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!

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

A weekly get-together for those interested in board games, card games, RPGs, and conversation!

Saturday, July 18, from 6 - 10 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Courtyard with a performance by DJ William’s Soul Kitchen. The goal of the event will be fundraising to protect occupied essential housing, support local business, and Save Seminary Pointe!  The afternoon and evening will make space for task forces like Homelessness, Democracy, and Habitat for Humanity to table alongside community organizations such as Beacon Inc., Tandem, and other community partners.

In everything we do, it’s good to keep in mind that we’re not forcing our own creed onto the world but rather drawing the circle wide to co-create what world we want to see. If you’d like to learn more, visit the website for the BH4A or contact me at michalja@mail.gvsu.edu.

View the live stream on our website: https://www.uubloomington.org/live-stream/

Religious Education for grades 4 - 5.

Religious Education for grades 4-5.

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. 

The Humanist Forum and Freethinkers meet on alternate Sundays.
Learn more at the following URL: https://www.uubloomington.org/connect/groups/humanists-and-freethinkers/
2026 Summer Humanist Forum Discussion Topics and Presenters:

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.

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Meeting ID: 850 7990 8921
Passcode: 824751