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

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!

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.

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

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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