reed led an Adult RE course called “Spirit in Practice.” The course consisted of ten one-hour introductions to various forms of/approaches to practicing spirituality. This service is a small survey of the course as experienced by several students and the facilitators. It offers the congregation insights into practicing spirituality alone and with others. Led by Linda Pickle and Daniel Reed.

August 3, 2025: Singing What is Possible

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Let's experience the power of singing to open up possibility and strength in the human spirit and in our community.

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Beacon Resolution

At the congregational meeting on June 8, members voted to support a resolution committing UUCB to raising $25,000 toward the Beacon Light the Way Capital Campaign, in addition to the $25,000 that UUCB contributed from the Special Purposes Fund. Members and friends who wish to join this effort can do so by choosing the Beacon Light the Way Campaign in the dropdown box on the UUCB giving page. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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July 2025 Perspectives

Our monthly newsletter, Perspectives, is a space for our minister, staff, board, and leaders of groups, task forces, and committees to share big picture news and reflections on the work of our church and the community we create together.

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Refugee and Immigrant Support and Education (RISE) Task Force

The Refugee and Immigrant Support Task Force (UU-RISE) provides direct support, financial and nonfinancial, to two sponsored families. UU-RISE also provides opportunities for community members to learn about immigrant experiences and join in local and federal advocacy efforts to support immigrants and refugees.

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Upcoming Events

  • Women's AA Meeting - Library

    Friday, July 25, 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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  • 4th Friday Family Fun Night - Fellowship Hall

    Friday, July 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    UUCB members and friends of all ages are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for an intergenerational game night, hosted by the UUCB Parents and Young Adults Groups. Pizza and salad will be provided. Pitch-in beverages and desserts are welcome! RSVP with this registration form (helpful but not required). See you there!  
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  • UU Game Night - Library

    Friday, July 25, 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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  • Taiji/Qigong with Brian Flaherty - Fellowship Hall

    Saturday, July 26, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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  • Racial Justice Task Force Indianapolis Trip

    Saturday, July 26, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Maybe Racial Justice Task Force trip to Indianapolis Kountry Kitchen and Crispus Attucks Museum. We plan to do carpooling from the church parking lot. Exact times on the 26th are to be determined. This event is open to all UUCB members and friends.
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  • Child Care - Room 108

    Sunday, July 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  • Sunday Worship In Person & Online

    Sunday, July 27, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    View the live stream on our website: https://www.uubloomington.org/live-stream/
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  • Summer Religious Education (ages 7-12) - Room 208

    Sunday, July 27, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    Religious Education for ages 7-13
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  • Spirit Play (for ages 4-6) - Room 105

    Sunday, July 27, 10:45 AM - 11:45 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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  • Write Your Lawmakers - Room 106

    Sunday, July 27, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  • Community Hour (coffee, tea) - Fellowship Hall

    Sunday, July 27, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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  • Afghan Refugee Q&A - Library

    Sunday, July 27, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Join the Refugee and Immigrant Support and Education in the Library after service on Sunday for a Q&A about the expulsion of Afghan refugees happening internationally.
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  • Green Sanctuary Task Force Meeting - Room 112

    Sunday, July 27, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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  • Humanist Forum - Room 208 & Zoom 3

    Sunday, July 27, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    The Humanist Forum and Freethinkers meet on alternate Sundays.

    Learn more at the following URL: https://www.uubloomington.org/connect/groups/humanists-and-freethinkers/

    2025 Summer Humanist Forum Discussion Topics and Presenters:

    • April 20 @ 1pm: "Does Faith Work? Online Skeptics’ Challenges from Apologist" presented by Rich Janda.
    • May 4 @ 1pm: "Constructivism for Unitarian Universalists" presented by John Crosby.
    • May 18 @ 1pm: "Problems with Meritocracy?" presented by Harold Ogren.
    • June1 @ 12pm: "The New Apostolic Reformation" presented by Kevin Craig.
    • June 15 @ 12pm: "Saving Democracy (book by David Popper)" presented by Carolyn Craig.
    • June 29 @ 12pm: "From Greenland to Greenland?" presented by Rich Janda
    • July 13 @ 12pm: "Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)" presented by Harold Ogren.
    • July 27 @ 12pm: "Awareness Turns the Tables: Scammer Hammering Online" presented by Rich Janda.
    • August 10 @ 12pm: "The Seven Mountain Mandate" presented by Kevin Craig.
    • August 24 @ 12pm: "What Does Spirituality Refer To?" presented by Rich Janda
    • Sept 7 @ 12:30pm: Topic Selection 
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  • Shambhala Meditation - Library

    Monday, July 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Every Monday we offer an hour of mindfulness meditation. This Buddhist-based practice begins with brief instruction followed by two sessions of sitting meditation. We break the hour up with a session of stretching and walking meditation. Chairs or cushions are available. You can join in-person in the church Library or online using Zoom.
    If you have any questions you can email Susan at: semiddle@iu.edu
    What is Shambhala Meditation? Learn more at shambhala.org.

    Click here to join online via Zoom
    Meeting ID: 850 7990 8921
    Passcode: 824751


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