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July 20, 2025: Death, Loss, and Other Disappointments

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When we lose people through death, or experience decline or setbacks in our own lives, it’s hard. It sets us on a path with vulnerability and surprise emotions. And while it can feel so lonely to go through loss, it’s one of the most common human experiences. Today’s sermon draws from Five True Things by Buddhist writer and psychotherapist David Richo. Led by Rev. Dr. Roger Jones.

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.

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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

  • UU Men's Group - Library/Zoom 2

    Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Our Men's Group meets in the UUCB Library on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., with an option to join online via Zoom.

    We support each other by listening to our stories. Each month we discuss an interesting topic. All are welcome: young or old, working or retired, gay or straight. Give us a try. We are a long-standing group that is always open to new members. Join our group email list.
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  • Communications Meeting - Room 106

    Wednesday, July 16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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  • Religious Education Planning Meeting - Room 106

    Wednesday, July 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  • Pastoral Conversations Lay Led - Library

    Wednesday, July 16, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
    Recognizing the need for connection, pastoral care, and opportunities to be community, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Stephanie Kimball will lead weekly gatherings for anyone who wants to check-in and just be in community. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch or snacks. 
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  • UU Aging Group - Library

    Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • OWL Meeting - Library

    Wednesday, July 16, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • John Lewis: Good Trouble Film Screening - First United Methodist Church

    Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 94%, this 96-minute documentary evokes the life and work of activist and Congressman John Lewis. Free, but donations welcome.
    Volunteers are needed here too, to serve as greeters; if interested, just drop by Fellowship Hall after the service, or email Peg Hausman using this contact form.
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  • Order of Service Meeting - Library

    Thursday, July 17, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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  • Good Trouble Rally and March! - Monroe County Courthouse Square

    Thursday, July 17, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    They think we'll give up--but this People Have the Power protest says the hell we will! On issue after issue, we're pushing back. Speakers at the rally will talk about how, followed by a short but energizing march from the Courthouse to the Judicial Center and back.  Everyone's welcome, whether you can stay the whole time or not.

    Several volunteers are needed to help lead the march, to bring up the rear, to lead chants, and to guide the marchers. If interested, please come to Fellowship Hall after the service, or email Peg Hausman at this contact form.
    There's a special need for pleasant but firm safety team members (to deal with motorists etc. during the march). Volunteers can come sign up in Fellowship Hall after the service, or else email Dennis Davoren using this contact form.

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  • Heartland String Band Practice - Fellowship Hall

    Thursday, July 17, 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, July 17, 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. 
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  • Life Stories Writing Group - Zoom 2

    Friday, July 18, 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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  • Communications Meeting - Library

    Friday, July 18, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Women's AA Meeting - Library

    Friday, July 18, 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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  • Reservation Dogs Viewing and Discussion - Fellowship Hall

    Friday, July 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Join the Indigenous Studies Working group in watching a comedy series about coming of age in Okern, Oklahoma which "tells Indigenous stories, written by Indigenous writers, and is shown with Indigenous people" (theindigenousfoundation.org). Popcorn provided. 
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