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January 18, 2026: MLK Sunday: The Courage to Love

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Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the strengthen needed to choose love in the face of hate and discrimination. In honor of his birthday, we reflect on his teachings of the centrality of love and the courage it takes to choose love.

January 25, 2026: Courage in Unexpected Places

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Deep wells of courage are all around us, all the time, if only we are able to attune our spirits to Source. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and overly responsible for our world and it is important to remember that we do not go this road alone. In this service, we will explore different understandings of Source and how we might draw on That Which is Greater Than Us for spiritual nourishment. With Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill.

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January 2026 Perspectives

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

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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

  • Social Justice Coordinating Team - Room 106

    Tuesday, January 13, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • Tuusday Thing (Young Adult Gathering) - Room 210

    Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    A weekly Young Adult hangout where there's a different "Thing" every week. Work on your arts and crafts, discuss books and movies, play a game or just enjoy the company.
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  • Hunger Task Force Meeting - Fellowship Hall

    Wednesday, January 14, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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  • Pastoral Conversations - Library

    Wednesday, January 14, 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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  • Inner Work of Age - Library

    Wednesday, January 14, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    In the words of Connie Zweig, “Aging is our next frontier - a physical, emotional, moral, cognitive and spiritual frontier. Its mysteries and its terrors need to be faced consciously and mindfully.” This class will introduce processes and tools for doing this work, examining our own lives and supporting each other as we explore the path to elderhood. Facilitated by Stephanie Kimball. Meets on Wednesdays, 2 - 4 p.m., from January 14 to April 8 (no class on March 18).
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  • Right Relations Committee Meeting - Room 110

    Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Our Whole Lives (OWL) for Adults - Fellowship Hall

    Wednesday, January 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Over the course of 13 sessions, the Adult Our Whole Lives Program explores sexuality issues for adults of all ages using values, communication skills and spirituality as starting points. The OWL program helps participants build an understanding of healthy sexual relationships, affirm diversity and accept and affirm their own sexuality throughout their lives. Our Whole Lives presents sexuality as a good, creative force with enormous potential to enrich as well as to generate life. Facilitated by Abby Gitlitz and Matt Stonecipher. Meets on Wednesdays, 7-9pm: Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18. Minimum 10 participants.
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  • Order of Service Meeting - Library

    Thursday, January 15, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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  • Heartland String Band Practice - Fellowship Hall

    Thursday, January 15, 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, January 15, 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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  • UU Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room

    Thursday, January 15, 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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  • Women's AA Meeting - Library

    Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 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 - Library

    Saturday, January 17, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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  • Bloomington Transgender Support Group - Rebel Purl

    Saturday, January 17, 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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